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Buena Vista Mountain Adventures Hosts Trailhead Tuesday on Tuesday March 19th, with the Focus on Spring Snow Awareness.

Join us for the grand finale of this season’s Trailhead Tuesday community snow talks, presented by The Trailhead gear store and Buena Vista Mountain Adventures. Open to all backcountry enthusiasts – skiers, splitboarders, snowmobilers, snowshoers, and cross-country skiers. As winter gives way to spring, we explore the unique challenges and opportunities of this transition in the stunning Colorado mountains. Dive into wet snow avalanche concerns and spring trip planning with expert BVMA speakers. Connect with like-minded adventurers, gather valuable insights, and ensure your spring backcountry experiences are both safe and unforgettable. Don’t miss Trailhead Tuesday, the ultimate winter-to-spring transition event!

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CCPH Offering Go-Kits & More

Chaffee County Public Health (CCPH) is excited to announce the CU Anschutz Center for Inclusive Design and Engineering (CIDE) is offering Emergency Go-Kits and Battery Backup Power Systems for eligible Medicaid recipients. There are also virtual trainings available to anyone about “Surviving In Place,” this course is also available in Spanish too. The Go-kits include essential items and necessary supplies that you can easily grab during an emergency.

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Chaffee County collaborates on an awareness campaign to dispel stigma and promote recovery from addiction while reducing the tragic toll of fentanyl and other opioids.

Chaffee, Custer, Fremont and Park counties collaborate on an awareness campaign to dispel stigma and promote recovery from addiction while reducing the tragic toll of fentanyl and other opioids.
“Recovery starts when stigma ends.”
That’s the message of a new local public awareness campaign created to dispel stigma around addiction, including opioid use disorder, and to inspire the community to rise together to meet the challenge of this devastating epidemic.

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Chaffee County Economic Development Corp. 2024 Spring Candidate Forum

Here in Chaffee County, major upcoming policy discussions related to housing, childcare, water, broadband and more, will have direct impacts on our businesses and careers for years to come.

At the Chaffee County EDC, we believe that great communities don’t just happen, they’re created with intention by committed leaders aligned to a compelling vision.

Here in Chaffee County, major upcoming policy discussions related to housing, childcare, water, broadband and more, will have direct impacts on our businesses and careers for years to come.

At our EDC_Forums event on March 13th, you’ll have an opportunity to meet the candidates seeking elected office and hear their positions on business community priorities established in the EDC’s Policy Pillars. More info on those priorities at www.chaffeecountyedc.com/policy. Register now by clicking here.

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Chaffee County Housing Authority

The Chaffee Housing Authority invites you to participate in an important survey regarding affordable housing issues and a potential ballot measure this November. Click Read more to see how to participate in the survey.

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Chaffee Housing Authority Seeking Homes for Open Doors

The Chaffee Housing Authority, in cooperation with the City of Salida, is asking short term rental owners and vacation home owners within the City of Salida and the surrounding area to transition their short-term rentals, rarely-used vacation homes, unoccupied accessory dwelling units, or other under-used houses to a long-term rental for local workforce. If you or someone you know has a housing unit that is generally empty or generally hosts out-of-town visitors, the Chaffee Housing Authority would happily match your home with members of the local workforce who are unable to find rental homes in this unprecedented rental market. More information can be found by visiting the Chaffee Housing Authority’s website at www.chaffeehousingauthority.org and select the Open Doors Program for more information and to apply to participate in the program. 

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Colorado TINTS and Box of Bubbles are proud to offer WHAT’S SO FUNNY? A 5 week course exploring what makes us laugh.

Join TINTS on Tuesdays in April (2, 9, 16, 23, 30) from 6-8pm at Box of Bubbles. For anyone 18 and older who wants to explore their own sense of humor. There are 12 spaces available. Facilitated by Ken Brandon and Jennifer Dempsey. Throughout the course attendees will Explore 1) theories of humor (Benign Violation Theory, Superiority Theory, Incongruity Theory, etc); 2) purpose of Satire; 3) timing and catharsis; 4) what makes us laugh, what doesn’t, and why; 5) physical and written comedy.How much? $80 for 5 week session. Why do this course? To develop emotional resilience, gain freedom from our “shoulds” and to have a whole lot of FUN! Save your space by emailing coloradotints@gmail.com

Colorado Trails Symposium, Sept. 25 & 26, is seeking Sponsors!

The Colorado Trails Symposium is looking for sponsors to help provide meals and donations for attendees during the conference.  The Colorado Trails Symposium provides inspiration, connection, and education for trail professionals to help meet the challenges and opportunities of managing trails on public lands. 

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Cougar Divide Fuels Reduction Project set to begin mechanical thinning

LAKE GEORGE, Colo., March 15, 2024 – The South Park Ranger District on the Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands will implement the Cougar Divide Fuels Reduction Project in support of the United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service 10-year Wildfire Crisis Strategy. The specific area of this project is approximately 230 acres of National Forest lands along Forest Road 223 west of County Road 77, about seven miles north of Lake George in Park County, Colorado. The project is scheduled to begin the week of March 18 and is expected to last approximately two months.

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Family Day Camp for Spring Break at Silver Cliff Ranch!

We are excited to host a Family (Day) Camp March 26-28! Spend your Spring Break making family memories. Attend one or all three days featuring swimming in the hot spring fed pool, games like ping pong, a bounce house, an Easter egg hunt, or hang out in our full gymnasium! Grab a day pass for $30 which covers up to 4 people.

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GARNA Presents Mountain Film on Tour in the Upper Arkansas Valley!

