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Spring is almost here which means the Chaffee Home & Outdoor Living Expo is right around the corner!  Chaffee Home & Outdoor Living Expo returns at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 11, 2026 and Sunday April 12, 2026.

More than 60 companies from the Chaffee County area – and from across Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah – showcase the latest in landscaping, gardening, energy-efficient products, window treatments, flooring, lighting, indoor and outdoor fireplaces, patio furniture, storage systems, greenhouses, decks, spas and more.

This show is a vibrant marketplace where you can shop for home-related products and services, experience stunning displays to help inspire your next home project, connect with industry experts, and enjoy informative presentations from renowned local home professionals.

 Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

2025 Year in Review!

 
 
2025 was another great year for Chaffee County’s Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program!
 
In late February, we celebrated 10 years of the Chaffee County program with fun Storytime celebrations at both the Salida Regional Library and the Buena Vista Public Library. 
 
An exciting update to the program occurred in early June when families in Colorado could now choose whether to receive mostly English books with the occasional bilingual English/Spanish book - or - ALL bilingual English/Spanish books.  This was an option many families across our state desired.
 
In August, the results of a rigorous independent evaluation about Imagination Library from the Colorado Evaluation & Action Lab were published.  Salida School District was one of four Colorado school districts to participate in the study.  This study found that Imagination Library is helping prepare children for kindergarten by significantly improving early literacy skills.  As Jack Tate, President and CEO of Imagination Library Colorado, stated, “This study confirms what we’ve long believed: the Imagination Library is helping kids arrive at school ready to read and succeed.”  More information about this study is available at:   https://www.imaginationlibrarycolorado.org/_files/ugd/2844ce_6d1cab1f32de47b69284ebfda5a10652.pdf
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Another Great Ducky Race and Community Celebration!

 

The Salida Sunrise Rotary Club would like to thank the following sponsors, nonprofit organizations, and community members for participating in and supporting the Community Celebration and Lucky Ducky Races on Sunday, August 24, 2025.

This event offered fun for the whole family AND raised over $21,500 for scholarships for Salida School District graduates and nonprofits. We’re proud to support the continuing education of children in our community and nonprofits and are grateful for those who’ve joined us in this commitment.

They include our Platinum sponsors: Brady’s West, Heart of the Rockies Radio, HHSB Family Fund, High Country Bank, Kate Woolman State Farm, KW Construction and Restoration, Monarch Manufacturing, Mt Princeton Hot Springs, Dr. Harry and Debbie Payton, Peak to Peak Pickleball Club, Rhodes Family Trust, The Mountain Mail, Wood’s High Mountain Distillery, River Valley Builders, Colorado Mountain Solar, Big O Tires, Ascent Eye Care, 50 Burger, Xcel Energy, Monarch Spur RV Park Camp; Campground, Relaxation Dental, Poncha Lumber, Full Circle Real Estate Group and Katie and David Krieves.
 

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Mike Harris
President Elect
Dave Krieves
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Michael Maassel
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Janet Franz
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John McGowan
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Harry Payton
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Alison Brown
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Jeanne Herrick-Stare
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Dave Krieves
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Steve O'Neill
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Mike Close
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Julie Richardson
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Cecil Rhodes
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8046 US Highway 50
Salida, CO 81201
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