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** With purchase of ANY new bike, we’re hooking up a gift card equal to 5% of the bike purchase price! **
** 20% OFF full-price clothing in October! **

Adopt A Grandparent for the Holidays! $20.00 per adoption for our 12th year of gifting for Columbine Manor residents. Contact Barbara Pearson-Sawyer or drop off at First Colorado Land Office 7385 W. Hwy 50 Salida.

A new year will be here soon and now is a great time to pull your Strategic Action Plan together!

Take action and book your complimentary one-hour strategic coaching session that will jump start your 2025 plan. The effort will leave you feeling even more focused and ready to address any concerns you may have about the future.

Applications are open for the first cohort of the Emerging Early Childhood Educators Program. If you have ever been interested in becoming an Early Childhood Professional and serving the children of Chaffee County please contact Sarah Romack at (719) 221-5114 or email her at sromack@ccecc.org. This program includes 18 credits of free ECE courses at CMC, coaching, career navigation and experience in an early childhood center.

Ark-Valley Humane Society (AVHS) is thrilled to announce that its 9th Annual Feline & Fido Calendar Contest will be returning this year, from Monday, October 7th through Sunday, October 20th.

Anyone can enter their photos at www.gogophotocontest.com/avhs. It is $5 per photo submission and $1 to vote (with a $5 minimum). Once a person has entered their pet’s photo, they can share the contest with family and friends to garner more votes.

BLACK FRIDAY WEEKEND- WRI’s Biggest sale of the year 20% Storewide in the Colorado Outpost Building!

Blue Coyote Ranch in Salida is giving away passes to Mt Princeton Hot Springs with all Fall bookings!

Book two nights in any unit and receive a free day pass to Mt Princeton. Use code CHAMBER2 at checkout.

Book three nights in any unit and receive TWO free day passes to Mt Princeton. Use code CHAMBER3 at checkout. For any stay October 1 – December 20, 2024.

Go to https://www.bluecoyoteranch.com/ to book!

Steve from Vino Salida will be actively looking for new owners to purchase Vino Salida before his lease runs out at the end of May. Please reach out to Steve at Steve@VinoSalida.com if you or someone you know may be interested!

Sign up for the following courses with Buena Vista Mountain Adventures: AIARE Rescue (discounted for Chaffee County Residents) on Saturday, Dec. 21, Women’s Introduction to Backcountry Skiing & Riding on Saturday, January 25, 2025; AIARE 1 – Snowshoe on Friday, February 07-09, 2025; and Women’s Intermediate Backcountry Skiing & Splitboarding on Saturday, March 1, 2025.

The Colorado Department of Transportation’s Bustang Outrider bus service connects rural Colorado to cities throughout the state. Outrider services eight routes across the state, including the Alamosa—Pueblo route.

Central Mountain SBDC, is thrilled to invite you to our upcoming series of live virtual and In-Person Workshops designed to empower you and supercharge your business growth.

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.

Click to read updated press releases from Chaffee County Public Health (CCPH).

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.

Ring in the New Year with the Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce Biggest and Best New Year’s Eve Celebration, Happening December 31st at the Salida SteamPlant!

Join us for a night of unforgettable fun, featuring three nationally touring comedians: Mike Stanley, Aaron Graham, and Sam Ellefson. Enjoy a DJ and dancing, a delicious dinner and dessert buffet, a cash bar, party favors, a champagne toast, and a thrilling balloon drop. To make your evening seamless and stress-free, we’ll also provide a shuttle service. Plus, experience a live stream of Salida’s inaugural Heart Drop downtown, brought to you by the City of Salida.

There will be two comedy showtimes: one at 6:00 PM and another at 9:00 PM.

Don’t miss out on this incredible celebration—come ring in the New Year with us in style!

The team at Peak View Mortgage understands that getting a mortgage is not something people do every day. Typically, it is something you do a few times in your life. Therefore, you need someone that you can trust to guide you in the right direction. Peak View Mortgage is able to provide you with vast mortgage lending knowledge and will present the best loan possible. Check out what some of their clients have to say regarding their phenomenal service.

