Friday, May 18, 2012
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Body Found In Arkansas River
A body was found yesterday by rafters in the Arkansas River near Tunnel Drive.
Positive identification has not been made.
However, it is believed to be the body of a 23-year-old Kansas woman who jumped from the Royal Gorge Bridge last week.
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Salida Mail Center To Close
The U.S. Postal Service announced yesterday a modified, two-phase plan to consolidate 461 mail processing centers, and the Salida center will likely close by the summer of 2014.
Consolidating will reduce the size of the Postal Service workforce by about 13,000 employees and, when fully implemented, will save about $1.2 billion annually.
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G To Close
Salida Public Works Department will close G street from First Street to Sackett Avenue starting Tuesday until further notice.
The closure is to change the one-way section of street for two-way traffic.
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It's Time For Greenup Cleanup
Tomorrow is the 21st annual Arkansas Headwaters Cleanup/Greenup along the Arkansas River. Registration is at 8:30 a.m. at the Buena Vista Community Center, the AHRA Visitor Center in Salida and the Sagebrush Store in Howard.
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FIBArk Cruiser Crit Tomorrow
The 10th annual FIBArk Cruiser Crit is also tomorrow with registration at the intersection of F Street and Sackett beginning at 3 p.m., costume parade at 4 p.m. and kids races at 4:30 p.m.
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In Sports--
Spartan freshman Morgaan Walters-Schaler qualified for the state finals in the 200-meter dash prelims yesterday at the State track and field championships in Lakewood. Walters-Schaler will run the 200-meter 3A finals tomorrow.
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Thursday, May 17, 2012
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Yerman Coming Back To Salida
Buena Vista town planner Michael Yerman told the BV board of trustees that he has received a job offer from the City of Salida for the position of community development director and that he would be taking the position.
Town administrator Sue Boyd recommended that the board proceed carefully in finding a replacement, saying that......
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The Gov Is Coming To Town
Governor John Hickenlooper is scheduled to sign a bill into law at noon Saturday at the grand opening of Elevation Brew Company in Poncha Springs.
Hickenlooper did not say which bill he will sign.
The Governor will speak briefly starting at noon.
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Pedal Faster
Mountain Bike racing returns to Salida with the second annual Riverside Rampage Saturday and Sunday.
The Riverside Rampage is the first event of the racing season in the Mountain States Cup Championship series.
A complete schedule and additional information can be found online at racemsc.com.
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In Sports--
The Rockies got a win. The Rockies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks last night 6-1.
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
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MacDonald Officially Named Administrator
In a 5-1 vote Salida City Council appointed Dara MacDonald to the position of city administrator during their regular meeting last night.
Councilman Mike Bowers voted no. There was no discussion.
MacDonald has been acting administrator since October and has worked for the city since 2005.
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More Pot Shops On The Way
During the city council work session yesterday, MacDonald reminded Councilmen that the medical marijuana moratorium expires June 30.
Expiration of the moratorium will allow new dispensaries to open within the city limits.
At one time there were six dispensaries in Salida, now only two remain.
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Deadline To Register
May 29 is the last day to register to vote in the June 26 mail ballot primary election.
Registration is available at any Chaffee County post office, any city or town municipal offices.
Ballots will be mailed to all registered Democratic, Republican and American Constitution Party voters by June 4.
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Dig In Boys
Monarch Mountain has broken ground on a lodge expansion project.
The $2.2 million project will add 16,000 square feet to the existing lodge and is expected to be complete before the start of the 2012-13 season.
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In Sports--
The slumping Rockies face the Giants again tonight. The Rockies have lost 12 of their last 15 games.
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Wednesday, May 15, 2012
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Chaffee OHV Discussion Continues
Chaffee County Commissioners will conduct a special work session to address the continuing issue of potentially opening 17 county roads to off-highway vehicles May 30 in Salida.
At the special session, commissioners will discuss possible criteria, review roads and discuss whether they will consider ......
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Salida City Council Meets Tonight
Salida City Council will consider the final development plan for the U.S. Forest Service building at the Salida Natural Resource Center site during their regular meeting tonight beginning at 6 p.m. in the Touber Building.
In other business, council will consider appointing Dara MacDonald to the position of city administrator.
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LGBT Protest The Mountain Mail
In response to Merle Baranczyk's editorial in last Fridays Mountain Mail against civil unions, about 20 people protested yesterday in front of the newspaper on Second Street in Salida.
Protest organizer Roxanne Hay said the protest was to promote marriage equality, human rights and to let Baranczyk know that they ......
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School To Pay For Trips
Salida school board members decided to pay a combined total of $10,050 to cover travel expenses for district students participating in national academic competitions this summer.
Board members agreed to pay almost $3,500 to cover the Salida High School Knowledge Bowl team's trip to nationals, and an additional......
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In Sports--
The Rockies fell to the Giants yesterday 3-2. The Rockies have lost 12 of their last 15 games.
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Monday, May 14, 2012
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Elk Foundation Raises Money
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation awarded grants totaling $500,000 for a large-scale habitat enhancement project in Chaffee County at the 14th annual Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation fundraiser banquet Saturday at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife estimates that about ......
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Poncha Trustees Meet
The Poncha Springs Board of Trustees will meet tonight at 6:30 p.m. in Town Hall.
Agenda items include drafting a letter to real estate companies regarding interest in the town's lot sales, consideration of volunteers for the Selective Service Board and a report from attorney Brad Redmiles on the private sale of town water taps.
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Chaffee County Talks OHV
Chaffee County Commissioners will hear a report on the issue of allowing access to off-highway vehicles on county roads during their work session today at the courthouse.
Development services director Don Reimer will provide a brief overview of the process this far and summarize information gathered during ......
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FBLA Nationals, Here We Come
Six Salida students impressed state judges with their business and leadership skills recently and were selected to advanced to national Future Business Leaders of America competitions.
The national conference will be June 27 through July 3 in San Antonio, Texas.
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In Sports--
At least three Salida Spartans have qualified for the state track meet after participating in the Tri-Peaks League track meet in La Junta on Saturday.
Morgaan Walters-Schaler won the 200-meter dash and finished second in the 400-meter. Kaiti Davis won the girls 3,200 meter run and qualified in the 1,600. Lucas Murdock earned a .....
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