Salida Daily Digest Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Ty's Take
Housing keeps coming up because housing won't go away, and this week it's hard to miss the pattern. We've got apartments rolling forward in Buena Vista while Salida's fumbling to find a partner for the project on First and D, the city's chewing on energy standards for new construction, and meanwhile people who work here can't afford to live here, which is why the town's bleeding employees faster than we've seen in years. None of this is complicated. We're growing the way Front Range money grows places, which means the people who actually run the schools and keep the businesses open and know where the fish bite are getting priced out of the future they helped build. There's no single fix, but pretending it's separate problems instead of one problem wearing different hats isn't going to solve anything either.
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Ark Valley Voice
The Crossing BV Phase 1 Affordable Apartments on Schedule to be Completed in December
The Crossing BV Phase 1, an affordable apartment complex in Buena Vista, is on track to open in December as the community works to address a critical shortage of affordable housing. The project responds to local data showing that both home ownership and rental costs remain unaffordable for many...
After Artspace Exits, Salida Seeks New Path For 1st and D Affordable Housing Project
Salida's long-stalled affordable housing project at 1st and D Street has found new momentum after its original developer withdrew earlier this year. The city council is considering a partnership with Trellis Housing Partners LLC to revive the workforce housing development.
Chaffee BoCC Agenda to Include CDOT Annual Planning Presentation
The Chaffee Board of County Commissioners will meet at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at the Chaffee County Public Safety Complex in Buena Vista to hear the Colorado Department of Transportation's annual planning presentation among other agenda items.
Salida Employee Turnover Rises Sharply In 2026
The City of Salida is experiencing a notable increase in employee turnover during 2026, according to figures released in the administration's September department report. The city has not yet clarified whether the rise is isolated to specific departments or indicates broader staffing difficulties.
Letter to the Editor: P.T. Wood Sees Challenges as Opportunities
A letter to the editor endorses P.T. Wood's reelection to the Chaffee Board of County Commissioners, citing his nearly two decades of public service and his combination of experience, strategic vision, and community commitment.
Salida to consider higher energy standards for new homes and businesses
Salida is moving toward stricter energy-efficiency standards for new residential and commercial construction through an amendment to its building code that heads to City Council for a final vote on Tuesday, Sept. 15. The proposed amendment would establish higher standards based on the 2021...
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The Mountain Mail
On the pitch, Salida beat CB, Pueblo West
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Mend-it Monday returns Sept. 21
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