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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Community notices shared by KHEN Radio.
Synergy in the Service Industry’s Annual Comedy Fundraiser
Synergy in the Service Industry presents its annual comedy fundraiser on Saturday, February 28th at 6:30 p.m. at A Church in Salida. The evening features New York City comedian Carmen Lagala, along with local performers Zakk Byers, Jon Treat, and Kit Rivers. Proceeds support affordable mental health and substance use resources for Chaffee County food and beverage workers. The event also includes a silent auction featuring a 2027 Amalfi Coast sailing trip.
Ticket information is available at https://www.sitsi.org/
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Opening of No Name Basin
Tomichi Lift
Join KHEN reporter Julian on the mountain for a closer look at the opening of No Name Basin and the new Tomichi Lift at Monarch Mountain. Hear how this expansion is shaping the season - straight from the slopes.
From the Coop: City Council Update with Sara Law
In this episode of From the Coop, we’re joined by Sara Law from the City of Salida for a clear, accessible update on the most recent City Council meeting. Sara walks us through key discussions, decisions, and what’s coming next for the City — helping listeners stay informed and engaged with local government and the issues shaping our community.
THE NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE Tue, Feb 3rd from 6 - 8pm
VIST THE CITY OF SALIDA WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Visit the From the Coop show page to hear previous episodes.
Rocky Mountain Community Radio’s Regional Round Up
February 16th, 2026
This week on the “Regional Roundup,” we hear about an art exhibit in Durango, Colorado, that centers Indigenous and Latinx artists. Then we hear from Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai, who spoke last month in Aspen about a new initiative to advance equality through women’s sports. We also travel to southeast Utah to learn how the ancient craft of flint knapping is being preserved and passed down to a new generation. And we wrap up in Denver, hearing about two museums dedicated to preserving Black American history.
“Regional Roundup” is a weekly, half-hour collaborative news program from Rocky Mountain Community Radio that features local reporting from RMCR member stations.
Visit the RMCR show page to hear previous episodes.
LOCAL NEWS RESOURCES
TENDERFOOT TIMES
The Tenderfoot Times is the student newspaper of Salida High School. They write stories about current activities and events taking place at SHS and in the community, as well as opinion pieces on world topics and social issues.
FOOD ACCESS IN CHAFFEE COUNTY
SALIDA RESOURCES:
MEALS:
Mondays: Soup Kitchen 12 pm, First Presbyterian Church, 7 Poncha Boulevard
Tuesdays: 11 am -1pm, Caring & Sharing, 220 W. 4th Street
Thursdays: 11 am -1pm, Caring & Sharing, 220 W. 4th Street
PANTRIES
Mondays: 10 am - 3:30 pm, The Grainery, 1348 E Street
Tuesdays: 11 am - 2 pm, Caring & Sharing, 220 W. 4th Street
Thursdays: 11 am - 2 pm, Caring & Sharing, 220 W. 4th Street 1 pm - 3:30 pm, First Presbyterian Church, 7 Poncha Blvd. Fridays: 10 am - 3:30 pm, The Grainery, 1348 E Street
Saturdays: 11/8, 11/22, 12/13, 12/20, 9 am - 12 pm, Caring & Sharing, 220 W. 4th Street
PUBLIC ACCESS:
Guidestone Colorado’s Free Community Fridge, Always Available 24/7, Behind A Church, 419 D St, Salida
FOOD BOX DRIVE THROUGH: First Wednesday of the month, first come first served, Salida Community Center, 305 F St, Salida
BY APPOINTMENT:
2SLGBTQIA+ Friendly Pantry 10 am - 4 pm Tuesdays - Fridays at PfCA, 203 E Street, Salida
BUENA VISTA RESOURCES:
PANTRIES:
Tuesdays: 11 am - 2 pm, Ark Valley Mission, 122 Cottonwood Ave
Wednesdays: 11 am - 2 pm, Ark Valley Mission, 122 Cottonwood Ave
Fridays: 11 am - 2 pm, Ark Valley Mission, 122 Cottonwood Ave
PET FOOD PANTRY:
Monday - Friday 12-5 PM at Ark Valley Humane Society, 701 Gregg Dr., Buena Vista
For more details on pantries visit ChaffeeProvides.org.
For other services visit ChaffeeResources.com
RECURSOS ALIMENTARIOS DEL CONDADO DE CHAFFEE
RECURSOS DE SALIDA:
COMIDAS:
Lunes: 12 pm, La Iglesia First Presbyterian, 7 Poncha Boulevard
Martes: 11 am -1pm, Caring & Sharing, 220 W. 4th Street
Jueves: 11 am -1pm, Caring & Sharing, 220 W. 4th Street
DESPENSAS:
Lunes: 10 am - 3:30 pm, The Grainery, 1348 E Street
Martes: 11 am - 2 pm, Caring & Sharing, 220 W. 4th Street
Jueves: 11 am - 2 pm, Caring & Sharing, 220 W. 4th Street 1 pm - 3:30 pm, La Iglesia First Presbyterian, 7 Poncha Blvd.
Viernes: 10 am - 3:30 pm, The Grainery, 1348 E Street
NUEVOS Sábados: 11/8, 11/22, 12/13, 12/20, 9 am - 12 pm, Caring & Sharing, 220 W. 4th Street
ACCESO PÚBLICO:
Refrigerador comunitario gratuito de Guidestone Colorado. Siempre disponible 24/7, A Church (detrás), 419 D St., Salida.
RECOGIDA DE CAJAS DE ALIMENTOS:
Primer Miércoles del mes, por orden de llegada. Centro Comunitario de Salida, 305 F St., Salida
CON CITA PREVIA:
Despensa amigable con 2SLGBTQIA+, De 10 am - 4pm de Martes a Viernes en PfCA, 203 E Street, Salida
RECURSOS DE BUENA VISTA:
PANTRIES:
Martes: 11 am - 2 pm, Ark Valley Mission, 122 Cottonwood Ave
Miércoles: 11 am - 2 pm, Ark Valley Mission, 122 Cottonwood Ave
Viernes: 11 am - 2 pm, Ark Valley Mission, 122 Cottonwood Ave
DESPENSA DE ALIMIENTOS DE ANIMALS COMPAÑIA:
Lunes a Viernes de 12 pm - 5 pm, Ark Valley Humane Society, 701 Gregg Dr., Buena Vista
Para obtener más información sobre despensas, visite ChaffeeProvides.org.
Para obtener más información sobre otros servicios, visite ChaffeeResources.com