Salida Daily Digest Friday, November 06, 2026
Ty's Take
You notice the local paper's running a fund drive, and you sit with that for a second. Southwest of here the floods wiped out roads that matter, state politics is swinging one direction pretty hard, and down at the rec center somebody's improv team just had themselves a hell of a first year. None of it's earth-shaking by itself, but it tells you something about where we are: community institutions holding on, infrastructure fragile when water decides to move, and people still showing up to make each other laugh on a Friday night. That last one might matter most.
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Ark Valley Voice
It’s Time For the Ark Valley Voice NewsMatch Fund Drive
Ark Valley Voice is seeking donations through December 31 to raise $30,000 for its newsroom operations. Supporters can make tax-deductible gifts or offer matching challenges to help the outlet double its fundraising through overlapping grant opportunities.
Expect Lengthy Southwest Colorado Detours Due to Flood Damage
Recent flooding has damaged roads and bridges in Southwest Colorado, forcing the state transportation department to warn drivers heading to Pagosa Springs and Durango to expect lengthy detours. Cleanup and repairs are underway, but travelers should prepare for extended delays on common routes.
Douglas Frank’s Election Fraud Claims Don’t Hold Up in Chaffee County
Election integrity claims made by Douglas Frank at a Chaffee County Patriots event have not held up as midterm votes continue to be counted. Frank predicted serious election problems that have not come to pass, raising questions about his unsubstantiated fraud allegations.
Colorado Senate Democrats Win a Supermajority, Look Toward January
Colorado Senate Democrats secured a supermajority with 24 members following Tuesday's election. Party leaders say they are ready to tackle rising costs facing families when the legislature convenes in January.
Colorado Democrats Secure Resounding Majority in House
Colorado voters reelected a Democratic majority to the Colorado House on Tuesday night, extending Democratic control into a fifteenth consecutive legislative session. Several competitive races remain too close to call as ballots continue to be counted.
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The Mountain Mail
Improv Festival has successful first year, more to come
The inaugural Salida Improv Festival drew more than 60 visiting performers and workshop instructors from across the Southwest to the Creative Warehouse of Salida Ceramics on October 23 and 24, selling out all four shows. Organizer Garrison Garcia called it a tremendous success and plans to make it...
Werewolves beat Vampires 129-125, Shook retires from AVHR team
The Ark Valley High Rollers wrapped their season with a Halloween roller derby bout on October 24 where the Werewolves defeated the Vampires 129-125, with visiting skaters from Roaring Fork, Denver, and Chaffee County filling rosters after road closures prevented most Durango skaters from...
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