From the City
Thanks for the 4th of July Support(0)
The City of Salida Fire Department wishes to say thank you for your support as we continue to bring the residents of the city and Chaffee County a 4th of July fireworks celebration that displays our community’s patriotism and spirit. After viewing the show, I believe we accomplished our goal.
Announcements
Identifying alpine wildflowers(0)
On Saturday, July 16 join Marilyn Moore on Cottonwood Pass to identify flowers of the alpine tundra and learn how these exquisite jewels of the plant world survive and thrive in one of the harshest environments on Earth.
Recreation
Teva presents the Badfish Stand Up Paddle SUP Sessions(1)
Colorado Kayak Supply is hosting the competition in Salida, CO the 16th of July. There will be a 2.5 mile downriver sprint race and a surfing comp at the best wave in the Salida play park.
Movie Review
Super 8 summer movie worth the road trip(0)
Super 8 was an exciting new summer flick brought to you by director JJ Abrams and producer Steven Spielberg. (Abrams directed Star Trek and Mission Impossible 3) The film is set in 1979 and it follows the adventures of Joe Lamb, a 13 year old boy who is filming a zombie movie, with his friends, on a super 8 camera in the fictional town of Lillian Ohio.
Opinion
John Spezze praises search and rescue operation(0)
As incident commander at the recent Mount Missouri search and rescue operation, I had the opportunity to witness first hand the way a community comes together in a crisis.
Arts
A decade of crutches and coffins, art exhibit by Jimmy Descant, reception July 9th(1)
Jimmy Descant’s show “A decade of crutches and coffins” has it’s official reception Saturday, July 9, 5-8. Michelle Gapp will be catering, and wine will be provided by the SteamPlant. The show is hung throughout the annex hallway gallery.
News
Land Trust Hosting Aldo Leopold Film – July 14(0)
On July 14 at 7 pm at the Salida Community Center, the Land Trust of the Upper Arkansas (LTUA) will host a screening of a new film called Green Fire, the first full-length, high definition documentary film ever made about legendary conservationist Aldo Leopold. The film explores Aldo Leopold’s life in the early part of the twentieth century and the many ways his land ethic idea continues to be applied all over the world today.
Arts
Colorado State Parks Board approves agreement with Christo(1)
A significant milestone was reached recently when the Colorado State Parks Board unanimously approved an agreement to allow Over The River to be exhibited on selected areas managed by State Parks within the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area.
Announcements
High Rollers scrimmage this Thursday(0)
Come watch the two Ark Valley High Roller home teams scrimmage as the Banana Belt-Herz take on the Hurt of the Rockies! These two teams are so evenly matched, the last scrimmage ended in a tie with the overtime win going to the Hurt. July 7th $5 donation OR the equivalent in school supplies at [...]
Arts
Salida Aspen Concert Series opens Saturday, July 9th(0)
The 35th season of Salida Aspen Concerts opens Saturday, July 9 with performances by two established pianists, Wu Han and Rita Sloan, who teach at the Aspen Music Festival and School, and Wu Han’s daughter Lillian Finkel and another Aspen student Brian Ge.
News
Update on father daughter Missouri Gulch incident(0)
Randy Amettis, Chaffee County Coroner, late this morning informed the county sheriff of the results of autopsies performed earlier today on the bodies of Robert Michael Von Gortler and his daughter, Makana Von Gortler.
News
Mt Princeton story unfolds(0)
Chaffee County authorities have released the cause of death after a Denver woman has died while hiking Mount Princeton in south-central Colorado.
From the City
FIRE WORKS DISPLAY STILL ON!(0)
As of July 1, 2011 the Salida Fire Department will still be setting off their annual fireworks display. On July 4, 2011 at approximately 9:30pm the show will begin, weather permitting.
From the City
Sales Tax Information for Local Businesses(1)
If you have a business in Salida registered through the State of Colorado, you should have recently received a letter from the City regarding sales tax. The City Council repealed the 3-1/3% vendor fee for businesses collecting sales tax in the City of Salida. The change goes into effect in July 2011.
News
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.
News
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.
Fishing
Home-Waters fly fishing enjoys the magic of the Black Canyon(0)
Fishing the Black Canyon of the Gunnison during the legendary stonefly hatch.
Announcements
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 [...]
Arts
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.
Announcements
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. [...]
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