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AOL to Acquire Salida Citizen(2)

AOL to acquire the Salida Citizen in a recently announced deal. The purchase will strengthen AOL’s move into the aggregation-media market.

Salida Leases Hot Springs Pool to Nestlé Waters.

Salida Leases Hot Springs Pool to Nestlé Waters.(6)

In an effort to reduce budget shortfalls, the Salida City Council voted to lease the Salida Hot Springs Pool to Nestlé Waters International for a period of 3 years.

Hamas purchases the Unique Theater for “Community Center”(4)

Salcat Properties, LLC and Hamas released a statement early this morning announcing that the ownership to the Unique Theater had been transferred from Salcat to Hamas.

Salida City Council Raises Property Taxes(2)

In an emergency meeting on Thursday, the Salida City Council voted to raise City property tax rates by 33% plus an additional $0.32 yearly service fee on each of Salida’s approximately 2500 households.

Evidence of Ancient Visitors Revealed in Cotopaxi.

Evidence of Ancient Visitors Revealed in Cotopaxi.(6)

Stunned Fly-fisherman draws attention to artwork exposed by rockslide.

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?

City girds for debate over proposed casino

City girds for debate over proposed casino(8)

Some hail casino proposal as cure for what ails Salida.

Green light for Unique Theatre may bring “hundreds” of jobs to Salida

Green light for Unique Theatre may bring “hundreds” of jobs to Salida(6)

After seven months of negotiation, the owners of the Unique Theatre have secured funding for development of the historic First Street building.

Nestle changes course

Nestle changes course(3)

Salida City Council members met with Nestle Waters North America (NWNA) to discuss their application withdrawal for the optioned parcel of land in Nathrop.

Salida continues investment in tiny equipment(0)

The City of Salida continued planned purchases.

Downed Black Hawk to remain as monument(1)

The wreckage from an Alaska Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk will remain indefinitely just off of Highway 50 near Monarch Pass, a spokesperson for the US Army said today.

Unilever to begin bottling air(1)

In a surprise move, food and beverage giant Unilever has announced that it will submit a permit application to begin extracting air from the Arkansas Valley.

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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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