719-539-2068
406 W Hwy 50, Salida, CO 81201

Eddyline Brewery

102 Linderman Ave
Buena Vista, CO 81211

phone: 719-966-6018

email: marketing@eddylinebrewery.com
website: eddylinebrewing.com

Since 2009, Eddyline Brewery has been focused on creating easy drinking ales and lagers of the highest quality while representing Colorado’s outdoor enthusiasts! Situated in Buena Vista, Colorado along the Collegiate Peaks and Arkansas River, their micro-brews are inspired by the beauty and wonder of the outdoors and exhilarating adventures surrounding us.

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Dunn Insurance Group, partners with Salida Insurance

Salida, CO 81201

phone: 719-530-1420

email: emma@dunninsurancegroup.com
website: www.dunninsurancegroup.com

We are a local office specializing in Medicare, Individual and Small Group Health Insurance, Life and Long-Term Care, as well as International and Domestic Travel Insurance. Our mission is to help individuals and small businesses protect themselves against life’s unexpected challenges by finding the best insurance coverage tailored to their lifestyle and budget. As an independent agency, we work with multiple carriers to ensure a perfect fit for your needs.

For Emma, this work is deeply personal. She experienced a life-or-death situation that left her in a coma for two weeks. That traumatic event changed her perspective, making her realize the critical importance of being prepared for the unexpected. Insurance isn’t just about policies—it’s about peace of mind, security, and ensuring you’re protected when it matters most.

Don’t wait until it’s too late. Protect your lifestyle, your future, and your loved ones today—you may only get one chance.

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Dragonfly Gifts

221 F St
Salida, CO 81201

phone: 719-539-4448

email: newagesalida@aol.com

Dragonfly Gifts is Salida’s source for unique imported and “Made in the USA” gift items and metaphysical supplies. Our silver and gemstone jewelry collection contains over 100 varieties of natural stones. We also carry crystals, wall hangings, Asian art, books, music CD’s, decorative boxes, chimes, candles, musical instruments, shawls, and sarongs.

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Down In It Cyles

phone: 719-221-5785
email: downinitcycles@gmail.com
website: www.downinitcycles.com

Down In It Cycles is a Mobile Bicycle Service and Repair Center based out of Poncha Springs, CO. We bring the bike shop to the customer saving time and money. We can perform any service a traditional bike shop can from our fully outfitted trailer. We are available for emergency ride saving services as well. Customers can call or text us and we will set up a time to come out and get the work done. If it isn’t convenient for us to perform the work at the customer’s home, lodging or business we also offer free pick up and delivery.

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Diesslin Structures, Inc.

7625 W. US-50
Salida, CO 81201

phone: 719-539-0855

website: www.diesslinstructures.com
email: info@diesslinstructures.com

DSI adds value to all of our projects from the Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center, to the Salida and Buena Vista’s new schools and countless residential projects in various sizes.  We provide project supervision using the excellent skills of our dedicated team members on and off the job site.  We welcome you to browse our website and view information about some of our projects and please contact us if you would like more information.

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Darby Design Studio LLC

600 N 12th St.
Gunnison, CO 81230

phone: 970-275-0427
website: darbydesignstudio.com
email: design@darbydesignstudio.com
instagram: @darbydesstudio

Darby Design Studio is a full-service interior design company rooted in the beautiful Gunnison Valley. We simplify the interior design process by understanding the personalities of our clientele, knowing the importance of a Colorado lifestyle, and providing accessibility to great products that accommodate every budget. Our interior design services include Kitchen and Bath design, cabinetry and hard surface (tile/hardwood/slab), color coordination, furniture and decor, staging, and retail both online and at our Gunnison location.

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D&J Rare Gems, Ltd.

phone: 719-530-0628
email: djraregems228@yahoo.com
website: djraregems.com
Instagram: instagram.com/djraregems

D&J Rare Gems was founded by Donna and John Rhoads in 1985 as a source for rare gems for the gemologist and collector. Initially a mail order company for rare gems, D&J Rare Gems expanded into fine gems in 1988. Lapidary services were added in 1989, providing well cut fine and rare gems to the industry. During October of 2005, John Rhoads attended the extension courses required for his Graduate Gemologist diploma through the Gemological Institute of America. He is now a G.G. as the result of his success in completing these courses.

