Old Log Cabin Antiques has a 20% off sale! If you are looking for antiques and collectibles, artwork, good quality furniture, outdoor living accessories, and accents for your home, yard art, wrought iron pieces, bicycles, quilts, glassware, oak furniture, funky one of a kind items, or gifts, visit Old Log Cabin Antiques at 225 E. Hwy 50!
Please read this article from the City of Salida Finance Director regarding information about ensuring the long-term financial sustainability of our community.
-Private English online tutoring
-One-On-One and small group English immersion classes for business professionals who need to improve language skills
-Flexible Hours
-Career Advancement
-Locally-based
Click HERE to see more details about Rice Tutoring/Working English
A&A Summit Cleaning Services recently joined the chamber! They are a commercial and residential cleaning service company that serves vacation rentals to construction sites, in many mountain communities throughout Colorado. A&A Summit Cleaning Services offers snow removal, floor polishing, window cleaning, power washing, and cleaning out dyer vents to prevent fires. A&A Summit Cleaning is running a contest for “Worst Shower” meaning if you have a grimy, gross shower, reach out to (970) 406-0613 to enter a raffle and you might win a complimentary clean on your shower! The only condition is that A&A Summit Cleaning Services gets to take a before and after photo that will remain anonymous.
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.
Buena Vista Correctional Complex
website: cdoc.colorado.gov
phone: 719-395-7204
The Buena Vista Correctional Complex is comprised of two separate facilities – Buena Vista Correctional Facility (BVCF) and Buena Vista Minimum Center (BVMC). The Buena Vista Correctional Complex was opened in 1892 under the name of Colorado State Reformatory. The Buena Vista Minimum Center was opened in 1999.
Wilderness First Responder (WFR) + CPR & AED Certifications
Join us for a 7-day, 72-hour Wilderness First Responder (WFR) Certification—the industry standard for outdoor professionals and backcountry leaders. This intensive course builds essential skills in wilderness medicine, leadership, and emergency response, with a strong focus on hands-on practice and real-world scenarios. You’ll cover patient assessment, trauma care, environmental emergencies, medical conditions, and CPR, spending time outside each day. Certification is valid for three years and recognized by SOLO, NOLS/WMI, WMA, Desert Mountain Medicine, AERIE, Wilderness Medicine Outfitters, and more. Learn more and register: www.bvmountainadventures.com/products/wfr-cert
Dates: 05/17-23/2025 and 09/01-07/2025
Time: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
CarbonKicker, a grassroots startup based in Salida, Colorado, is on a mission to encourage sustainable practices while driving economic benefits to local businesses. By promoting eco-friendly habits such as carpooling, biking, walking, and taking public transportation, CarbonKicker seeks to reduce individual carbon footprints and alleviate parking and traffic issues at busy venues and urban centers.
The innovative platform motivates users to adopt these practices by collaborating with like-minded businesses willing to reward eco-conscious behavior. Participating businesses offer digital coupons through the CarbonKicker app, providing users with incentives while driving customer traffic to their establishments.
To address an emerging trend of inquiries related to the recent and ongoing measles outbreak in neighboring states to Colorado, Chaffee County Public Health (CCPH) would like to provide the following information so that the public has situational awareness and can be proactive in protecting itself from measles, especially as Spring Break travel is on the horizon for many households in the county.
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.
Click to see information on Chaffee County Caregiver Support Groups presented by the Alzheimer’s Association of Colorado.
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.
Kayla Malone, Chaffee County’s Noxious Weed Department Director, has been named the 2024 Colorado Weed Manager of the Year in recognition of her “excellence in education and management of noxious weed species.” Kayla joined the County as assistant weed program supervisor in spring 2016 and was soon promoted to the Weed Department manager in December 2016, where she has led treatment of invasive plant species across Chaffee and Lake Counties for the past 8 years.
See the Chaffee County Response to Federal Funding Risks written by the Chaffee County Board of County Commissioners.
Click Read more to see details for the Chaffee County Youth Alliance mini grant application!
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.
Join experienced cheesemaker Gina Marcell of the Mountain Goat Lodge (9582 US HWY 285) every Tuesday and Saturday at 10am-12:30pm.
Gina just returned from an extensive Artisanal Cheese Making course in Italy, and offers authentic Mozzarella and Burrata classes during the next few months.
Classes are 75.00 each, and include generous samples to take home. 719-626-4441.
Every 2nd Tuesday of the month from 5-6pm is After Action Coffee A Veteran’s Meetup! Come enjoy camaraderie, medical resources, vet programs, and coffee!
Yoga Olas is an inspiring and welcoming yoga community located in the heart of Salida, Colorado.
At Yoga Olas you will connect with an inspiring community, collectively supporting one another through life’s challenging ebbs and graceful flows by way of uplifting, transformative and soul growing yoga classes, retreats, workshops and teacher trainings. Move your body, calm your mind, ignite your bliss!
Looking forward to River Season? Canyon River Instruction is here to help level up your skills and confidence. They are offering several clinics so sign up now! You can also contact them to create a custom clinic! Click here to see all of their courses from Swiftwater Rescue, Women’s Raft Flip & Recover Practice, Raft Rowing, and more!
