Salida Daily Digest Saturday, September 12, 2026
Ty's Take
Quarter century out from September 11th, and we've got someone in this valley who was there, who answered the call, and now he's taking stock of what that cost him and what it cost all of us. That kind of reckoning doesn't happen in speeches or flag ceremonies, though those have their place. It happens when a neighbor sits down and tells you what twenty-five years of carrying that weight actually feels like. If you haven't read what Crow had to say, you should. The rest of us need to hear it.
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Ark Valley Voice
25 Years After 9/11, Crow Reflects on Service, War and the Cost of Conflict
U.S. Rep. Jason Crow marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks by reflecting on where he was when the news broke, recalling that he was driving to class at the University of Wisconsin. The congressman has since spent decades in military service and wrestling with the lasting...
Toby Taylor’s Case for Change Meets the Public Record
Republican builder Toby Taylor is running to replace Chaffee County Commissioner P.T. Wood, arguing that county government has become too large and that regulations are driving up housing costs and limiting residents' property rights. Taylor describes himself as a reluctant candidate who entered...
BV School Board Meeting Moved to Tuesday, Vote Expected on District 1 Appointment
The Buena Vista Board of Education has rescheduled its regular meeting to Tuesday, September 15 at 6:30 p.m. at 113 North Court Street to avoid conflict with the BV Strong Community Dinner. The board is expected to vote on a District 1 appointment at the meeting.
New Report Examining 15 Years of U.S. Public Library Use Reveals Shifting Uses
The Freckles Project released a new report analyzing 15 years of national public library data from 2010 to 2024, finding that while funding and staffing have reached record levels, physical visits and book circulation have declined sharply. The report shows libraries are increasingly shifting...
Governor Polis Orders Flags to Half-Staff Honoring the 25th Anniversary of September 11
Governor Polis ordered all state flags to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, September 11, 2026 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. The order aligns with President Trump's proclamation honoring the lives lost that day.
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The Mountain Mail
Casual children’s soccer group meets at Chipeta Park
A casual youth soccer program runs Wednesday afternoons at Chipeta Park in Poncha Springs for children ages 4-7 who missed sign-ups for Chaffee County United or are too young to participate elsewhere. Organized by Brittany Buchholz, the informal program features skills drills and scrimmaging, with...
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