In 1990 we opened our retail jewelry store in Salida, Colorado offering fine jewelry, wholesale gemstones, and mineral and crystals to the public as well as gemstone cutting and repair. Today, we meet people by appointment as well as travel to various gem shows around Colorado.

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D. Fields Design

phone: 707-932-1680

email: deb.fields@gmail.com
website: www.dfieldsdesign.com

D Fields Design studio specializes in designing newsletters, brochures, information graphics, maps, corporate branding, digital marketing, strategic planning, consultation, website design and managed updates as well as advertisements. Now offering WordPress websites. All work is completely tailored to each client’s market and goal.
Integrity, reasonable rates, good listening skills and experience all working for you.

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Currents Steak & Seafood

122 N F St.
Salida, CO 81201

phone: 719.539.9514

website: https://www.currents-salida.com/
email: salidacurrents@gmail.com

Created by two local Salida residents, Brad Smith and Chris Tracy, Currents opened in January of 2011 and already has a regular following. Offering fresh oysters, steaks, amazing seafood specials and the largest wine selection in Salida. Currents also offers fish-n-chips, fried chicken, sandwiches, and sushi night both Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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Creekside Chalets

16724 W. US Hwy 50
Salida (Maysville), CO 81201

phone: 719-539-6953

email: reservations@creeksidechalets.com
website: www.creeksidechalets.com
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Escape from the stresses of everyday life with a rejuvenating mountain vacation. Here you can revel in the beauty of the mountains, relax to the sounds of the river, and experience an unforgettable trip. Our rustic and charming cabins offer stunning views, wonderful amenities, and an unbeatable location. 

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Conscious Creation Handyman LLC

phone: 719-221-9141
email: cchandyman@protonmail.com
website: consciouscreationcrew.com

From cleaning to building something new or bringing life to something old, we are committed to consciously creating the visions you hold. Specializing in commercial cleaning, residential deep cleans, new construction cleans, and move out cleans, there is no job too big. Our crew of skilled handymen are here to tackle your projects. We are fully insured with over 10 years experience.

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Connectivity Counseling

107 La Plata St
Poncha Springs, CO 81242

**Also, available by tele-health, and in-home services

phone: 719-717-9009
email: betsy@connectivitycounseling.com
website: www.connectivitycounseling.com

Betsy Floyde is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with “Connectivity Counseling.”  Floyde’s private practice sprouts from thirty-years of counseling in mental health. Connectivity Counseling encapsulates for her “the crux of therapy: improving our ability to connect with ourselves, to others and in the world at large.”

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Connect for Health Colorado

4600 S. Ulster St.
Ste. 300
Denver, CO 80237

phone: 855-752-6749
website: connectforhealthco.com

We are Colorado’s own health insurance marketplace. Our mission is to increase access, affordability, and choice for individuals and small employers purchasing health insurance in Colorado. As the official health insurance marketplace for Coloradans, we provide: The only place where residents can apply for financial help and obtain savings to make health insurance more affordable.

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Columbine Manor Care Center

530 W. 16th St.
Salida, CO 81201

phone: 719-539-6112

website: www.lcca.com/60/

Welcome to Columbine Manor Care Center where individuals in need of skilled nursing care, short rehabilitation stays, dementia care, respite care, and end-of-life care can find the specialized programs they need and the quality of care they deserve. For more information or to arrange a personal tour of our community, please contact the Admissions Director at 719-539-6112.

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Colorado TINTS

phone: 719-239-4500

website: www.coloradotints.com
email: coloradotints@gmail.com
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Colorado TINTS is Salida’s most original theater company. Standing for “theater in non-traditional spaces, TINTS was established in Dec 2017 to bring original, under-reported/unknown stories to the public through theater. TINTS is committed to making theater shows accessible to audiences by utilizing non-traditional theater spaces such as community centers, restaurants, schools, etc. TINTS is comprised of a team of writers, directors, actors, producers and filmmakers who partner with community groups and individuals to create original, socially relevant work.

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Colorado Headwaters

6573 Ridge Road
Salida, CO 81201

phone: 719-221-3307
email: jmallett541@gmail.com
website: coloradoheadwaters.org

Protecting our water at the source: Colorado Headwaters is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We focus on public land and water conservation on the public lands and ranches. Colorado Headwaters is dedicated to protecting the Colorado and other headwaters rivers at their source. Threatened headwaters ecosystems are crucial to Colorado’s prosperity and well-being. We must act now to protect vital resources.

