Poncha Springs collected $42,540.04 in town sales tax and $57,750.84 as its portion of county sales tax for the month of July.
Tres Litros Beer Company is requesting conditional use approval for a downtown street patio to be placed on E Street in front of the establishment.
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Through the opengov.com platform, people can interact with the City of Salida’s proposed 2021 budget in ways not possible before.
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The Chaffee County Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Authority Intergovernmental Agreement received unanimous approval by commissioners during the Chaffee County meeting Tuesday.
The Chaffee County Fairgrounds will be the site for the Nestlé Waters North America 1041 application, scheduled for 5 p.m. Oct. 20 and 9 a.m. Oct. 22, Chaffee County commissioners unanimously decided Tuesday.
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Chaffee County Democrats kicked off the election season with several small rallies to introduce local candidates.
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Eight community members urged Salida City Council to take action and denounce hate in the community at council’s regular meeting Tuesday.
Nestlé Waters North America will pay for a hydrologist and water court expert attorney to review Nestlé’s 1041 application renewal for Chaffee County. Chaffee County commissioners unanimously approved use of funds Tuesday and the county will select these experts.
During this time of COVID, the Extraordinary Teen Council felt it was important to promote their Teen Wellness Voucher, as many teens are experiencing mental health issues related to stress and feelings of isolation.
The Poncha Springs Board of Trustees voted unanimously Monday to table the vote on possible annexation and zoning of the Moltz property north of Little River Ranch and east of the Tailwind subdivision.
The Poncha Springs Board of Trustees will meet at 6:30 p.m. today at Poncha Springs Town Hall, 333 Burnett Ave.
Salida City Council permanently appointed Erin Kelley to the position of city clerk at its Tuesday meeting.
Chaffee County commissioners will conduct four public hearings, one as the Chaffee County Board of Health, during their 9 a.m. Tuesday meeting.
Salida City Council members will consider candidates for the new seven-member Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails (PROST) Advisory Board during their virtual work session at 6 p.m. today.
Buena Vista – The Buena Vista Recreation Department will host a volunteer event to rehabilitate the pump track facility at the river park, just east of the BV Community Center, from noon to 4 p.m. June 19 and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 20.
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With Salida Mountain Trails’ ShinDig trail workdays paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization turned to a local professional trail builder to help keep the trails in tiptop shape.
About 86 percent of Chaffee County households that receive their mail via post office box have had U.S. census self-responding material hand delivered to them by field operation personnel.
Chaffee County commissioners agreed during a Monday work session to consider and vote on a request for $1,500 from Salida-area Parks, Open-space and Trails and Eagle Scout candidate Jackson Karls for landscaping and a bench cover at Mimi’s Corner at CRs 144 and 160.
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Ark Valley Equality Network hosted its second annual Pride Awards online Saturday, honoring community members for their contributions and work for the LGBTQ+ community.
The Salida school board will examine the district’s budget during an online work session at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday on Zoom.
Colorado and Chaffee County law enforcement officials have responded to the unreasonable use of force by police of the type that resulted in the May 25 death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
All 2020 Ark Valley Pride events will be canceled except for the Equality Network Pride Awards, which will take place at 3 p.m. Saturday at arkvalleypride.com.
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by Henry Netherland
Mail Staff Writer
Salidans gathered for a “sit-in for solidarity” Tuesday in Alpine Park and then walked down F Street to show support for the Black Lives Matter movement.
Ark Valley Equality Network provided an online version to those unable to attend in person.
The Salida Community Center, Ark-Valley Humane Society and Central Colorado Humanists are working together on food distribution for local residents in need at 10 a.m. today at the center, 305 F St.
Ark Valley Equality Network will host a Rural & At-Home #BlackLivesMatter In-Home Rally at noon today in Alpine Park.
Salida City Council members will discuss how summer events and activities will take place in the era of COVID-19 during their virtual work session at 6 p.m. today.
