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Tenderfoot Times
The Voice of the Salida Spartans

Tenderfoot Times
The Voice of the Salida Spartans

Tenderfoot Times

Recent Features Stories

Salida Housing Struggles

March 22, 2025

In Chaffee County, housing prices have skyrocketed, creating significant challenges for individuals trying...

Introducing Ben Long, SHS New English Teacher

March 22, 2025

Ben Long is a new teacher at Salida High School, known for his energetic and dedicated approach to teaching...

“The Addams Family” Sells Out

March 22, 2025

On November 15th and 16th, the Salida High School put on a production of The Addams Family. It was heavily...

Kuru, Cannibalism, and Health Problems

March 22, 2025

Poetry Between the Lines

March 22, 2025

A Reflection on Tarantino’s “Reservoir Dogs”

March 22, 2025

Recently Added Photos

  • Caroline Wooddell, the first Fan of the Month, takes a selfie with other SHS students at a game.

Meet the Staff
Eliana Valdez
Staff Reporter

My name is Eliana Valdez. I'm a junior and a staff reporter. I joined because I want to leave an impact on our community and help educate people. Some of my hobbies include being with my friends and listening...

News
Coffee by Topo Opens Storefront
Coffee by Topo Opens Storefront
Lily Ericsson, Staff Reporter • May 21, 2024

Recently, a new shop has opened downtown: Coffee by Topo. The store opened in early March of this year, but it has been in business since 2021, before moving into their new and official location. Katy...

Salida Circus: Northern Ireland Trips
Salida Circus: Northern Ireland Trips
May 21, 2024
Results: Healthy Kids Survey
May 19, 2023
Emily Webb, played by senior Rebecca Russell, panics, venting to her father Charles, played by Sophomore Ben Smith, about her upcoming wedding. Both were performing in the Salida High Schools Drama Team’s production of Our Town, on November 12, 13 and 14th. Russell has been acting for years, including four years with the Salida High School Drama Team. Some of her previous roles include Horatio in Hamlet and the Singing Telegram Girl in Clue. Ben Smith is a newcomer, and this is his second play at Salida High School.
“Our Town” Production
January 30, 2022
Football Alumni Gather for Anniversary
Football Alumni Gather for Anniversary

Makiah Parris, Sports Editor | November 6, 2021

On Saturday, October 16th, 2021, Salida High School was proud to welcome back our 1971 SHS football team to celebrate the commemorative 50-year anniversary of the State AA Championship game against the Monte Vista Pirates. SHS honored and represented the players of 1971 who dominated in 13 games leading to the state championship in their undefeated season. The team was led by head coaches...

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Sports Seasons Proceed
Sports Seasons Proceed

Lucia Zettler, Staff Reporter | April 1, 2021

Last fall, numerous sports were canceled or postponed. Now, the state has decided to approve sports, but they come with many variances. Sports have been sectioned into seasons A, B, C, and D. Season A contained fall sports that weren’t canceled, season B is winter sports, season C is mostly fall sports that were postponed in the fall, and season D includes spring sports. “It’s really weird...

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