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Colorado Green Business Network is here to support your business on sustainable initiatives!

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.

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Colorado Gators

9162 CR 9 N
Mosca, CO 81146

phone: 719-378-2612

website: www.coloradogators.com
email: colog8rs@gmail.com

Colorado Gators began in 1977 as a fish farm. In 1987, the first alligators were brought in as “garbage disposals” for dead fish. Some of these original gators are now 12 feet long. Over the years we have become a reptile rescue. There are many species of reptiles living on our farm, most of which come from uninformed pet owners. We take care of these animals and display them for education of the public.

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Colorado Farm To Table

website: https://www.coloradofarmtotable.org/
email: info@coloradofarmtotable.org
phone: 719-207-2209

Colorado Farm To Table is a 501 (c) 3 Non-Profit organization that grows nutritious vegetables for donation to those in need of healthy food throughout Colorado.
We grow, harvest, and donate fresh, healthy, sustainably grown produce, at no cost, specifically to organizations feeding food-insecure Colorado families struggling to put food on the table.
CFTT  engages youth and people of all ages in volunteer farming experiences to grow high quality, nutritious produce for hungry families in Colorado. People from all walks of life work together at Colorado Farm To Table.  Volunteers are encouraged and welcome.  Working side-by-side is a great way to soak up some sunshine, get in some high-altitude exercise and make new friends while helping those in need. We think you’ll find it to be a rewarding, hands-on experience.

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Colorado Compressed Gases Inc.

734 Blake Street
Salida, CO 81201

phone: 719-539-2780
email: INFO@WEARECCG.COM
website: coloradocompressedgases.com

Colorado Compressed Gases in Colorado is a local, family owned and operated welding supply shop with more than 75 years of experience and knowledge in the industry. We’re your one stop shop for all of your welding supply needs and questions. CCG carries a wide variety of welding supplies and brand names such as (but not limited to): Miller, Lincoln, and Washington Alloy. Our safety products include: Jackson, Gateway and Arc One to name just a few.

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Colorado Central Magazine

Phone: 719-203-1994

email: coloradocentralmag@gmail.com
website: www.coloradocentralmagazine.com

Colorado Central Magazine is a regional monthly magazine founded in Salida, Colorado in 1994. Our goal is to publish an interesting and informative magazine which helps to build a sense of place, a regional community, and a local culture in Central Colorado and the San Luis Valley. Our subscribers live throughout Colorado, New Mexico, the U.S., and even overseas. Colorado Central is available by subscription and at retailers throughout Colorado. You can also subscribe online!

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Coffee by Topo

211 F Street
Salida, CO 81201

phone: 719-530-1055
email: coffeebytopo@gmail.com
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Coffee by Topo is Salida’s newest specialty coffee shop and downtown gathering space. Proudly queer-owned and operated, Topo has been serving the Salida community since 2021 at farmers markets, local events, and catering. They have now expanded into their brick and mortar cafe at 211 F St., offering all your favorites including their famous Oat Milk Chai. Topo’s expansive menu includes espresso drinks, nitro brews, smoothies, organic cold-pressed juices, pastries, breakfast burritos, soups, quinoa bowls, and more! Swing through for your morning coffee or afternoon pick me up!

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Classical KCME 88.7 & Jazz 93.5

1921 North Weber Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80907

phone: 719-578-5263

website: www.kcme.org
email: gm@kcme.org
email: Robyn@kcme.org
website: www.jazz935.org

89.5 KCME is an independent, public radio station that was founded in 1979. KCME broadcasts classical music, 24-hours a day with programming that appeals to adults as well as younger listeners. Programs include ”KCME Culture Zone,” “Live from the Metropolitan Opera,” and “Classics for Kids,”– introducing young listeners to classical music.

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Classes by Yoga Olas!

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!

View the full class schedule here!

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Classes at Salida Gunshop

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!

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CJ & Company Salon & Body Works

7800 W. Hwy 50 Unit D
Salida, CO 81201

phone: 719-539-5351
email: chmunchkin_7@yahoo.com
website: cjandcompanysalonandbodyworks.com

CJ & Company Salon & Body Works has been a Salida business since 1995, when it started in a downtown location, as CJ & Company Hair Designers. We have been expanding and evolving for more than twenty years and moved to a beautiful new location in 2017, adding rooms for additional services. One of the enduring qualities at CJ & Company has always been that each service provider operates with knowledge in their field of expertise and with abundant gratitude for every guest. We strive to develop relationships that make a positive difference in people’s lives, inside and outside of the salon.

