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Jackson team missing FIBArk(2)

Some heavies of kayaking are missing FIBArk this year, where are they?

Are we getting a good return on investment with our county road work?(10)

I was appalled to see the work recently performed by the Chaffee County Road Department on County Road 156. A road which was in reasonable condition is now far worse.

The History Sleuth

The History Sleuth(8)

About 1910 these Salida girls went for a short hike but to see or do what?

AT&T? Verizon? What’s on your mind Salida? Callers are standing by.(11)

I’m aware that the Alltel switch, in theory, allows for better use with iPhones, Crackberries and Droids, but now I’m having a lot of dropped calls, which I’ve never had before. What are your experiences Salida?

On being worng(2)

Most of us will do anything to avoid being wrong. But what if we’re wrong about that? “Wrongologist” Kathryn Schulz makes a compelling case for not just admitting but embracing our fallibility. Along the same lines, confirmation bias is a useful concept to be acquainted with.

Donald Trump sideshow huckster or real candidate?

Donald Trump sideshow huckster or real candidate?(2)

What are the possibilities for the Citizen to start a dialogue?

Please support Councilman Moore(1)

The citizens and taxpayers of the Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District (UAWCD) have a rare opportunity. It appears that a seat representing the district defined by the Salida school district will become available on the UAWCD board

AOL to Acquire Salida Citizen(2)

AOL to acquire the Salida Citizen in a recently announced deal. The purchase will strengthen AOL’s move into the aggregation-media market.

Salida Leases Hot Springs Pool to Nestlé Waters.

Salida Leases Hot Springs Pool to Nestlé Waters.(6)

In an effort to reduce budget shortfalls, the Salida City Council voted to lease the Salida Hot Springs Pool to Nestlé Waters International for a period of 3 years.

Hamas purchases the Unique Theater for “Community Center”(4)

Salcat Properties, LLC and Hamas released a statement early this morning announcing that the ownership to the Unique Theater had been transferred from Salcat to Hamas.

Salida City Council Raises Property Taxes(2)

In an emergency meeting on Thursday, the Salida City Council voted to raise City property tax rates by 33% plus an additional $0.32 yearly service fee on each of Salida’s approximately 2500 households.

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