Merrell Bergin
Hospital District Election Ballot Deadline is 5 days away – what’s the big deal this year?(4)
May 1st is the deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot for the Salida Hospital District Election where new Directors will be chosen. In 2012 there are 8 candidates running for 2 open seats. What’s the big deal this year? Certainly health care reform, rising costs and reduced provider reimbursements are on everyone’s mind. There has long been [...]
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(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?(18)
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(0)
In March, the El Pomar Foundation of Colorado Springs awarded a $10K matching grant to Colorado Farm To Table.
Let someone else provide cheap water(5)
Take a lesson from other commissioners and municipalities across the nation who are now ruing their support of Nestlé.
Prepare for the future, any future(0)
A lifelong learning toolkit includes diverse skills and aptitudes, utilizing both hand and mind.
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