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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
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SENIOR TECH DAY 💻📱🖱️
The Horizons Exploratory Academy will host a Senior Tech Day on Thursday, February 19th at its new school location at 627 Oak Street in Salida. This event is designed to support seniors with technology questions and basic digital skills in a welcoming, low-pressure setting. Senior Tech Day provides an opportunity to learn, ask questions, and get hands-on help with everyday technology.
More information can be found by calling 719-221-9767.
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Cyclists Unite for Alex Pretti
Over the weekend, tens of thousands of cyclists came together for memorial group rides in honor of ICU nurse Alex Pretti, who was killed by federal agents in Minneapolis on January 24. There were gatherings in some 300 cities around the globe, spanning more than 15 countries and nearly every state, including here in Salida. Join Hal as he takes you along.
The Grand Opening of Jane’s Place with Julian Rubinstein
Join Julian as he brings you along for the grand opening of Jane’s Place, a new apartment complex in Salida. This has been a six year effort led by the Chaffee Housing Authority.
From the Coop: City Council Update with Sara Law
In this episode of From the Coop, we’re joined by Sara Law from the City of Salida for a clear, accessible update on the most recent City Council meeting. Sara walks us through key discussions, decisions, and what’s coming next for the City — helping listeners stay informed and engaged with local government and the issues shaping our community.
THE NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE Tue, Feb 3rd from 6 - 8pm
VIST THE CITY OF SALIDA WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Visit the From the Coop show page to hear previous episodes.
Rocky Mountain Community Radio’s Regional Round Up
February 10th, 2026
This week on the “Regional Roundup,” we hear how national tensions around immigration enforcement are playing out in Wyoming. We visit a tiny mountain community in western Colorado that has worked to provide services for its senior residents, and we round out the show with a conversation about the recent ski patrol strike in Telluride and how it continues to impact the community.
“Regional Roundup” is a weekly, half-hour collaborative news program from Rocky Mountain Community Radio that features local reporting from RMCR member stations.
Visit the RMCR show page to hear previous episodes.
LOCAL NEWS RESOURCES
TENDERFOOT TIMES
The Tenderfoot Times is the student newspaper of Salida High School. They write stories about current activities and events taking place at SHS and in the community, as well as opinion pieces on world topics and social issues.
FOOD ACCESS IN CHAFFEE COUNTY
SALIDA RESOURCES:
MEALS:
Mondays: Soup Kitchen 12 pm, First Presbyterian Church, 7 Poncha Boulevard
Tuesdays: 11 am -1pm, Caring & Sharing, 220 W. 4th Street
Thursdays: 11 am -1pm, Caring & Sharing, 220 W. 4th Street
PANTRIES
Mondays: 10 am - 3:30 pm, The Grainery, 1348 E Street
Tuesdays: 11 am - 2 pm, Caring & Sharing, 220 W. 4th Street
Thursdays: 11 am - 2 pm, Caring & Sharing, 220 W. 4th Street 1 pm - 3:30 pm, First Presbyterian Church, 7 Poncha Blvd. Fridays: 10 am - 3:30 pm, The Grainery, 1348 E Street
Saturdays: 11/8, 11/22, 12/13, 12/20, 9 am - 12 pm, Caring & Sharing, 220 W. 4th Street
PUBLIC ACCESS:
Guidestone Colorado’s Free Community Fridge, Always Available 24/7, Behind A Church, 419 D St, Salida
FOOD BOX DRIVE THROUGH: First Wednesday of the month, first come first served, Salida Community Center, 305 F St, Salida
BY APPOINTMENT:
2SLGBTQIA+ Friendly Pantry 10 am - 4 pm Tuesdays - Fridays at PfCA, 203 E Street, Salida
BUENA VISTA RESOURCES:
PANTRIES:
Tuesdays: 11 am - 2 pm, Ark Valley Mission, 122 Cottonwood Ave
Wednesdays: 11 am - 2 pm, Ark Valley Mission, 122 Cottonwood Ave
Fridays: 11 am - 2 pm, Ark Valley Mission, 122 Cottonwood Ave
PET FOOD PANTRY:
Monday - Friday 12-5 PM at Ark Valley Humane Society, 701 Gregg Dr., Buena Vista
For more details on pantries visit ChaffeeProvides.org.
For other services visit ChaffeeResources.com
RECURSOS ALIMENTARIOS DEL CONDADO DE CHAFFEE
RECURSOS DE SALIDA:
COMIDAS:
Lunes: 12 pm, La Iglesia First Presbyterian, 7 Poncha Boulevard
Martes: 11 am -1pm, Caring & Sharing, 220 W. 4th Street
Jueves: 11 am -1pm, Caring & Sharing, 220 W. 4th Street
DESPENSAS:
Lunes: 10 am - 3:30 pm, The Grainery, 1348 E Street
Martes: 11 am - 2 pm, Caring & Sharing, 220 W. 4th Street
Jueves: 11 am - 2 pm, Caring & Sharing, 220 W. 4th Street 1 pm - 3:30 pm, La Iglesia First Presbyterian, 7 Poncha Blvd.
Viernes: 10 am - 3:30 pm, The Grainery, 1348 E Street
NUEVOS Sábados: 11/8, 11/22, 12/13, 12/20, 9 am - 12 pm, Caring & Sharing, 220 W. 4th Street
ACCESO PÚBLICO:
Refrigerador comunitario gratuito de Guidestone Colorado. Siempre disponible 24/7, A Church (detrás), 419 D St., Salida.
RECOGIDA DE CAJAS DE ALIMENTOS:
Primer Miércoles del mes, por orden de llegada. Centro Comunitario de Salida, 305 F St., Salida
CON CITA PREVIA:
Despensa amigable con 2SLGBTQIA+, De 10 am - 4pm de Martes a Viernes en PfCA, 203 E Street, Salida
RECURSOS DE BUENA VISTA:
PANTRIES:
Martes: 11 am - 2 pm, Ark Valley Mission, 122 Cottonwood Ave
Miércoles: 11 am - 2 pm, Ark Valley Mission, 122 Cottonwood Ave
Viernes: 11 am - 2 pm, Ark Valley Mission, 122 Cottonwood Ave
DESPENSA DE ALIMIENTOS DE ANIMALS COMPAÑIA:
Lunes a Viernes de 12 pm - 5 pm, Ark Valley Humane Society, 701 Gregg Dr., Buena Vista
Para obtener más información sobre despensas, visite ChaffeeProvides.org.
Para obtener más información sobre otros servicios, visite ChaffeeResources.com