The Mountain Mail

08/31/2025

Salida City Council will conduct an extended meeting Sept. 2, which will include both a work session and a regular meeting, with the work session starting at 5 p.m. and the regular meeting beginning at 6 p.m. The meeting will be at the Touber Buildi…

Salida City Council will conduct an extended meeting Sept. 2, which will include both a work session and a regular meeting, with the work session starting at 5 p.m. and

08/31/2025

After 2½ years as the Chaffee County administrator, and more than 23 years in public service, Don Reimer is resigning – but “he’s not sure what will come next.”

Don Reimer, Chaffee County administrator, resigns after 2.5 years of service. He plans to stay in the county and reflect on his public service career.

08/31/2025

High Country Bank donates $2,000 to Salida Rotary Club for its 2026 Bluegrass on the Arkansas festival. From left are Nick Tessitore, Sarah Simko, Irene Lovato, Scarlett Massine and Allie Wright. (Courtesy photo)

08/30/2025

This year the Salida High School football team will be looking to their team leaders – what head coach Matt Luttrell believes has been “the missing key” in seasons past.

Salida High School football team looks to team leaders for success this season. Coach Luttrell emphasizes the importance of 'never quit' mentality.

08/30/2025

The Salida High School football team, after a lapse in energy partway through last year’s season, is committed to putting in the effort and stepping up as leaders this year.

The Salida High School football team is building a new culture based on brotherhood, communication, and leadership. They aim to win their league this year.

08/30/2025

Kisses! Cartoon by Kat Corregan

08/30/2025

The Colorado State Land Board affirmed a decision by its staff to not renew a geothermal exploration lease on a parcel in Maxwell Park held by Mount Princeton Geothermal, as well as a competing application for a lease on the property by Princeton Ho…

Colorado State Land Board denies geothermal exploration lease at Maxwell Park, citing concerns over financial stability and environmental impact.

08/30/2025

In honor of Labor Day, Ark Valley Indivisible will host a rally and protest at Centennial Park from noon to 1 p.m. Sept. 1.

Join the nationwide 'Workers Over Billionaires' rally and protest at Centennial Park on Labor Day. Fight against billionaire takeover and corruption.

08/30/2025

Wispy clouds form a pink herald to the new day. The mountains across the far side of the lake remain dark in silhouette only, the sun not yet risen from behind them. I walk to the shore line, drop towel and T-shirt onto the stones, wade out until th…

Experience the tranquility of a morning swim in a serene lake. A moment of solitude before the day begins. Hayden Mellsop's evocative description.

08/29/2025

The Salida Hospital District Board of Directors heard board reports and discussed old business during an Aug. 26 meeting at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center in Salida.

Salida Hospital District Board discusses DaVinci robot project, immigration issues, and CEO search process at recent meeting.

08/29/2025

The Salida High School boys’ golf team placed fifth of 15 teams Aug. 28 in Buena Vista with a team score of 275. St. Mary’s won the tournament with a score of 253.

Salida High School boys' golf team finishes 5th in tournament, with Henry Sisneros taking second place. Next tournament is at their home course.

08/29/2025

In an epic five-set battle, the Salida Spartan volleyball team came out on top of the Buena Vista Demons, 25-23, 29-31, 8-25, 25-13 and 17-15, Aug. 28 at home.

Salida Spartan volleyball team triumphs over Buena Vista Demons in a thrilling five-set match. Determination and communication were key to their victory.