Bill Donavan

Bill Donavan Bill co-founded the Citizen with Trey Beck. Bill's latest effort is The Dangerous Collective, a full-service media and marketing agency in downtown Salida. www.dangerouscollective.com

CMC offers Introduction to Natural History(0)

Maggie Gaddis sent us a note this morning. Registration for her 3 credit CMC course Introduction to Natural History closes tomorrow. What a great way to increase your knowledge of your Rocky Mountain home.

Daniel Majok Gai at the Salida Community Center, Sunday, Jan 29.(0)

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(0)

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.

Politics for sale

Politics for sale(12)

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.

What is the energy future of the San Luis Valley?(4)

Two key decisions lay before our federal and county elected officials that could determine the energy future of Saguache County, the San Luis Valley and Colorado. We urge people throughout the San Luis Valley and Colorado to let the BLM and Saguache BOCC know which vision of our energy future you would like to see come to bear.

Stop Nestlé’s water grab, or let them help themselves?(11)

The world’s biggest food and beverage corporation knows no bounds. A local history lesson for the record.

Advanced Compassionate Communication class offered.(0)

Level 2 NVC is designed for individuals with significant experience and knowledge of NVC. The “Intro to NVC” class (or similar training) is a pre-requisite to attend Level 2 NVC. All classes/study groups will be held in the Conference Room, at 7405 Hwy. 50 on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8 p.m., beginning January 11, 2012.

Beausoleil avec Michael Doucet in Concert Salida SteamPlant, 7:30pm. December 1st(0)

Beausoleil avec Michael Doucet in Concert  Salida SteamPlant, 7:30pm. Call 530-0933 for $18 advance tickets ($23 at the door).  Garrison Keillor calls them “The best Cajun band in the world.” This show will sell out! http://www.rosebudus.com/beausoleil/ Presented by Friends of the SteamPlant.  

Salida High School Mountain Bike Team wins, Fred Maxwell coach of the year

Salida High School Mountain Bike Team wins, Fred Maxwell coach of the year(22)

On Sunday, the 292-student school’s mountain bike team — now at 21 students, roughly the same size as the Spartans’ football team — placed four kids on the podium at the Colorado High School Mountain Bike League state championships in Castle Rock.

Fall in Salida

Fall in Salida(7)

The rainbow images earlier this week were so well received, we thought you might enjoy these shots from from our local lake.

Arkansas Music and Dance happenings this Saturday, Oct., 22nd(0)

Many fun activities to enjoy this lovely fall Saturday in Salida. From a mandolin workshop, to the Articipate “Fun-Raiser”, our Family Halloween Dance at the Scout hut and Tango Lessons at Casa Tango.

Good policy and good intentions won’t stop big wildfires(1)

Southwestern wildfires are known to be fast-moving and destructive, but this summer’s conflagrations astonished even veteran observers.

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  • AVHR Open Skate and Bake Sale

    Chaffee County’s only roller derby league, The Ark Valley High Rollers, will be hosting their 2nd annual Valentine’s Day fundraiser to support and fund future bouts. It is an open skate and bake sale fundraiser at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. The fun kicks off at 1:00 PM at The Fairgrounds.

  • CMC offers Introduction to Natural History

    Maggie Gaddis sent us a note this morning. Registration for her 3 credit CMC course Introduction to Natural History closes tomorrow. What a great way to increase your knowledge of your Rocky Mountain home.

  • Grandparents = Love, Compassion, and Wisdom

    Grandparents who are primary caregivers and/or guardians of grandchildren and/or great-grandchildren are invited to a GRAND-HEART GRANDPARENTS’ NETWORKING GATHERING. This meeting will be a celebration of grandparents and provide information and resources to assist your efforts.

  • High school students shadow HRRMC employees

    Seven Salida High School students spent Friday, January 27, shadowing staff members at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center.

  • Sewer Slip Lining Project

    The Public Works Department would like to take this time and inform our residents of a Sanitary Sewer Project taking placing within our community.

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