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Also on today's calendar: Moonlight Monday: Support Salida Bike Park โ Dec 22, 2025 โ Moonlight Pizza & Brewpub and 2 more events.
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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? ๐ค (Answer below!)
โข Energy Code Updates Presented At Salida City Council Work Session (arkvalleyvoice.com) โ 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 Salidaโs 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.
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โข Chaffee BoCC Approves New open Burning Ban Ordinance on First Read (arkvalleyvoice.com) โ 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.
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