Cailey McDermott

Salida High School senior Kaija Saari holds up an "I Voted" sticker designed by SHS junior Kaelyn Taylor. Saari is a student election judge this year. Another sticker that voters can choose was designed by Salida resident Douglas Light.

Tenderfoot Mountain under a blanket of snow Nov. 7. Salida received 0.22 inch of precipitation from the storm. Which followed 0.36 inch Nov. 6. Whether the gate on Spiral Drive should be reopened to vehicular traffic, in the spring, has been a topic of conversation this week.

Cailey McDermott, Mountain Mail editor Hannah Harn, Chaffee County Times editor Max R. Smith, Chaffee County Times reporter

On the statewide ballot issues, Chaffee County voted with the rest of the state for nearly every amendment and proposition.

Salida High School seniors Kaelin Martellaro and Kyndra Johnson both officially signed their commitment to play golf in college at Doane University and Palm Beach Atlantic University, respectively, Nov. 14

Star Redfeather Belmonte is a Native American, belonging to both the Chumash and Lakota tribes, but said growing up in Salida, she felt she had to conceal parts of her

Longfellow Elementary School first-graders perform songs for their "Meow" choir concert Nov. 14 at the school. From left front are Link Tanner, Corabelle Guldan, Gideon Brans, Eli Piscopio and William

With earlier diagnoses of neurological disorders, specifically Parkinson’s, and an overall aging population in Chaffee County, the community has been adapting by developing multiple outlets for neurological disorders.

Poncha Trustees approved the 2025 proposed budget during their regular meeting Nov. 19.

Salida High School students dress up as an outlet and plug for The Faricy Boys Automotive electric vehicle ribbon cutting event Nov. 19. One of the new EV chargers is behind them. From left are Mayor Dan Shore, junior Kapono Gage and senior Jake Hull. (Photo by Cailey McDermott)