Colorado expected to surpass 16,000 DUI arrests by the end of the year
Statewide — As Coloradans prepare to ring in the new year, CDOT and Colorado law enforcement are urging motorists to plan a safe and sober ride home before heading out to a bar or party. With an average of more than 1,300 DUI arrests each month this year, Colorado is...
Thane R. Lincicome November 2, 1940 ~ December 1, 2025
Thane R. Lincicome was born in Wichita, KS on November 2, 1940, to Landon and Mary Lincicome. After a brief illness, he died at home in Salida, CO on December 1, 2025. Thane moved with his mother and father to Glenwood Springs, CO when he was 5 years old. His mother...
Central Colorado Humanists Open Applications for 2026 Education Scholarships
Central Colorado Humanists are now accepting applications for their 2026 Education Scholarships, offering local students an opportunity for financial support as they pursue higher education. This year, the organization is partnering with the Chaffee...
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center Offering Free Men’s Health Class
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center is inviting community members to take part in a free Men’s Health class beginning January 21 and running through February 18. The five-week program combines exercise and educational instruction and will be...
Colorado Increases Backcountry Search and Rescue Fee to Support Volunteer Teams
The cost of supporting backcountry rescues in Colorado is going up, as state officials move to strengthen funding for volunteer search and rescue teams across the state. The Colorado Backcountry Search and Rescue surcharge fee has increased from 25...
Plea Agreements Accepted in Penrose Funeral Home Case
A judge on Tuesday approved plea agreements for Jon and Carie Hallford, the couple at the center of a shocking investigation involving a southern Colorado funeral home. The Hallfords operated the Return to Nature Funeral Home in Penrose, where...
Weather Forecast for December 23rd
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Mostly sunny skies and dry conditions continue. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 59. A low of 31. (61) The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 51, a low of 25. (53) Leadville...
Marijuana Sales Near $1B, Raising Almost $200M of Tax Revenue in 2025
DENVER - December 22, 2025 - Coloradans have purchased almost $1 billion of regulated marijuana, generating almost $200 million of tax and fee revenue in calendar year 2025, according to new monthly data published today by the Colorado Department of Revenue. Colorado...
CDOT warns travelers to anticipate heavy holiday traffic statewide
Denver — The Colorado Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to expect heavier traffic in many areas of the state over the next couple of weeks as people prepare to travel during the holidays. Drivers should expect increased traffic along the Front...
Salida Community Center to Serve Free Christmas Dinner This Thursday
Salida Community Center will host its annual Christmas Dinner this Thursday, serving meals between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. The traditional holiday meal is free and open to the community. Meals will be available through dine-in, carryout, and delivery options,...
Classic Holiday Film “White Christmas” Showing Tonight at Salida SteamPlant
Salida SteamPlant is hosting a screening of the beloved 1954 holiday classic White Christmas tonight. The film begins at 5:30 p.m., offering audiences a chance to enjoy the timeless musical just in time for the holiday season. Tickets are available online...
Ark Valley Humane Society Launches “Home Fur the Holidays” Adoption Promotion
Ark Valley Humane Society is spreading holiday cheer with its Home Fur the Holidays adoption event, aimed at helping shelter animals find loving homes before the new year. Throughout the month of December, all adoptable animals at the shelter are available...
