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🌱 How new energy rules and senior housing plans could reshape Salida
Hello Salida! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How new energy rules and senior housing plans could reshape Salida
- How strict is Chaffee County’s new fire ban for Salida residents?
Also on today's calendar: Moonlight Monday: Support Salida Bike Park – Dec 22, 2025 — Moonlight Pizza & Brewpub and 2 more events.
📸 Have a great pic of holiday decorations from around Salida? Post it to Salida photos of the day! ☃️ 🟢-🟠-🟣-🔴-🟡-🔵 ☃️
Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Winds becoming strong, with a high of 54 and low of 32 degrees.
- Thursday: Turning cloudy and windy, temps: high: 49, low: 35.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and windy, with a high of 59 and low of 43 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Energy Code Updates Presented At Salida City Council Work Session (arkvalleyvoice.com) — Salida residents may soon see stronger incentives for all-electric buildings, as the Chaffee County Building Department outlined proposed energy code updates for city council that align with Salida’s 2021 climate plan. The same work session also reviewed a revised 40-unit senior housing project on Scott Street, including expanded park space and better access for emergency vehicles. 
• Chaffee BoCC Approves New open Burning Ban Ordinance on First Read (arkvalleyvoice.com) — Chaffee County commissioners have given first approval to a tougher open burning ban that will apply across unincorporated areas and involve Salida Fire and South Ark Fire in enforcement. Local fire leaders say the ordinance better balances wildfire risk with agricultural needs, and residents should also be prepared for possible Xcel power shutoffs during high winds. The ban could affect how and when Salida-area residents burn slash or ditches.
📸 Around Salida
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Upcoming Events in
Salida
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★ Featured events ★
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Santa at the SteamPlant
Salida SteamPlant Theater and Event Center, 220 W Sackett Ave, Salida
10:00 am
Saturday December 20
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Other local events
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Moonlight Monday: Support Salida Bike Park – Dec 22, 2025 — Moonlight Pizza & Brewpub
Moonlight Pizza & Brewpub , 242 F St , Salida
11:00 am -
December Customer Appreciation Day at Moonlight Pizza | Salida, CO — Moonlight Pizza & Brewpub
Moonlight Pizza & Brewpub , 242 F St , Salida
11:00 am -
Trivia Night — Soulcraft
Soulcraft Brewing , 248 W Rainbow Blvd , Salida
6:00 pm -
Laugh in the New Year
Salida SteamPlant Theater and Event Center , 220 W Sackett Ave , Salida
8:00 pm
Monday December 22
Sunday December 28
Tuesday December 30
Wednesday December 31
📣 Salida Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Bilingual Storytime
405 E St , Salida
6:00 pm -
Live Music at Tres Litros Beer Company
Tres Litros Beer Company , 118 N E St , Salida
7:00 pm -
Chaffee County Winter Farmers Market
Chaffee County Fairgrounds & Events Center , 10165 Co Rd 120 , Salida
10:00 am -
Winter Farmers Market
Chaffee County Fairgrounds & Events Center , 10165 Co Rd 120 , Salida
10:00 am -
Open Skate — AVHR
Chaffee County Fairgrounds & Events Center , 10165 Co Rd 120 , Salida
4:00 pm
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I lost a Subaru key yesterday on S Mt trails.
If anyone found one on Rise and Shine, Chicken Dinner, or Sweet Dreams, please message me! (Nextdoor Downtown Salida)
- SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser Team Lead in Salida. Apply here.
- Life Care Centers of America posted a job opening for Restorative Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Salida. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Salida here.
🗞 Nearby News
Fairplay
- A Fairplay cafe that has been a neighbor for over 20 years has been destroyed by fire (denver7.com)
Leadville
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-- The Patch AM Team
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