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Chill Salida

228 N F St
Salida CO 81201

phone: 719-239-1131

email: heather@chillsalida.com
website: ChillSalida.com

Enjoy slow churned homemade Colorado ice cream along the banks of the Arkansas River. Enjoy all of the classic flavors or taste test a few featured flavors like Mocha Java Jolt, Rocky Mountain Road or Cholula Vanilla Bean! Load up a homemade waffle cone and enjoy! Shakes, Sundaes and Floats are also our specialty! Proudly serving Colorado’s own Josh & John’s Ice Cream. Gluten Free, Dairy Free and Vegan options available.

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Chili Heads Glass & Vape

112 W Rainbow BLVD Unit A
Salida, CO 81201

phone: 719-207-9700

email: joe@chiliheads.biz
website: www.chiliheads.biz

The next time you are visiting Salida, be sure to stop by Chili Heads Glass & Vape for your head shop and vaping needs. www.chiliheads.biz carries electronic cigarettes, vape pens, e-juice, batteries, tanks, atomizers and a wide selection of other vaping supplies. The local head shop carries everything from high-end collector glass rigs to best value pipes, attachments and nails, incense, tie dyed items and storage.

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CHEESE MAKING at the MOUNTAIN GOAT LODGE

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.

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Chalk Creek Campground & RV Park

11430 CR 197
Nathrop, CO 81236

phone: 719.395.8301

website: www.chalkcreek-campground.com
email: camp@chalkcreek-campground.com

Under new ownership! Chalk Creek Campground has something for everyone. We offer full hook-up RV sites, tent sites, and cottages. Stay in our lower campground for shady camping among the trees, including some sites right along the creek, or in our upper campground for sweeping mountain views. Our clean and well maintained bathhouse has heated floors to help make your visit comfortable, and coin-op laundry is available for your convenience.

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Chaffee Title & Escrow, Inc.

225 G Street
Salida, CO 81201

TITLE DEPT Phone: 719-539-2215
Fax: 719-539-2588
ESCROW DEPT Phone: 719-539-2251
Fax: 719-539-4194

email: info@chaffeetitleandescrow.com
website: www.chaffeetitleandescrow.com/

“Over Half of a Century of Service in Chaffee County with Complete Title Records from the 1870s”
Allow us to assist with your real estate needs by providing a full service title search, closing and escrow procedure between seller and buyer of residential, commercial, agricultural, ranch, vacant land and 1031 exchanges of real estate property as well as refinancing with current lenders. We are here to help with the process from beginning to end.

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Chaffee Printing Center

342 East 13th St.
Salida, CO 81201

phone: 719-539-3439

email: chaffeeprinting@gmail.com
find us on facebook: www.facebook.com/chaffeeprintingco
instagram: www.instagram.com/chaffeeprintingco
website: chaffee-printing.com

We are a quality full-service digital and offset printing company. Just email a pdf file to chaffeeprinting@gmail.com or bring by a scan disk or CD with pdf file to print. We specialize in full color event posters and large format construction documents, posters and art prints.  Print one color to full color, business cards, brochures, newsletters, rack cards, punch cards, business form, stationary and envelopes. Design and layout are also offered as well.

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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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Chaffee County Visitors Bureau

website: Get your free visitor guide to Buena Vista & Salida, Colorado.

The Upper Arkansas River Valley is located in the geographic center of Colorado, surrounded by three mountain ranges rising 7,000 feet above the valley floor. There are fifteen 14,000 foot peaks , more than anywhere else in Colorado. More people raft the Arkansas River than anywhere else in Colorado. The 100% natural and odorless hot spring water bubbles out of the ground at 140 degrees.

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Chaffee County Public Health Provides Update on Access to Healthcare Survey Results

Updated on Nov. 22, Chaffee County Public Health (CCPH) is excited to announce the completion of its Access to Healthcare Survey which was conducted in collaboration with the League of Women Voters of Chaffee County.  The survey, which was open from May 15th through July 31st, 2024, is meant to capture the strengths and opportunities for improvement of our local healthcare system while also giving valuable feedback to healthcare stakeholders so that they can make informed and strategic decisions about future programming and systems.  CCPH received 1273 full responses to the survey and collected copious amounts of qualitative data.  One key highlight is that all healthcare sectors were rated over 4.0 on a 5.0 scale.  Another important point to note is that while there are significant perceived needs that exist related to the healthcare landscape in Chaffee County, overall, 76% of respondents said they are satisfied with their physical health while 80% state the same about their mental health. 

