Press Releases
Poll and ballot information for the hospital district special election(0)
The board of directors has designated two polling places: the second-floor conference rooms at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center, 1000 Rush Drive, Salida; and the American Legion Hall, 338 N. Railroad, Buena Vista.
Events
CMC Concert Series – May 13, 14(0)
Monday, May. 13th’s performance will be held at the Salida Steam Plant Theater, 220 W. Sackett Ave.
Election
Salida Voters, Please Say ‘NO’ on May 7(1)
The longer a “good person” serves on the same government board, the stronger their tendency to lose touch with the voters. This leads to self-serving and bureaucracy-serving agendas — as we have now clearly seen demonstrated in the current board’s selection of ballot language….
From the City
Local volunteers help protect city open space(0)
The second phase of the project will primarily involve planting native seed and will take place in the next few weeks. Those who wish to volunteer to help should contact the Quiet Use Coalition at 207-4130.
Letters
Term limits aren’t appropriate for the hospital board(0)
The state constitution’s arbitrary imposition of term limits on local government officials, such as county commissioners and city councilmen, doesn’t seem to me to be appropriate for our hospital board.
Letters
Ballot language shenanigans(0)
I won’t go as far as calling the Salida ballot language intentionally deceptive, but I will call it intentionally manipulative.
Events
Events this week – April 29 edition(0)
Dancing, music, the Collegiate Peaks Forum series, and more!
Press Releases
Bag It event to wrap S Mountain in plastic bags(0)
Crest Academy students and faculty need the community’s help in setting a Guinness World Record and bringing awareness to environmental degradation caused by single-use plastic bags on Fri., May 17, 11 a.m.
Press Releases
Crest Academy screens students’ documentary(0)
‘In the Main Stream’ explores connections between the Arkansas River and the community at a film fest on Thurs., May 16, 6 p.m., at Salida’s Steamplant.
Letters
Please vote in the hospital board term limits election(1)
Anyone who lives in the hospital district (Chaffee County, western Fremont County, northern Saguache County) and is a registered voter can vote in this election.
City
City signs lease with Union Pacific for parking area(1)
The parking lot on Union Pacific Railroad property at the end of F Street is expected to be open for use by Memorial Day weekend. Approximately 60 parking spaces will be available, including four to five over-sized lots. Planned improvements to the lot include additional fencing and installation of parking blocks.
Chaffee County
Why Not Ride Your Bike?(0)
Riding a bicycle can be done on just about any day, in any location, despite almost any excuse. And thanks to our great community, we can ride throughout Chaffee County with ease.
Announcements
Run a 5K with your dog, May 26(0)
Grab your running shoes, dogs and dog leash and get ready for the Loyal Duke’s Canine Companion Run.
From the City
Get Connected – Ways to Engage and Receive City Information(0)
In addition to the City’s official website, www.cityofsalida.com, we’ve had an official Facebook page to post City news and updates for almost a year now, and last week the City added an official Twitter page to reach out to Twitter users and news outlets.
News
USA Pro Challenge route announced, will bypass Salida(0)
The route for the 2013 USA Pro Challenge professional cycling stage race, taking place Aug. 19-25 in Colorado, will take riders on a heart-pounding journey through the breathtaking Colorado Rockies.
News
LWV publishes arguments for and against hospital board term limits(0)
Currently directors of the hospital district can serve two consecutive four year terms after which directors must be absent from the board for eight years. This special election would be a vote to change this rule so there would be no term limits for hospital district directors.
Press Releases
Prescription drug take-back, April 27(0)
Prescription drug take-back events planned Chaffee County Build A Generation, with support and cooperation of the sheriff’s office and the Buena Vista and Salida police departments, is promoting Chaffee County’s third Prescription Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 27th. The event is organized to collect outdated, unused, and excess pharmaceutical drugs from the community. Locally, collection [...]
City
Dedicated street parking for bikes!(0)
New bike racks were installed in front of Currents restaurant this week. Artist designed racks will replace these racks at a later date. Vehicle drivers will also get additional parking…
Press Releases
HRRMC purchases The Medical Clinics(0)
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center purchased The Medical Clinics building, 550 West Highway 50 in Salida, from HSC Development LLC on April 19.
Press Releases
US Forest Service plans prescribed burn near O’Haver Lake(0)
The U.S. Forest Service – San Isabel National Forest-Salida Ranger District is planning a prescribed burn in southern Chaffee County, potentially starting in mid-April to May, 2013.
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