FEATURE: Memory care for seniors provides special care for individuals dealing with cognitive impairment such as Alzheimer's, dementia or any impairment that affects their memory or ability to be safe. Nearly 7 million Americans have Alzheimer's which is the most common form of dementia. Paonia Care and Rehabilitation Center is a licensed 60-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in Paonia. The center provides short term rehabilitation, long-term care, and a secure memory unit. Senior reporter Lisa Young speaks with Robert Smith - Community Liaison and Evie Padilla - Memory Care Coordinator on changes at the facility.
NEWS: Montrose Police Department recently welcomed a new deputy police chief and five new officers, reports the Montrose Daily Press. The new officers were sworn in during a ceremony held prior to the City Council’s regular meeting on Tuesday evening, May 20. Veteran police commander Larry Witte was promoted to deputy police chief.
Delta County School Board members discussed several issues involving properties in Cedaredge during their meeting on Thursday, May 22, reports the High Country Shopper. Cedaredge Town Administrator David Torgler addressed the Cedaredge Elementary School sidewalk project that would run along Highway 65 from Main Street to Cedar Avenue. Other district topics included repairing or upgrading the track at Delta High School and considering the sale of a small Hotchkiss property.
Altrusa International of Delta recently presented the Delta High School Speech & Debate Team $1,000 to support the students who qualified to compete in the national qualifier tournament this summer. The students will travel to Des Moines, Iowa in June to compete.
A big upswing in visitation to the town of Ouray is offsetting a below-average start to the year for city tax revenue, reports the Ouray County Plaindealer. The city pulled in more than $132,000 in revenue from the Ouray Hot Springs Pool and fitness center in April, roughly 11% more than the same time last year. Through the first four months, the Ouray has collected more than $616,000, up 25% from the first four months of 2024. They also report that visitation to the pool is up 16% during that same period.
Back for its 23rd year, the Riverfest Community Fair and Float takes place Saturday June 7 from 4 until 8:30 pm at the Paonia River Park. The one day event features music, food, and river fun. The day near the water is hosted by the Western Slope Conservation Center, Colorado Farm & Food Alliance and The Learning Council. The river Float takes place on Sunday and requires separate, advanced tickets from Western Slope Conservation Center.
The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of developers hoping to build a railway to transport fossil fuels from Utah across the Rocky Mountains. As Rocky Mountain Community Radio’s Caroline Llanes reports, the ruling could change the way federal agencies look at environmental impacts.
The budget bill, recently passed by the U.S. House removes a tax on firearm silencers, and the removal of silencers from federal regulation. Colorado Representative Joe Neguse, a Democrat, describes the provision as outrageous and says it is a threat to public safety.
