Lijah Sampson

3 weeks ago | themountainmail.com | Lijah Sampson

Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed 1080 Degrees Locating Services to its membership with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. 1080 Degrees Locating specializes in the detection of private underground utilities, including gas, water, communications, power and sewer lines. Co-owner Abby Martinez said she thinks their response time and attention to customer service set them apart from other companies.

3 weeks ago | themountainmail.com | Lijah Sampson

A Church recently announced it has officially partnered with Salida Theater Project, naming the group as its resident theater company, and the next show will be in June. This partnership means A Church will give Salida Theater Project an opportunity to bring all its shows to A Church and give preference to its use of the space.

3 weeks ago | themountainmail.com | Lijah Sampson

Nannerfest, an annual event celebrating the life of Brianna Wancura, who died Dec. 17, 2023, raised more than $1,000 this year with a costumed raft ride down the Arkansas River from Independent Whitewater, followed by music and a silent auction at High Side Bar & Grill. The money goes to the Bri Wancura Memorial Fund, which donates to a different charity each year, organizer Laura Wancura said. This year proceeds will go to support the Salida Cyclones swim team.

3 weeks ago | themountainmail.com | Lijah Sampson

Entrepreneur Emmeline Guldan, 9, who was selling macrame and spider plants, said, “I think it’s just fun to do this market and learn how to start a business and think about everything that goes into it.” Emmeline said she got the idea from Instagram and has been working on the macrame since April. Her favorite part of the event, she said, was seeing new faces.

3 weeks ago | themountainmail.com | Lijah Sampson

Salidan Craig Nielson celebrated the release of his book of poems, “Worn Open Places,” which was 15 years in the making, June 1 at Box of Bubbles. The celebration, hosted by Colorado TINTS, included readings, signings and a landscape slideshow. Nielsen wrote some of the poems more than a decade ago and others only months ago, he said. His works feature “the three Ls”– love, loss and landscape. “My main inspiration is wild places,” he said.