Salida

Daniel Zettler wins $43K in free-speech lawsuit against cop, David Lane may file another one

Last week, Daniel Zettler, a public defender in Salida, won a $43,000 settlement with the city over a 2011 bust in which he says he did nothing more than advise an arrestee to remember his rights. But the case may not be over. Attorney David Lane says he's thinking about filing another lawsuit again ... More >>

Stranahan's will release its latest Snowflake series whiskey on Saturday

Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey will release the latest batch of its highly-prized, limited-edition Snowflake series at 9 a.m. on Saturday. This one was cask- conditioned for months in two hand-picked Malbec barrels from Denver's Spero Winery. The distillery puts out one or two Snowflake series batche ... More >>

Ten things to do for $10 this weekend, June 22-24, 2012

It may have felt like summer for the past few months, but now it's official. The season of ice cream trucks and bike riding has begun, and to celebrate, we have plenty of events, ten in fact, that you can participate in for less than $10 -- so that you'll still have a few extra bucks in your pocket ... More >>

Walk Of The Town

Reader: Ed Quillen had humor and common sense in equal amounts

The tributes continue to roll in for Salida's Ed Quillen, a veteran contributor to the Denver Post who died of a heart attack on Sunday. Here's a sample -- a salute to a specific column that demonstrated the qualities that set Quillen apart from the lion's share of his peers.

Ed Quillen, R.I.P.: Heart attack stills longtime Denver Post contributor

For more than a quarter century, Salida's Ed Quillen has regularly contributed to the editorial pages of the Denver Post, sharing his notably progressive thoughts on issues of the day in a way that raised readers' cheers and hackles, depending upon their personal ideological slant. But no more: Curt ... More >>

Colorado filmmakers to watch for at Mountainfilm in Telluride this weekend

Mountainfilm in Telluride is celebrating its 34th anniversary this weekend, through May 28, and we're duly impressed by the the list of Colorado-based filmmakers in the mix. Here's a preview: Telluride-based filmmaker Beth Gage is the current Board President of Mountainfilm in Telluride and is brin ... More >>

James Lee back at the Bitter Bar full time

A year and a half ago, award-winning bartender James Lee gave up his post as bar manager of the Bitter Bar and beverage director of the Big Red F restaurants to embark on a journey that took him first to Salida and then Denver, where he's worked with Troy Guard, Leigh Sullivan, Robert Thompson and H ... More >>

Elevation Beer Company, opening this weekend, compares itself to a winery

Elevation Beer Company may be located in Poncha Springs, but the brewery's four co-founders don't think of their place as a local hangout. "We are more like a winery than a typical brewpub," says Xandy Bustamante. "We could have done this from anywhere in country, so we figured, why not pick a place ... More >>

Beer calendar: Stout Month; Twisted Pine Canis Lupulus

Colorado will get a new specialty brewer later this month when Elevation Beer Company near Salida opens, crafting seasonal barrel-aged beers on a fifteen-barrel system. We're not talking about your classic, blondes, reds, browns and IPAs here. Elevation's first two beers will be a Belgian-style Quad ... More >>

Artist Jimmy Descant use crutches to talk war and the Occupy movement

"Jesus Loves the Lil Children, All..."​Many speculated that winter would end the Occupy movement, but Salida artist Jimmy Descant says he thinks the movement will stay strong and he has decided to show his support by staging his own protest, Crutches As A Sign Of The Times Of Occupation, openi ... More >>

Swayback set to release new album on March 3 at the hi-dive with new drummer Carl Sorenson

​The Swayback dudes have got to be way stoked this morning. Last night around the time that they were announced as one of the twelve finalists in KTCL's Hometown for the Holidays, the guys were at Silo Sound Studios (formerly Macy Sound Studios) putting the wraps on their brand new album with ... More >>

Get Wet in Salida

A River Runs Through It

Christo's "Over the River" project: Will the Colorado Wildlife Commission sink it?

