By Mike Rosso Colorado has seen consistent population growth since its inception in 1876, whether is was fur trapping, gold and silver mining, or world-class skiing. The state has seen an estimated 14.5% increase in population in the past decade, affecting both cities and rural areas as well. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of …
By Mike Rosso Here we are, heading into the fifth month of the COVID-19 pandemic and our efforts to “flatten the curve” have been met with only some success. Back in April, I mused that the pandemic could become an opportunity to hit the reset button—this crisis might be used for the betterment of society. …
By John Hausdoerffer This past March, as my campus closed in the midst of the emergence of COVID-19, it felt like a different historical era passed with each daily news cycle. The day before, my daughter Atalaya, 12, and I could not wait to drive across the Utah desert in search of California snow. One sunset …
By Madelyn Porter March 19, 2020. The last day of school for the Salida School District. At the time it didn’t seem like a big deal. Now, five months later we still don’t know for sure if we will go back. The coronavirus pandemic has launched a unique set of challenges at everyone and completely …
By Becki Rupp It was late March when Brian Beaulieu, executive director of the Boys and Girls Club of Chaffee County, and his board realized that they may not be able to hold their traditional Casino Night fundraiser in Salida in early May. They had five weeks to figure out how to shift gears. Cancelling …
By Mike Rosso May is my favorite month in Colorado. The creeks and rivers begin to swell. The trees are blooming and leaf outing and we can finally open our windows and let the fresh air in. Plus, no more messing about with kindling and ash. The temperature in my home naturally hovers between 66-68 …