The Colorado Department of Transportation will perform week-long culvert replacement operations on US Highway 50 approximately 23 miles east of Gunnison (Mile Points 181 to 182). Beginning March 17, motorists will be guided through the work zone by temporary traffic signals. The signals will be in place 24 hours a day and motorists should plan for full stops and up to 20-minute delays during daytime working hours through Friday, March 21. CDOT urges motorists to plan ahead and allow for additional travel time on US 50 between Salida and Gunnison. CDOT crews will work as swiftly as possible to complete the culvert replacement however operations are weather-dependent.
Click HERE for details.
For the most updated information on road conditions, projects, and closures, please visit: www.cotrip.org or www.codot.gov
Announcements
| Heart of the Rockies/Salida Chamber of Commerce Current Week Events & Save the Dates: Come out for What’s Up, Salida?! Community Coffee Meeting at the Salida Community Center, every 3rd Thursday of the month from 8:30-9:30 am. This is FREE and open to the public! The next one is on April 17, 2025. Want to find more future dates? Visit the online Chamber Calendar! |
A&A Summit Cleaning Services
A&A Summit Cleaning is accepting new clients for 2025! Reach out to them at 970-406-0613.
A Church
Host your next event at A Church! Experience Salida’s first Listening Room with an intimate experience between you, the artists and the space. Monthly offerings include Sound Journey & Healing Circles, Crafting Club & Open Mic.
Interested in any ongoing events or booking the space call 719-221-1114. Check out their full calendar of events here!
Air Med Care Network
Our membership drive is currently underway—sign up here: https://www.amcnrep.com/msm/orion-lane. Discounts are available—call for more information. Employers, inquire about benefit options at orion.lane@gmr.net. Remember, most flights are caused by simple trips and falls! Salida Base – Reach will offer Stop the Bleed and CPR training (dates to be announced). For more details, contact Orion Lane at 719-850-1753.
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. Schedule your session with Lois Todd the founder of Alchemy Strategy Group by clicking on this link: Schedule a Meeting Here or emailing Lois – lois@alchemystrategy.com. alchemystrategy.com
Antero Outdoors
Antero Outdoors – For decades, outdoor clothing was made with natural fibers like cotton and wool. We’re doing our part to bring that back. Natural Knits from Salida, CO. Always made in the USA.
Always offerings free shipping for locals! Check out our complete clothing line, made in the USA at www.anterooutdoors.com
Anupa Wellness
Anupa IV Hydration offers personalized and convenient IV hydration services to support your healthy lifestyle. Visit AnupaIV.com and book your appointment to look and feel your best.
Arkansas River Tours
Our newest Clear Creek location is up and running for our second consecutive season in 2025. Our Arkansas River locations are celebrating over 50 years as one of the first Colorado whitewater outfitters.
If you’ve been with us on the Arkansas River, you’re going to love what we’re offering on Clear Creek near Denver.
As a thank you from our team, we’re expanding our adventure portfolio and bringing you some of the best whitewater and family floating experiences in Colorado at a discount. Click HERE to book a trip! We can’t wait to see you on the river.
Arkansas Valley Physical Therapy
We are thrilled to share that we currently have the capacity to schedule therapy sessions for patients within two to three days of receiving a request! If you or someone you know is waiting to receive physical therapy, we urge you to take action without delay. Our team is eager to assist you in commencing your journey towards recovery after an illness, surgery, or injury. We specialize in orthopedics and fall prevention programs, water therapy and more! We are in a direct access state and patients can see us without a doctor referral. Also, you can CHOOSE where you attend physical therapy. Go to our website ArkansasValleyPT.com and make an appointment request. OR call 719-539-3626.
Ascent Eye Care
Ascent Eye Care is now selling ski goggles made by Zeal Optics. You can purchase goggle inserts to put in these goggles (they also work with other brands of goggles). This is a great option for people who can’t wear contacts and so much better than trying to wear goggles over the top of regular glasses. Visit their website at ascenteyecareco.com or call 719-539-3581.
Bridge Club
Join the Salida Bridge Club every Thursday at the Salida Hampton Inn from 11am to 3pm. Lessons, light lunch, and game provided. Reservations: Please call Sue and Randy 303-641-3534.
Buena Vista Mountain Adventures
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
Canyon River Instruction
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!
CarbonKicker
Your customers feel tension about their impact on the environment. Now you can give them an opportunity to do something about it. Join CarbonKicker today by going to carbonkicker.com and clicking the “Give Rewards” button!
Central Mountain SBDC
Central Mountain Small Business Development Corp has a full schedule of events and workshops coming up! CLICK to see what’s on offer and to register online. There are a variety of classes for Finance Sense, Business Ops, People Ops, Marketing and more!
