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Facing Realities: Extremism as a Public Health Crisis and Community as Prevention and Cure
Part 5.c — in a Series Exploring Home-Grown Extremism in Chaffee County and the Central Colorado Rockies, this Piece Focuses on Community Resistance Just as extremism comes in many forms, so does resistance. It can be loud and visible, like a monthly or weekly protest. It can be…
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Salida City Council Double Header, Regular Session Starts at 6:00 p.m. Tonight
Due to Election Day occurring on Tuesday, the Salida City Council has moved up its regular session this week to start immediately following the work session tonight, at approximately 6:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers. Ark Valley Voice has been advised that there may be Citizen…
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BV Commemorates Veterans Awareness Month with 11 Days of Remembrance
The Buena Vista (BV) community is inviting residents to participate to honor veterans, their loved ones, and their service this November. An assembly will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 11 at the BV Middle and High School. BV Mayor Libby Fay read a proclamation on…
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Chaffee County Ballot Returns at 47 Percent
The news from our local election officials as of Saturday, October 31, was — Big Numbers. Across the county, 8,131 mail ballots have been returned. That’s a 47 percent return rate, folks. The country is one day away from the official Nov. 3 election day. Many are saying that…
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Salida Airport Outlines Expansion Plans As Officials Seek Funding for 2027 Projects
Salida Airport officials are outlining plans for additional infrastructure improvements and future hangar development as they seek continued financial support from the city and Chaffee County. The airport’s project and budget summary, prepared for Monday’s Salida City Council…
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Salida Proposes Cuts of $4.8 Million From Draft 2027 Spending, Reserves Remain Below Policy
Salida has reduced proposed spending for 2027 by approximately $4.8 million since early October, but two city funds are still projected to finish next year below their required reserve levels. The revised budget, scheduled for discussion at Monday’s City Council work session,…
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Salida’s Proposed 2027 Budget Drops $400,000 Places to Age Proposal
A $400,000 support proposal for Places to Age has been removed from Salida’s preliminary 2027 budget, according to documents prepared for Monday’s City Council work session. Recently, the Town of Poncha Springs approved a $125,000 for the project while the Town of Buena Vista…
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Chaffee BoCC Adjusts Week’s Meeting Schedule to Accommodate Elections
The Chaffee Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) has adjusted its meetings this week in recognition that Tuesday, Nov. 3 is Election Day. The BoCC is canceling its normal first-Tuesday session; moving it to 9:00 a.m.Tuesday November 10. Monday morning’s usual work session begins…
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Salida Elks Lodge No. 808 Seeks Support For Annual Christmas Basket Program
Salida Elks Lodge No. 808 has announced their “Community Christmas Basket Program”, a tradition spanning more than 40 years. Your donation helps a family in need this holiday season. “This year in particular, with social funding cutbacks, local families are struggling in many…
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Letter to the Editor: Republican dive into Socialism?
Dear Editor, We see letters warning of the evilness of socialism, but the Republican party these authors endorse is quietly moving in that direction…do they even know that? It is becoming routine for the current administration to take equity stakes in dozens of companies,…
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Facing Realities: Residents and Shoppers Ask “Is this Salida?”
Series Part 5.b — in an Ark Valley Voice (AVV) Series Exploring Home-Grown Extremism in Chaffee County and the Central Colorado Rockies. “Is this Salida?” This phrase has been uttered more than once according to one of the employees of a downtown Salida business and not in a…
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Salida Regional Library Fall Book Sale Nov. 7, Full Shelves Await Buyers
The Salida Regional Library Fall book sale returns on Saturday, Nov. 7 and runs from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 405 E Street, across from Alpine Park. Just ahead of cooler, indoor weather, it’s the perfect time to collect plenty of fresh reading material. Your lap cats, dogs (and…
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Colorado Supreme Court Rejects Anonymously Funded Lawsuit’s Attempt to Cancel Amendment 87 Vote Days before Election Day
Colorado AG, and Gubernatorial Candidate Phil Wieser Reveals He’s Not Supportive of Amendment 87 As Written On Friday, Oct. 30, the Colorado Supreme Court upheld a Denver District Court ruling and rejected an attempt to throw out voter signatures for Amendment 87, the graduated…
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Donald Trump Seeks to Turn Votes into Transactions
President Donald Trump has been offering specific promises in exchange for Republican votes in the upcoming November 3, 2026 midterm election. In September, Trump stated, “If the Republicans win, you win with us and you get $5,000.” He dubbed it the “Trump dividend.” He has…
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Facing Realities: Exploring Community Resistance to Bigotry and Hate
Series 5.a — Part of the Facing Realities Series by Ark Valley Voice — Examining Home-grown Extremism in Chaffee County and the Central Colorado Rockies. Community Resistance Small towns and rural areas are not immune from attitudes that feed bigotry and hate. In fact, they can…
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Chaffee Ballots Continue to Roll In
“George Report” Shows 7,318 Mail Ballots Returned This breaks out as follows: 503 mail ballots were returned on Thursday, and six people voted in person. 2,199 Democrats have voted to date 1,647 Republicans have voted to date 3,344 unaffiliated voters have cast their ballots 832…
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BV Trustee Candidates Answer Questions About Short Term Rentals
Ark Valley Voice held a candidate forum on Thursday, October 15. Candidates for Buena Vista (BV) mayor and trustee answered questions from AVV and the audience during the two hour forum. As stated that night, remaining audience questions were sent to the candidates to provide…
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Bodies of Two CMC Student Hikers Recovered
At approximately 1:00 p.m., October 29, Chaffee County Search and Rescue, with the assistance of Canon City Helitac (Helicopter), successfully recovered Kaden Matsuda and Jackson Donlon from West Apostle Mountain. The bodies of the two Colorado Mountain College (CMC) students…
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Small Business Administration Issues Disaster Declarations Due to Wildfire-related Events in 14 Colorado Counties
On October 22, 2026, Governor Jared Polis requested the Small Business Administration (SBA) issue disaster declarations for the Willow Fire, the Elk Fire, and the Ouray County wildfires, flooding, and mudslides. The SBA issued these declarations and has made available…
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BV Trustee Candidates Answer Questions About Prop 123
Ark Valley Voice held a candidate forum on Thursday, October 15. Candidates for Buena Vista (BV) mayor and trustee answered questions from AVV and the audience during the two hour forum. As stated that night, remaining audience questions were sent to the candidates to provide…