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Mountainfilm on Tour Comes to Salida Tonight

Posted by Andrew Stossmeister | Mar 26, 2026

The Greater Arkansas River Nature Association is bringing Mountainfilm on Tour to Salida this...

Chaffee County Launches “Safer Together” Self-Defense and De-Escalation Program

Posted by Andrew Stossmeister | Mar 26, 2026

Chaffee County Public Health is introducing a new community safety initiative designed to help residents feel more confident and prepared in potentially dangerous situations. The program, called Safer Together, combines...

Buena Vista Police to Host Safety Training for Churches and Businesses

Posted by Andrew Stossmeister | Mar 26, 2026

The Buena Vista Police Department will host a specialized safety training session for local...

Court Reversal Deals Setback in Chaffee County Land-Use Dispute

Posted by Andrew Stossmeister | Mar 26, 2026

A long-running land-use dispute in Chaffee County has taken a significant turn following direction from the Colorado Court of Appeals. District 11 Judge Amanda Hunter has formally reversed her earlier ruling that favored Alison...

Highway 115 Closed as 24 Fire Continues to Burn in Fremont County

Posted by Andrew Stossmeister | Mar 26, 2026

Highway 115 remains closed as crews continue battling the 24 Fire, which is burning on Fort Carson land in Fremont County. The wildfire has grown to approximately 7,400 acres and was reported to be 44% contained as of last...

Sports In The Rockies 03-25-2026

Posted by Andrew Stossmeister | Mar 25, 2026

Andrew Stossmeister and Len Gates were back at the Poncha Pub to talk all things Sports in the...

Salida Tree Board Launches Tree Adoption Program to Grow Urban Forest

Posted by Andrew Stossmeister | Mar 25, 2026

The Salida Tree Board is inviting residents to play a hands-on role in expanding and caring for...

CDOT Redirects $12 Million in Unused Snow Funds to Wildfire Prevention

Posted by Andrew Stossmeister | Mar 25, 2026

After an unusually mild winter with little snowfall, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is taking an uncommon step—repurposing approximately $12 million in unused snowplowing funds to help reduce wildfire risk...

“24 Fire” Update: Cause Identified, Containment Grows to 30%

Posted by Andrew Stossmeister | Mar 25, 2026

An update on the ongoing 24 Fire was shared during a community meeting held Tuesday night in...

Weather Forecast for March 25th

Posted by Andrew Stossmeister | Mar 25, 2026

Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Critical fire weather conditions can be expected again today due to low humidity and strong winds. Record breaking high temperatures are also expected again...