Nurturing Parenting Classes Offered in Chaffee County
Family and Youth Initiatives, in partnership with the Chaffee County Department of Human Services, will offer a Nurturing Parenting Class beginning January 14 and running through April 8. The program is designed to support parents and caregivers by focusing on...
Chaffee County Community Foundation Announces 2026 Grantmaking Schedule
The Chaffee County Community Foundation has released its 2026 grant making schedule, outlining multiple funding opportunities designed to support nonprofits, community partners, first responders, youth programs, and grassroots initiatives throughout the region. As...
Trump Vetoes Bipartisan Bill to Fund Clean Water Project on Colorado’s Eastern Plains
President Donald Trump has vetoed a bipartisan bill that would have secured federal funding to expand access to clean drinking water for communities on Colorado’s Eastern Plains. The legislation, known as the Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act, was sponsored...
Weather Forecast December 31st
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Mostly sunny skies, dry conditions and above normal temperatures can be expected again today. There will chances of mountain snow tomorrow into Friday. Accumulations of up to six inches will be possible...
Final Days to Adopt During Ark Valley Humane Society’s “Home Fur the Holidays” Promotion
There are only two days remaining to take advantage of the Ark Valley Humane Society’s Home Fur the Holidays adoption promotion. Throughout the month of December, all adoptable shelter animals have been available at 50% off regular adoption fees, an effort aimed...
Salida Rings in the New Year With Family-Friendly Celebration and Night of Comedy
The City of Salida is offering multiple ways for residents and visitors to ring in the New Year, with events planned throughout New Year’s Eve. The city will host the annual Salida New Year’s Big Heart Drop on Tuesday night at the intersection of Sackett...
Arson Trial Vacated After Defendant Found Incompetent in Teller County Wildfire Case
The trial of a woman accused of starting a wildfire in Teller County has been vacated after a court determined she is not competent to stand trial. Seventy-seven-year-old Lacey Tillitt was charged with arson in connection with the Highland Lakes Fire, which broke out...
Betty Louise Ashley November 7, 1934 ~ December 25, 2025
Betty Ashley ObituaryBetty Louise Ashley, (nee Johnston), passed away peacefully at home early on Christmas morning, December 25, 2025. Betty joined two older brothers, Reid and Bill, whom she adored. Betty was born in Park City, Colorado to "Buster" and Edith...
HRRMC Sleep Medicine clinic to move its location to Antero Pavilion
SALIDA, Colo.— HRRMC’s Sleep Medicine clinic will be moving its location on HRRMC’s main medical campus in Salida. Beginning Monday, Dec. 29, all patients who have appointments with HRRMC Sleep Medicine providers Dr. Tyler Stone, D.O., and Dr. Timothy Rummel,...
A Sheriff for All: Andy Rohrich Announces 2026 Campaign for Chaffee County Sheriff
I am very proud and humbled to announce my candidacy for Chaffee County Sheriff in 2026. I have been honored to serve the community as the appointed Sheriff of Chaffee County since September 2024 when I was appointed by the Chaffee County Commissioners to take over...
Weather Forecast on December 30th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Dry conditions with above normal temperatures can be expected again today. There will chances of light mountain snow Thursday into Friday. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 57. A low of...
John A. Clark Jr. January 30, 1933 ~ December 25, 2025
John A. Clark Jr., age 92, long time Salida resident, passed away on December 25, 2025 at Columbine Manor Care Center in Salida, CO. Mr. Clark was born January 30, 1933 in Pittsburg, Kansas to John A. and Lora Belle Clark Jr. Mr. Clark married Joan Alway on July 10,...
