Fire Danger! No open fires allowed in Chaffee County on Wednesday by order of the Sheriff.

Recreation

The birds are on the move, 2013 bird sightings around the valley

The birds are on the move, 2013 bird sightings around the valley(9)

People in and around Chaffee County are seeing some amazing birds right now. You may have seen the Grebes down at the ramp in Salida, or a Rose-Breasted Grosbeak at your feeder. Let your neighbors know what you’ve seen in the comment fields below. Who knows, you may inspire another reader to start their own life list.

Thanks for a great season at Monarch(0)

After a slow start, we picked up momentum and finished with over 300″ of snow year to date.

Photo by Ann Marie Swan

Local roller derby on track to evolve(3)

It’s no surprise that the Chaffee County fairgrounds is ground-zero for rodeos, livestock shows and anything 4-H related. But you’ll also see beautiful, athletic women of the Ark Valley High Rollers, unfolding out of vehicles in booty shorts and fishnet stockings, walking past horse trailers and rubbernecking cowboys.

Absolute Youth Cycling offers 2-Wheel Fridays(0)

Sessions will blend biking skills, safety, fitness, outdoor exploration and fun!

Open hockey Friday night at Centennial Park(1)

The schedule is uncertain after Friday night and weather-dependent.

Parent’s Night Out(0)

Parent’s Night Out THIS Saturday….Drop the kids off with Salida Recreation and graduates from the Babysitting 101 Class for only $10 for 3 hours ($5 additional siblings)– at the Scout Hut. You could go enjoy “Dance Salida Dance” at the Steamplant, grab dinner, drinks, and a movie (Les Miserables and Django Unchained, both Oscar nominees, [...]

Salida Rec 2013 Fitness Challenge, week 1(0)

Make the most of your resolutions this year by participating in the 2013 Fitness Challenge! Log your participation to earn prizes and pick up a schedule of free classes at the pool or online at www.SalidaRec.com/fitness. This week, check out the services offered by Integrate Mind Body Fitness (305 G St) during an open house [...]

Photo by Karen Lundberg

12-12-12 at Crest Academy day to remember(0)

Check out the photo of public middle school Crest Academy students having some fun with today’s date 12/12/12 at precisely 12 seconds after 12:12 p.m.

Monarch opening Friday, more snow coming our way

Monarch opening Friday, more snow coming our way(0)

Monarch received 15″ of snow on Saturday night and the forecast is calling for more snow this week. We will open on Friday morning for the season, number of lifts and runs still to be determined.

Safety, skills, big fun in youth paddling course

Safety, skills, big fun in youth paddling course(1)

This course is serious fun while building a foundation of skills for river running, play-boating or slalom racing. Watching children of all shapes and sizes load into boats, this sport is a great equalizer. Smaller, less athletic kids held their own with big, coordinated children who participate in every seasonal sport available.

Kids Cooking Classes

Kids Cooking Classes(0)

Register now! There are still a few spots left! Click on the picture for more information. Salida Recreation aims to promote a healthy, active, and engaging lifestyle by promoting activities for people of all ages. Swim, bike, fish, hike, trek, paint, dance, kayak, climb, cook, travel, learn, compete…participate! Visit salidarec.com for more information.

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