Colorado Marijuana Sales Generate $236 Million in 2025, State Surpasses $3.1 Billion in Total Revenue
The Colorado Department of Revenue has released its latest figures on marijuana sales and tax collections, reporting that the industry generated just over $236 million in 2025. With this year’s tax and fee revenue included, the state has now collected more...
Chaffee County Seeks Community Input on Safer Roadways for All Safety Action Plan
CHAFFEE COUNTY, CO. - Chaffee County is embarking on a “Safety Action Plan” to make its roads safer for all users and seeks community input as part of the data collection phase of the project. Chaffee County road users are invited to share traffic, biking,...
Hanme Clark Found Guilty in Triple Homicide Following 2023 Custer County Shooting
A jury has found Hanme Clark of Westcliffe guilty of killing three people in Custer County before fleeing the area and triggering a multi-state manhunt in November 2023. Clark was convicted on three counts of first-degree murder, as well as charges of attempted...
Weather Forecast for February 20th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Snow will fall over the Divide today coming to an end tonight. An additional 3-6 inches will be possible. A sunny, mild weekend can be expected. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 37. ...
Cottonwood dam upgrade could begin this year
At the February meeting of the Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District board of directors, District Engineer Chris Manera reported that the he has prepared a bid package for the Cottonwood Dam project. Time has taken a toll on the 1950s-era dam, and concrete at the...
Central Colorado Writers Accepting Entries for Youth Writing Contest
Central Colorado Writers are now accepting submissions for the 5th annual Youth Writing Contest, with entries open through March 2. This year’s theme is “Secrets.” The contest features two age divisions: a Junior Division for ages 10 to 13 and a Senior...
Free Tax Preparation Assistance Available in Salida and Buena Vista
The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is continuing to offer free income tax return preparation services to eligible residents. Appointments are required for assistance in both Salida and Buena Vista. Salida residents can schedule an appointment by...
Chaffee County Democrats to Hold Caucus and Assembly March 7
The Chaffee County Democratic Party will hold its County Caucus followed by the County Assembly on March 7 at Salida Middle School. During these meetings, registered Democrats will elect local party leaders, select delegates, and vote on which candidates will appear...
Chaffee County Republicans Announce Caucus and Assembly Dates
The Chaffee County Republican Party has announced the dates for its upcoming County Caucus and Assembly. The Republican Caucus will be held on March 7 at Darren Patterson Christian Academy in Buena Vista. The County Assembly is scheduled...
Cañon City Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Joshua Monahan
The Cañon City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Joshua Monahan, 40, who is wanted on multiple active warrants. Monahan is described as a white male, 5 feet 7 inches tall and approximately 160 pounds, with brown hair and brown...
Avalanche Warning Issued for Much of Colorado Following Recent Storm
The Colorado Avalanche Information Center has issued an Avalanche Warning for much of the state following the latest round of snowfall. Forecasters say this past week’s storm delivered strong winds and several feet of snow on top of an unusually shallow and weak...
Colorado Snowpack Improves Slightly, But Remains at Record Lows
Colorado’s snowpack remains at historically low levels, but recent storms are helping the state make up some ground. A spring-like snow pattern over the past week has boosted the statewide snowpack from 52 percent of median to 58 percent of median....
