CDOT Paving Highway 50 Near Monarch Pass and Replacing Bridge on Highway 9
The Colorado Department of Transportation is paving a segment of Highway 50 between Sargents and Monarch Pass. Motorists will experience...
![Demolition at 1st And D Street in Salida Set For Monday, August 21st [Updated]](https://heartoftherockiesradio.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/1st-and-D-08-21-23.jpg)
Demolition at 1st And D Street in Salida Set For Monday, August 21st [Updated]
The buildings at 102 D Street and 233 E 1st Street in Salida have been scheduled for demolition mid-morning on Monday, August 21st. JKS Industries,...
Smoke From Wildfires in the Northwest Could Impact Air Quality This Weekend
The National Weather Service says smoke from wildfires in the Pacific Northwest and Canada could affect the air quality in our area over the...
Colorado’s Tarantulas Are Migrating and Looking for Love
Colorado’s tarantulas are starting to creep out of their burrows on the southeastern plains in search for love, an annual affair sometimes called a...
Emergency Evacuation Preparedness Steps from Chaffee County Fire Protection District
Are you ready to evacuate quickly and safely for the next wildfire? When the Decker Fire burned in 2019, local residents had more than a week to...
Salida’s Election Petition Process Underway
The petition process is underway for those wanting to run for Salida Mayor, one of three City Council seats or City Treasurer. Petitions must be...
Chaffee County Health Offering Help for Friday Health Care Customers
Chaffee County Public Health is offering help to those who have their health insurance through Friday Health Plans. The Colorado Division of...
Pet of the Week: Tyson
Meet Tyson! He's the Heart of the Rockies Radio Pet of the Week! Tyson is a 5-year-old neutered male who has lived with both male and female dogs...
Additional Parking Option Now Available in Downtown Salida
The City of Salida has announced an additional parking option has been made available in the downtown area. A public parking lot has recently been...
Westcliffe Man Facing Sexual Exploitation and Child Prostitution Charges
A Westcliffe man is facing charges of procurement of a child for sexual exploitation and soliciting for child prostitution after allegedly arranging...
Labor Day ‘Heat is On’ DUI Enforcement Period
The biggest DUI enforcement period of the summer is going on now through Labor Day. The Colorado Department of Transportation, Colorado State...
Bridge Replacement Work Begins on Colorado 9 North of Alma
Work is underway to replace an 85-year-old bridge on Colorado Highway 9, at the base of Hoosier Pass, north of Alma. Located between County...
