Opinion

Alvin Youngblood Hart & Valerie June perform at the SteamPlant(0)

Posted by SteamPlant Event Center on January 27, 2012

Grammy Award-winning bluesman Alvin Youngblood Hart will perform with Valerie June at 7:30 p.m. tonight, Jan.27, at the SteamPlant Event Center. Described as a musician’s musician, Hart has garnered praise from the likes of Bob Dylan and Eric Clapton. Legendary bluesman Taj Mahal once said of Hart, “The boy has got thunder in his hands.”

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Opinion

Small town cash mob(3)

Posted by Citizen Team on January 26, 2012

It began quietly, as an email to 40 friends. But when a steady stream of customers began coming through the door before the family-owned Chagrin Hardware had even opened for the day on Saturday, it was clear that it had turned into much more than that.

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Arts

Local Rocketman Jimmy D pulls out the stops(0)

Posted by Citizen Team on January 25, 2012

Local artist Jimmy can’t stop. The swamps cry out. His truck rolls on, Salida benefits. Don’t miss his next show.

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Education

Salida High demolition begins(1)

Posted by Citizen Team on January 25, 2012

Salida School District R-32-J is taking the next step in the development of the New Salida High School campus. As part of the regularly scheduled work, we will begin demolition of the Andreas Field House in March 2012 with the remainder of the existing High School campus starting late May 2012.

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Recreation

Monarch looking great(0)

Posted by Citizen Team on January 25, 2012

Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads. -Henry David Thoreau

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Education

What technology tools will Salida’s new High School provide?(0)

Posted by Citizen Team on January 21, 2012

Today Apple unveiled iBooks 2, a “new textbook experience” for the iPad. This represents the company’s attempt to bury traditional schoolbooks and change the landscape forever. Fortunately, because we passed the BEST grant, we have the ability to be at the leading edge as the old textbook quickly dies.

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Politics

A letter from Mark Udall(1)

Posted by Citizen Team on January 20, 2012

About this time last year, I called on my colleagues in Congress to set aside our political differences and sit together – instead of divided by party – during the president’s State of the Union Address.

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Environment

The San Luis Valley faces difficult industrial energy challenges(3)

Posted by Citizen Team on January 20, 2012

The San Luis Valley has long been known for its world-class scenic values. A little known proposal to build two 656-foot tall solar thermal tower powers could intrude on the Valley’s wide open vistas.

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Politics

Politics for sale(11)

Posted by Bill Donavan on January 20, 2012

Being a cutting edge community on the front line of international politics, we receive a lot of information from geopolitical think tanks, Washington insiders and intellectual type people seeking The Salida Citizen’s consult. As humble guardians of small town liberty and community happenings we are reaching out to the brilliant minds of the Ark River Valley to gather thoughts on the circus that is American politics today.

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From the City

Centennial Park Master Planners Seek Public Input(0)

Posted by The City of Salida on January 20, 2012

The City of Salida will present the Draft Centennial Park Master Plan during an open house to be held at 5:30 p.m. January 26 in the SteamPlant Annex; 220 W. Sackett. Public comment will be accepted following the presentation.

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Local

Guidestone Farm Receive Award for Excellence in Environmental Education(0)

Posted by Citizen Team on January 19, 2012

The Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education (CAEE) is recognizing effective and inclusive environmental education programs and individuals who are setting a new standard for learning in their communities.

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Education

Colorado Municipal League launches 5th annual essay contest for 7th and 8th graders(0)

Posted by Citizen Team on January 19, 2012

CML is proud to launch the 2012 “If I Were Mayor…” essay contest, open to 7th and 8th grade students across the state. Four winners will receive a $500 scholarship account with CollegeInvest.

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  • Daniel Majok Gai at the Salida Community Center, Sunday, Jan 29.

    Former Lost Boy of the Sudan, now emerging leader of south Sudan, will speak about the world’s newest country. Sunday, Jan. 29, 3 pm, Salida Community Center. Free, with refreshments.

  • Underage drinking party hosts arrested

    On Friday, a sheriff’s deputy received information from a confidential source that a drinking party involving underage persons was to take place the following evening at a private residence near Buena Vista.

  • Youth winter fly tying

    The Collegiate Peaks Chapter of Trout Unlimited is sponsoring this 3-week class on Fridays, February 3, 10, and 17th. It will be held at Boys & Girls Clubs at 340 E. 5th Street from 9 AM-noon. Cost is FREE, but students must register at Boys & Girls Clubs, Salida Middle School Office, or Crest Academy BEFORE January 25thas there is a 12 student limit.

  • 27th Annual Chocolate Lover’s Fantasy

    The Alliance Against Domestic Abuse is excited to announce the 27th ANNUAL CHOCOLATE LOVER’S FANTASY on Saturday, February 11th from 5:30-8:00pm at High Country Bank in Buena Vista.

  • Christo Returns to Colorado For two critical public hearings in Fremont County

    Fremont County has set public hearing dates for the Over The River Temporary Use Permit on February 1st and 2nd. Public comments are being accepted now and at the upcoming hearings.

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