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Election Update
The City of Salida will begin counting ballots for the special municipal election on Election Day, January 15, 2013. Voters who have not received a ballot and are registered voters in the city limits should contact Audrey Gilpin, designated election official, at 530-2630 or in person at City Hall, 448 East First Street, Suite 112. [...]
Salida Recreation kicks off 2013 Fitness Challenge
Happy New Year from Salida Recreation! For the third year, we are kicking off the new year with the 2013 Fitness Challenge by partnering with health oriented businesses and organizations to offer free fitness classes and seminars relating to many different aspects of health. We have over 20 events scheduled over the course of January [...]
Public Works offers tips for winter water woes
Bob Salmi, Director of Public Works It is that time of year when outdoor temperatures drop below the freezing point. How your service line is routed can make a big difference in keeping water flowing. Pipes that are most susceptible to freezing are outdoor faucets, swimming pool supply lines and water sprinkler lines. Water supply lines [...]
Chief addresses safety issues
Chief Terry Clark, Salida Police Department Greetings from the Salida Police Department. We hope everyone has enjoyed the Holiday Season so far. I know we are all thankful for the fresh snow in the mountains, hoping there will be a lot more to come over the winter. My message for this article is about … more [...]
Suggestions offered to prevent frozen water meters
A concern for our water customers when the temperatures drop is the risk that their water meter may freeze, causing a disruption of water service. The highest risk of freezing is actually in the days following severely cold weather when the frost level deepens. When a water meter freezes, the public works department must thaw and repair [...]
Holiday Message from Mayor Stephens
If you are reading this, perhaps we made it through the Mayan Apocalypse. But you never know as guessing one day a couple thousand years into the future may be an inexact science. However after seeing Mayan architecture, engineering, and how they tie it into the natural world, I wouldn’t put it past them to [...]
Winter weather driving
Public Works would like the community to know that we have a sand truck out today. Given the continued snowfall it is an on going process. We would ask that drivers take extra caution in their driving and please slow down when coming to intersections. We appreciate your continued patience. If citizens see a problem [...]
Winter Info from Public Works
Bob Salmi, Director of Public Works It looks like winter has finally arrived this past weekend. This is my wife’s and my first winter in Salida. We are enjoying the climate very much so far. We were told the winters in the valley are mild. “Banana Belt” was the term used. However, we do need [...]
Recreation Advisory Board Seeks Members
The Salida Recreation Advisory Board serves as a link between City Council, City Staff and the citizens of Salida, assists City Council and City Staff in evaluating and prioritizing parks, trails, recreation, and open-space projects and assists the city in evaluating funding sources for parks, trails, recreation and open space projects in the community. Salida [...]
Salida Recreation 2013 Fitness Challenge
Maggie Murdoch, Salida Recreation If you are like me, you might embrace the holidays as a special time of indulgence—a time to cook and savor rich, delicious food with friends and family. All this is fine and good, and I believe that when indulgent eating is fully enjoyed, one benefits from the many flavors, aromas, [...]