Peak View Mortgage has also changed locations! Stop by their new office at 101 N F Street, Suite 200, Salida, CO 81201.

The Chipeta Chapter NSDAR (National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution) is in the final push for support with wreath purchases. They are about 300 wreaths short of covering all veterans’ graves in Coaldale, Cotopaxi, Howard, Hillside, Fairview, Cleora, Woodlawn, Centerville, and Mt. Olivet cemeteries. Any extra wreaths we receive will go to Poncha Springs and Granite cemeteries, weather permitting. Please view this support letter and flyer (two flyers on one page) for your reference. The deadline for wreath placements in 2024 is November 25th by check or November 28th online.

Celebrate Thanksgiving weekend and the lighting of Christmas Mountain with a 5 mile and 1 mile run!

The Christmas Mountain 5 Mile Run will be on Friday, November 29th at 10am! Runners meet at the Salida Scout Hut. This is a race for all ages and abilities.

Does your business struggle to recycle due to a lack of access to hauling? The Colorado Circular Transportation Network is a new program designed by the Circular Economy Development Center and Front Range Transload to pick up select materials, such as plastics, film, cardboard, paper, aluminum and down-filled products, for free from rural and mountainous areas that experience barriers to recycling. The collected materials will be aggregated and sent to end markets in the region where they will be processed and remanufactured into new products. To learn more, join us for a webinar on December 10th at 1pm MST. Register here. You can also visit the CEDC website and contact staff at ctn@circularcolorado.org.

The Colorado Green Business Network (CGBN) is a voluntary program that encourages, supports, and rewards organizations that make the move toward the goal of true, operational sustainability.

Their goal is to support organizations throughout the state at any level of implementation in increasing the efficiency and sustainability of their operation through assessing opportunities for growth, recognizing success, and providing connections to like-minded businesses throughout the state.

Enroll on Nov. 1 for Health Insurance starting on Jan 1. Click Read more to see the details.

Hosting for the holidays? Let Settings Event Rental make it easy for you! We’ve got all the essentials to create a memorable table setting—dishware, silverware, glassware, linens, and chairs. Just give everything a quick rinse and bring it back. We’ll handle the rest! Set to impress this holiday season.

John Rhoads, owner of D&J Rare Gems in Salida, is giving away a minimum of four “Chaffee County Diamonds” through a recently launched treasure hunt. The “diamonds” he’s giving away in this quest are quartz crystals. He is hiding certificates for a minimum of four gems. Each of the “diamonds” are roughly 11 carats, cut by Rhoads in a “brilliant diamond pattern. The certificate has no cash value. The certificates are in jars and once a jar is found, the finder must contact Rhoads to collect their prize. Clues can be found on his website, DJRareGems.com.

D&J Rare Gems has done 2 drawings for a free gem at the Mountain Mail. They will have 3 more drawings for a free gem. Click Read more to see the details and find out how to enter the drawing!

Through GARNA’s 10th annual photo contest fundraiser, celebrate the extraordinary images that capture the Upper Arkansas River Valley’s magnificent, inspiring, and fluid natural beauty. Winning images are used to create our annual Photo Calendar and greeting cards.

See the latest news and press release from Envision Chaffee County.

Couple’s Coach Heather Barron is offering a Fall Special on her Relationship Refresh package. This includes $50 off of 90-min relationship coaching session with Heather. Reach out to Heather at (719) 221-9347 to book your session today!

Getting your fall flu vaccine is a crucial step in protecting your health and the health of those around you. In addition to reducing your chances of getting the flu, the vaccine also helps lessen the severity of symptoms if you do get sick. By getting vaccinated, you are not only safeguarding yourself but also contributing to the overall community immunity. It is a simple, proactive measure that can make a significant difference in keeping everyone healthy during the fall and winter months.

