September 2019 - Page 2 of 9 - Ark Valley Voice

“The History of Skiing” presentation by Duane Vandenbusche celebrating Salida Heritage Days

Posted by Taylor Sumners | Sep 27, 2019

The free presentation by Dr. Duane Vandenbusche, a history professor from Western
Colorado University, is part of the inaugural Salida Heritage Days festival which celebrates Salida’s 139-year history in addition to recognizing Monarch Mountain’s 80th anniversary. Vandenbusche is the author of 9 books about the history of central Colorado and is a regular Monarch skier.

Dragondeer plays ‘Friday Soulful Blues’ at The Lariat

Posted by Landon James | Sep 27, 2019

Denver psychedelic rockers Dragondeer will be drenching The Lariat in their soulful blues starting...

Salida Heritage Days kicks off this weekend

Posted by Jenny Wright | Sep 27, 2019

A celebration of local history takes place in downtown Salida this weekend as Salida Heritage Days...

Planning Commissioners cite ‘significant conditions’ for Cool Clear Water Major Impact Review, Votes 5-3 to approve

Posted by Jan Wondra | Sep 26, 2019

In a marathon meeting that stretched from 6 p.m. Wednesday, September 25 to nearly 1 a.m. Thursday...

Congressional Democrats call for impeachment inquiry of President Trump

Posted by Jan Wondra | Sep 26, 2019

“Ukraine understood what this president wanted…and Ukraine knew what it needed to do if it wanted military assistance, and that is to help the president of the United States violate his oath of office.”
Adam Schiff
Chair
House Intelligence Committee

Gusty winds may increase Decker Fire behavior today

Posted by Jan Wondra | Sep 26, 2019

The latest update on the Decker Fire indicates that winds may increase the fire behavior on...

Truth and the Internet: how the Russians weaponized free speech

Posted by Alison Brown | Sep 26, 2019

Editor’s Note: Truth and the Internet will be an occasional Ark Valley Voice feature column....

League of Women Voters to host Salida incumbent forum

Posted by Taylor Sumners | Sep 25, 2019

Salida Mayor, Council Members, and Treasurer will each have 2 minutes to provide their introductory remarks immediately proceeding with a “meet and greet” one-on-one opportunities for attendees to chat with their city government representatives. The candidate elects that will be attending are Mayor P.T. Wood, Councilwoman Jane Templeton, Councilman Elect Mike Pollock, Councilwoman Elect Alisa Pappenfort, and Treasurer Elect Merrell Bergin.

What does a town with public safety needs do, when needs don’t fit the BV budget?

Posted by Jan Wondra | Sep 24, 2019

Part I of a two-part series on building a structurally-balanced budget Buena Vista is moving into...

Florence Junktique Antique Show and Market

Posted by Taylor Sumners | Sep 24, 2019

On Sept. 27 and 28, Florence, Colorado will host the biggest antique event of the year called the Junktique Antique Show and Market. The Junktique show has been a part of Florence’s Pioneer Days, this year however, there will be an additional 200 booth spaces lined along Main St. for a two-day event.