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

Blue Coyote Ranch – Hotel and Event Center

6720 CR 104
Salida, CO 81201

phone: 719-539-2002

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

Blue Coyote Ranch sits on 34 acres of pristine piñon pine forest and pasturelands. The property provides a peaceful and secluded mountain setting, but we are mere minutes from downtown Salida. Blue Coyote Ranch offers hotel-style rooms that can sleep 2 – 4 people as well as cabin rentals that sleep up to 6.  We also offer spaces for weddings and events!  Our property is an ideal place for weddings, special events, and corporate retreats.   

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Blue Bird Cleaning & Property Management

phone: 719-530-6272
email: shelleegarcia@gmail.com
Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563068283613

Shelley Garcia owns Blue Bird Cleaning & Property Management. She makes non toxic, environmentally friendly products for the house using essential oils and simple ingredients. 
Shelley also works with owners of vacation properties to help keep their short term rental property in perfect condition, creating a perfect place for people to come and stay and call home for a few days or a few weeks.
Shelley has a keen eye for perfection and the highest level of expectation for cleanliness is a perfect combination for any property owner.

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Bliss Realty Group of Central Colorado

130 W 2nd St Suite 4
Salida, CO 81201

phone: 719-530-3111

email: cinriley1@gmail.com
website: BlissRealtyGroup.com

The Realtors at Bliss Realty Group have nearly 100 years of combined real estate experience in this area. Each of the brokers have strong ties to the area, several of which have ancestors who settled in this valley back in the late 1800’s. We specialize in Residential, Home w/Acreage, Vacant Land, Farm and Ranch, Commercial/Investment/Development.

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Bill Dvorak’s Rafting I Kayaking & Fishing

17921 US Highway 285
Nathrop, CO 81236

toll free: 800-824-3795
local: 719-539-6851

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

Family owned and operated, Dvorak’s offers whitewater Rafting adventures | Fly-Fishing | Specialty Music Trips | Full Paddle School | Multi-Sport packages that include many activities: Raft, Bike, Hike, Climb, Zip line, Horseback, Fishing and Kayaking. Our experienced and professionally trained staff will take care of you on your adventures.  Dvorak’s Watersport Rentals daily for Rafts, SUPS, Tubes, gear and book for Arkansas river shuttle services for the Arkansas Valley.

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Bill Donavan Graphic Design, Video Production and Strategic Communications

website: www.dangerouscircus.com
phone: 719-539-0177
email: bill@dangerouscollective.com

STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS DESIGN & PLANNING FOR PRINT AND DIGITAL MEDIA 

Storytelling & Film • Editing • Graphic Design • Illustration • Signage • Drone • Brand Consultation

We’ve been based in Salida for over twenty years. But, with regional and national clients, we have the experience to solve local communications challenges. We solve problems and make your life easier by mixing behavioral science, technology and data to develop creative solutions. We’re rooted in a deep understanding of branding and brand theory, and our clients seek us out because they want a creative partner who listens, cares and delivers.

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Badger Creek Ranch, LLC

5795 CR 2
Canon City CO, 81212

phone: 719-837-2962

website: badgercreekranch.com
email: info@badgercreekranch.com

Year-round we are a working ranch that produces grass-fed and finished beef, lamb, and pasture raised poultry and pork.  We are a family business, owned by sisters Chrissy Mcfarren and Andrea Evers, with their spouses David Mcfarren and Brian Atken.  We also operate a seasonal guest ranch at our high county location on the old Ute Trail near Gribbles Park.  We use regenerative ranching practices to steward the land and the headwaters of Badger Creek and the Arkansas River.

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Badfish Surf Shop

148 E. 1st Street
Salida, CO 81201

phone: 719-530-7707
email: customerservice@badfishsup.com
website: badfishsup.com

Zack and Mike started Badfish in Zack’s garage on 11th street in Salida back in 2009. They started out making some of the first river surfing specific surfboards in the world. Badfish then progressed to making stand up paddleboards, rafts and related accessories and selling their products all over the US as well as Canada and Japan. In 2023 Badfish remodeled a space on the corner of E and 1st street to open a flagship surf shop in downtown Salida. The highest elevation surf shop in the world.

Visit their shop in person or online to see the variety of high quality boards, rafts, accessories, apparel and expertise!

