Politics

Kathryn Wadsworth to run for County Commissioner(6)

Kathryn Wadsworth announced her candidacy Friday for Chaffee County Commissioner District 2, challenging Republican incumbent Frank Holman.

Money and politics(0)

I worked hard and made money, and I should be able to spend it how I want. If I support a candidate who will be good for my values and my business, why should the government tell me that I can only give that candidate $2000?

A letter from Mark Udall(2)

About this time last year, I called on my colleagues in Congress to set aside our political differences and sit together – instead of divided by party – during the president’s State of the Union Address.

Politics for sale

Politics for sale(12)

Being a cutting edge community on the front line of international politics, we receive a lot of information from geopolitical think tanks, Washington insiders and intellectual type people seeking The Salida Citizen’s consult. As humble guardians of small town liberty and community happenings we are reaching out to the brilliant minds of the Ark River Valley to gather thoughts on the circus that is American politics today.

Replace Congress?(0)

In a recent Gallup Poll, 76% of those polled thought that most members of Congress should be replaced. However, only 39% thought that their own member of Congress should be replaced.

Bill Moyers telling it like it is(2)

Please take the time to listen to an articulate criticism of politics today. Nobody gets away here. —Cit Team A growing body of evidence suggests that the meritocratic ideal is in trouble in America. Income inequality is growing to levels not seen since the (first) Gilded Age. But social mobility is not increasing at anything [...]

Fall municipal elections(0)

On Nov.1, voters in 72 cities and towns will be going to the polls across the state. Elections will be held for candidates (like mayor and city council) and on ballot questions, like tax increases. Four cities have cancelled their regularly scheduled elections

Occupy Villa Grove noon – 4pm on Sundays(0)

In tiny Villa Grove a handful of diverse citizens are singing loud and clear. From, roughly, noon to 4:00 PM Sundays a gathering is scheduled at the Villa Grove Park, on the east-side of urban Villa Grove.

Alright you redeemers, rebels and radicals out there!

Alright you redeemers, rebels and radicals out there!(10)

We’d like to know what you think of the Occupy Movement and the ideas, and how it translates to our community.

Aaron Mandelkorn, Candidate for Ward 2 City Council, Letter to the Community(1)

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the League of Women Voters for holding this years candidates forum. Although I will be out of town for this event for a family engagement, this letter serves as a brief introduction about who I am, what I stand for and why I would love the opportunity to represent the fine citizens of ward 2 in City Council.

Commission gives preliminary approval to legislative districts(0)

Pending court approval, new state legislative district lines will go into effect following 2012 election.

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.

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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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