Salida Daily Digest Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Ty's Take
The Colorado River got some breathing room this week, which matters more to us than most people realize. Up here in the upper basin, every drop that stays in the system instead of getting diverted or depleted is money in the bank for agriculture, municipalities, and the whole web of life that depends on these waters. We've watched the politics of the Arkansas get uglier every year as Front Range growth pushes demand higher, and we know the Colorado negotiations never happen in a vacuum. A reprieve isn't a solution, but it's a chance to think smarter about how we manage water in a state where it's becoming the scarcest resource we've got.
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Ark Valley Voice
Part 2: Buena Vista School Board Discusses June Pride Proclamation
The Buena Vista Board of Education approved a proclamation recognizing June as Pride Month during its June 22 meeting, prompting board director Brett Mitchell to resign in protest over what he characterized as the politicization of the school district. The decision has sparked ongoing discussion...
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New Analysis: 33,681 Coloradans Could Go Hungry Following GOP Cuts to SNAP
A new analysis from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities warns that federal SNAP benefit cuts could leave more than 33,000 Coloradans facing food insecurity. The report illustrates how the funding lost could have provided years of assistance to the state's most vulnerable residents.
Colorado River Reprieve for Upper Basin States
The Trump administration's Bureau of Reclamation has ordered Lower Basin states to make significant cuts to Colorado River usage over the next two years, providing temporary relief to Upper Basin states. The decision comes after years of negotiation over how to share the over-allocated river under...
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