Cailey McDermott

1 month ago | themountainmail.com | Cailey McDermott |Lijah Sampson

Lori Roberts, an integral part of Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce for more than two decades, died May 24 after a long battle with cancer. Chamber staff sent out a press release announcing her death May 24. It read, “Lori was the heart of so much that makes this place special. Her kindness, generosity and unwavering support for local businesses left a lasting impact on everyone who had the joy of knowing her.

2 months ago | themountainmail.com | Lijah Sampson |Cailey McDermott

In back-to-back road games this week, the Salida High School girls’ soccer team tied Alamosa 1-1 April 21 and beat Vanguard 2-0 April 22. Against the Mean Moose, head coach Heidi Slaymaker said the team played okay in the first half. While they didn’t create a lot of chances, they also didn’t give up chances to their opponents, she said. In the second half, the Salida girls started combining passes and making more chances. Senior Izzy Hughes made six chances that went wide, Slaymaker recounted.

Jan 7, 2025 | themountainmail.com | Cailey McDermott

In its first large-scale public art project, the Salida Public Art Commission purchased an 18-foot-tall rabbit and a 6-foot dog that soon will be installed near the old skatepark on First Street.