Paul Goetz

Salida

Managing Editor at The Mountain Mail

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Badly needed bathroom break results in roll-over

1 month ago | themountainmail.com | Paul Goetz

The need to use the bathroom resulted in one driver forcing another driver into a rollover wreck on U.S. 285 near mile marker 135, Chaffee County Sheriff John Spezze reported Friday. The wreck occurred at about 7 p.m. Thursday 1 mile north of the junction with Colo. 291. According to a press release, when the sheriff and state patrol responded to the incident they found a green sedan resting on its top on the east side of the road.
Fun with family: TU, CPW sponsor kids’ fishing derby

Jun 5, 2024 | themountainmail.com | Paul Goetz

The 31st annual Fourth of July kids’ fishing derby will return to Frantz Lake this year with free T-shirts, the chance to win special prizes, free hot dog lunch and time spent with family in the outdoors. The free event for kids age 13 and younger is sponsored by Collegiate Peaks Chapter of Trout Unlimited and Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. at Frantz Lake, followed by fishing from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. and a free hot dog lunch for contestants and their families.
Caboose returns to Salida today

May 2, 2024 | themountainmail.com | Paul Goetz

After about 19 months of restoration work in Silverton, Salida’s caboose will return home this weekend, SGM senior project manager and railroad enthusiast Matt Hutson said April 30. Klinke & Lew completed the restoration at the Silverton Northern Railroad engine house in Silverton. The restoration project included refurbishing with historically correct hardware, finishes and other details, including an accurate set of wheels.
Restorer provides update on caboose project

Nov 28, 2023 | themountainmail.com | Paul Goetz

Project engineer Matt Hutson gave an update on the restoration of Salida’s historic Denver & Rio Grande Western caboose Monday along with a set of photos. The restoration project is being conducted by Klinke and Lew for the City of Salida. While the caboose will not be roadworthy, it will be historically accurate, and after completion of the project the caboose will be returned to its place at the end of F Street.
Police nab murder suspect

Nov 22, 2023 | chaffeecountytimes.com | Paul Goetz

New Mexico State Police apprehended Hanme Clark, 45 of Westcliffe Tuesday following a manhunt that lasted a little more than 24 hours. Clark is accused of shooting four people, three are now deceased the other was wounded. U.S. Marshall Kirk Taylor called Custer County Sheriff Rich Smith at 2:48 p.m. and confirmed that the suspect was taken into custody near Albuquerque by NM State Police and U.S. Marshalls. The suspect is awaiting extradition to Colorado.
Weather Forecast - Oct. 13-15

Oct 13, 2023 | themountainmail.com | Paul Goetz

Southern Chaffee County Salida will be sunny today with a north northwest wind 5-15 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon. Tonight will be partly cloudy with an east southeast wind 10-15 mph becoming west northwest 5-10 mph after midnight. High 61, low 28. Saturday will be mostly sunny with a west southwest wind 5-15 mph. Saturday night will be mostly clear with a west northwest wind 5-15 mph. High 66, low 31.
Chaffee County VA Resource Fair

Oct 10, 2023 | themountainmail.com | Paul Goetz

The Chaffee County VA Resource Fair invites veterans and their spouses or caregivers to visit with a Veterans Administration representative from noon to 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13 in the Buena Vista Community Center at 715 East Main St. At the fair attendees can do the following:•Get enrolled in VA health care. To help determine eligibility take military discharge papers such as DD214s. Veterans may also show eligibility based on gross household income. • Toxic exposure screening.
Fooses Creek realignment officially reopens

Oct 10, 2023 | themountainmail.com | Paul Goetz

Trail users were welcomed this week to help “wear in the tread by hiking and riding” the Fooses Creek Realignment on Segment 15 of the Colorado Trail when the Colorado Trail Foundation announced its official opening. Starting in 2006, realignment of the trail took more than a decade of work by the foundation and partners including the U.S. Forest Service and Colorado Mountain Club.
Ballots will be mailed Oct.16-20

Oct 6, 2023 | themountainmail.com | Paul Goetz

Ballots for the 2023 Coordinated Election will be sent to all eligible Colorado voters between Oct. 16 and Oct. 20. Ballots were sent to all eligible Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act voters by Sept. 23. Secretary of State Jena Griswold in a press release reminded voters to always use trusted sources when looking for election information and encouraged voters to remain alert to election disinformation. “The 2023 coordinated election is already underway.
BLM to host wild horse adoption event

Oct 5, 2023 | chaffeecountytimes.com | Paul Goetz

The Bureau of Land Management Colorado will be hosting an adoption event featuring approximately 30-36 wild horses from the Sand Wash Basin and Piceance East Douglas Herd Management Areas. The event will take place at Pathfinder Regional Park, located at 6655 CO-115 Florence, CO 81226. The public is invited to view the horses from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 13. Public viewing will also be available from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Oct.