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Bach Builders

16830 County Line Road 220
Salida, CO 81201

phone: 720-320-4850

email: franbach65@gmail.com
website: www.bachbuilders.net/home.html

We are Salida & Chaffee County Custom Home Builders & Remodel Specialist. Our understanding of quality is represented by each individual project. It is our commitment to oversee and manage each phase during the construction process. Throughout our projects we take pride in working closely with our clients, adhering to their individual tastes and lifestyles, and encouraging open communication at all times. All of these factors contribute to our number one goal; providing all customers with 100% satisfaction in our work and their renovation goals.

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Avalanche Excavating, Inc / Red Canyon Sales

720 Oak St
Salida, CO 81201

phone: 719-539-8663

email: avalancheredcanyonsales@gmail.com
website: www.avalancheexcavating.net

Avalanche Excavating, Inc / Red Canyon Sales is a full service excavation company, with a couple of additional perks. Not only can they  cover all your excavation needs, like underground utilities (water, sewer, power and foundation digs), but they also have a concrete and paving division. From patio and sidewalk pours, to paving driveways, parking lots, and even roads, these services are available for pricing.

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Ascent Eye Care

7162 County Road 154 Unit B
Salida, CO 81201

phone: 719-539-3581
email: info@ascenteyecareco.com
website: ascenteyecareco.com

Ascent Eye Care is a full-service optometry practice located in Salida, Colorado serving the Upper Arkansas Valley and surrounding communities. We are committed to providing our patients with the highest quality eye care possible in a warm and welcoming environment. Our team of experienced professionals will work with you to understand your individual needs and provide you with the best possible solutions for your vision.

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Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area

307 West Sackett Ave.
Salida, CO 81201

phone: 719-539-7289

website: www.parks.state.co.us/Parks/ArkansasHeadwaters
email: ahra@state.co.us

The Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (AHRA) is recognized as one of the nation’s most popular locations for whitewater rafting and kayaking on the Arkansas River – the most commercially rafted river in the world! The AHRA office is located in historic downtown Salida, one block from the Arkansas River on West Sackett Ave.

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Ark-Valley Humane Society Press Release: Ray Foundation Grants $30,000 to Ark-Valley Humane Society

Ark-Valley Humane Society received a $30,000 grant for animal medical care and expenses from the Ray Foundation.

“We are immensely grateful for this substantial grant funding from the Ray Foundation. Thanks to this generous support, hundreds of cats and dogs will receive life-saving veterinary care this year,” said Executive Director, Nikki Ritter. “Importantly, it will allow us to continue our efforts to fight pet overpopulation through our spay and neuter efforts, and will help to ensure that every animal in our care receives quality medical care, including vaccinations, microchipping, diagnostics, and medications. We are excited for all of the animals that will benefit from this support.”

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Aristata Communications

PO Box 5295
Buena Vista, CO 81211

phone: 719.937.7700 (option 1)

website: https://aristatacommunications.com/
email: Billing@AristataCommunications.com

Aristata Communications, previously Colorado Central Telecom, provides fast, reliable Internet and phone services to nearly 5,000 business and residential customers throughout Chaffee, Lake, Custer, Huerfano and Fremont counties. We are the only locally owned and operated telecom company working to bridge the digital divide in our region.

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Applications Are Open for the First Cohort of the Emerging Early Childhood Educators Program

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.

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Anupa Wellness

phone: 719-530-3131

website: www.anupawellness.com

At Anupa Wellness, we provide Acupuncture, Community Acupuncture, NeuroAcupuncture, Chinese Herbal Therapy,  Massage Therapy, Fire Cupping,  CranioSacral Therapy and other healing modalities including Float Therapy (Dreampod Sensory Deprivation Tank). 

Dr. Laura is also a Veterinarian and provides Veterinary Acupuncture, Laser Therapy (Class IV, Lite Cure)  and Herbal Medicine for animals.

Our intention at Anupa Wellness is to offer you compassionate care in a relaxing environment in which you look forward to spending time. The clinic is a sanctuary for showing up exactly as you are. This is a judgment-free zone and a place where you are fully accepted and loved for your deepest, most beautiful self.

Anupa is a Sanskrit word for ‘by the water’. We found this name fitting for our new home on Sackett Avenue in Salida, Colorado, just 50 feet away from the beautiful Arkansas River.

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Anshor Driving School In Person Driver’s Ed Course

Starting Feb. 7, Anshor Driving School is offering a 30 hour In Person Drivers Ed Class in Salida! This class meets every Friday from 8am-4pm. Students 14.5 to 17.5 years old can register. Call 719-398-1405 for details or register at anshordriving.com

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Anshor Driving School

email: anshordrivingsalida@gmail.com
phone: 719-480-0027
website: anshordriving.com

Our dedicated team is passionate about teaching good, defensive driving skills to keep our students safe on the road, gain confidence behind the wheel and learn the rules of the road with our Colorado state-approved driver ed classes.

