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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Community notices shared by KHEN Radio.
NURTURING FATHERS CLASS IN PONCHA SPRINGS
Chaffee County Family & Youth Initiatives will offer a Nurturing Fathers class
in Poncha Springs from March 23rd through June 22nd.
Classes meet Mondays from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
The program focuses on strengthening parenting skills and building healthy family relationships.
More information is available by calling 719-398-3869.
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KHEN NEWS PROGRAMMING
LOCAL NEWS FROM THE COOP
March 26th, 2026: Showing Up for Local News
KHEN reporter Julian Rubenstein reflects on attending Local News Day with Maeve Conran from the Rocky Mountain Community Radio Coalition, highlighting connection, visibility, and the role of local journalism in our communities.
February 27th, 2026: The Chaffee County Community Awards
February 20th, 2026: Opening of No Name Basin at Monarch Mountain
Tomichi Lift
Join KHEN reporter Julian on the mountain for a closer look at the opening of No Name Basin and the new Tomichi Lift at Monarch Mountain. Hear how this expansion is shaping the season - straight from the slopes.
March 13th, 2026: From the Coop: City Council Update with Sara Law
From the Coop is a weekly KHEN original program. In this episode of From the Coop, we’re joined by Sara Law from the City of Salida for a clear, accessible update on the most recent City Council meeting. Sara walks us through key discussions, decisions, and what’s coming next for the City — helping listeners stay informed and engaged with local government and the issues shaping our community.
THE NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE Tue, April 7th from 6 - 8pm
VIST THE CITY OF SALIDA WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Visit the From the Coop show page to hear previous episodes.
You can find more KHEN original stories by clicking here.
Rocky Mountain Community Radio’s Regional Round Up
March 30th, 2026
This week on the “Regional Roundup,” we hear songs of resistance from around the region that were part of the March 28 No Kings rallies. We look at new efforts to support local news outlets in Colorado, at a time when many are struggling to survive. And in Telluride, a first-of-its-kind skijoring event brought horses, skiers, and spectators together. Plus, a conversation about the growing threats facing salt lakes around the world, including Utah’s Great Salt Lake.
“Regional Roundup” is a weekly, half-hour collaborative news program from Rocky Mountain Community Radio that features local reporting from RMCR member stations.
Visit the RMCR show page to hear previous episodes.
LOCAL NEWS RESOURCES
TENDERFOOT TIMES
The Tenderfoot Times is the student newspaper of Salida High School. They write stories about current activities and events taking place at SHS and in the community, as well as opinion pieces on world topics and social issues.
FOOD ACCESS IN CHAFFEE COUNTY
SALIDA RESOURCES:
MEALS:
Mondays: Soup Kitchen 12 pm, First Presbyterian Church, 7 Poncha Boulevard
Tuesdays: 11 am -1pm, Caring & Sharing, 220 W. 4th Street
Thursdays: 11 am -1pm, Caring & Sharing, 220 W. 4th Street
PANTRIES
Mondays: 10 am - 3:30 pm, The Grainery, 1348 E Street
Tuesdays: 11 am - 2 pm, Caring & Sharing, 220 W. 4th Street
Thursdays: 11 am - 2 pm, Caring & Sharing, 220 W. 4th Street 1 pm - 3:30 pm, First Presbyterian Church, 7 Poncha Blvd. Fridays: 10 am - 3:30 pm, The Grainery, 1348 E Street
Saturdays: 11/8, 11/22, 12/13, 12/20, 9 am - 12 pm, Caring & Sharing, 220 W. 4th Street
PUBLIC ACCESS:
Guidestone Colorado’s Free Community Fridge, Always Available 24/7, Behind A Church, 419 D St, Salida
FOOD BOX DRIVE THROUGH: First Wednesday of the month, first come first served, Salida Community Center, 305 F St, Salida
BY APPOINTMENT:
2SLGBTQIA+ Friendly Pantry 10 am - 4 pm Tuesdays - Fridays at PfCA, 203 E Street, Salida
BUENA VISTA RESOURCES:
PANTRIES:
Tuesdays: 11 am - 2 pm, Ark Valley Mission, 122 Cottonwood Ave
Wednesdays: 11 am - 2 pm, Ark Valley Mission, 122 Cottonwood Ave
Fridays: 11 am - 2 pm, Ark Valley Mission, 122 Cottonwood Ave
PET FOOD PANTRY:
Monday - Friday 12-5 PM at Ark Valley Humane Society, 701 Gregg Dr., Buena Vista
For more details on pantries visit ChaffeeProvides.org.
For other services visit ChaffeeResources.com
RECURSOS ALIMENTARIOS DEL CONDADO DE CHAFFEE
RECURSOS DE SALIDA:
COMIDAS:
Lunes: 12 pm, La Iglesia First Presbyterian, 7 Poncha Boulevard
Martes: 11 am -1pm, Caring & Sharing, 220 W. 4th Street
Jueves: 11 am -1pm, Caring & Sharing, 220 W. 4th Street
DESPENSAS:
Lunes: 10 am - 3:30 pm, The Grainery, 1348 E Street
Martes: 11 am - 2 pm, Caring & Sharing, 220 W. 4th Street
Jueves: 11 am - 2 pm, Caring & Sharing, 220 W. 4th Street 1 pm - 3:30 pm, La Iglesia First Presbyterian, 7 Poncha Blvd.
Viernes: 10 am - 3:30 pm, The Grainery, 1348 E Street
NUEVOS Sábados: 11/8, 11/22, 12/13, 12/20, 9 am - 12 pm, Caring & Sharing, 220 W. 4th Street
ACCESO PÚBLICO:
Refrigerador comunitario gratuito de Guidestone Colorado. Siempre disponible 24/7, A Church (detrás), 419 D St., Salida.
RECOGIDA DE CAJAS DE ALIMENTOS:
Primer Miércoles del mes, por orden de llegada. Centro Comunitario de Salida, 305 F St., Salida
CON CITA PREVIA:
Despensa amigable con 2SLGBTQIA+, De 10 am - 4pm de Martes a Viernes en PfCA, 203 E Street, Salida
RECURSOS DE BUENA VISTA:
PANTRIES:
Martes: 11 am - 2 pm, Ark Valley Mission, 122 Cottonwood Ave
Miércoles: 11 am - 2 pm, Ark Valley Mission, 122 Cottonwood Ave
Viernes: 11 am - 2 pm, Ark Valley Mission, 122 Cottonwood Ave
DESPENSA DE ALIMIENTOS DE ANIMALS COMPAÑIA:
Lunes a Viernes de 12 pm - 5 pm, Ark Valley Humane Society, 701 Gregg Dr., Buena Vista
Para obtener más información sobre despensas, visite ChaffeeProvides.org.
Para obtener más información sobre otros servicios, visite ChaffeeResources.com