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Kept in the Dark: Why We Need Sunshine
Let's get one thing straight: decisions like this should not be made in the dark.

BETCH
Jul 27, 20243 min read


Everything you need to know about The Flour Mill
The presentation for The Flour Mill development, explains everything you need to know about barriers to building affordable housing.

BETCH
Jan 4, 20240 min read


Ambassador of Fun
Meet Scotty, the ultimate Renaissance man of Salida. He's a Star Wars nerd, live music enthusiast, skateboarder, disc golf pro, rafting adve

BETCH
Jan 1, 20241 min read


Don't Be Manipulated
Question 300 seeks to reduce the City's affordable housing fund, slicing it by roughly 64%. This would reverse the allocation approved by...

BETCH
Oct 15, 20233 min read


I'm pissed off, I'm priced out, and I'm leaving this town.
In the heart of Salida, where the majestic mountains meet the wild rivers, a harsh truth confronts us all. We're trapped in a brutal...

BETCH
Sep 5, 20233 min read


Sayonara
Amidst all of this the struggle, there are still success stories.

BETCH
Sep 5, 20231 min read


Housing Affordability And Environment
Building more housing on single family parcels doesn't require skyscrapers. Because land in Chaffee County is so expensive, adding more...

BETCH
Aug 6, 20232 min read


Don't Quote Me On This
As the saying goes, "the more one focuses on a plan's perceived defects, the larger they become." Unfortunately, when it comes to...

BETCH
Aug 6, 20231 min read


Letter of Support SB23-213
We're all about making affordable housing a reality, and we're super excited about SB23-213.

BETCH
Apr 6, 20232 min read


The Battle Over South Ark: Pickle Ball or People?
By listening to the workforce, Salida is showing a willingness to tackle the affordable housing crisis head-on and to work towards solutions

BETCH
Apr 2, 20232 min read


Who Does BETCH Stand For?
BETCH is all of us as a unified front, joined together for a common cause. A cause that is as noble as it is urgent: the fight against the h

BETCH
Mar 23, 20232 min read


I'm With Salty
Salty is the president and dark overlord of BETCH. She loves only all things outdoors and her dog, Elvis. She has been in Salida for...

BETCH
Mar 22, 20232 min read


Roxy: The Epitome of a Salida Local
The Salida sun sets over the Colorado Rockies, painting the sky a fiery orange as the town slowly winds down after another day of...

BETCH
Mar 21, 20232 min read
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