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.
website: crossfitsalida.comemail: info@crossfitsalida.comphone: 970-946-6931 CrossFit Salida offers group fitness classes, one-on-one personal training, and nutrition coaching within a vibrant, supportive community dedicated to helping members live longer, healthier, and more fulfilling lives. Whether you’re chasing the Leadville 100 or just want to move with more strength and less pain, we’ve got you covered. CrossFit combines constantly varied, high-intensity functional movements with the power of community. At CrossFit Salida, workouts are scalable for every fitness level and designed to prepare you for whatever life throws your way. CrossFit Salida opened its doors on June 1, 2020, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, and has been proudly training athletes ages 4 to 94 ever since.
Dark Sky Salida
email: darkskysalida@gmail.com
Dark Sky Salida, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, aims to preserve the nighttime environment by educating the populace about the dangers of light pollution. Light pollution not only inhibits our ability to see the night sky, but also negatively impacts wildlife, human health, and the climate. Dark Sky Salida hopes to build a local “lights out” culture by helping the the Salida community build codes and lighting standards for residences, commercial operations, and city buildings that are dark-sky compliant. Visit https://darksky.org/ and come to Dark Sky Salida’s presentation on 10/22 to learn more about the international dark sky movement, the consequences of light pollution, and how you can retrofit your outdoor lighting to be dark sky compliant!
MESO, the Mobile Earth + Space Observatory, is an environmental and space science laboratory outfitted with hands-on educational and research instrumentation supporting activities focused on weather, climate, astronomy and renewable energy. The goal for this ‘science center on wheels’ is to engage the public in scientific inquiry and allow them to engage with authentic science first-hand, experience what it means to be a scientist, and have a realistic exposure of the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) pathway.
Elements Mountain Compost is offering 50% off two months of compost collection service for the first 75 Salida households who sign up! Starting April 22 (Earth Day) we’ll be offering weekly curbside collection services for food waste and yard waste – just like a trash service but WAY better for the planet. Use coupon code SALIDA75 for 50% off your first two months of service. Details and signup at https://www.elementscompost.com/residential-curbside.html
March 10, 2025: The Rocky Mountain Region of the USDA Forest Service is hiring up to 50 temporary wildland firefighters and fire support positions for the 2025 fire year across national forests and grasslands in Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. Firefighter positions include engine operators, hotshot crew members, handcrew members, helitack crew members, fuels technicians, fire lookouts, dispatchers, and other fire support positions.
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.
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Check out what’s going on at the Heart of the Rockies Radio! They were recently named small market Radio Station of the Year by Colorado Broadcasters Association! Click to read about more awards and honors they have received!
Commit to living well! Wellness U’s all access membership gives you the tools and support you need to start or continue your wellness Journey $99/month Registration is required. Call HRRMC Wellness U at 719.530.2057 HRRMC Wellness U Gym, Outpatient Pavilion, 1000 Rush Drive, Second Floor
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Chaffee County Visitors Bureau (CCVB) invites you to share your vision for live music and music events through a statewide survey conducted by the Colorado Music Hall of Fame. This survey aims to gather diverse perspectives to help craft a comprehensive music tourism strategy that will guide Colorado’s music industry forward. Results from the statewide survey will be customized for Chaffee County if a minimum of 100 responses are received from our county.
Adults & Children Ages 5+…Give us a try!
Your first 2 classes are FREE! Visit highcountryjiujitsu.com or call 571-334-8719
Kim Wilcoxson
Broker Associate
HomeSmart Preferred Realty
phone: 719-221-4997
website: www.yourrealestatehub.com
email: kim@yourrealestatehub.com
I am a full-time REALTOR® with HomeSmart Preferred Realty, proudly serving Salida and the greater Chaffee County area. As a long-time local with advanced certifications in both buyer and seller representation, I bring market knowledge, professionalism, and personalized care to every client relationship. My business model encompasses integrity, strategic marketing plans, and a strong commitment to community and excellence in real estate.
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!
Moonlight Pizza and Brewpub is offering an exclusive deal on Tuesdays for River Guides! Get a River Guide Punch Card. click read more to see the details!
Receive a discount from this coupon! Call today for an estimate.
The City of Salida is pleased to celebrate the grand opening of its new Fire Station. Neenan Archistruction, a fully integrated design-build firm based in Fort Collins, led ground-up development for the state-of-the-art new station, replacing the city’s previous fire station that had aged out of useful life. The city’s original fire station was more than 100 years old, the seventh oldest active firehouse in the country, and lacked the capacity to address the needs of a modern fire station.
Orion Integration Services
phone: 719-627-3688
email: info@orion-net.com
Our company originated in the Baltimore/Washington area in the mid-1990’s, providing exceptional information technology solutions to companies and government organizations across the country and internationally. We relocated our home base to Salida in 2012, not just for the scenery, but to bring our knowledge and expertise to a new community. We have 30+ years of experience in the information technology and cybersecurity industries and have served more than 100 clients across our senior staff.
