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Local and regional news for Salida and Chaffee County, Colorado.
Why subsidize the NRC?(30)
Is anyone willing to show up on September 13 and ask why we should subsidize the NRC in this way, or what happened to make the subsidy necessary? Is the NRC willing to at least have open meetings and open books in exchange for the subsidy, or will they continue to operate in the back room?
Artist Jimmy Descant closes show with 9/11 candlelight vigil(0)
Jimmy Descant, the Rocketman, will close his show, “A Decade Of Crutches And Coffins”, at the SteamPalnt Annex building Sunday, 9/11/2011. The event will be a culmination of a 3 month outpouring of emotional art concerning the enlisted and their injuries and service.
High Rollers All-stars final home bout of the 2011 season(0)
The Ark Valley High Rollers All-stars are now 4-1 in their inaugural season. You do not want to miss this!
Christo and Union Pacific agree to move tagged cars(6)
Over the River Corp. is paying for the removal of the cars. All cars should be gone by the end of the month.
7th Annual Vapor Trail 125 this weekend(0)
On Saturday night, September 10, at 10 PM the 7th Annual Vapor Trail 125 Ultra-Endurance Mountain Bike Race will start on the F Street Bridge in Salida. Riders will ride west into the darkness behind a police escort. By midnight, all of the riders will be on the Colorado Trail northbound toward Chalk Creek, ready [...]
Outside Magazine selects AHRA as One of the Top Parks in the Nation(0)
Outside magazine selected the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (AHRA) as one of the top five state parks in the nation. The AHRA is a 152-mile Colorado State Park that features one of the nation’s best whitewater boating locations as well as one of the state’s premier brown trout fisheries.
Music and Dance(0)
Creative Mixer A time to socialize with fellow musicians, dancers, & other creatives (artists, poets, writers, etc.). Paquette Gallery, Salida SteamPlant. 5:30pm. Held every 2nd Thursday.
Danny Hart UCI Downhill Championship Run(0)
Mildly NSFW due to enthusiastic commentators. Here’s a side-by-side comparison with the second place rider. Hint: mute.
Senator Schwartz asks PUC to support broadband expansion(0)
DENVER— September 1, Senator Gail Schwartz (D-Snowmass) asked the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to join her efforts to improve broadband access and affordability for rural Coloradans.
Public Works Water Shut-Off(0)
The City of Salida Public Works Department will be closing G Street from 3rd to 4th Street starting Tuesday, September 6th, until project is completed to replace a fire hydrant. Water will be off on G Street from 3rd to 5th Street at different times during the project, Public Works Employees will notify residents prior [...]
Accessory Structure Fee Deferral and Fee Suspension Agreements Available(0)
In May of this year, City Council repealed and reenacted Chapter 13 of the Salida Municipal Code, which governs water and sewer service.
Disconnecting from the City’s Utility Service(0)
When City Council repealed and reenacted Chapter 13, Municipal Utilities, of the Salida Municipal Code earlier this year, a provision was added regarding the disconnection of service.
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