Salida Daily Digest Sunday, September 20, 2026
Ty's Take
The letters coming in this week hit a nerve that runs through this whole valley, and they're worth reading straight through. One farmer's talking about the squeeze, another's promoting Give Like Dolly Day, and meanwhile Buena Vista's trying to figure out short-term rentals and a Boys and Girls Club lease while candidates are getting introduced to voters who might actually show up and care about zoning. It's the old story: a town trying to stay a town while money and newcomers and good intentions all push at once. None of it gets solved at a candidates' forum or a trustee meeting, but at least people are paying attention. That's the start.
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Ark Valley Voice
BV Trustees to Consider Boys and Girls Club Lease, Another Short Term Rental Ordinance
The Buena Vista Board of Trustees will meet on Tuesday, September 26, starting with a 5 p.m. work session on water efficiency with the Urban Land Institute. The regular meeting begins at 7 p.m. and will address a Boys and Girls Club lease and short-term rental ordinance matters.
Musings: Trump Plot to Sabotage Midterm Elections and Rogue AI Concerns
This opinion piece examines concerns about threats to the midterm elections and the integrity of the U.S. electoral system. The writer references analysis from a former Appeals Court judge regarding potential interference efforts by congressional leaders.
Letter to the Editor: Farmers and Ranchers in Chaffee County are Being Squeezed
A letter writer from Chaffee County argues that local farmers and ranchers face financial pressure from tariffs that have increased feed and equipment costs while depressing cattle prices. The writer contends current trade and energy policies are harming agricultural producers in the region.
BV Trustee Candidates Alexia McCarty and Feather Bokker to Host Joint Meet the Candidates Event
Buena Vista trustee candidates Alexia McCarty and Feather Bokker are hosting a public meet-and-greet on Thursday, October 1, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The event will give residents a chance to meet the candidates and discuss local issues.
Smalltown Gathering Festival to take place September 25, 26 and 27 at Riverside Park in Salida
The Smalltown Gathering Festival expands to three days this year, running September 25 through 27 at Riverside Park in Salida. The event will feature live music, instructor-led workshops, and the Kids Zone with acoustic music classes from Coletrain Music Academy.
Letter To The Editor: September 25th is ‘Give Like Dolly Day’ in Chaffee County
The Chaffee County Imagination Library program is recognizing September 25 as 'Give Like Dolly Day' to honor Dolly Parton's legacy following her passing. The program celebrates Parton's contributions as an artist, philanthropist, and champion for children's literacy.
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The Mountain Mail
20th annual Pumpkin Patch & Harvest Festival returns Oct. 2-4, 9-11
Guidestone's Pumpkin Patch & Harvest Festival marks its 20th year with events October 2-4 and 9-11 at the Hutchinson Homestead & Learning Center between Salida and Poncha Springs. Activities include wagon rides, a pumpkin patch, maze, crafts, live music, and food, with advance tickets required at...
New arrival: Naomi Marie Richard
This brief announcement marks the birth of Naomi Marie Richard.
Meet Ark Valley Preschool’s new director: Courtney Okes
Ark Valley Preschool has named Courtney Okes as its new director.
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