Chaffee Resources
Are you searching for a single location that provides all health and wellness resources in Chaffee County? Check out www.chaffeeresources.com today!
City of Salida Arts & Culture Creative District Program
Summer Creativity Camp registration opens Friday, Feb 14! Summer Creativity Camps are full day, one-week camps where children learn from local artists and teachers. Each week features a different local artist, a different medium, and culminates in an end of the week Art Show for family and friends. We can’t wait to share our Guest Artist line up with you! Stay tuned for registration details coming soon on Salida Creative District social media, the Salida Steam Plant Event Center website, and/or subscribe to the monthly newsletter at https://salidasteamplant.com/ to receive registration info.
The Colorado Retreat at the Steel Horse
Pre-orders for our first-ever limited-edition shirts are NOW OPEN! Exclusive Design: A one-of-a-kind creation by a local Salida, CO artist, inspired by the magic of our flagship location, the Steel Horse. Truly Limited: Only a limited number of shirts are available. Wearable Art: More than a shirt, it’s a piece of the Steel Horse you can have with you everywhere. Support Local: The offseason is a slowwww time for the business financially. This in-between shirt sale helps pay the bills (literally!) Don’t wait—secure your size(s) today! Unisex fit: Perfectly comfy for all. Support Local Art: Local Salida artist, Andrew Dengate, brought the uniqueness of a Steel Horse experience to life in #wearableart pieces that everyone will love. ORDER NOW!
Continental Divide Trail Coalition: Outdoor Equity Summit in Leadville
Come out for a Guided Cross Country Ski Adventure @ Silver Creek Trail on April 5 at 9am.
Dermaplaning, Peel Series, and Sugaring with The Sugar Plum Fairy
Get ready for Spring with Peter Mossman at The Sugar Plum Fairy! Peter offers a weekly peel series, dermaplaning, and sugaring! Click HERE to book an appointment today! Follow The Sugar Plum Fairy on Facebook!
Family and Youth Initiatives
The Parent Toolkit for Kids, will be running on Tuesday nights, 5:30pm-7:30pm, from March 11th-April 15th at the Cornerstone Church, 205 S. San Juan Ave., Buena Vista. This class is designed for parents and caregivers of children ages 9-14, to help them support their kids in making good choices. Some of the topics that will be covered include: Promoting health and wellbeing during the teen years, Developing healthy beliefs and clear standards, Dealing with anger in a positive way, How to guide kids to say NO, keep their friends, and still have fun, How to strengthen family bonds. The class is free of charge, and dinner will be provided! Free childcare will also be available for children up to age 14. For more information, reach out to Savanna Moorefield, smoorefield@chaffeecounty.org, or call (719) 530-2579.
Full Circle Real Estate Group
Full Circle Real Estate Group is committed to providing excellent real estate services. Whether you are buying or selling, we are dedicated to always putting our new and returning clients first! Click HERE to check out a new listing this week!
Good Skin Matters
Good Skin Matters and Pamela Good invite you to Partner with Us to Offer Caregiver Wellness Retreats Focused on Relaxation, Nutrition, and Skin Health! We’re inviting local wellness professionals to join our established skin care clinic in providing much-needed support to caregivers. Our 2-hour wellness retreats will be an integrated experience, featuring relaxation techniques, mindful movement, skin care treatments, and, importantly, healthy, nourishing food choices that enhance skin health and well-being. By working alongside us, you’ll be part of a holistic approach that addresses caregivers’ mental, physical, and nutritional needs.
What’s in it for you? Collaborative environment: Team up with skin care professionals and food experts to create a holistic experience for caregivers; Healthy meals and snacks: Work with our clinic’s chef to design meals that promote skin health and overall wellness, featuring nutrient-dense ingredients that nourish from the inside out; Meaningful impact: Help caregivers manage stress, improve well-being, and learn how to integrate healthy habits into their daily lives. If you’re passionate about helping others achieve a balanced, healthy lifestyle through your expertise and believe in the power of nourishing food, we’d love to discuss how we can collaborate. 719-371-5126 and 719-530-1256
Guidestone
Guidestone Tours at the Homestead on the Hutchinson Ranch are Saturday and Sunday from 1-4pm.
Heart of the Rockies Radio
Heart of the Rockies Radio is climbing higher in 2025 with the team you trust to support local businesses and strengthen our community. Thank you for making us the heart of your listening experience. Let’s make 2025 a majestic year! Click HERE to see their poster!
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center
View this month’s CLASS SCHEDULE from Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center.
High Side! Bar & Grill
Click HERE to see ALL events happening at High Side! Happy Hour is Mon – Fri, 3pm to 5pm. Click HERE for the menu!
(The) Lodge at Poncha Springs
Planning a trip soon to Chaffee County? Or do you have friends or family coming to visit you? Check out The Lodge at Poncha Springs!
