23+ hour, 9+ min ago  (355+ words) After a seven-year hiatus, the Salida Wine Festival returned to Riverside Park June 27, showcasing wines from more than 20 Colorado wineries and bringing in as much traffic as it had in years past." A portion of the proceeds, about $5, 000, went to…...

1+ day, 47+ min ago  (376+ words) Salida Museum is celebrating 50 years in its current location at 406" W. U. S. 50 with a free day July 11." Refreshments will be served and everyone is invited to attend. Shawn Micklich, Judy's son, remembers the evolution of the "new" museum building well. He was…...

1+ day, 14+ min ago  (206+ words) The Mountain Mail. com The Greater Arkansas River Nature Association and the Central Colorado Humanists will host sustainability author Auden Schendler from 6-8 p. m July 7 at A Church, 419 D St. , for a discussion of his latest book, "Terrible Beauty: Reckoning with…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (535+ words) As more wildfires burn across the state and Chaffee County remains under Stage 2 fire restrictions, officials encourage residents and visitors to be prepared for potential wildfires. Chaffee County Sheriff and Fire Warden Andy Rohrich told The Mail June 29 the county…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (216+ words) To celebrate the country's 250 years and Colorado's 150, a drone light show lit up the night sky June 28 at Chaffee County Fairgrounds in Poncha Springs, along with many other activities throughout the day, including vendors, food trucks, skating lessons, touch-a-truck, face…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago  (1901+ words) The third annual Chalk Fest on June 27 attracted more than 4" Although high fire risk has canceled fireworks this year, Fo" Vintage cars drive along the Fourth of July parade route in Poncha Springs. Town officials said it was the largest…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (539+ words) As more wildfires remain uncontained across the state and Chaffee County remains under stage 2 fire restrictions, officials encourage residents and visitors to be prepared for potential wildfires. Chaffee County Sheriff and Fire Warden Andy Rohrich told The Mail June 29 the…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (398+ words) Robert Harold Mc Cormick, 78, of Salida died May 6, 2026, at " Robert Backofen passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026, aft" It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Raffaela "Ruth" Francesca Guccione. She was a beloved wife,…...

3+ day, 22+ min ago  (455+ words) As temperatures rise, extreme heat can have a significant impact on everyone's safety, but these conditions can be especially stressful and confusing for individuals with Alzheimer's and other dementias." "Alzheimer's disease causes a number of changes in the brain and…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago  (336+ words) Those seeking a small cozy reading space along with a cup of tea might find themselves falling down the rabbit hole into Oswald Heath's new bookstore at 130 F St. The shop, called The Rabbit Hole, is Alice in Wonderland themed…...