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Local and regional news for Salida and Chaffee County, Colorado.
SHS moving sale 10-2pm Friday(0)
Salida High School staff and clubs are hosting a MOVING SALE from 10am-2pm on Friday May 25 in the High School Plaza off of the teachers parking lot by the bell. Come and support Salida HS clubs as we get ready for our move to the NEW SCHOOL!!Who knows what treasures you might find?? Staff [...]
HRRMC expands cardiology services to Buena Vista clinic(0)
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center now offers cardiology services at the HRRMC Buena Vista Health Center. The clinic is located at 28374 County Road 317 in Buena Vista.
Gail Schwartz posts 2012 Legislative Session accomplishments(0)
This year’s legislative session has come to an end…again! Although the last day of the 2012 session was May 9th, with the extra three days of the “special session” the legislature officially adjourned this past Wednesday, May 16th. We all welcomed the end of session and the Senate Democrats were proud to look back on our legislative accomplishments focused on Colorado’s economic recovery through a host of jobs bills in our ‘Colorado Works’ initiative.
Salida Aspen Concerts announces its 2012 season(0)
Central Colorado proudly welcomes top international musicians from the Aspen Music Festival and School to perform in its 36th annual Salida Aspen Concert series of six chamber music concerts this summer from July 7 to Aug. 14 in Salida.
Yerman Accepts Community Development Director Position(0)
Posted on May 21, 2012 The City of Salida is pleased to announce Michael Yerman has accepted the position of Community Development Director and will start June 25. Yerman served as Salida city planner from July 2008 to July 2011 and, most recently, served as Buena Vista town planner. He graduated from the University of [...]
Bess promoted to Interim Fire Chief(0)
Posted on May 21, 2012 Doug Bess, 18-year career firefighter with the City of Salida, is the Interim Fire Chief following the resignation of Don Taylor. Taylor is the new fire chief for the City of Black Hawk. Bess was promoted to interim fire chief May 16, and he will begin his day schedule May [...]
Governor Signs Newell Bill to Boost Colorado’s Film Industry(0)
Under the Film Production Activities in Colorado Act, an in-state production company’s local expenditures must be at least $100,000 and an out-of-state company must spend at least $1 million to qualify for the performance-based incentive program. In addition, 50 percent of the jobs must be filled by Colorado residents, an increase over the existing 25 percent requirement.
Software Request for Information(0)
The City of Salida is seeking information from software vendors for the licensing, installation, training and maintenance of a system to perform the functionality described below. All responses must be submitted prior to 2:00 PM on Friday, June 22, 2012 to the Finance Director, City of Salida, 448 East First Street, Suite 112, Salida, CO 81201.
G Street Closed Beginning Tuesday(1)
Salida Public Works Department will close G Street from First Street to Sackett Avenue starting Tuesday until further notice. The closure is to change the one-way section of street for two-way traffic. All cars must be removed from the area before May 22 to allow Public Works to make the necessary changes. Questions may be directed to Brenda at Public Works, 539-6257.
Milk Run Trail Grand Opening(0)
The public is invited to the grand opening of the Milk Run Trail on Thursday, May 24. The event will last from 4-6 p.m. with the ribbon cutting at 4:30 at the intersection of Starbuck Circle and the trail. Refreshments will be provided.
Chisholm Park Master Plan Meeting(0)
Join us Wednesday, May 23 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers (448 E 1st Street) for the second in a series of meetings to create a master plan for Salida’s Chisholm Park.
Dry Fly Fishing Offers No Place to Hide(0)
How disturbing is it for a married fifty-two year old to get his jollies dry fly fishing?
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