What makes us unique is the passion we have for supporting and giving back to each community we serve. We have sponsored school football, baseball and volleyball, as well as local arts programs, choir programs, and provide scholarships for individuals to attend driving classes, lessons and the drive test. We truly feel that community is the foundation to success, and everyone deserves a chance at being successful.

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Altamont Landscaping

1521 E. Hwy 50
Salida, CO 81201

phone: 719-539-2411

website: www.altamontlandscapes.com
email: ross@altamontlandscapes.com

Started in 2008, Altamont Landscapes provides residential and commercial landscaping design, building, and maintenance for the Arkansas River Valley and surrounding area. As premier landscape specialists, we employ a team of landscape professionals and service personnel. Together with the customer, we design and execute your project from beginning to end, no matter how large or small. Like you, we live in the community. We want your project completed correctly and on time. Respect for community and environment is what drives us. Altamont will deliver services and products on time, professionally and with integrity.

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Alpine Culligan of Salida

420 Oak Street
Salida, CO 81201

phone: 719-539-4855

email: alpineculligan@hotmail.com
website: http://culliganofsalida.com

Homeowners and businesses come to Culligan because we are water experts in:
Water softener sales and rentals; Reverse osmosis drinking water systems sales and rentals; Water softener salt delivery; Equipment repair service; Specialized water filtration systems and services for contaminants like arsenic, iron, fluoride to name a few; & Repetitive maintenance service.

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Alpha-Lit Buena Vista/Salida

website: www.alphalitletters.com/buena-vistasalida
phone: 303-915-0211
email: brigid@alphalitletters.com

You spell it – we Light it Up! At Alpha-Lit Marquee Letters we offer the highest quality marquee letters to customize your event. We are sure to make an impact to WOW you, your guests, and friends without breaking the bank. Our letters are 3′ tall and the letters are 4′ tall. If you have an event, party, wedding, birth announcement, retirement, birthday or any reason to celebrate, we can help you. We service the following mountain counties: Chaffee, Lake, Park, Gunnison, Saguache, and Custer Counties. We are also able to serve the I-70 corridor, if you are in the mountains of Colorado, give me a call.

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Alpha Dog Care

165 Quigot Court
Poncha Springs, CO

phone: 719-539-5481

website: www.alphadogcare.biz
email: alphadogcare@gmail.com

Alpha Dog Care is a local, family-owned business that offers a safe, comfortable environment for dogs to socialize and play. Our large space and communal recreation area allow for dogs to burn energy while their owners work, travel, or recreate in Chaffee County. We take care to nurture each dog independently, and accommodate all personalities,energy levels, and ages. Our kennels provide safe private space for napping and sleeping over night.

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Allen House Vacation Rental, LLC

300 W Poncha Ave
Poncha Springs, CO 81242

phone: 719-539-3991

email: allenhouse@stay2play.biz
website: stay2play.biz

Allen House is a stacked duplex where the owners live on site full time. Enjoy the top floor with an incredible view of the Sawatch Mountain Range. With 2 bathrooms and 3 bedrooms, the home sleeps 10 comfortably.

We welcome families, adventurers, and relaxers alike! Here at The Heart of The Rockies you’re central to hiking, biking, rafting, climbing, fishing, hunting, and skiing. Salida is right next door where you’ll find the Arkansas River, fine dining, live music, and shopping.

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Alchemy Strategy Group

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.

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Alchemy Strategy Group

phone: 303-881-9879
email: lois@alchemystrategy.com
website: www.alchemystrategy.com

Alchemy Strategy Group specializes in creating visual strategic plans that ensure dreams and business goals get realized. We have helped organizations, teams, and individuals for 24 years to live their values, visions and to stand for a mission that matters! Offering individualized coaching, team development and company culture and strategy services, Alchemy is pleased to offer a complimentary session to discover what is important to you. Reach out to founder Lois Todd at 303-881-9879 or lois@alchemystrategy.com.

