Shooting Prompts Shelter-in-Place Near Westcliffe
BREAKING NEWS; this story is being updated as facts come in. Custer County has issued a shelter-in-place order for a 5-mile radius around Rocky Ridge Road, located between the towns of Westcliffe and Galena by Bear Peak after a report of shots fired. As of 3pm...
Sheriff Reports Excessive Speeding Arrests
The Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office is reporting two drivers in two separate incidents were arrested over the weekend for extreme excessive speeding. The first incident happened on Trout Creek Pass at about 9:15pm, where 22-year-old Daniel Davis of Arkansas was...
Salida Rotary Club Grant Applications Open Until Nov. 13th
The Salida Sunrise Rotary Club’s Community Grants program is accepting applications from area nonprofits in the categories of youth, education and vocational projects, community service, and environmental programs in the area through November 13th. Grant applicants...
Wildlife on Roadways
Collisions between automobiles and wildlife happens year-round in Colorado, but October through December is the peak season due to animals moving to lower elevations. Last year, State Troopers responded to nearly 4,000 crashes involving wildlife. Deer and...
Deals from Yesterday’s Radio Auction!
Need a your tires rotated? Looking to try a new restaurant? How about gifting a local hot springs experience to a cherished friend? Check out the October Super Radio Auction list of deals for something you or a loved-one might need. Call or come into the Heart of the...
Forecast for Oct. 21st
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall can be expected today through Friday. Snow levels will remain above 10,000 feet. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 67. A low of...
Sheriff’s App Offers Crucial Public Safety Resources
The Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office new smartphone app to expand community service resources for citizens and visitors of Chaffee County. It provides direct, real-time access to crucial public safety resources, agency transparency and community-centric support...
Saguache Affordable Living Accepting Applications
Range View Apartments, an affordable living complex in Saguache, is now leasing income-based one, two, and three bedroom apartments. The units feature washer/dryer hookups as well as an onsite laundry, a play area for children, a garden area and outdoor fitness...
Salida Volleyball Defeats Crested Butte In Four Sets
The Salida Spartans get the win over the Lady Titans in four sets. 25-20, 25-20, 25-17, 25-16. Salida volleyball advances to 15-3 overall and 9-1 in league play. If you missed the game listen to the Salida Ace Hardware highlights below....
6th Annual Christmas Mountain Run
The 6th annual Christmas Mountain 5K and 1 Mile Run is scheduled for Friday, November 27th. Registration is now open and runners of all ages and abilities are encouraged to enter. The 5 Mile race course begins and ends at Riverside Park and is scenic, mostly flat,...
Medium-Density Development Discussion Tonight
Salida voters are being asked to approve medium-density residential zoning for the 5H LLC development on the west side of Salida on 15 acres located situated between Crestone Avenue and Airport Road, south of the Crestone Mesa and Cottonwood Green neighborhoods....
Commissioners Meet This Morning
Chaffee County Commissioners are meeting at 8:30 this morning at the Chaffee County Public Safety Complex, 200 Steele Drive,Buena Vista. They are holding an executive session to receive legal advice on an appeal of Community Planning and Natural ResourcesDirector...