Monarch Mountain
Get ready for a wild, wacky, and wonderfully retro way to close out Monarch Mountain’s 2025 ski season! Introducing “Ski Ballet on Freeway!” – a brand-new showcase event happening on April 5, 2025, at Monarch Mountain. Click HERE for details!
WINGS PASS is available! Ski this season and next season: skimonarch.com
Check out this article about Monarch Mountain and other local businesses from Travel and Leisure: Monarch Mountain Is the Perfect Family-Friendly Ski Resort in Colorado
Mountain Homes Lending LLC
Are you in need of a residential mortgage broker? Mountain Homes Lending LLC is an independent mortgage broker based in Buena Vista. Our team is proud to serve clients using experience, warm customer service and responsive communication to guide you through the residential mortgage process. Competitive interest rates and quick turn times are complimented by our ability to execute due diligence, ensuring you close on time. Give Mountain Homes Lending a call at (303) 815-6655.
Museum of Authenticity
The MUSEUM OF AUTHENTICITY is expanding. A new wing, being built onto the back of the building at 124 East 2nd Street, will add about 300 square feet to the Museum. It will house Thordis’ studio. Once MoA’s new wing can be occupied, the space at 119-B E 1st Street will become available. Come see the construction work in progress. MoA WILL WILL REMAIN OPEN THROUGHOUT CONSTRUCTION!
CONTRIBUTIONS are always welcomed and appreciated!
The current main exhibit, the black/white photographs of the vestiges of mule-farming in Alabama’s Black Belt, taken by Thordis Simonsen in the 1970s to accompany her book You May Plow Here: The Narrative of Sara Brooks, will be on display through June 2025.
124 East 2nd Street. $10 admission [cash or check] (kids free). Museum is open year round most days and times. Please call the number on the door for admission: 303.585.1783
Peak View Mortgage
Peak View Mortgage has changed locations! Stop by their new office at 101 N F Street, Suite 200, Salida. Matt with Peak View Mortgage understands that getting a mortgage is not something people do every day. Typically, it is something you do a few times in your life. Therefore, you need someone that you can trust to guide you in the right direction. Peak View Mortgage is able to provide you with vast mortgage lending knowledge and will present the best loan possible. Check out what some of their clients have to say regarding Matt’s phenomenal service.
Ramps and Alleys Skate Shop
Little Shredders- Roller Skating, Skateboarding and Scooters For Age 7 and Under at Ramps and Alleys, every Friday from August 16th-April 25th at Ramps and Alleys, 645 E. Rainbow Blvd. Each session is $10! Open Skate sessions will be at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds from 4-6pm every Sunday! Skate rentals will be available and donations for the open skate are welcome. The Ark Valley High Rollers are looking for community members to join their Roller Derby team. Click here for more information! Click here for information on joining the Junior Roller Derby team.
We are accepting scholarship applications for the spring/summer for the Izan Wheeler Memorial Youth Sports Scholarship. All sports and recreations! Ages 12-18, residents of Chaffee County, Saguache County and Fremont County between Salida and Cotopaxi encouraged to apply. We are also taking donations for this Scholarship.
Riveting Experience Jewelry
Check out the article from Colorado Life Magazine about Riveting Experience Jewelry! Click this link!
RMOC Hosts Sawatch Mountain Club Backcountry Mentorship Program
Rocky Mountain Outdoor Center is hosting 10 Day full sessions for only $500 AND demo gear available at no extra cost. Click HERE to see more info!
Salida Circus
The Bluebird: A World Circus Day Fundraising Show is at the SteamPlant on April 16 and “Journée du Cirque” at the SteamPlant is on April 17!
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, children of all ages, welcome to the New Year’s extravaganza for planning your next unforgettable event! It is time to secure your 2025 bookings, and no event will be complete without the enchanting presence of Salida Circus as your entertainment partner. Click HERE to see details! Click HERE for Booking Instructions. Complete the Event Booking Form HERE.
We cater to a diverse range of events, including fairs, festivals, corporate functions, parties, galas, parades, and any other special occasions that may arise. Our talented ensemble of performers is eager to captivate your audience throughout the 2025 calendar year.
As a social circus we extend our services to infuse your events with a touch of joy and sparkle during the holiday season. From New Year’s Eve, Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, Independence Day, Oktoberfest, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, our diverse themes, costumes, acts, and social circus skills will leave your guests spellbound.
Our artistic offerings include face painting, balloon twisting, henna, and caricature artists, providing an array of artistic experiences for all ages. Don’t miss the opportunity to make your event truly memorable by incorporating the social circus experience of Salida Circus’s entertainment.
