Who Got The Bad Wrap?
A March 3 Mountain Mail article, “City council talks about decision to annex development” by Brian McCabe stated the following: Mayor Jim LiVecchi, who did not vote on the matter, said he thought there...
Author: Cynda Green
OPINION: Vacant Home Tax a Chilling Thought
It may not be snowing outside, but the snow job continues at City Hall. Salida Community Development Director Dan Osborn presented “Regulating Short Term Rentals” at the February 8 City Council work session. The...
PHOTO ESSAY: A Snowy Pagosa Morning Along the River Walk
I woke up this morning in Pagosa Springs and looked out the cabin window to find an unexpected six inches of fresh snow. My plan had been to travel to Salida, but the beauty...
In Memory of Salida’s William Boddy, 1950 – 2015
Say it isn’t so. William Boddy, who would have turned 65 today, died unexpectedly at his gallery Sunday morning. He is survived by his wife Rosemary and the Salida community to which he gave...
Salida Music Festival Musings from a One-Armed Mute
The Salida Gentlemen of the Road Music Festival, which ran from Thursday August 20 through Saturday August 22, has come and gone. The accolades are out there in media-land. It went very well. Such...
‘My Life as a Whore’ Presentation Packs the House
The book title is ‘My Life as a Whore, the Biography of Laura Evens’, by ex-Salidan Tracy Beach. The location was perfect for author Tracy Beach’s presentation and book signing, since, circa 1900-1950, the...
PHOTO ESSAY: Salt of the Earth Meets Cottonwood Trail
My outdoorsy friend Janet, who thinks I spend too much time researching and writing, often suggests outdoor activities to me. They’re good suggestions, as long as they don’t result in too many blisters. Janet...
PHOTO ESSAY: Surprise Salida Snowstorm Goes On and On and On
So much for Salida being in the rain shadow of the mountain ranges – the Sangres and the Sawatch – that surround it. The snow shovel was put away. As were the snow boots...
City’s Public Heart Installation versus Salida Artists with Heart
Salida, long time back, was coined “Heart of the Rockies”. Many Salida businesses and organizations have taken up that theme in their name and logo. But when the City spent over $10,000 to purchase...
The Different Worlds of Madison House Music Festivals
Representatives from a concert production company called ‘Madison House Presents’ met with Salida residents on November 3 to talk about a large music festival proposed for August 2015… and to answer our questions. The...