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

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 710 Hwy 24 North (on the corner of Crossman Ave. and Hwy 24) in Buena Vista.

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Buena Vista Mountain Adventures

phone: 719-966-9939

email:  reservations@bvmountainadventures.com
website: www.bvmountainadventures.com

Buena Vista Mountain Adventure (BVMA) is Your Hub for Outdoor Education & Backcountry Skiing / Splitboarding in Colorado. 

BVMA offers AIARE Avalanche Safety Training, Backcountry Navigation, and Wilderness First Aid & Remote Care courses in Central Colorado. Our class sizes are small, and we can access terrain throughout the Rocky Mountains.

Buena Vista Mountain Adventure is the premier backcountry skiing and splitboarding guide company in the Sawatch Range. We also provide cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and rock climbing lessons and tours.

BVMA guides and instructors are the most qualified people in the area to lead you on your backcountry adventure. These people have spent years exploring the Arkansas Valley and remain excited about sharing unique outdoor experiences with our students and guests.

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Bradfield/Ramsey Real Estate Team with Keller Williams Performance

Office : 719-207-1334
Paula Cell: 719-221-6108

email: brg@brg7.com
website: www.bradfieldramseygroup.com

More than 18 years ago, Paula and Micheal inadvertently caught up with each other one summer morning at a meditation retreat in Connecticut. Real estate and the market were the discussion topics. During breaks, Paula told Micheal about her business coach and how she works real estate as a business, with high client standards, he was intrigued.

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BOGO Deal at Osake Steak and Sushi Bar!

Take advantage of this excellent BOGO special at Osake Steak and Sushi Bar on Monday through Thursday from April 22 to May 30:

11am-9pm, BOGO Entree’ Dining is available for you at Osake’ Steak and Sushi Bar with the Osake’ mud season pass below. We’re excited to take this opportunity to give back to our loyal customers. The Pro Tip details: Prior to each time that you dine, present the pass below to your server (phone save or print). Buy one entree, receive a second entree (of equal or lesser value) absolutely free. Dine in only- Monday through Thursday open to close 11am-9pm (excludes Monday May 27). Expires May 30, 2024. Cannot be combined with any other Osake’ offers. Thank you, and enjoy!

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Blueflower Candies & Provisions

132 F. Street
Salida, CO 81201

phone: tbd
email: blueflowersalida@gmail.com
website: blueflowercandiesandprovisions.com

Blueflower Candies is a boutique candy and treat depot that serves the the Ark Valley (Leadville to Salida), seasonal tourists and outdoor enthusiasts. We specialize in locally made (Leadville) fudge, nostalgic candy, mix-and-match candy, as well as trending candy of today, specialty drinks and tonics. We also serve and support the local communities by offering local goods and apparel designed by local artists, as well as celebration and gift baskets for those special occasions.

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Blue Truck Ice Cream, LLC

12139 County Road 140
Salida, CO 81201

phone: 719-239-4864

email: bluetruckicecream1949@gmail.com
website: www.bluetruckicecream.com

Blue Truck Ice Cream is a vintage Ice Cream Truck. We sell Ice Cream Novelties. We go up and down the streets of Salida and Poncha Springs, ringing our bells. We do events; including birthdays, weddings, BBQ’s, any event you can think of. The Truck is a 1929 Dodge B Series and belonged to Scott’s Grandfathers. Walter Madison Bought the truck in 1950, in Salida, at Chaffee County Motor Company located at 1448 F Street where Atmos gas is now. The Truck was originally a ranch truck to go over to Villa Grove to check on the cows; and bring them to Salida to the sale barn. The truck sat in a field across the street from Scott’s childhood home on Palmer from the 60’s until 1997. From then Scott had the truck (affectionately named “Walter”) repainted and the seat recovered.; that is the only restoration which has been done.

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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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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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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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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 celebrates volunteers and fosters

Ark-Valley Humane Society (AVHS) held a volunteer appreciation event on Sunday, April 21st.

All volunteers and pet foster parents were welcomed to join staff and board members at the shelter to celebrate the incredible lifesaving work they do for Ark-Valley Humane Society. Click Read more to see who received special awards!

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Ark-Valley Humane Society

Buena Vista, CO (April 08, 2024) – Ark-Valley Humane Society is set to receive a $2,500 grant investment from national nonprofit Petco Love in support of their lifesaving work for animals in Chaffee County.

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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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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

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

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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Adventure Navigators, LLC

phone: 719-626-1095
email: adventurenavigators@gmail.com
website: www.adventurenavigators.com

Adventure Navigators provides complete luxury-level planning and scheduling services for visitors to the Arkansas Valley. A brief consultation and interest evaluation allows me to specially curate an activity itinerary that will fit the interests of the group. From outdoor recreation activities such as whitewater rafting, kayaking, hiking, skiing and biking to culinary exploration and artistic endeavors, Adventure Navigators provides reservations and planning to foster an environment where visitors to the area have their best adventure, and local providers have their best customer experiences.

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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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Absolute Bikes

Absolute Bike Demo Program has officially launched! They are also offering discounts on E-bikes they carry at their shop!

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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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