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County’s largest PV system installed near Salida

County’s largest PV system installed near Salida(7)

Posted by Steve Stucko on May 2, 2010

This is the first system of it’s kind installed in Colorado, and a first for Salida based Peak Solar. This installation really demonstrates how green energy can benefit rural communities like Salida.

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National news hits home, wilderness activist’s mom is BV Finance Director(2)

Posted by Lee Hart on January 6, 2009

BV Finance Director Christine DeChristopher worries about her now-famous activist son’s future.

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Massive solar plant just over the horizon

Massive solar plant just over the horizon(3)

Posted by Bill Donavan on December 15, 2008

Salida students visited the 8.22 megawatt SunEdison solar photovoltaic plant, one of the world’s largest, near Alamosa, Colorado. The electricity produced there helps Xcel Energy comply with Amendment 37 and Colorado’s new renewable energy standard.

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Head2Head I: Mallet v. Holman on Browns Canyon, energy(0)

Posted by Lee Hart on October 21, 2008

Holman and Mallett are diametrically opposed when it comes to Brown’s Canyon Wilderness designation, but the lines are blurred when it comes to renewable energy.

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Dialogue heats up as geothermal energy prospect brightens(1)

Posted by Lee Hart on September 18, 2008

Mount Princeton Geothermal LLC’s proposed energy project in Chaffee County’s Chalk Creek Canyon could provide power to upwards of 4,000 homes.

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Hot springs eyed for renewable energy project(0)

Posted by Lee Hart on May 14, 2008

Could the same forces that heat the water at Mount Princeton and Cottonwood hot springs resorts, be harnessed to power nearly half of all Chaffee County households?

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  • AVHR Open Skate and Bake Sale

    Chaffee County’s only roller derby league, The Ark Valley High Rollers, will be hosting their 2nd annual Valentine’s Day fundraiser to support and fund future bouts. It is an open skate and bake sale fundraiser at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. The fun kicks off at 1:00 PM at The Fairgrounds.

  • CMC offers Introduction to Natural History

    Maggie Gaddis sent us a note this morning. Registration for her 3 credit CMC course Introduction to Natural History closes tomorrow. What a great way to increase your knowledge of your Rocky Mountain home.

  • Grandparents = Love, Compassion, and Wisdom

    Grandparents who are primary caregivers and/or guardians of grandchildren and/or great-grandchildren are invited to a GRAND-HEART GRANDPARENTS’ NETWORKING GATHERING. This meeting will be a celebration of grandparents and provide information and resources to assist your efforts.

  • High school students shadow HRRMC employees

    Seven Salida High School students spent Friday, January 27, shadowing staff members at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center.

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    The Public Works Department would like to take this time and inform our residents of a Sanitary Sewer Project taking placing within our community.

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