About Chaffee County, CO

Salida Colorado Restaurants: Amica's Pizza and Micro Brewery

Come vist us in Salida. And, while you are here, try our premier pizza joint and only micro brewery, Amica's Pizza and Microbrewery.

We just ate here tonight...parked out dogs out front and ordered the Biela pizza and Amica's Single Speed Red Ale. OMG .. fabulous. I am hoping I get sick of it so I can try something else.. but not yet.

Amica's has the only micro brewery in town at the moment and their selection is incredible. As a former brew-mistess, I am a fan.

The atmosphere is cozy, the wait staff are good and the food is amazing. Their salads are great, their pizza and canoli are yummy, their wine selection is wonderful and their micro brews...... sigh... phenomenol.

Show up between 5 and 6 and you will most likely see Micheal and I at the bar eating our pizza and chatting with other locals. See you there!

Shopping in Salida CO: Free the Monkey.

Have you ever been to a consignment shop with class? We have 4 in town and this one is not only classy but fun. Their attire is upscale and the atmosphere is eclectic and fun.

My winter wardrobe of flannel shirts that I wear hiking is from them. My husband Micheal has fun looking for those pearl button cowboy shirts.... the boy from Chicago does love this small town.

They have racks of clothing, shoes, fabulous new and used jewelry and furniture.

Since we are a resort town, the selection is great. I dare you to walk out without buying something!

Stop by when you are in town. their facebook site their website

If you have not heard, we have a winery right here in Salida. VINO SALIDA, Salida CO.They make many fabulous wines, many of which are organic.

The best thing about this winery, except for their fabulous wine, is their monthly parties. They range from catered food and wine searved by the Arkansas River to a grape mashing bash to .... CARNAVAL!

Quoting Steve, the winemaker, "Carnaval symbolizes my appreciation of life, family, love, food, love, and music here on Planet Salida". I resonate with his comment.

On Feb 10, Vino Salida is hosting their own version of Carnival. Since 50,000 Greeks live in Brazil, the theme for food will be Greek. the music, Brazilian guitar.. played by Justin Allison out of Vil Colorado.

The cost is $45.00 for all the food and wine you can eat.

Salida Colorado Things to Do. Howard Colorado Events.

There are a few upcoming events that you may be interested in around here. For more information on all of them, go to the Salida Chamber of commerce Website. If your questions are real estate related, try my website, Real estate in Salida Colorado or Howard Colorado Real estate.

This weekend, Feb 4. Chaffee County Lincoln Day Dinner. It will be held at the Chaffee County Fairground Building. Show up at 5 pm for socializing and dinner will be served at 6. Scott Gessler, Colorado Secretary of state will be the speaker.

This weekend... Now this will be fun! We

are going. Chili Supper – Howard Hall Community Center “Fundraiser” – 5:00 PM. All the chili, chicken soup, corn break, drinks, brownies you can eat and a great movie "Alaska" for 7.00.
Turn East on Hwy 4 off Hwy 50 in Howard and follow signs
Any questions contact Bill Markham HHCC President 942-3372

Like Chocolate? How about the 26th Annual Chocolate Lover's Fantasy in Buena Vista? It will be at the High Country Bank in Buena Vista - 5:30-8pm. Tickets $15. For more information call 539-7347

New years eve fireworks at Monarch Mountain. A great display! 6 pm
For more about our local ski resort, click on www.skimonarch.com

What have a fabulous radio station...and they are having a party! KWUZ "Hippie Radio" party - at the SteamPlant. Feb. 17th 6 to 9pm. This will be fun...hope to see you there! They will have Live music, Food, our own Salida Circus, and more. There will be a Cash bar. For more information call 719.539.2575

Chaffee County Real Estate Market Report: January, 2012

First, our average home prices has dropped 27% this year. Because of that, folks who have been waiting are spending more money, getting the homes they have been watching. These homes have been on the market for awhile longer than some of the less expensive homes, hence the Days on Market increase.

In addition, we have 28 pendings this month and 375 active residential listings. Inventory is also decreasing slightly.

CHAFFEE COUNTY COLORADO RESIDENTIAL HOME SALES, END OF JAN, 2012

Looking at the Salida Colorado market trend another way, the consistency of the average sale price is about 200,000-ish less than the listing price. No, it does not mean that folks are negotiating that much but they still ARE NOT buying the high end homes. I have my first buyer in 4 years who wants a $600,000+ home and he is deeply discounting his offer.

So far, the news is looking good for Salida CO Real Estate between $200,000 and $300,000.