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Accidental Angler, by Hayden Mellsop, June 13 edition

1 week ago | themountainmail.com | Hayden Mellsop

The trail disappeared beneath a snowdrift. I post-holed my way uphill through the trees where I imagined it lay. After 50 yards I stood on bare ground again, but with no sign of the trail. I looked around and gave a mental shrug. The creek that drained the lake that was my objective flowed unseen down a ravine to my left. If I kept to it, I’d arrive at the lake sooner or later.
Two capsized rafts result in one river fatality June 6

2 weeks ago | themountainmail.com | Hannah Harn

Ethan Sandoval, 35, of Arizona died after his packraft capsized on the Arkansas River in Buena Vista June 6. A June 7 press release from Colorado Parks and Wildlife reported that Sandoval and a friend both capsized their crafts. The friend was able to swim to shore while Sandoval reportedly became unconscious after flipping.
Two county DI teams place in top 10 at Globals

2 weeks ago | themountainmail.com | Guinnevere Stropes

Two Destination Imagination teams from Chaffee County placed in the top 10 at the DI Globals competition during Memorial Day weekend in Kansas City, Missouri. The teams were The Nerds, a group of elementary-age homeschool students from Buena Vista, and the Brain Busters from Longfellow Elementary School.
Accidental Angler, Hayden Mellsop, June 6 edition

2 weeks ago | themountainmail.com | Hayden Mellsop

I came upon the glide in the first softening light of evening, the air calm and comfortably warm for an October in Montana. Standing in the shallows at its tail-out, I looked across to the far bank where the water flowed deep, a narrow concentration of current at the head spreading and dissipating as the glide broadened. Tall timber grew tight to the water’s edge, infusing the depths with a forest hue.
1080 Degrees Locating Services welcomed to Chamber

2 weeks ago | themountainmail.com | Lijah Sampson

Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed 1080 Degrees Locating Services to its membership with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. 1080 Degrees Locating specializes in the detection of private underground utilities, including gas, water, communications, power and sewer lines. Co-owner Abby Martinez said she thinks their response time and attention to customer service set them apart from other companies.
Commissioners hear recreation finance evaluation update

2 weeks ago | themountainmail.com | Guinnevere Stropes

Chaffee County commissioners moved two items to a later date and heard an update from Deputy County Administrator Beth Helmke on the recreation-focused public finance feasibility evaluation from the Trust for Public Land during their June 5 regular meeting. The items moved were a vote on health resolution 2025-01, which would approve a variance to the Chaffee County Wastewater Treatment System Regulations at 16 Hillside Drive in Salida.
Salida Council awards Diesslin Structures bid to build park

2 weeks ago | themountainmail.com | Guinnevere Stropes

Parks and Recreation Director Mike “Diesel” Post presented a proposal to Salida City Council about a new 1.25-acre public park proposed for 6303 Cleora Road, after Councilwoman Suzanne Fontana requested that the item be moved from the consent agenda to new business during the June 3 meeting.
Salida Council initiates annexations, adjusts Ward boundary

2 weeks ago | themountainmail.com | Guinnevere Stropes

Salida City Council, during a June 3 regular meeting, discussed elected official compensation, declared applications from developers were substantial to initiate two annexations, extended a temporary moratorium and adjusted the boundary description for Ward 3. The boundary description was listed on the agenda under unfinished business. City Clerk Kristi Jefferson said, “The description that needs to be corrected is, it formerly said that from North C Street heading east was in Ward 3.
Council approves annexations, adjusts Ward 3 boundary

2 weeks ago | themountainmail.com | Guinnevere Stropes

Salida City Council met for a regular meeting June 3 at the Touber Building. During the meeting, council discussed elected official compensation, approved on first reading two annexations, extended a temporary moratorium and adjusted the boundary description for Ward 3. The boundary description was listed on the agenda under unfinished business. Kristi Jefferson, city clerk, said, “The description that needs to be corrected is, it formerly said that from North C Street heading east was in Ward 3.
Salida Theater Project joins with A Church for future shows

2 weeks ago | themountainmail.com | Lijah Sampson

A Church recently announced it has officially partnered with Salida Theater Project, naming the group as its resident theater company, and the next show will be in June. This partnership means A Church will give Salida Theater Project an opportunity to bring all its shows to A Church and give preference to its use of the space.