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AVHS: Hair, hair, everywhere hair
15+ hour, 14+ min ago (236+ words) It’s August. It’s still hot and my girls are shedding. They were groomed a couple of weeks ago, but you’d never know their long hair was trimmed and they were bathed and brushed. I can still brush them and get…...
Geothermal plant hits roadblock, Held determined
16+ hour, 37+ min ago (498+ words) In the shadow of Mount Princeton, a proposed geothermal energy project promises to power thousands of homes, but the ambitious initiative faces an uncertain future as developers grapple with expired leases and local skepticism. Held recently gave a presentation on…...
Dear Editor: Who has a place at the table in Chaffee?
21+ hour, 39+ min ago (295+ words) Dear Editor: I support the owners of Buena Vista's newly remodeled restaurant. Opening a restaurant takes courage, investment and hard work. My purpose isn't to criticize people investing in our community, but to start a constructive conversation about whether accessibility…...
Op-ed: School board president welcomes new school year
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (266+ words) Dear Salida Schools Community, As another school year begins, I would like to welcome everyone back on behalf of the Salida School District Board of Education. We look forward to another exciting year of learning and growth. First and foremost,…...
Roundup Aug. 6-13 |
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (86+ words) Roundup Aug. 6-13 TheMountainMail.com There was a problem reporting this. All comments must include your full name - no anonymity posting allowed. Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language. - To view our latest e-Edition click the…...
Op-ed: Celebrate Colorado’s 150th anniversary with Collegiate Peaks Scenic Byway
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (593+ words) TheMountainMail.com...
SHS mountain bike team releases jersey celebrating Sites
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (212+ words) Salida Racing, Salida’s high school mountain bike team, designed their 2026-2027 team shirts in memory and honor of Kaden Sites, who died in April. Head coach Rob Kelley said when Sites attended SHS he was an active member of the mountain…...
SPD cancels contract with Flock Safety, Sheriff unmoved
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (431+ words) Last week, the Salida Police Department notified Flock Safety that the city would be canceling their contract with them for all six Flock Automated License Plate Readers within city limits. The announcement was made public via a press release Aug....
Dear Editor: ‘Organized religion bears much of the blame’
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (268+ words) Dear Editor: I would like to commend Marty Rush for his recent article on the sad state of affairs in the Middle East (Aug. 6 Mountain Mail). While most of us know that organized religions underlie this conflict, it benefits everyone…...
Obituary: Wayne K. Stone
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (308+ words) Wayne K. Stone, 80, of Salida passed away on Aug. 4, 2026, in Sterling. He was born on June 14, 1946, in Craig to Orville Keith and Mildred (Smyth) Stone. Wayne had many passions in life, including NASCAR, his tractors, hit and miss motors, but nothing…...