Marijuana Possession Limits Double
Colorado residents can now legally posses up to 2 ounces of marijuana after a bill was signed into law doubling the possession limit for adults 21 and older.
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Howard Fire Gets Donated Engine
The Howard Volunteer Fire Department received a fire engine donation from the Eaton Fire Department. The Eaton Fire Protection District Board of Directors decided to donate their 1992 Freightliner Engine to a department that could…
Monday, May 24, 2021 Weather
A sunny and dry week is ahead. Salida and Buena Vista can expect a high of 73 today. Look for an overnight low of 39. The San Luis Valley will see a high of 69,…
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BLM Seeks Nominations to Colorado Resource Advisory Councils
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public nominations for its Northwest Colorado, Southwest Colorado, and Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Councils (RACs) for existing and upcoming member vacancies in June 2021. All RACs consist of…
Crestone is “Dark Sky” Community
In recognition of its exceptional dedication to the preservation of the night sky through the implementation and enforcement of quality lighting policies, dark sky education and citizen support, the International Dark Sky Association (IDA) announced…
HRRMC Now Offering Free Women’s Health Screenings Across Clinic Locations
The Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center (HRRMC) Foundation is now accepting applications for the Women’s Wellness Connection (WWC) Clinical Services program. The WWC program is grant funded by the Colorado Department of Public…
Chaffee Rec Plan Ready to View
The Chaffee Recreation Council offers opportunity for the public to review elements of the Chaffee Rec Plan starting today on the Envision Chaffee County website.
Colorado Offering $1,600 Incentive to Go Back To Work
Governor Jared Polis yesterday announced a new program offering unemployed Coloradans a financial incentive if they return to work full time.
Click It or Ticket
With traffic fatalities up 12 percent over this time last year, the Colorado Department of Transportation and Colorado State Patrol are partnering with local law enforcement for the largest seat belt enforcement campaign of the year.
Chaffee County Positivity Rate Drops to 2.46%
Chaffee County Public Health is reporting 14 new cases of Covid -19 in the last 7 days, 26 in the last 14 days, for a 2-week positivity rate of 2.46 percent.
LISTEN: Governor Polis Talks COVID-19 and the Vaccine
Heart of the Rockies Radio News Director Dan R spoke with Governor Jared Polis about COVID-19 and the vaccine in Chaffee County.
Chaffee Commissioners Hear Second Nestle Economic Report
Chaffee County Commissioners continued the hearing process yesterday for Nestle Waters North America’s request to extend their 1041 permit for another 10 years.