Mountainfilm on Tour brings a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and incredibly inspiring documentary films curated from the Mountainfilm festival in Telluride, Colorado. The tour will visit the Upper Arkansas Valley at the Steamplant Event Center on March 28 with films that explore themes connected to Mountainfilm’s mission of using the power of film, art and ideas to inspire audiences to create a better world.

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Guidestone Colorado is Offering a Multitude of Spring Break and Summer Programs!

Registration is Open for Farmhands Spring Break and Summer Camp Programs. We are so excited to offer a Spring Break Camp in March and a variety of Farmhands Summer Programs from the end of May through mid-August at the Hutchinson Homestead & Learning Center and Hutchinson Ranch, Longfellow Elementary and Salida Middle School Gardens, and the Community & School Farm! Our garden and homestead programs allow youth to ‘dig in’ and learn how to grow their own food, participate in farm and ranch life, interact with farm
animals, and play!

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Kim’s Gym

Kim’s Gym aims to be a healthy, supportive community for all ages. Whether you’re just starting your fitness journey or have years of experience.

Enjoy a variety of group fitness classes and workout in a fun, friendly, group environment. Classes include HIIT, Senior Circuit, Mat Pilates, Yoga and Strength.  Check out our full schedule HERE!

Kim’s Gym is offering a new class that is an inspirational, motivational, and empowering workout for women and young girls of all ages.
This calisthenics based workout will build self-esteem, self-worth and self-love through mindful exercise and motivational speech. It is a workout that encourages personal growth, bravery and confidence. Light weights and body weight are used for resistance.

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Monarch Mountain’s Wings Pass is Now Available!

The Wings pass is now available. Ski the rest of this season and all of our 85th anniversary season! Pass valid for unlimited skiing at Monarch Mountain during the remainder of the 23/24 season and the entire 24/25 season. Adult- $659, Teen- $499, Junior- $379, Senior- $529. Partner resorts are included for the 24/25 season only. Buy passes here!

Naturalist Education Series with GARNA and the Salida Regional Library

When we all do our part, we keep forest healthy, protect our parks, keep wildlife strong and ensure everyone is welcomed to enjoy these remarkable places together. Join the Greater Arkansas River Nature Association (GARNA) and the Salida Regional Library for a three-part naturalist education series to train the public on how to be effective naturalists and stewards of our public lands. Come join us to learn! Each program is stand alone, so attend one, or attend all. The program meets at 5:30pm at the Library in the Tolkien Room. The program is free but limited to 30 people. Registration is open for the March 7 & 21 program. March 7 – Leave No Trace Principles, March 21 – Ten Essentials and Trip Preparedness, May 23 – Navigation (registration opens April 23) For information and to sign up, click here!

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Salida Council for the Arts

Salida Council for the Arts will award scholarships to two outstanding, college-bound Salida-area students in the amount of $1,000 each. Those who are eligible are students attending Salida High School, as well as students in non-traditional programs or home-schooled students who plan to pursue studies in a creative discipline as a full-time student at an accredited college or institution. Creative disciplines may include, but are not limited to: Architecture, Design, Fine Arts, Multimedia, Writing, Communication, Performing Arts, Culinary Arts.
Deadline to apply is April 2, 2024.

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Salida Pharmacy & Fountain

Salida Pharmacy & Fountain offers UTI Testing for a urinary tract infection for any female 12 & older. Sign up for a test at salidapf.com
Easter is coming soon on March 31! Fill your basket with treats from the Salida Pharmacy & Fountain! We carry Colorado’s own Hammond’s Candies!
March Special is mint chip ice cream, hot fudge, glistening sprinkles, topped with whipped cream & a cheery for luck.

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Salida Pregnancy Resource Center Receives a Grant Providing the Gift of Car Seats to Qualifying Fathers!

The Salida Pregnancy Resource Center received a grant from the Chaffee Community Foundation to provide gifts of car seats to qualifying fathers in Salida, Buena Vista and the surrounding area. The program, Dad’s Car Seat Program, will provide a new car seat for children, infants to one year of age. To qualify for the program fathers will register with the Salida Pregnancy Resource Center at 215 East Third street. To read the full press release, click here!

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Small Business Development Center is Offering Live Virtual Workshops

Central Mountain SBDC, is thrilled to invite you to our upcoming series of FREE live virtual workshops designed to empower you and supercharge your business growth. 

Why Attend?
Our immersive workshops are tailored to help you elevate your skills, broaden your horizons, and scale your business to new heights. By attending, you’ll gain access to expert insights, connect with industry leaders, and discover practical strategies to enhance your expertise—all at no cost to you! Plus, these workshops are not just live sessions; you can revisit the content at your convenience with our on-demand options.

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U.S. Small Business Administration

The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses economically impacted by the Colorado Highway 133 sinkhole and road closure that occurred May 2 – June 19, SBA’s Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced. SBA acted under its own authority to declare a disaster following a request received from Gov. Jared Polis on July 24.

The disaster declaration makes SBA assistance available in Chaffee, Delta, Eagle, Hinsdale, Garfield, Gunnison, Mesa, Montrose, Ouray, Pitkin, Rio Blanco, Routt and Saguache counties in Colorado; and Grand and Uintah counties in Utah.
The deadline to apply for economic injury is April 25, 2024.

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U.S. Small Business Administration

Small nonfarm businesses in 16 Colorado counties and neighboring counties in Utah are now eligible to apply for low-interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business
Administration, announced Associate Administrator Francisco Sánchez of SBA’s Office of Disaster Recovery & Resilience. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought in the following primary counties that began Oct. 3.
The deadline to apply for economic injury is Aug. 5, 2024.

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