The agenda and packet materials for the April 27, 2020 Planning Commission Work Session are below. Agenda Packet The City of Salida will be offering a call-in or log-in option to attend and participate at Planning Commission meetings. The City will be utilizing the GoToMeeting online platform to allow City Councilmembers, Planning Commissioners, and the general ... more »
City of Salida Seeking Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails (PROST) Advisory Board Members
The City of Salida is seeking 5 Salida residents and 2 Chaffee County residents to volunteer their time and enthusiasm to serve on our Boards and Commissions. The Boards and Commissions with vacancies are:
Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails (PROST) Advisory Board
Interested persons are encouraged to submit an application ... more »
Public Hearing Postponed for E. Crestone Right-of-Way Vacation and Related Rezoning
The public hearing regarding the right-of-way vacation and rezoning of City property at the intersection of E. Crestone Avenue and W. 3rd Street (for the purpose of creating no more than six affordable housing units) that was originally planned for the April 27 Planning Commission meeting has been moved to Tuesday, May 26 at 6PM ... more »
Press Release – “As Strong as our Weakest Link” – Mayor Pro Tem Dan Shore
For Immediate Release “As Strong as our Weakest Link” It has been over 3 weeks since the “shelter-in-place” directive went into effect and the community has responded amazingly well. Thanks to everyone for stepping up and looking out for each other. However, I feel compelled to address an important issue. I recently heard about a troubling experience. It ... more »
Regular Meeting Agenda and Packet 04 21 2020
Please note the Work Session on April 20, 2020 has been cancelled. The agenda and packet for the April 21, 2020 Regular Meeting is available at the links below. Individuals with disabilities needing auxiliary aid(s) may request assistance by contacting the Assistant Deputy City Clerk at 719-530-2611 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. more »
Press Release – Mayor Pro Tem Dan Shore Statement Regarding COVID-19 04 13 2020
For Immediate Release Mayor Pro Tem Dan Shore Statement Regarding COVID-19 It has been nearly three weeks since Governor Polis issued Colorado’s stay-at-home order. In some ways, the last few weeks have felt to me like we have been living in an episode of the Twilight Zone. So many of the things we take for granted have ... more »
Salida Census Response Rate, Let’s Keep it Up!
Hey Salida, Check out this graphic! It shows the current 2020 Census self-response rates for Poncha, BV and Salida. We are doing OUR part, let's keep it up! For those who have yet to receive their census invitation or paper questionnaire, it's OK to move forward. Just go online or call the 844 # and use your address in ... more »
Important Message regarding Short-Term Rentals & Second Homeowners in Salida
We hope to see you soon; just not right now!
In response to Chaffee County’s Public Health Order related to COVID-19, short-term rental properties should be vacated and second home owners shouldn’t visit until at least May. We’re bummed too, but believe these actions will help stop community spread of COVID-19. Short-term rental properties ... more »Chaffee County is CLOSED to Visitors, Tourists, and Leisure Until Further Notice
Chaffee County is CLOSED to visitors, tourists, and leisure until further notice. Please do not invite your friends and family to come here. They need to stay home. We all look forward to a time when we are open and back to normal, but that can only happen if everyone does their part to slow ... more »
Press Release – Mayor Wood Releases COVID-19 Statement 04 05 2020
For Immediate Release
Dear Salida, Well, here we are, it has been another interesting week of COVID-19. Things I think we should pay attention to right now: • First, while we are discouraging visitors from out of town, some of them have a legitimate reason to be here. Please try to be kind and graceful to ... more »
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