The best time to receive a flu vaccine is typically in the early fall, before the flu season begins. It is recommended to get vaccinated before the end of October, as it takes about two weeks for the vaccine to provide full protection. It’s important to consult with your healthcare provider to determine the best timing for getting your flu vaccine based on your individual circumstances and any pre-existing health conditions.

Click to see News, Press Releases, and updates from the Forest Service.

Free basic medical, dental, and harm-reduction services. Salida United Methodist Church on Mondays from 12-4pm and Buena Vista Community Center on Tuesdays from 1-4pm. No appointment necessary.

Share the holiday spirit by helping those who may not receive a gift for Christmas. Visit one of the participating locations to take a tag, purchase a gift, wrap it, and return it by December 11. Click Read more for locations and details! Thank you!

Adults & Children Ages 5+…Give us a try!

Your first 2 classes are FREE! Visit highcountryjiujitsu.com or call 571-334-8719

It’s that Time! Holiday Plant Sale Begins November 11th!
It’s November, the holidays are approaching and the 18th annual League of Women Voters Chaffee County holiday plant sale will soon begin.
The League’s poinsettias and Christmas cactus make the perfect gift for a friend or loved one or as decor for a home or business. All plants come with a festive red foil pot cover.

This year’s sale runs from Monday, November 11th through Monday, November 25th. All plants are pre-ordered. Visit lwvchaffeecounty.org for more information and to order and donate online. A mail order form also can be printed from the website and must be postmarked by November 20th.Send order forms and checks payable to LWVCC to LWV Chaffee County, 29805 US Highway 24, PMB 145, Buena Vista, CO 81211.

Join Realtors of Central Colorado in Supporting HomeAid Colorado’s Share the Warmth Drive From November 6th-November 29th, we’re collecting new or like-new hats, gloves, socks, and any winter clothing in all sizes, including children’s. These essential items will be distributed at the men’s and women’s shelters, with REALTORS of Central CO organizing weekly deliveries as part of Homelessness Awareness Month.

Click to see the monthly specials at Arlie Dale’s Jug Liquors!

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.

Click Read More to learn about class information for Laura’s Dog Training classes!

There is a great need for licensed childcare in Chaffee County, especially for infants and toddlers. Please help us mend this childcare crisis and become a licensed home childcare provider!

Ahead of the General Election in November, the League of Women Voters of Chaffee County offers the nonpartisan election resource VOTE411.org. This “one-stop shop” for election information provides simple, helpful tools to help Colorado voters navigate the voting process. VOTE411 provides candidate information, a voter registration tool, polling place information, and other helpful election information for all voters nationwide.

Monarch Mountain is preparing to launch their 85th ski season on Friday, November 22, 2024.

(October 1, 2024) – Osaké Steak and Sushi Bar (Osaké), located in downtown Salida, has been recognized with a prestigious second-place award in the renowned 2024 Signs of the Times International Sign Contest, the longest-running global competition in the sign industry. Hosted by Signs of the Times, the largest and oldest sign publication in the world, the contest showcases the most exceptional signage projects from around the globe. The competition received nearly 190 entries from 66 sign companies spanning the US, Canada, and Europe, with Osaké’s sign standing out for its unique design and flawless execution.

Great news! We have an additional private treatment room so that our clients can rehabilitate in a safe environment with one on one care from my staff!

We have a great NEWSLETTER and it is free….. Just go to Website: www. arkansasvalleyPT.com to sign up today!

Click to see all the cool events happening soon!

The Salida Gunshop will be hosting a multitude of upcoming events throughout November-December!

The Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center is excited to invite local businesses to participate in its new Community Partner Pass Program. This program offers businesses the opportunity to purchase discounted day passes, which they can resell for profit or use as part of customer promotions or employee perks.

View the Library’s Monthly Programs!

FREE CAR SEATS!

