Opinion
Commentary, editorials and opinion pieces.
Home-Waters Fly Fishing enjoys November, November…(0)
A mild fall means the Arkansas River is still fishing like a champ.
Mayor Chuck Rose waves farewell(10)
I would like to thank the citizens of the City of Salida for the honor of being their Mayor for the past four years. As my final term comes to a close, the belief that our form of government does allow one to make a difference at a local level remains. I feel that democracy [...]
Salida Mountain Trails needs you! ShinDig Volunteer Day(0)
Where have you been? The trails need you. Saturday, November 12, 9:00am: SMT Trail Work Day. Some rerouting and possible kiosk relocation need to be performed at the North Backbone Trailhead area on County Road 175.
The Sound of Freedom or the Sound of our Fury?(17)
Maybe you’ve missed the recent letters in the newspaper. The US Air Force is about to unleash an ongoing barrage of low-level overflights of heavy MC-130 and CV-22 aircraft and they’re headed right for Salida.
Macro Problems have Micro Solutions(8)
We can see that our economy has problems. Asking government to help solve these problems makes for abuse of power and well intentioned inelastic macro actions.
Intense public mic poet at Occupy Denver(0)
Powerfully creative stuff as this slammer gets after it. Beware of F bomb at the end.
Salida travel system finally solved(3)
There’s always been a battle between man’s two best friends… his bike and his dog. And until now there has been no perfect solution for attaching a dog to a bicycle.
Poncha geothermal plant(2)
The Town of Poncha Springs staff recently discussed research findings at Poncha Hot Springs that show potential for a geothermal power plant.
What if?(1)
The children of the 1960′s asked “What if there was a war and nobody came?” Powerbrokers thought the question naïve and irresponsible with the potential to lead to unpredictable, anarchic results. Now, the children of the Digital Age can actually predict possible outcomes to this and other “What If?” questions.
Mesa Village resident removes dwelling unit(0)
Mountain Mail article contained statements that do not reflect the actual situation. It failed to mention that only two letters of objection (both from owners of two story houses) were submitted.
Final High Rollers bout of the season(0)
The High Rollers are putting on a show that is not be be missed on Saturday, October 29th as they skate as Vampires vs. Zombies. A “Thriller” halftime show will be performed by the Boys & Girls Club of Chaffee County and other community members who have been training over the past couple of weeks. Tickets go on sale Saturday!
Aaron Mandelkorn, candidate for City Council, District 2(2)
I am sorry that I was not able to meet you all at the League Of Women Voters Candidates forum. This post serves to provide a response to some of the questions that were asked at the forum.
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