STORYBOARDS
We Are Chaffee too! are written personal stories from a diverse group of community members. Captured and written by local writers, the stories are short, sweet, and incredibly powerful. The stories can be found here and at various public places around the county.
BROWNS CANYON COWBOY
Bill Dvorak shares his story of water, environmentalism and love for the land.
SERVICE IS HER
MANTRA
Learn about Iris' colorful story about her home country Venezuela, human anatomy and service to others.
SWEET GIRL IN HER SWEET WORLD
Nora shares her views on Salida, animals, biomes and geography.
HOMELESS IN SALIDA
Amy shares her story about finding a way to help herself before she can assist others.
GROWING UP KURDISH
IN TURKEY
Like the baklava Rama makes and shares with his customers, his story is sometimes sticky and layer upon layer.
DOWN TO THE
MARROW
Bianka is a Chicagoan to the core, but has found balance in Chaffee County.
TEMPORARY ISOLATION
Luke shares his unconventional approach of making and saving money through "homelessness."
SKATER TO THE CORE
Stacy's path from Durango to Salida, proves to be a much needed and productive change.
A QUAINT SLICE OF RURAL COLORADO
Skylar shares her trials and discoveries in searching for a place in rural Colorado.
NINETY YEAR OLD
SALIDA ORIGINAL
Meet Pal - a Salidan with history . Born and raised in the same house that he still resides.
DISCOVERING
SALIDA
Having lived in Austin, Chattanooga, and Albuquerque, Jacob compares his experiences.
FINDING COMMUNITY
After much seraching, Cat has found her community on the river and trails.
SECURE & STABLE
AT LONG LAST
After many years of hard work and dedication, Angela and Jeremiah hav found their home.
FOLLOWING MY "AHA" MOMENT
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Searching for a place to fit in and looking to others for inspiration.
UNOFFICIAL GOODWILL AMBASSADOR
Longtime resident, familiar downtown figure and goodwill ambassador.
