June 2011
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One dead, one rescued, on Mount Princeton trail(1)
Chaffee County Search and Rescue volunteers were sent to the Mount Princeton trailhead after a call was received at the Chaffee County Communications Center Thursday at about 1:15 pm.
Stage II Fire Restrictions through Monday July 4th.(0)
Chaffee County declaring Stage II restrictions, consistent with those in surrounding counties and now in place within San Isabel National Forest and on BLM lands.
Home-Waters fly fishing enjoys the magic of the Black Canyon(0)
Fishing the Black Canyon of the Gunnison during the legendary stonefly hatch.
Salida Starlets will join Dr Colorado!(0)
UPDATE: The beautiful Salida Starlets will be on hand to take tickets and drink orders during the “High on the Arkansas: A Liquid History” event on Friday, July 8 at the SteamPlant Theater. This presentation and slide show on the colorful social history of the local saloons in the Arkansas River Valley will be led [...]
Building Local & Natural Strawbale Homes(1)
Timbo Scursso of Solarwise Natural Building and Design in Salida is promoting the “Build Local” movement. Using San Luis Valley straw, Canon City clay and Salida timbers, Scursso builds custom strawbale homes that incorporate local and natural materials from the area. Read about his techniques here.
Dr. Colorado presents “High on the Arkansas: a Liquid History”(1)
Join Chaffee County Heritage the evening before the Colorado Brewer’s Rendezvous on Friday, July 8 for “High on the Arkansas: a Liquid History.” A presentation and slide show on the colorful social history of the local saloons in the Arkansas River Valley will be led by noted historian Dr. Tom Noel. A barfly himself, Dr. [...]
A video on roadless areas featuring Salida by Outdoor Alliance(0)
Colorado’s economy, quality of life, and environmental health all depend on the existence of protected roadless areas. As these areas are increasingly under threat of being developed, it is important to understand the wealth of diverse values contained in these areas. Outdoor Alliance and Outside TV will collaborate on producing a 4 minute segment of [...]
NO burn day, Wednesday, June 29th until further notice(1)
I know everyone is getting tired of the fire bans and cancellations, none more so than your sheriff, but the National Weather Service just issued a Red Flag Warning for Chaffee County effective 11am to 9pm Tuesday; and a Fire Weather Watch for Wednesday that may well become a Red Flag Warning. The rest of [...]
4th of July Festivities and Fireworks Safety(0)
It is hard to believe but summer is officially here and the 4th of July Fireworks show is just around the corner. After receiving great comments regarding last year’s show, we will continue with the expanded display. The show should begin around 9:30pm, weather permitting of course. MORE>
Pickin’ n Paddlin’ in the Park – Free Bluegrass in Buena Vista Sat. July 2nd and Sun. July 3rd(0)
South Main homeowners host two nights (6-9pm) of music by Whitewater Ramble and Oakhurst to benefit the Chaffee Housing Trust and the South Main Arts Trust. Admission is free. Beer, wine, soda and food sales will help raise funds for these two local charities. Many thanks to the motivated South Main residents making this weekend [...]
High Rollers hold recruitment and scrimmage in July(0)
The Ark Valley High Rollers (AVHR) roller derby team is hosting a scrimmage and beginning a fresh round of training for beginners in July. AVHR now has a total of 28 skaters which has allowed them to split into two home teams so they can scrimmage and bout each other. On July 7th at 7pm, [...]
Mayor Warns Citizens of Upcoming Water Bills(1)
We have just ended the first quarter of 2011. During this quarter our water rates have significantly increased. The residential water bill you will receive in the first week of July will reflect a price hike of about 50%.
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