Many residents of Salida, Poncha Springs, Buena Vista and unincorporated Chaffee County will soon get their chance to participate in the U.S. census as the U.S. Census Bureau resumes 2020 census field operations in Colorado this week.
In a letter to Salida City Council, Family & Youth Initiatives cited reasons why it is opposed to Salida’s proposed Ordinance 2020-09, which would allow alcohol consumption in public parks.
Chaffee County Clerk and Recorder Lori Mitchell released copies of the preliminary ballots that county residents will receive in the mail for the June 30 primary election.
Collegiate Peaks Forum Series has invited Switch Energy Alliance Chairman Dr. Scott Tinker to present his new movie, “Switch On,” for free online viewing from now until May 21.
Salida city officials announced the city will ease COVID-19 restrictions and move to Tier III of its Action Plan starting today.
Salida City Council will review the Chaffee County Comprehensive Plan during a virtual work session at 6 p.m. today.
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Aaron Kindle is replacing Cindy Williams as Central Colorado Conservancy’s new board president as Williams steps down to focus on co-leading Envision Chaffee County.
Interim City Clerk Erin Kelley said today’s Salida City Council work session has been canceled, but its regular meeting Tuesday will still take place virtually at 6 p.m.
Chaffee County commissioners will conduct a public hearing to consider renewal of the Nestlé Waters North America 1041 permit during their meeting at 9 a.m. Tuesday, which will take place online.
State Sen. Kerry Donovan will host a virtual town hall from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday to answer COVID-19 related questions in Senate District 5 – Chaffee, Delta, Eagle, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Lake and Pitkin counties.
The U.S. Census Bureau reported a nationwide response of 48.1 percent to the 2020 census as of Monday.
The U.S. Forest Service is seeking public comment in the approval process of a placer gold mine on the Arkansas River north of The Numbers rapids.
by D.J. DeJong
Mail Staff Writer
The Alliance is preparing for an increase in sexual and domestic violence due to the impact of the stay at home order and economic hardship on vulnerable populations in the community in the coming months.
Salida City Council will review the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 6 of the municipal code regarding short term rentals at 6 p.m. today.
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The Colorado Mountain College Board of Trustees will select a Salida board liaison to provide input on Salida’s needs as a campus and as part of CMC’s tax district at its meeting at 2 p.m. today via Webex.
Salida City Council and Salida Planning Commission will conduct a joint work session to discuss Clarion Associates’ land use code assessment at 6 p.m. today, using the GoToMeeting platform to participate via phone or internet.
Chaffee County commissioners will conduct a virtual meeting at 9 a.m. Tuesday to vote on several resolutions and hold two public hearings on land use code issues.
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by Henry Netherland
Mail Staff Writer
Salida Community Center’s monthly food distribution event will take place at 10 a.m. today at 305 F St.
The event will distribute through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) and the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP).
Chaffee County Democrats voted for their preferred candidates for U.S. senator and 5th Congressional District representative Saturday during a virtual County Assembly and Convention.
The Chaffee County Offices of Public Health and Housing announced they will continue the Housing+Health Speaker Series by hosting April 2, April 8 and May 7 events online.
Chaffee County Community Foundation announced Wednesday that it will launch a new matching campaign and assistance process for the Emergency Response Fund, a local relief fund that will financially assist county individuals, families and nonprofit groups affected by COVID-19.
Salida Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on a limited impact review for a minor subdivision at Two Rivers Commons at 6 p.m. today.
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State Sen. Kerry Donovan announced she will host a series of “Convos from the Couch” to virtually bring communities together during this time of “social distancing.”
Chaffee County commissioners will conduct their regular meeting 9 a.m. Tuesday but will hold it in Salida at the commissioners meeting room at 104 Crestone Ave. instead of in Buena Vista.
Salida City Council will discuss right-of-way vacation and rezoning requests from Chaffee Housing Trust during its work session at 6 p.m. today in council chambers at 448 E. First St.
