Government

Homelessness Among Veterans Declines 12% in 2011(0)

The Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development today announced that a new national report shows that homelessness among Veterans has been reduced by nearly 12 percent between January 2010 and January 2011.

Commissioners solicit input on proposed tax increase(2)

The Chaffee County Commissioners will be holding two Town Forums to discuss the Sales Tax Revenue Ballot Initiative. These forums will be held at the Chaffee County Fair Grounds on July 25 at 6:30 p.m. and the Buena Vista Community Center in the Pinon Room on July 27 at 6:30 p.m.

Twitter, Facebook aid communication about Indian Gulch fire(0)

Proactive elected officials in Golden use internet tools to distribute information during a crisis.

Schwartz urges open process for recently announced Division of Wildlife and Division of Parks merger(0)

In a challenging budget year, the legislature, Department of Natural Resources and Governor’s office see the consolidation as a means to minimize lost services given declining revenues.

Jack Lewis answers questions about the NRC(1)

In this letter to the Citizen, a response to questions about the NRC.

Salida Citizens curious about 63-20 [Updated](13)

City Administrator Jack Lewis responds to questions about the Natural Resource Center.

Hickenlooper to build Economic Development Plan from the bottom-up(0)

The Governor has requested that each county develop or update its economic development plan based on current input from local citizens, businesses and other interested parties.

Discussion on city windfall?(25)

Since the Mountain Mail’s article on the City Council’s vote for a 2% bonus for employees, we’ve heard a variety of viewpoints. Would you care to express yours?

Election results

Election results(35)

We will post information as we get it.

Medical Marijuana Tops Municipal Election Questions(3)

Next month’s elections represent an off-year for cities and towns, with very few having candidate elections. However, there are a number of local questions before municipal voters.

Who is sponsoring Proposition 101 and Amendments 60 and 61?(1)

Though known by many of us now, let’s just go through the list shall we?

Dissecting Proposition 101 and Amendments 60 and 61(10)

What do you do with the anger of others? It’s hard not to get angry back. There may be a lesson in that, but when face-to-face with rage, what do you do? In this case, you vote. by Jeff Donlan

Page 1 of 212
calendar
backcountry web cams snow report interactive map
forums

Announcements

  • 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.

Today Wednesday Thursday
It is forcast to be Partly Cloudy at 11:00 PM MST on February 07, 2012
Partly Cloudy
32°/14°
It is forcast to be Partly Cloudy at 11:00 PM MST on February 08, 2012
Partly Cloudy
41°/18°
It is forcast to be Chance of Snow at 11:00 PM MST on February 09, 2012
Chance of Snow
43°/22°
Weather Underground

About

outside

Slideshows

Morning

Good morning, Salida!