Salida Daily Digest Sunday, August 16, 2026
Ty's Take
The valley's been buzzing about federal pressure tied up with the Peters case, which lands different depending who you talk to and what you believe about leverage in these situations, but what matters now is moving forward, and that's exactly what the nonprofits and small businesses around here seem fixed on doing. Whether it's the Pride Coalition drawing folks to Buena Vista for the sprint, or the rock and gem show pulling collectors through town, or Mount Princeton sweetening the summer stay for overnight guests, this is the season when Salida and the upper valley make their money and build their community at the same time. These aren't separate things around here. A 5K benefits an organization. A weekend in the mountains means food at local restaurants and gas pumped at local stations. The hot springs put heads in beds. It's how we've always worked, and right now, with all the outside pressure and change bearing down on us, that steady work matters more than it used to.
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Ark Valley Voice
Colorado Was Threatened with Federal Agency Budget Cuts If Peters Wasn’t Freed
Governor Jared Polis commuted convicted election fraudster Tina Peters' sentence in June, and newly revealed evidence shows the Trump administration threatened federal budget cuts to Colorado agencies if she was not released. The White House summoned agency officials to Colorado for a meeting...
Horizon Sprint 5K at Yahn Dawn to Benefit Local Nonprofit BV Pride Coalition
The second annual Horizon Sprint 5K Pride-themed race will take place September 19 at The Meadows in Yahn Dawn, with all proceeds supporting the Buena Vista Pride Coalition nonprofit. Registration costs $10 per participant and begins at 10:00 a.m.
Rocks, Gems, and Fossils Draw Collectors to Buena Vista
Collectors and rock enthusiasts gathered in Buena Vista from August 6 through 9 for the Buena Vista Contin-Tail Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show. The event featured vendors offering fossils, raw minerals, handmade jewelry, and lapidary materials for purchase.
Mount Princeton Hot Springs Offers Expanded Summer Perks for Overnight Guests
Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort is providing overnight guests with expanded summer amenities including extended access to the hot springs, free bike rentals, and discounts on outdoor recreation activities throughout the Upper Arkansas Valley.
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