Merrell Bergin

A Colorado resident since 1970, Merrell Bergin is a business applications software consultant in the healthcare industry. Together with his wife PJ, a fiber artist, Merrell rehabilitated the classic downtown Salida building where they now live. PJ and Merrell have been actively involved in the arts, Historic District and civic issues for many years.

The Sound of Freedom or the Sound of our Fury?(17)

Maybe you’ve missed the recent letters in the newspaper. The US Air Force is about to unleash an ongoing barrage of low-level overflights of heavy MC-130 and CV-22 aircraft and they’re headed right for Salida.

Buy Local and connect with those in need(0)

Baba’s Magical Christmas Memorial Fund now in its 6th season, helps connect Salida residents directly with local families in need.

Colorado Farm To Table completes new greenhouse and shop

Colorado Farm To Table completes new greenhouse and shop(0)

Colorado Farm To Table (CFTT) begins its 15th season with a long-awaited 1,440 square foot modern greenhouse, new equipment repair shop and water well, all built with support from every part of the community.

Downtown Salida Design Guidelines under review(0)

Current and former members of the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) City Planning staff, contractors, architects, Realtors and building owners shared views on downtown design guidelines.

Have you seen Eco Express?(17)

At first we suspected this might bear the hand of Nestle Waters, but these are not tanker trucks and that project does not yet (fortunately) appear to be complete. Perhaps these carriers are destined for a secret Area-51-like military base beneath the ground near the Four Corners area?

Colorado Art Ranch Open Studio Tour(0)

You’ve seen them around town, heard them in public presentations, but here’s your chance to catch several visiting artists at work in their top-secret lair!

Salida ArtWorks 2nd Annual Open Studio Tour(0)

August 27th-28th, 2010. A juried show, providing an opportunity to meet a variety of artists in their studios, observe the creative processes, view their artistic work and give the artists an opportunity to sell their art, music and writing to the public.

Salida ArtWorks welcomes Colorado Art Ranch artists in residence(1)

Merrell Bergin learns about the Artist in Residence program now underway for the 4th time in Salida, from Sue Keyes, Salida ArtWorks Liaison to Colorado Art Ranch and Sue Mills, Salida ArtWorks Board member.

Locals make Farm to Table grant possible

Locals make Farm to Table grant possible(0)

In March, the El Pomar Foundation of Colorado Springs awarded a $10K matching grant to Colorado Farm To Table.

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  • Music and Dance this week

    Join us for the Creative Mixer and BV Contra Dance.

  • Central Colorado Humanists present annual Darwin Day Celebration

    February 12, 2012 from 2-4 PM at the Salida Community Center, corner of F and Third Streets in Salida. Scott Adams, Ellen Bauder, PhD and Dr Michael Forman will discuss evolution, plant ecology and Mr Darwin. Eat your cake and enjoy Darwin too.

  • Rocketman Jimmy Descant Instant Art Event

    One piece of sculpture built before your eyes, music, painting, and food. Steamplant theatre, Salida Colorado.  February 9, 2012.  Doors open at 6, event from 7-9pm. Don’t Miss It.

  • 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.

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