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Chaffee County Noxious Weed Manager Kayla Malone Honored

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.

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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 County Fair Board

10165 County Road 120
Salida, CO 81201

phone: 719-539-6151

Non-profit organization. The Chaffee County Fair occurs annually, the end of July to the first part of August. The Fairgrounds offer many amenities, including a 6,000-foot exhibit hall, meeting room with demonstration kitchen, commercial kitchen, a 10,000-foot event center, open-air livestock pavilion, two outdoor arenas, paved and unpaved parking, RV park with electricity and livestock and horse stalls. The Fairgrounds can handle many events. Past events include motorcycle rallies, state horse show and rodeo events, RV group rendezvous, 4×4 rallies, estate and antique auctions, music concerts and many others.

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Chaffee County Economic Development Corp.

123 G Street
PO Box 1011
Salida, CO 81201

phone: 719-539-2018
website: www.chaffeecountyedc.com
email: info@chaffeecountyedc.com

The mission of the Chaffee County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) is to assure that Chaffee County is Open for Business and to retain, expand, and create jobs in Chaffee County. The CCEDC is comprised of a working board of successful local business people that are deeply rooted and representative of the community and have experience with a wide range of issues.

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Chaffee County Crime Stoppers

448 E 1st Street Suite 274
Salida, CO 81201
(Touber Building)

phone: 719-207-0502

email: chaffeecountycrimestoppers@gmail.com
website: www.facebook.com/CCCrimeStoppers

Crime Stoppers is a national Crime Stoppers organization that spans the United States to create a network of local programs that work together to prevent and solve crimes in communities and schools across the nation. Our vision is to establish Crime Stoppers as the premier community-based crime solving program.

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Chaffee County Community Foundation

phone: 719-204-4565
email: Betsy@chaffeecommunity.org 
website: www.chaffeecommunity.org/

Established in 2018, CCCF acts as a catalyst to inspire positive change through the power of community philanthropy to enrich the lives of all people in Chaffee County.  When you care about community, CCCF is your partner to elevate your impact. Whether you are working to solve a local issue, want to make your philanthropic dollars go further, or are seeking a stronger connection to your community, CCCF is here to help.  

CCCF offers comprehensive programs and services to build nonprofit capacity, inspire philanthropy and connect people to their community.

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Chaffee County & Teller County Waste

1000 S. West St.
Woodland Park, CO 80863

Teller County: 719-686-7517
Chaffee County: 719-395-6656

email: david@tellercountywaste.com
website: tellercountywaste.com
facebook: www.facebook.com/tellercountywastemanagement

Chaffee County Waste and its employees would like to thank everyone that has come on board with our new 2021 Recycling Program. We now have over 4000 recycling residential customers in Teller, Chaffee, Lake and Park Counties. All of our recycling is being transported to Colorado Springs to the GFL (Green For Life) Recycling Center. We are excited to announce that we now have in stock a 96 gallon container for recycling, if interested in upgrading to this larger container please call our office at  719-395-6656.

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Central Colorado Title & Escrow

Salida Location
129 E. Hwy 50
Salida, CO 81201

Buena Vista location
310 West Main
Buena Vista, CO 81211

Leadville location
733 Hwy 24, Suite 102
Leadville, CO 80461

phone: 719-539-1001

website: www.CentralColoradoTitle.com
email: info@centralcoloradotitle.com

Our closing, escrow and settlement services cover the entire spectrum of real estate and business transactions, including purchase, sale, and financing of, as well as investment in, residential, agricultural, ranch, and commercial real estate; vacant land; conservation easements, and business sales and other commercial transactions.

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Central Colorado Mountain Riders

website: centralcoloradomountainriders.com
email: CentralColoradoMountainRiders@gmail.com

CCMR is an all-volunteer nonprofit motorcycle club and partners with local land managers to keep surrounding trails clear of downed and hazard trees, maintain existing trails, and advocate for new multiuse trails. We have formally adopted 8 singletrack trail segments in Chaffee, Fremont, and Saguache counties. Our trailhead kiosks are designed to educate and help prevent user conflict in order to create a positive recreation experience for all users.

