Cailey McDermott is an Editor at Mountain Mail Newspaper and Chaffee County Times. She covers a diverse range of topics including elections, government, and public policy, with a particular focus on regional interest and world news, as well as real estate and energy issues. Cailey's work has been featured in prominent publications, showcasing her commitment to delivering insightful reporting on critical themes affecting both local and global communities.
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Cailey McDermott's coverage in local news focuses on a wide range of topics including sports, government & politics, and entertainment. Her articles cover events, government announcements, evolving stories such as seasonal and opinion editorials.
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By: Cailey McDermott
Proposed new Poncha Springs town logos as presented virtually by Jennifer Zullo during the Board of Trustees' Aug. 25 meeting. Trustees liked them all, with maybe a bit more in favor for the modern, cattle-branding-like "PS" in brown. (Screenshot from the presentation)
Railroad tracks lie inactive in downtown Salida Aug. 25, 2026, as they have since 1997. Pete Snyder of Broomfield has a long history in reviving rail around the country and he has ambitious plans for this track too. (Photo by Cailey McDermott)
The Red Ladies Rafting team of Chaffee County smile and pose in Coloma, California, for the U.S. National Rafting Championships Aug. 13-15. The team earned first place for the open women's category and will be representing USA at the Worlds competition in Brazil in November. From left are Carey Cloud, Jen Hodgkiss, Liv Holowachuk and Meghan Roberts. (Courtesy photo)
Salida City Council heard, during an Aug. 31 work session, a regional sustainability update from Sara Law and Julie Mach.
By: Cailey McDermott
An aerial photo of a blockage formed after a single rain event in the Arkansas River Aug. 22. AHRA rangers have been monitoring it and said it's naturally breaking up. (Courtesy photo) The blockage in the Arkansas River below Hecla Junction as of Aug. 31. AHRA rangers have been looking on it daily since it was discovered Aug. 23. (Courtesy photo)
By: Cailey McDermott, Brian McCabe
At the request of staff, Salida City Council discussed at length two amendments to the short-term rental policies during their Sept. 1 meeting.
“Gymnastics is a sport where progress doesn't always happen quickly. Kids have to learn how to work through frustration, celebrate small victories and keep trying when something is difficult.”
“Colorado's experiencing a bit of a rail revival right now,” Pete Snyder said from a sweaty, sun-hot seat at Bunny & Clyde's Aug. 17.
By: Cailey McDermott, Barry Morphew
After viewing recent video evidence of Barry Morphew’s involvement in a hit-and-run in Denver, 12th Judicial District Chief Judge Amanda Hopkins increased his bond to $10 million cash-only during a bond hearing Sept. 8 in Alamosa.
By: Cailey McDermott
Salidan Tully Barnard, 5, touches Merino Camel Silk from Greenwood Fiberworks Sept. 6, 2025 at the Salida Fiber Festival. Tully said, "I like how soft it is." (File photo from 2025)
