The Salida School District has been informally informed by the Salida Police Department that the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office was conducting an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct of Mr. Anderson Horne, with an adult who was a former student. Mr. Horne, a teacher at Salida High School, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024.

To date the Fremont County Sheriff’s office has not released information to the Salida Schools for investigative purposes. Prior to the death of Mr. Horne, neither the schools nor administration were informed of which individual was being investigated or for what potential charge, until August 26th, 2024. No charges were formally filed.

The district will continue to support law enforcement efforts as information is released. If you have additional information or need support please reach out to:

Salida Schools School Resource Officer (SRO) Bri Tucker: (719) 207-3302

Salida Police Office: (719) 539-6880

Sol Vista (Salida): (719) 539-6502

The Alliance (Salida): (719) 539-7347

Chaffee County Department of Human Services: (719) 530-2500

Resources are always available to staff and students to support their mental health needs.

For additional information about the Sheriff’s investigation in Fremont County, please contact the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office at 719-784-3411