At their September board meeting, the Operation Round Up® board responded to an emergency by donating some much needed meals to the Victims Assistance Fund for the displaced occupants of Sunrise Manor. Paul Erickson, CEO of Sangre De Cristo Electric, contacted Victim’s Assistance to see what their need was on Monday […]

If you are a junior in high school, you could be one of the lucky students from Sangre De Cristo Electric Association’s (SDCEA) service territory to win the chance to represent SDCEA in the nation’s capital. The winner(s) will join other students from around the state and country for an exciting week of learning and […]

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In what could be perceived as a challenge to our local farmers, these folks are setting out to redefine locally grown, organic farming. Imagine a skyscraper full of fruits and vegetables in downtown Las Vegas or New York.
For The Telegraph in the U.K., Matthew Moore writes in this article,
“The 30-storey towers he envisages would […]

A ChannelBV reader writes:
“Dear fellow lovers of mountain living and planning aficionados, I’m far from complacent but this gave even me a jolt. Here’s a link to a Brookings report entitled “Mountain Megas.” I recommend scanning and maybe bookmarking the complete report. If nothing else, see the chart on page five of the […]

This is a post for all of you ChannelBV readers whose hearts are in Buena Vista, but whose bodies are elsewhere around the country or world. Autumn is here and the cool nights and gorgeous days along with color like this on the mountainsides are a big reason that a lot of us live here. […]

Just keep the community events coming! Just two days ago we enjoyed a day of fresh pressed apple cider, apple pie, democrats and republicans encouraging you to vote, The Harmonizers, Mark Twain, miniature horse and wagon rides, blacksmithing demonstrations and much more at Apple Fest - Buena Vista’s local festival celebrating autumn’s arrival, scrumptious heirloom […]

We could not help but post today about the recent declaration by Buena Vista Mayor, Cara Russell, of today, September 12, 2008, being Dustin Urban Day. This is in honor of Dustin’s recent achievement at winning the bronze medal in the World Cup of Freestyle Kayaking competition held last month in Europe. The proclamation states:
Whereas, […]

The first ever Waltz Etcetera Ball will be held this Thursday, September 11th, at the Salida Scout Hut in Riverside Park from 8:15 - 10:15pm with a waltz lesson at 7:30pm. The evening will feature live music by Notorious of Boston and include original and traditional waltzes, jazzy swing tunes, and other danceable numbers. […]

I hope some of you readers have had the opportunity to partake in the delicious, colorful bounty that has been the Weathervane Farm vegetable share this summer. Each week we have been greeted by fresh, ripe, flavorful vegetables, brimming with tasty goodness. Many of the veggies we knew, some we didn’t.
Garlic, Dill, Red Russian Kale, […]

My Chacos have certainly been around the block. They’ve been down some wild and wooley rivers, been submerged in mud, seen Brown’s Canyon more than a few times, and even been in a wedding or two. They are my favorite summertime shoe when life calls for adventure near, in, and around water. They’ve seen the […]