“Dad’s” Car Seat Program continues at the Salida Pregnancy Resource Center. We still have car seats to gift to Dads for infants up to one year of age in the Salida, Buena Vista, and surrounding areas. To register for the program, contact the Salida Pregnancy Resource Center at 719-539-7436 or visit the Center at 215 East Third Street. The Center is open Monday 10-3p, Wednesday 12-5p, Thursday 12-5p, Friday 11-4p, closed on Tuesday and Federal Holidays. To read the full press release, click here!

Salida School District has been recognized as a sustainable business. The district demonstrates its commitment to environmental stewardship through single-stream recycling, utilizing solar panels that generate 25-30% of the school’s energy, also resulting in approximately $5,000 in monthly energy savings, and prioritizing locally sourced food whenever possible. Additionally, they incorporate sustainability practices into student education. Click here to read the full article by The Mountain Mail.

DAILY
SEPTEMBER 1 – DECEMBER 31
Outlaws, Whores & History Tour – 11 a.m.
History on Tap – 3 p.m.
Ghost & Murder Walking Tour – 7 p.m.
Haunted Pub Crawl – 7:30 p.m.

Building on over 10 years of success in Montrose, SERVPRO is excited to bring their expertise in disaster restoration and cleanup to the Salida community. Their new location will be fully equipped to handle all emergency mitigation needs, commercial as well as residential. SERVPRO is also committed to carrying forward the tradition of giving back to the community, just as they have in Montrose. SERVPRO looks forward to partnering with local nonprofits and supporting Salida in every way possible.

Join the global Hot Springs community this November for Soakember, a celebration of the healing benefits and nature-based wellness around hot springs. This event highlights the rich history and appeal of hot springs while promoting wellness and fostering a sense of community and rejuvenation.
At the Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center, we’re embracing Soakember with a variety of special offerings throughout November. Enjoy discounted passes, free fitness classes, exciting events, and raffle entries with every visit for a chance to win memberships, swim lessons, or private hot bath sessions. Plus, learn more about the history and health benefits of our geothermal waters. These experiences are designed to help guests deepen their connection to the healing power of hot springs. Click Read more for dates and details!

If you are a business owner looking to retire in the next few years, you’ll be happy to know that there are more options now than ever. Most folks try to sell their business to a manager, someone in town, or even someone looking to move into town. When those buyers just aren’t there or can’t afford it, selling the business can feel impossible. A great option to consider is selling it to multiple employees at once. One employee might find ownership expensive and a big burden, but 3 or more employees getting together can open up new doors. The state of Colorado has funding to help rural businesses explore and implement this option, through a statewide nonprofit: the Rocky Mountain Employee Ownership Center. There are already hundreds of businesses in the state that continue to be successful after selling to employees. Give Marion a call or send her an email, the Rocky Mountain Employee Ownership Center will be happy to chat with you at no cost. They also hold monthly webinars and have online resources if you would like to know a little more first.

Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort invites families and friends to celebrate with a bountiful feast at its Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet held in the Pavilion, or enjoy a convenient Thanksgiving To-Go Meal option. Both dining experiences promise to deliver a delicious and stress-free holiday in the heart of Colorado’s stunning mountain landscape.

The Salida Gunshop will be hosting a multitude of upcoming events! Click to view all events!

The updated draft (version dated Oct 12th, replacing the Sept 30th draft version) of the Chaffee County Land Use Code has been published for public review, along with the proposed zoning map, as of October 12, 2024. Visit https://www.togetherchaffeecounty.org/input to access both documents.

Mt Princeton Hot Springs

Collegiate Peaks Bank

Peaks Integrity Wealth Management, LLC

Kate Woolman State Farm

HRRMC

Coffee by Topo

Columbine Manor

High Country Bank

Barbara Pearson Sawyer

Katwin Hinerman – HomeSmart Preferred Realty

Home & Design

50West Productions

Anytime Fitness

Monarch Mountain

JVAM

First Colorado Land Office

Woodland Motel

Salida Mountain Sports

McDonald's

Dragonfly Gifts

Heart of the Rockies Radio

The Mountain Mail