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Obituary: Jeffrey L. Stephens
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (201+ words) Jeffrey L. Stephens passed away May 11, 2026, surrounded by family." Jeff was born July 17, 1970, in La Junta. He was adopted by Lloyd and Cleo Stephens. Jeff lived for many years in Salida and Nathrop." Jeff tried many different hats in his sheriff's…...
We Are Chaffee's Future creates murals to promote belonging in the county
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (352+ words) From front to back, Kelly Landau, Wendy Mitchell and Lisa Martin work on a belonging-themed mural on the side of Hylton Home on May 17. It is one of five murals in the county, a project conducted by We Are Chaffee's…...
Emergency Preparedness Fair to help residents prep for disasters
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (196+ words) Area residents concerned about the threat of wildfires and other types of emergencies that might require evacuations can learn about resources and services at the Chaffee County Community Emergency Preparedness Fair from 4-6 p. m. June 9 at Chaffee County Fairgrounds, 10165 CR 120 in Poncha…...
Obituary for Josh Vaupel | Obituaries
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (171+ words) Sept. 30, 2005 " April 17, 2026 Joshua passed from this life on April 17, 2026, with his father and brother Jon by his side. In his 20 years, he left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him. Joshua was known for his compassion, loyalty and adventurous…...
Dear Editor: Reader opposes preferred-electric energy code
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (284+ words) Dear Editor: I hear that the Chaffee County commissioners are contemplating a new ordinance which allows them to enforce laws that prefer electrical energy over other forms of energy. I understand that the proposed ordinance would be an amendment to…...
AVHS" ninth annual Tails on Trails returns May 31
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (239+ words) The Mountain Mail. com Ark-Valley Humane Society invites animal lovers of all ages to lace up their running shoes, leash up their dogs and join the ninth annual Tails on the Trail 5 K Run/Walk for Animals on May 31. The…...
Writers on the Range Op-ed: The West heads for wildfires unprepared | Columnist
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (549+ words) The West is staring down a dangerous wildfire year. A dry winter and historically low snowpack have set the stage for a potentially severe 2026 fire season. But the deeper problem is that the nation's capacity to respond to wildfire has…...
Smith recognized as inaugural "Hometown Hero
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (252+ words) The U. S. Attorney for the District of Colorado hosted a ceremony May 12 in Denver to recognize Chaffee County Sheriff's Sgt. Donnie Smith as the inaugural Hometown Hero." The Hometown Hero Award was created by the Department of Justice in honor of…...
CPW releases Gray Wolf Annual Report for biological year 2025-2026
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (291+ words) Young gray wolf image captured on a game camera in Colorado." Colorado Parks and Wildlife issued its Gray Wolf Annual Report for biological year 2025-2026, from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, and provided an update on the gray wolf restoration program to the…...
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3+ day, 8+ hour ago (80+ words) Page 016 The Mountain Mail. com The full edition PDF is being prepared, please wait" The full edition PDF is ready to view. Click and hold your mouse button on the page to select the area you wish to save or…...