School has begun and this means more pedestrians, bikes, scooters and other vehicles sharing the roads. There are a variety of e-bikes in our midst. They look like a regular bike with an electric motor, usually under 750 watts of power, assisting with the speed of...
Chaffee County Commissioners have revoked the certificate of occupancy for Monarch Mountain Lodge. Guests were given 48 hours to vacate the premises. Building code violations and a recent water boil order from the Colorado Department of Health prompted the...
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Showers and thunderstorms are expected through the weekend and into next week. Heavy rain, gusty outflow winds and frequent lightning may accompany the strongest storms. Flash flooding will be a concern. Salida...
Under Colorado law, placed in effect yesterday, a person is guilty of a misdemeanor for placing food or edible waste in the open to lure a wild bear. The new law repeals the requirement that a first offense be given a warning and raises the fine for a third or...
The Salida Council for the Arts hosts their monthly Creative Mixer tonight from 5pm to 6:30pm at the SteamPlant. The featured artist is Jamie Winsand, a mixed-media artist based in Buena Vista, Colorado, creating three-dimensional wall sculptures from repurposed...
A concert to benefit the Chaffee County Community Foundation’s Emergency Fund is happening tonight at A Church at 419 D Street in Salida. Doors open at 6:15pm, the Kelley Mickwee Band takes the stage with Americana, honky tonk and folk music. at 7pm. Tickets are $20...
