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Accidental Angler: Fishing vs. catching

1 week ago | themountainmail.com | Hayden Mellsop

A successful day’s fishing depends on one’s definition of what actually constitutes fishing. The day had begun sitting on the deck of the small cabin as the sun rose above the surrounding treetops. All around the forest awakened with the sound of birdsong. A pair of quail sat stock-still on a rock at the edge of the clearing.
Girls golf team takes 2nd in Rye league tournament

1 week ago | themountainmail.com | Lijah Sampson

The Lady Spartan golf team took first in their league at the second Tri-Peaks League tournament of the series in Rye, April 10, with a score of 247. They placed second in the tournament overall. In Rye, the team had their best weather of the season, and it showed in some of the scores, coach Russ Johnson said. Senior Kaelin Martellaro made her lowest score ever of 81, placing sixth. Senior Kyndra Johnson placed first in the tournament with a score of 72.
Jurors find Saguache County jail liable, pay $4 million to victim

2 weeks ago | themountainmail.com | Robert Boczkiewicz

DENVER – A suicide five years ago in the Saguache County jail has led to a jury verdict in a lawsuit against jail staff that awarded $4 million to the estate of the victim. The verdict came April 9 at U.S. District Court for Colorado in Denver in the trial for Sarah Lieberenz's lawsuit as the representative of the estate of her son, Jackson Maes. He was a detainee who hung himself in his cell in 2019.
Kira Jones confirmed as Chaffee County Fire chief

2 weeks ago | themountainmail.com | Hannah Harn

The Chaffee County Fire Protection District board of directors confirmed Kira Jones as the new fire chief during a regular meeting on April 3. Jones has been with CCFPD since 2014, where her husband was also a volunteer. While she started her career with the district in an administrative role, she soon joined the firefighting team and later became an EMT in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. “I’m really excited about growing the district,” she said.
CCMR to offer dirt bike classes April 26

2 weeks ago | themountainmail.com | Lijah Sampson

Central Colorado Mountain Riders aims to make dirt biking safer by offering two Motorcycle Safety Foundation dirt bike classes April 26 at Chaffee County Fairgrounds, 10165 CR 120 in Poncha Springs. Two classes will be offered. One, a new addition, is designed for ages 6-11, the other for those ages 12 and older. Participants will learn how to sit on and operate bikes, gain better control and balance and navigate obstacles.
School board has second approval for steps, operational wish list

2 weeks ago | themountainmail.com | Guinnevere Stropes

Salida School District R-32-J Board of Education met for a two hour meeting April 8 in Salida, where they held three discussions on items that were approved on second reading, including section I of the policy book’s changes, the operational wishlist, and teacher salary steps. Board President Joe Smith and Board Vice President Jodi Breckenridge-Petit were absent. Board member Matt Hobbs ran the meeting.
HEA tour occurred April 8 prior to regular meeting

2 weeks ago | themountainmail.com | Guinnevere Stropes

Salida School District R-32-J Board of Education held a tour of Horizons Exploratory Academy’s new home at 627 Oak St. April 8, prior to the regular meeting of the board. Board members Ben Hill, Mandy Paschall and Jenn Schuchman were present, as was Superintendent David Blackburn. The tour was led by Construction Superintendent Casey Wood with Diesslin Structures, Inc., and started on what has been the dirt lot on the Illinois Avenue side of the building.
Girls' golf struggles on bumpy course for 3rd at Patty Jewett

2 weeks ago | themountainmail.com | Lijah Sampson

Though the Salida High School girls’ golf tournament at Patty Jewett Colorado Springs Golf Course had decent weather, April 8, it was traded for “horrible course conditions,” according to coach Russ Johnson. Despite this, the team placed third with 264 points. There were lots of areas with no grass, because the site was having renovation work done, he said, and the greens were very bumpy. Senior Kyndra Johnson took third with 75 points. Senior Kaelin Martellaro carded 88 to place 12th.
Rivalry lives on, Salida baseball wins one, loses one

2 weeks ago | themountainmail.com | Lijah Sampson

The Salida High school baseball game had a battle against their rivals the Demons in Buena Vista’s double header game April 7. The Spartans lost the first game 8-7 and won the second game 5-3. In the first match, the team started a little flat, coach James White said, and failed to capitalize on moments at the plate. Buena Vista scored three runs in the first inning and three in the third to Salida’s one.
Home & Garden Show sells out, Harris takes up the torch

2 weeks ago | themountainmail.com | Lijah Sampson

The annual Chaffee Home & Garden Show, hosted by Salida Sunrise Rotary Club April 5 and 6 at Chaffee County Fairgrounds, sold out of tickets and was a success, organizers reported. Mike Harris, the new chairman of the event, said the show had 30% new vendors with a similar turnout to last year. “This thing has been amazing. It’s a lot better than I thought,” he said.