Information systems are the backbone to modern business operations. Your business relies on its networking and information systems to gain a competitive edge and to function at its best. Orion Integration Services designs information technology solutions for businesses, and we can help you modernize your facility. We also provide contracted technical support to small and medium-sized businesses near us in Colorado and across the US, with workforces from 5 people to 1000. Our team has extensive IT expertise and delivers comprehensive support for every client. Whether you need network support and administration, migration planning, technology refreshes, disaster planning or just some desktop support, let us know how we can help!
Click to see winter specials this season at Osake!
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!
The Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands (PSICC) announces the availability of a preliminary environmental assessment, and welcomes public comment, for improved camping management on Leadville and Salida ranger districts near Leadville, Buena Vista and Salida.
Roxy’s Bottle Shop has 10% off wine and champagne every Wednesday for Wino Wednesday!
They also have case discounts all the time!
Don’t miss the Metal Art Sale at Salida Garden Supply, located at 1242 C Street in Salida! Enjoy 20% off all metal art and explore their incredible collection of unique and colorful pieces. It’s the perfect opportunity to add charm and character to your home or yard!
Relieve your muscles after a long day up on the mountain! Soak, swim, or play in the soothing mineral water at the Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center.
Click HERE to see discounts and free days at the pool!
Click HERE to see Locals Free months for our Chaffee County Workforce (Industry examples are found HERE)!
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.
Salida Mountain Trails (SMT) is launching a new program this spring to teach mountain bike skills to local youth.
The program, Salida Youth Cycling (SYC) is a continuation of the well-established Absolute Youth Cycling (AYC) program. This new chapter ensures the legacy of AYC will continue to inspire and empower the next generation of riders in the Salida community, with SMT aiming to grow the program to provide even more opportunities for young cyclists to develop their skills, confidence, and love for biking.
SYC will offer two six-week-long courses, one in the spring (April 4 – May 9) and one in the fall (dates TBD). Registration for the spring session will open on March 4th at 8:00am.
Courses provide guided instruction from licensed bike coaches and many passionate volunteers. Classes are broken into groups based on school grade, ranging from first through eighth grade.
At Salida Pharmacy & Fountain, we strive to find new ways to help our community with their health. That’s why we’re excited to announce our new membership program, SimpleStep! This program is designed to help save time and money. We all know employee retention is one of the most challenging aspects of running a business and our membership plan could be a cost-effective benefit offered to your employees to assist with employee retention. With SimpleStep, your employees will have access to valuable benefits, including: Preventative health screenings to help manage chronic conditions, In-pharmacy diagnostic test and treatment for flu, strep, COVID-19, UTIs, and more, 800+ commonly prescribed medications at no cost, Discounts on recommended vaccines, Discounts on over-the-counter items and vitamins in the store, and much more…We have two options for employers. Option 1 is to sponsor our membership plan for your employees and provide this membership as a benefit. Option 2 is to set up a referral program for your employees in which they would get a discount on the monthly membership fee if they chose to sign up. Click HERE to see a flyer that provides more information about our plan. If this sounds like it might be a good fit for your business I would be glad to schedule a meeting to discuss further (contact info is on the flyer!).
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!
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.
Free trial class offer for Minds in Motion’s dance classes. Classes for toddlers through adults and many dance styles to choose from. Contact mindsinmotion.info@gmail.com to enroll or claim your free class!
A weekly group for parents or caregivers of young children. Offering a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space to gather with a professional and other parents. This group will provide empathy, information and resources and practical help to parents as they navigate the challenges of raising small children. FREE CHILDCARE and light snacks will be provided. Please register!
Tres Litros Beer Company is open 7 days a week. You can enjoy draft pours in our taproom as well as take beer to-go in 32oz Crowlers. We have an ongoing Crowler promotion where if you buy 3 or more Crowlers at a time, you get $1 off each one, the Tres Litros Special. We also give $1 off draft pours for Salida Boulder passholders, just show your pass to receive the discount.
440 TONS is a lot of organic wastebut it’s still only a fraction of what ends up in our rural Colorado landfills each year. Read our full annual report for more stats! In 2025, we’re committed to expanding compost service so that more households, restaurants and schools have access to food waste diversion. Want to help?! It’s as easy as telling your friends and neighbors how simple it is to compost with Elements. Word of mouth is our best marketing tool and YOU can play a role in making our communities more sustainable!
We Are Chaffee’s Future (WACF), a local storytelling initiative managed by Chaffee
County Public Health (CCPH), was recently awarded a 2-year grant from Belonging Colorado, a special fund at The Denver Foundation. The Denver Foundation has a 100 year-long history of supporting
community initiatives throughout the state. The “We Are Chaffee Future Belonging Project” is 1 of 15 co-hort projects throughout Colorado to be funded by Belonging Colorado, an effort designed to bring people together in new ways, grow resilience in our state, and expand Coloradans’ sense of who belongs.
Come slow down and connect with your breath and mind at this fun yoga class for older adults. No experience necessary! Call for 970-309-9145 for questions.