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Center for Independence

211 East 3rd St
Salida, CO 81201

phone: 719-207-4573

email: TThurman@cfigj.org
website: cfigj.org

The Center for Independence (CFI) is a 501c (3) non-profit operating under a government mandate going back to 1978. We were started in Grand Junction in 1982 by 3 blind women who wanted to know how to live independently with their vision loss. Fast forward to today and we provide case management and training services for people with disabilities across 12 counties of the Western Slope. Our home office is in Grand Junction with satellite offices in Montrose, Glenwood Springs and Salida.

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CCPH: Significant Increase in Respiratory Illnesses Across Colorado and the United States

The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) is reporting a substantial rise in respiratory illnesses, notably influenza (flu) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Increasing respiratory illnesses are affecting both Colorado and the broader United States, and rates of illness may continue to increase over the upcoming weeks. The CDC monitors respiratory illness activity using the “acute respiratory illness” metric, which currently categorizes Colorado at a high level.
Click Read more to see the Press Release.

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CCPH Provides Update to Public Regarding Measles

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.

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Caring & Sharing

220 W. 4th
Salida, CO 81201

phone: 719-539-3686

website: www.salidacaringsharing.org
email: salidacs@gmail.com

Non-profit, donation center, non-profit benevolence organization, free items for those in need. Donations appreciated. Volunteers needed!

Current Hours of Operation:

Thrift Store: Monday through Saturday 10 am to 5 pm.

Thrift Store Donations: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (at the dock in the rear of the building – alley between 3rd and 4th Streets.) 10 am to 2 pm.

Resource and Assistance Center: Monday through Friday 10 am to 1 pm.

Sanctuary Soup Kitchen: Hot meal served Tuesday through Friday 11 am to 1 pm.

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CarbonKicker Launches in Salida, Colorado: A Grassroots Effort to Combat Carbon Footprints While Supporting Local Businesses

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.

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CarbonKicker

website: www.carbonkicker.com
phone: 719-539-5814

CarbonKicker is an app for your phone designed to reward our app users with benefits agreed upon by local and global businesses. Its purpose is to motivate people to be aware of their carbon footprint and get rewarded for reducing it through the use of a mobile app. We are also working with transportation companies which will allow the end user to use public transit to be rewarded.

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Captain Zipline

520 County Road 54
Salida, CO 81201

phone: 1-877-ZIPLINE

email: reservations.captainzipline@gmail.com
website: www.captainzipline.com
Find us on Facebook!

Suspend your fear and come fly with us at Captain Zipline! Colorado’s first zipline and largest aerial park is here to offer the true Colorado experience to everyone! From solo travelers and families looking for the next big thing to do on their vacation to bachelor/bachelorette parties, corporate retreats, team building events, birthday/retirement parties, family reunions and everything in between, we host it all!.

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BV Overlook Camp & Lodging

27700 County Road 303
Buena Vista, CO 81211

phone: (719) 204-3505 

email: info@bvoverlook.com
website: https://www.bvoverlook.com/

BV Overlook is nestled into the hillside with breathtaking views of the Collegiate Peaks and trail access directly from the property. We welcome you to stay with us in your RV or van, enjoy tent camping, or cozy up in one of our tiny homes or cabins. All guests enjoy access to our newly renovated bathhouses, community fire pits, laundry, outdoor games, Wi-Fi, and our onsite coffeeshop Overlook Coffee Co. We look forward to hosting you year-round!

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BV eBikes

111 Linderman Ave.,
Buena Vista, CO 81211

phone: 719-398-4554
website: www.bvebikes.com
email: info@bvebikes.com

Discover the thrill of electric bikes at BV eBikes, the only exclusive e-bike shop in Chaffee County! These cutting-edge bikes not only level the playing field for riders of all physical abilities but also promise an enjoyable experience for groups of every age. Looking to rent? Whether you’re hosting visitors or seeking a family adventure, come to BV eBikes, where Katie, Darin, and staff await to craft an unforgettable ride just for you. Darin and Katie bought BV eBikes from Rick and Nancy Fox in November of 2023, and are excited for the opportunity to share their love of biking and adventure with everyone who lives in or visits Chaffee county.

BV eBikes is located at 111 Linderman Ave. in Buena Vista (next to the library). 

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