1+ hour, 11+ min ago  (481+ words) Once again I find myself the last boat, floating at the tail… Dear Editor: I’ve been a Democrat ever since I first registe… Logo created by AI. There were at least two men with the name “Jesus" who existed in…...

4+ hour, 7+ min ago  (193+ words) The Colorado Department of Transportation issued a reminder July 1 that commercial signs are not allowed within the right-of-way of highways. A CDOT email stated that placing campaign, real estate, yard sales and other signs in the right-of-way is both illegal…...

1+ day, 15+ min ago  (1114+ words) Some Colorado River experts are floating a concept to address the basin’s water woes that is both radical and mundane: permanently reducing the amount of water used by agriculture. Many cities have already reduced their water use in recent decades…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (356+ words) Banana Belt Snow Cones, a pop-up venue based in Salida, offers “endless options” for customers to try. Glenda Pugh owns the business with her husband, Adrian; mother, Barbara Noah; and 20-year-old son, Noah Valdez. Their family purchased it at the…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (167+ words) Chaffee County Women Who Care will gather for their quarterly meeting July 14 at the Buena Vista Heritage Museum, 506 E. Main St., to hear presentations from local nonprofits seeking funds and from past recipients about how the donations were used. The event…...

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2+ day, 28+ min ago  (149+ words) The Mountain Mail Kenneth "Ken" Wellington Leisher A celebration of life for Ken Leisher will take place from 1-3 p.m. July 19, 2026, at Granzella Hall, 450 Palmer St. in Salida. You are welcome to join us at any time between 1 and 3 pm. We'll be…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (781+ words) The U.S. Forest Service officially accepted the 2025 Monarch Mountain Master Development Plan, as announced by a Monarch press release July 8. The 10- to 15-year plan outlines the independent ski resort’s plans to increase parking, seating, dining options and lift access. The last…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (232+ words) John Frank Bellantonio, 78, of Buena Vista passed away on June 27, 2026, after a long and courageous journey with chronic kidney disease. John is survived by his wife of 42 years, Mona Bellantonio; his daughter Adrienne (Reynor) O’Reilly; grandson Taj O’Reilly; son‑in…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago  (248+ words) Chaffee County Habitat for Humanity is seeking both amateur and professional bakers to participate in its 12th annual Mac & Cheese Bake-Off fundraiser, which will take place from 5:30-7 p.m. July 23 at Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort Pavilion, 15870 CR 162, Nathrop. Baker registrations are due…...