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Salida, Co., founded in 1880, was originally a railroad town and was a significant link in the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad. After World War II the railroad began pulling back its operations in Salida. Many residents in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s worked either in local ranching operations or commuted north to Leadville to work at the Climax Molybdenum Company. Today the most prominent business in Salida is tourism, consisting of skiing at Monarch ski area, whitewater rafting, kayaking and outfitting, particularly on the Arkansas River. Salida is home to the annual FIBArk kayak race, one of the oldest and most prestigious whitewater races in North America.
Map: Salida
Region: Colorado South Central Regional Information
County: Chaffee
Proximity to other towns: Located 85.9 miles from Colorado Springs, 5.6 miles from Poncha Springs, 22.9 miles from Cotopaxi, 23.2 miles from Buena Vista, 32.3 miles from Saguache
Population: 5,410
Elevation: 7080 feet
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