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Agile Orthopedics

28350 County Rd 317 Unit 8
Buena Vista, CO 81211

phone: 720-370-3239
email: allie@agileortho.com
website: agileortho.com

Agile Orthopedics is a medical provider of prosthetic and orthotic (P&O) services. We also offer a mobile clinic service for patients who struggle with transportation or mobility and have difficulties getting to an office setting. Agile Orthopedics has been a business in Colorado since 2016 starting out in the Metro Denver area only. Since 2020, our company has expanded to provide P&O services to all over the state of Colorado. Now, with our newest office location in the Heart of the Rockies. We are very excited to be here and want to be a valuable resource for the community. We take most commercial insurances, Medicare, and Medicaid policies.

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Action Lock Service

tel: 719-207-0400

email: actionlock0400@gmail.com

Tammy and Mikayla Kavanagh purchased Action Lock Service in 2016.  Tammy started working in the lock business when her father bought Ed’s Lock Shop in Buena Vista in 2010. They became “Uncle Doug’s Lock Shop”. Her father Doug Dreier, is good friends with Verl Curtis (former owner of Action Lock Service). When they learned of Verl’s plans to retire, Tammy and her daughter Mikayla decided to purchase Action Lock Service and continue to grow in  their trade.

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Acadia Design Services

phone: 719-221-0760
email: wendy@acadiadesignsservices.com
website: www.acadiadesignservices.com

I specialize in helping busy and out of town people with new construction residential and commercial interior design finish selections. Don’t have enough time to visit with numerous vendors and worry about how all the finishes will tie together? I work with architectural finishes, cabinetry, countertops, tile, flooring, lighting, fixtures, wallpaper, paint colors, and hardware. Let me help you eliminate the worry and streamline the process! In addition to design, I am also a dealer for Alta Window Coverings offering in-home consultations. I have a degree in Interior Design and am licensed through the National Council of Interior Design.

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A&A Summit Cleaning Services, LLC

phone: 970-406-0613
email: aasummitcleaning@gmail.com
website: aasummitcleaningservices.com

A&A Summit Cleaning Services, LLC was created so that I could spend more time with my kids, especially my son, who has autism. I love meeting new people and helping others, so starting this business felt like the perfect fit.

I started out cleaning on my own, but now I have an amazing team! Our goal is to make life easier for busy parents by giving them the gift of a clean home and more free time. I’m incredibly thankful for our wonderful clients and dedicated team.

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A&A Summit Cleaning Services is holding a competition to see who has the “Worst & Dirtiest Shower!” Enter to win a free shower clean. 100% Anonymous.

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.

50West Productions

130 W 2nd Street, Suite #11
Salida CO, 81201

phone: 970-209-2034

website: 50westproductions.com
email: dave@50westproductions.com

50West Productions is a video production business in Salida, Colorado, owned by Dave Curtis who has over 20 years of experience filming and creating videos as a camera operator and editor.  David has a background working in concert video production with bands/artists such as Stevie Nicks, Michael Bolton, Wynona Judd, Grateful Dead, Black Crows, and others.  He has also conducted interviews and camera operator with President Jimmy Carter, singer Charlie Daniels, and Georgia Satellites.  For the last 21 years, Curtis has specialized in Destination Videos and tourism videos for Crested Butte, Gunnison, and now, Salida and Buena Vista.  He also loves to build Promotional Videos for companies, businesses, and people to promote their brand or business.

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50Burger

445 E Highway 50
Salida, CO 81201

phone: 719-207-4950

email: jeff@fiftyburgers.com
website: www.50burgersalida.com

50Burger is Salida’s favorite place to get lunch and dinner in a fresh, casual atmosphere.  Built to be sustainable with a Colorado flair for flavor, 50Burger serves a chef-driven menu all day, seven days a week.  At the heart of our operation is the hamburger.  We all spent a month researching and sampling dozens of various beef blends and different grinds to find the meatiest, juiciest hamburger possible.  It is made with beef brisket, and ground differently from other burgers to have more texture, with an extremely high “juicy factor.”  This is a four-napkin burger with unbelievable flavor.

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20% off at Old Log Cabin Antiques

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!  

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‘Early Morning Walk’: New Sculpture to Be Installed in the Creative Arts District

Salida, CO – The City of Salida’s Public Art Commission (PAC) is moving forward with its first large-scale public art project, which will feature the first contemporary sculpture to be installed in Salida. The call for proposals for the project was issued in June 2023, and the selected artist, Ed Haddaway, is now working on the installation as weather conditions allow. The sculpture is titled Early Morning Walk and will be placed in a highly visible outdoor space near the Monarch Spur Trail at the entrance to the downtown business district and the Creative Arts District, adjacent to the downtown skate park and Highway 291.

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Heart of the Rockies Radio
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