​The acclaimed artist Christo (rendered here by Kenny Be) has a talent for subduing vast landscapes, charming financial backers and reassuring locals about the economic and aesthetic value of his unique projects. But he hasn't managed to friend anybody over at the Colorado Wildlife Commission ... More >>

Today in Stoke: Last chance to register for the Adventure Xstream Series

​Regular old marathons, triathlons and century rides not grueling enough for you? The Adventure Xstream Series comes to Colorado on May 14 for AXS Buena Vista, and registration ($135-$235 depending on the race option) is still open through May 11. The event will send competitors whitewater kay ... More >>

TAG lands top bar talents James Lee and Bryan Dayton

James LeeJames Lee behind the stick at the Bitter Bar, his former home​It's been a busy spring for Troy Guard and Leigh Sullivan-Guard, who opened TAG | RAW BAR in a below-ground spot in Larimer Square just before they became operating partners at Madison Street, the Larimer Associates project ... More >>

Today in Stoke: Quiznos Pro Challenge rebrands as USA Pro Cycling Challenge

​Organizers for the seven-day cycling race formerly promoted as the Quiznos Pro Challenge announced big news yesterday: They've rebranded as the USA Pro Cycling Challenge and inked a major broadcast deal for 23 hours of race coverage on Versus August 22-28 and two hours of live coverage on NBC ... More >>

You’ll Melt At Monarch

Colorado Music Gear Swap Meet takes over Cervantes

Bree Davies​By all accounts, the first installment of the Colorado Music Gear Swap Meet at Cervantes yesterday was a success. The two-level venue was buzzing with activity through most of the afternoon as vendors and gearheads alike made conversation, purchases and trades of everything from ke ... More >>

Inaugural Colorado Music Gear Swap Meet at Cervantes' over the weekend a success

Bree DaviesSound engineer and instrument repair specialist Scooter Barnes​ By all accounts, the first installment of the Colorado Music Gear Swap Meet at Cervantes' yesterday was a success. The two-level venue was buzzing with activity through most of the afternoon as vendors and gearheads al ... More >>

Oskar Blues adds another award to its laundry list of recognition

​If Oskar Blues Brewery was a Girl Scout, we'd all be rolling our eyes out of our heads at the merit badges crowding her sash. Fortunately, the brewery's accolades derive not from rescuing kittens from trees or helping grandma cross the street, but from the conscientiousness of the company and ... More >>

And Colorado's prettiest town is... you must be joking

​It's been at least a week since our fair state made it on any Most Livable, Charming, Fittest or Drunkest list. So thank heavens for the folks at ForbesTraveler, the "luxury travel authority from inspiration to reservation." Its latest ingenious and largely predictable compilation of "America ... More >>

Praise Be

Lannie’s rocks the house with the After Church Sunday Social.

Down by the River

Salida introduces a new arts festival.

Denver Post ends daily delivery in outlying parts of Colorado

Ed Quillen. Betcha Ed Quillen is pissed. Last month, Quillen, a Salida-based contributor to the Denver Post, offered what I saw as a dubious reason for why the Rocky Mountain News had gone under: The tabloid had focused its circulation efforts on the Denver metro area, as opposed to energetically ... More >>

Soul'd Roots supports justice for all

www.soul-droots.orgAt 2 p.m. Sunday, March 15, "Soul'd Roots: A Food & Media Justice Institute," hosts a Community Eat-in and Food Politics Talkback with an impressive roster of panelists, including Oakland-based eco-chef, food justice activist and author Bryant Terry, who'll be on hand to sign ... More >>

Another dubious explanation for why the Rocky Mountain News died

Ed Quillen. The Denver Post may not have ordered all of its columnists and contributors to opine on the closure of the Rocky Mountain News, but it might as well have, since few scribes with access to a working keyboard have resisted the urge thus far. The latest to weigh in is op-ed regular Ed Quil ... More >>

Snow Boat

Prefab Pitfalls

A new seminar teaches everything you need to know about prefab houses.

Skyrockets in Flight

Jimmy Descant explores optimism and corruption in a new show.

From the Ranch

Salida hosts an art party like no other.

More Messages: Death Be Not Loud

How to Survive...A Summer Road Trip

Pack the sunscreen, hitch up the Impala, and just go for it.

Hop-Heads Unite

The Great American Beer Festival flows again

Splash Down

FIBArk Whitewater churns up thrills

The Message

Power Up

Feel Like Roamin'?

Sargent show displays amore

This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

Best Bicycle-Built-for-Two Club

Tandem Club of Colorado

Unlucky Strike

Gary Rudd got zapped one day, and life has never been the same.

You Gotta Have Art

Ninth Annual Salida Art Walk

Best Annual Festival Dedicated to Art

Salida Art Walk

Best arts festival

Salida ArtWalk

Trap Sheet

Why was it so hard for these upstanding, law-abiding citizens to get arrested?