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VA Announces Contract for New Denver VA Medical Center(0)

The Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded a $580.2 million construction contract to build the Denver VA Medical Center (VAMC) replacement facility on the same campus as the University of Colorado Hospital complex in Aurora, site of the former Fitzsimons Army Medical Center.

The impending collapse of the US Postal Service(3)

Delivery of first-class mail is falling at a staggering rate. Facing insolvency, can the USPS reinvent itself like European services have—or will it implode?

A message from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs(0)

Today, we pay homage to those who placed themselves on the Altar of Freedom for love of country. Memorial Day is a time for remembrance, reflection, and respect—for honoring the men and women who gave their lives in service to the Nation.

Odd Fellows – Not So Odd Anymore

Odd Fellows – Not So Odd Anymore(5)

Is it the end for fraternal organizations in mountain towns, or just the chance to reinvent themselves?

Salida – One of America’s Coolest Small Towns? Vote now(2)

Salida is among just 20 finalists in Budget Travel Magazine’s contest to determine America’s Coolest Small Towns. The final selection is being determined right now by way of online voting.

Local pro mountain biker Mick Hannah demonstrating why he gets paid to ride a bike

Local pro mountain biker Mick Hannah demonstrating why he gets paid to ride a bike(3)

Check out this video shot by Sam Bricker

Documentary film team offers free screening initiative in honor of Superfund anniversary(1)

For the week spanning December 6 and December 12, 2010, the TAR CREEK team will offer any grassroots, non-profit, community, or educational organization wishing to host a local film screening and discussion about the Superfund program a free TAR CREEK DVD and screening kit

Pro cycling returns to Colorado(4)

Municipal Elections Focus on Local Control and Public Investments

Municipal Elections Focus on Local Control and Public Investments(0)

Tuesday’s elections statewide featured a potpourri of questions for municipal voters.

Medical forms will streamline veterans’ claims process(0)

For Veterans who receive their care from private physicians, VA has placed the disability benefits questionnaires on its internet site with instructions for physicians to submit examination results on Veterans’ behalf.

Colorado named finalist for round 2 “Race To The Top” grants(0)

Colorado’s application represents 112 school districts, the Charter School Institute and the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind. In all, the application covers 740,000 students (90 percent) in the state.

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  • Pork for the People!

    Pork for the People! Join the Gumbo Jets for the inaugural Cochon de Lait in Salida! Cajun pig roast, pot-luck get together, Cajun music and dancing, wine, bon temps at Vino Salida, Saturday May 19, 6pm-9pm. $10 suggested donation. Hope to see you there!

  • Plant Sale and May Faire, Sat., May 19 from 10-2 in Centennial Park

    The Plant Sale will be taking place alongside the city’s Touch-a-Truck event.
    You are invited to pack up the family, come to Centennial Park on May 19 and experience the trucks, purchase plants for your summer garden and enjoy a Saturday with the kids!

  • Protected Growing Spaces Seminar, May 19th

    Tired of drought, hail, wind and deer wrecking your veggies? Guidestone is pleased to be hosting a seminar on Protected Growing Spaces, presented by Ed Berg of Salida Grown and Marc Plinke of Boulder-based Ceres Greenhouse Systems.

  • KHEN 106.9 Membership Drive

    Tuesday, May 15 – Friday, May 25th Become a new member or renew your membership to KHEN 106.9 to help your community radio keep on cluckin’. Call the station at 539-1069 for more information.

  • KHEN Membership Drive Kick-off Party

    Monday, May 14th Moonlight Pizza and Free the Monkey Consignment are donating 10% of their proceeds to KHEN all day May 14th. Come have some fun and support your local community radio, KHEN 106.9 Salida. There will be live music from 5 to 9:30 p.m. and new T-shirts designed by Jon McManus will be available.

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