New conductor to lead Alpine Orchestra(0)
Concerts will be held Friday, June 7th, 7:30 p m, at Leadville’s Annunciation Catholic Church; Saturday the 8th, 7:30 p m, at Salida Steamplant Theatre; then a matinee on Sunday the 9th, 3 p m, at Mountain Heights Baptist Church, Buena Vista.
Sponsors needed for Salida Riverside Fine Arts Festival(0)
We are reaching out to Salida and Chaffee County citizens to consider sponsorships of this event to help to pay for advertising and to insure this tradition will continue in the future.
5th graders say thanks!(0)
Once again, the Salida Middle School 5th grade classes have had an amazing experience at the outdoor adventure camp, Camp RedCloud, in beautiful Lake City.
LTUA to sponsor evening of stories, poetry(0)
This will be an evening of stories and poetry about the Upper Arkansas Valley and will include a special reading by Susan Tweit, along with readings by the Shavano Poets.
Volunteers needed for FIBArk(0)
The nation’s oldest river event comes to the banks of the Arkansas River June 13-16 when Salida hosts the 65th annual FIBArk.
Participate in a Guidestone Farmhands Education Program this Summer(0)
Early bird registration deadline May 24th!
The birds are on the move, 2013 bird sightings around the valley(7)
People in and around Chaffee County are seeing some amazing birds right now. You may have seen the Grebes down at the ramp in Salida, or a Rose-Breasted Grosbeak at your feeder. Let your neighbors know what you’ve seen in the comment fields below. Who knows, you may inspire another reader to start their own life list.
Water: How can we be sure we will have enough?(0)
Building upon the Greater Arkansas River Nature Association’s (GARNA) program in April 2012 on the allocation and management of the water in the Upper Arkansas River, GARNA is offering another program on this crucial subject. After the unprecedented 2002 drought the State of Colorado undertook the Statewide Water Supply Initiative. It was then determined that [...]
Free Lunches for Youth this Summer(0)
The Salida Summer Food Service Program is gearing up for its second year of providing healthy, free lunches for youth 18 and under all summer long. The first lunches will be served June 3rd and the program runs, Monday-Friday, through August 9th . Any youth in Chaffee County, 18 and under, can enjoy a free meal at the Salida Boys & Girls Club from noon – 1:00 pm all summer long.
FILM: Riding Independence Pass(0)
For 2013, the pass will be open to cars on Thursday, May, 23rd. So, go ride or walk it today.
471 Placer mining claims placed on Mt Antero(0)
Antero Mining Options wishes to also announce plans to consider eventual transfer of its mining claims to a future “Gemstone National Park”. All interested parties wishing to be partners in preserving this unique national treasure and protecting the source of Aquamarine, the Colorado State Gemstone, should contact me for formulation of a 1000 year plan for the region.
Browns Canyon Listening Session Draws Unanimous Support in Golden(0)
A veritable A-list of environmental organizations, raft outfitters and a trickle of private citizens voiced unanimous support for National Monument and Wildnerness designation for Browns Canyon at a listening session hosted by US Sen. Mark Udall at American Mountaineering Center in Golden this weekend. While audience support was unanimous, Udall took note of the comments [...]
May 21 NRC Board Meeting Agenda Available(0)
Posted on May 17, 2013 The Salida Natural Resource Center Development Corporation Board agenda for the May 21 meeting is available. Agenda Filed under News | Leave a response Article source: http://cityofsalida.com/2013/05/may-21-nrc-board-meeting-agenda-available/
City Council Materials Available for May 21(0)
Posted on May 17, 2013 City Council Materials are available for May 21. Agenda Packet Filed under News | Leave a response Article source: http://cityofsalida.com/2013/05/city-council-materials-available-for-may-21/
City of Salida 2012 Drinking Water Quality Report(0)
Posted on May 17, 2013 The City of Salida 2012 calendar year Drinking Water Quality Report has been released. The report finds no violations or formal enforcement actions. Any questions? Please contact Lonnie Oversole, Water Plant Director at 719-539-6721 Water consumer report Filed under News, Water and Wastewater | Leave a response Article source: http://cityofsalida.com/2013/05/city-of-salida-2012-drinking-water-quality-report/
Free Liquor Training Class at Chaffee County Fairgrounds Monday, 5/20(0)
Posted on May 17, 2013 From Joyce Reno, Chaffee County Clerk There will be a Liquor Training Class on Monday, May 20 at the Chaffee County Fairgounds. The class will be held from 11am – to approximately 1:30pm. Russ Elliott, Colo. Dept. of Rev., Liquor Enforcement, will conduct the class. There will be no charge [...]
Change in Salida City Council work session time(0)
Posted on May 17, 2013 At the last Salida City Council work session on May 7th City Council decided to alter their work session schedule. Work sessions will now be held on the first Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. followed by the regular Council meeting at 7 p.m. On the third Tuesday of [...]
Events this week – May 20 edition(0)
CKS Paddlefest, Bluegrass on the Arkansas, Canine Companion 5K and more!
Crest Academy successfully shows us our plastic bag waste(3)
Congratulations to the Crest Academy for showing us just how wasteful we are. Wake up fine citizens of the world and bring reusable sacks to the store. It’s a baby step. Thank you Crest for a great visual.
Ark Valley Brewers Collaborate to Raise Funds for Browns Canyon Protection(0)
Salida, CO – Member brewers of the newly founded Ark Valley Libation Society have joined together to produce their first collaborative beer to both help get the group off the ground and benefit the effort to preserve a unique local treasure. A portion of proceeds from the sale of the limited edition Browns Canyon India [...]
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