Salida Daily Digest Friday, September 04, 2026
Ty's Take
Road maintenance turns out to be harder than it looks when nobody can quite agree whose road it is, which is exactly the kind of problem the Board of Commissioners is sorting through with CR 295 this week. Meanwhile, the real work of keeping a valley together keeps happening in smaller ways: your co-op's coffee hour coming back, a community dinner on F Street, an expo for folks navigating the back half of life. These aren't the stories that make the news seem urgent, but they're the ones that actually hold a place together when money and growth are pulling harder than they ever have.
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Ark Valley Voice
Chaffee BoCC Attempts to Clarify Who Owns CR 295
The Chaffee Board of County Commissioners discussed a draft letter during its Tuesday, September 1 meeting to settle questions about who owns and maintains CR 295, locally known as the road to Hancock. The matter arose twice during the meeting, including public comment about private property rights...
Coffee With Your Co-op Returns in September
The Sangre de Cristo Electric Association is hosting a community coffee hour on Wednesday, September 9 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at the SDCEC offices. The event gives members a chance to ask questions and learn more about the member-owned energy cooperative's services.
Salida to Host Inaugural Community Dinner on F Street
Salida will hold its inaugural Community Dinner on Monday, September 21 at 5:00 p.m. on F Street, featuring a three-course meal prepared by local restaurants and farmers. The event comes one week after Buena Vista's 13th annual Community Dinner.
Ballot Order Decided for BV Trustee and Mayoral Election
Buena Vista officials have finalized the ballot order for the upcoming municipal election, which includes three mayoral candidates and seven seeking positions on the Board of Trustees. The candidates' placement was determined through a random drawing process.
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The Mountain Mail
CCPH announces Embracing Aging Expo set for Sept. 11
Chaffee County Public Health will host the free Embracing Aging Expo on September 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds in Poncha Springs, featuring keynote presentations, workshops, health screenings, and activities inspired by Blue Zones research on longevity. Attendees...
The Mountain Mail's historical column recalls Salida's colorful past, including complaints about rowdy nightlife on E and F streets in 1886, a visitor's amazement at crowds mourning Rudolph Valentino in 1926, and a thrilling aerial daredevil show that drew over 10,000 spectators to Salida's flying...
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