Salida Distillery
Sunday Funday at the Distillery! Live Music: 5-7pm on Fridays. Happy Hour everyday from 3-6pm. Dinner & A Movie with a featured cocktail every last Tuesday of the month. Open Mic on Wednesdays from 5-8!
Salida Gunshop
Check out the flyer for After Action Coffee A Veteran’s Meetup every 2nd Tuesday of the month from 5-6pm!
Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center
Monday: 6am-1pm; Tuesday-Thursday: 6am – 1pm & 4pm – 8pm; Friday: 6am-8pm; Saturday: 10:30am-6pm; Sunday: 12pm-6pm
Click HERE to see Discounts & Free Days!
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. Take advantage of this opportunity to boost your business while supporting the local community! Join us and become a community partner today! Click HERE for details!
Salida Museum
Winter Museum hours are now Saturday & Sunday 12-4pm.
If you are interested in becoming a board member and coming to one meeting a month, or becoming a docent and working one day a week, let us know. We would be very happy to talk to you about joining our team. Our board meetings are open to the public, so if you want to attend one and find out if you’re interested, the meetings are the third Wednesday of the month, 11:00am, at the museum.
The 2025 museum calendar is still available. The calendar is titled “Upper Arkansas Valley Utes, The Mountain People”, and features photographs from the museum of well-known Ute leaders and the mountains named after them. The calendars are available for purchase at the museum for $15 and are also available at several Salida businesses. Salida businesses selling the calendar include Hodge Podge, Old Log Cabin Antiques, The Salida Five and Dime, Mixing Bowl, and the Salida Chamber of Commerce.
The Salida Museum Association is an all-volunteer non-profit organization that relies on donations, memberships, admissions and limited fundraising to remain operational. You can help support the museum by making a donation or becoming a member.
Donation – any amount appreciated; Annual Membership – $15, includes 5 free visits; Lifetime Membership – $100, includes unlimited free visits. Memberships and donations are tax deductible. Send your payment to the address listed below, use our website to remit with PayPal, or join when you come in to see the museum. You will receive an acknowledgement letter for tax purposes. (make sure we have your address).
Salida Pharmacy & Fountain
At Buena Vista Drug, 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!).
Salida Pregnancy Center
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.
Salida Regional Library
Did you know that the Salida Regional Library offers tons of cool events for kids and adults happening every day? Click HERE to see events in March! Click HERE to see events in APRIL!
Sventastik Productions
Auditions for Sweeney Todd ages 15+
Drop in auditions held at Sventastik Studios 934 East Rainbow Blvd.: March 28th 4:00-7:00pm, March 29th 2:00-5:00pm, March 30th 2:00-5:00pm
Please come prepared to sing a song from the show. Performances June 20th-22nd and 27th-29th at the Salida SteamPlant. Please contact Sventastik at 719-429-0765 or sventastikproductions@gmail.com for more information.
Tres Litros Beer Company
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 Salida Boulder passholders, just show your pass to receive the discount. Monarch Season Pass holders receive 10% off their beverage purchases (not valid during live music), again, just show your pass to our beertenders to receive the discount. We are now hosting Dart League on Tuesday nights and Game Night on Wednesday nights. Discounts for people playing darts or games on those nights.
We have food in the taproom on a rotating basis. King Kaeng Curry operates on Wednesdays through Saturdays. Their menu consists of rotating curry offerings and other Asian cuisine.
Check the calendar on our website and Instagram/Facebook accounts for upcoming live music and events. Our upcoming events are live music with Ol’ Scratch on 3/28 at 7pm, Pretend Friend on 4/25 at 7pm and Hip Hop Is Dead on 4/26 at 7pm. April’s Tres Trivia will be held on 4/24 at 7pm. The last fly tying night of the season hosted by The Next Eddy is 3/30. Also, we have more comedy nights coming up in March on 3/26 starting at 7pm and 3/29 starting at 7pm.
Yoga Olas
Check out what is going on at Yoga Olas: Introducing… A Backcountry Hut Retreat! Coming this August 22-24.
View all of Yoga Olas’ classes here!
Make sure your Chamber information reaches the right staff members!
Please send your desired text announcements to us at lance@salidachamber.org by TUESDAY afternoon. You may include attachments such as (posters, photos, press releases) as PDF’s or JPG’s. If you have a website, phone number, Facebook page, etc., please include it in your text. Contact us at 719-539-2068 with any questions.
For the monthly Chamber NEWSLETTER, send items to lance@salidachamber.org and info@salidachamber.org by the 28th day of the month preceding the newsletter you want to be in. Please send attachments (for instance a flyer, or poster as a JPG), or send text only with a business logo. We can also link to a PDF, but it will not be viewable until it is clicked.
Call us or email info@salidachamber.org if you have a message for our electronic marquee!
