The Mountain Mail

06/13/2026

As wildfire seasons across Colorado grow longer and more intense, homeowners in Chaffee County are facing the new reality that insuring a home in the wildland-urban interface is becoming more complicated and in some cases more expensive or difficult…

As wildfire seasons across Colorado grow longer and more intense, homeowners in Chaffee County are facing the new reality that insuring a home in the wildland-urban interface is becoming more

06/13/2026

Salida City Council will vote to amend the municipal code to keep city noise ordinances consistent with statewide law, following the 2024 Colorado Supreme Court Case Hobbs v. City of Salida, at 6 p.m. June 16 at 448 E. First St.

Salida City Council will vote to amend the municipal code to keep city noise ordinances consistent with statewide law, following the 2024 Colorado Supreme Court Case Hobbs v. City of

06/13/2026

I was fortunate to have a wonderful childhood, but it became even richer when at age 6, a border collie pup I named Tammy came into my life. She and I grew up together playing, laughing and cuddling. She made me feel happy, secure and loved. She tau…

I was fortunate to have a wonderful childhood, but it became even richer when at age 6, a border collie pup I named Tammy came into my life. She and

06/13/2026

It was finally time to try out the new hip. Not trusting the weather to stay calm two days in a row, I decided to hit the river early, before the local mistral kicked in. By 9:30 in the morning the parking lot upstream from town was already half ful…

It was finally time to try out the new hip. Not trusting the weather to stay calm two days in a row, I decided to hit the river early, before

06/13/2026

On July 6, the Chaffee County Community Foundation will begin accepting applications for the Steamplant Fee Assistance Program to provide organizations with grants to cover Steamplant facility fees.

06/12/2026

Services for John Edgar Klein will take place July 3, 2026, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 320 E. Fifth St., Salida, with recitation of the rosary at 10:30 a.m. and service at 11 a.m.

Services for John Edgar Klein will take place July 3, 2026, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 320 E. Fifth St., Salida, with recitation of the rosary at 10:30 a.m. and

06/12/2026

Salida City Council will discuss the development of an affordable housing apartment complex at First and D streets at a work session at 6 p.m. June 15 at 448 E. First St.

Salida City Council will discuss the development of an affordable housing apartment complex at First and D streets at a work session at 6 p.m. June 15 at 448 E.

06/12/2026

A memorial in honor of Louis Struna Sr. will be held at 11 a.m. Aug. 1, 2026, at the Salida Elks Lodge. The family welcomes all friends and family to join in remembrance of Louis. There will also be a luncheon to follow.

A memorial in honor of Louis Struna Sr. will be held at 11 a.m. Aug. 1, 2026, at the Salida Elks Lodge. The family welcomes all friends and family to

06/12/2026

Solvista Health announced that Colorado has officially been selected by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as one of 10 new states added to the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Demonstration Program, and Solvista is…

Solvista Health announced that Colorado has officially been selected by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as one of 10 new states added to the Certified Community Behavioral

06/12/2026

Stage 1 fire restrictions went into effect today, June 12, on the Leadville and Salida ranger districts of the Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands. This includes all National Forest System lands, roads an…

Stage 1 fire restrictions went into effect today, June 12, on the Leadville and Salida ranger districts of the Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands. This