View the Mountain Mail for Friday, January 3, 2025

Jan 5, 2025 · Jan Vantilburg, who prepares the newspapers for distribution at The Mountain Mail, really likes people. Vantilburg started working at The Mail two years ago, shortly before former owner Merle Baranczyk retired. Interacting with his coworkers at The Mail is one of his favorite aspects of the job, he ...

6 days ago · Kenny Wilcox, the Salida High School cross-country and track and field coach, was honored by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) as the high school cross-country coach of the year for the state of Colorado.

6 days ago · Kenny Wilcox, the Salida High School cross-country and track and field coach, was honored by the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) as the high school cross-country coach of the year for the state of Colorado.

Jan 21, 2025 · The road was closed due to rockfall hazards in November. The closure is expected to continue until project completion. The section of the Arkansas River from 1,500 feet upriver to 1,500 feet downriver of the construction site closed to the public for the same reason in October and is expected to remain closed until project completion this spring.

Nov 25, 2024 · Fred Angelo Avi, a beloved figure known for his kindness and unwavering spirit, was born on April 12, 1937, in Trinidad, Colorado. He departed this life on January 7, 2025, in Leadville, leaving behind a legacy of love and dedication that wil…

Jan 20, 2025 · Salida City Council will vote on the appointment of two board members, Councilwoman Dominique Naccarato and Corey “Salty” Riggs, to the Chaffee Housing Authority during a regular meeting at 6 p.m. Jan. 21. Both candidates previously served on the board; Riggs’ term ended Jan. 1, due to a typo ...

View the Mountain Mail for Tuesday, December 31, 2024

The Salida High School boys’ wrestling team gained valuable experience at the Mel Smith tournament Jan.17-18 in Florence, where they placed 20th of 30 schools and junior Sam Johnson took the 100th match win of his high school career, a feat usually only accomplished by seniors.

Jan 16, 2025 · Thanks to Commissioners P.T. Wood and Keith Baker for standing up for acceptance, unity, diversity and inclusivity. It is a dream so many of us are striving and fighting for. In today’s political fear-mongering climate we have to be braver than ever in order to prevent the weak from tyrannizing ...