Salida Community Track Meets(0)
The City of Salida Recreation Department will host 3 community track meets this spring/summer at the Salida High School track.
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.
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…
No home rule, unofficial election results show(28)
With almost a 60 percent turnout, Salida votes came down to Yes: 432; No: 1,446.
Unofficial election results from Tuesday(5)
By 8:20 p.m. on Tuesday, 855 ballots of approximately 1,800 ballots were counted with 161 voted yes and 694 voted no on the question of whether Salida should form a home-rule charter commission.
Citizens welcome as election equipment tested(0)
A logic and accuracy test on election equipment for the Jan. 15, 2013, special municipal election will be conducted Fri., Jan. 4 at 3:30 p.m. at City Hall.
Sackett Ave. project finished under budget(0)
Overall, the total project cost is $634,368, which is $100,000 under the original budget for the project.
Councilman Stewart explains home rule(37)
The state Constitution was amended in 1902, 1912, and 1970 to allow cities and towns to become self-governing entities rather than requiring oversight by the state – that is the essence of being Home Rule.
Salida Hot Springs Pool will be closed Sunday, May 13…sorry(0)
The Salida Hot Springs Pool will not be open Sunday, May 13, 2012 as planned. Theresa Casey, Salida Recreation Director, said the snow on Monday set the pool staff behind as well as an unplanned valve replacement that took several days to replace. Casey said staff has not begun to fill the pools, which takes [...]
Earth Day Celebration Saturday April 21st!(0)
Do you have a pile of electronic gadgets that no longer work, cluttering your space? Would you like to learn why there are so many different types of plastics? Or, would you like to learn about using worms to recycle food waste into nutritious, organic soil, or, learn about glaciers and watersheds on the other [...]
JOB OPENING(0)
The City of Salida Recreation Department is now hiring for the position of Interim Recreation Supervisor, during the current Supervisor’s maternity leave.
Salida Recreation is seeking help with Kids Gardening project DATE CORRECTION!(2)
This spring, Salida Recreation will be launching a gardening club for kids of all ages. It will be based out of the Middle School Garden as well as the Farmers Markets, but will also include some garden craft times. If you love working with kids, or love gardening, please consider coming out to an informational [...]
2012 Fitness Challenge(0)
Salida Recreation is proud to announce the improved and extended 2012 Fitness Challenge! In partnership with LiveWell Chaffee County, we are offering 2 months of free fitness classes and health and nutrition seminars during January and February. Join us each week to try a new workout, or learn a fresh perspective on staying healthy. Stop [...]
Special Meeting of the Salida City Council, August 30, 2011(0)
The Salida City Council Members have scheduled a Special Meeting at the City Council Chambers, 448 E. 1st Street, Salida, Co on Tuesday, August 30, 2011.
Petitions Available for City Offices(0)
The 2011 City election ballot will list the Mayor position open for a two-year term and three City Council positions open. Each City Council position is a four-year term. One of the two seats in each ward is open.
Presentation Regarding Salida’s Deer Population(5)
At the next city council meeting, a Department of Wildlife representative will present information about options the City has for dealing with the perceived problem. Join us on August 2nd at 6:30 P.M. in Council Chambers if this topic is of interest to you.
Judge Peter Bogardus resigns(0)
Council will now seek resumes from prospective applicants interested in becoming Salida’s Judge. Being a court of record means that the next judge must be a licensed attorney. Applications will be accepted until August 12th.
Mayor Warns Citizens of Upcoming Water Bills(1)
We have just ended the first quarter of 2011. During this quarter our water rates have significantly increased. The residential water bill you will receive in the first week of July will reflect a price hike of about 50%.
Denver & Rio Grande Western Hospital Rehabilitation Nears Completion(0)
The Denver & Rio Grande Western Hospital is the last surviving structure in Salida that was constructed by the railroad. The structure at 448 E. First Street now makes up the eastern end of the Touber Building and houses City Hall.
The City received grant funding in 2010 from the Colorado Historical Society’s State Historic Fund to be used for exterior rehabilitation of the original building first constructed in 1900. The project is now approaching completion.
Mayor Answers Questions About the NRC(0)
Over the past eight months there has been a lot of questions regarding the Natural Resource Center 63-20 proposal.
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