FIBArk Seeking New Festival Committee Members
FIBArk, the nation’s oldest and largest whitewater festival, is looking to add new members to its festival committee. Organizers are seeking dependable and enthusiastic individuals to help with a variety of roles, including fundraising, vendor coordination, volunteer...
TABOR Refund Uncertain for Colorado Taxpayers This Year
Colorado taxpayers may not receive a TABOR refund this year, according to a newly submitted state budget amendment request. TABOR, short for the Colorado Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, is a constitutional law that limits how much revenue the state can collect and requires...
Chaffee Housing Trust to Host Open Houses on Affordable Housing Opportunities
Chaffee Housing Trust will host two open houses this week aimed at helping local residents learn more about affordable housing options in the area. The first open house will take place tomorrow from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m., followed by a second event on Saturday from 10:00...
New Arrival: Mille Jean Schoenfeld
SALIDA, Colo.— Millie Jean Schoenfeld was born at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center’s Family Birthing Center in Salida on January 5, 2026 at 8:10 a.m. She weighed 6 pounds, 9.5 ounces and measured 20 ½ inches long. Millie’s parents are Mykeltie and...
Ruby Ann Hollenbeck March 7, 1936 ~ January 4, 2026
Ruby Ann Hollenbeck went to be with the Lord on January 4, 2026. Ruby was a genuine treasure. Ruby lived a very full life but her greatest success in life was the impact she had on people. She will leave a lasting mark on the heart of everyone who had the privilege of...
Sophia Gibb Announces Candidacy for Chaffee County Clerk & Recorder
Sophia Gibb, MBA, current Elections Deputy in the Chaffee County Clerk & Recorder’s Office, today announced her candidacy for Chaffee County Clerk & Recorder.Gibb brings hands-on experience administering elections, managing complex public operations,and...
Flu Cases Surge Across Colorado, Local Hospital Sees Sharp Increase
Flu cases are surging across Colorado this season, with hospitalizations more than double what they were at this time last year. State health officials have already reported one pediatric flu-related death and caution that flu season is far from over. Heart of the...
Weather Forecast for January 7th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Snow will spread across the area tomorrow into Friday. Up to 7 inches of snow could fall over the higher peaks, 4 inches are forecast for the lower elevations. Travel will become hazardous. Much colder...
Sports In The Rockies Show 01-06-2026
Tonight at the Poncha Pub, Andrew Stossmeister was joined by the following guests to talk all things sports in the Rockies. Listen to the coaches interviews from tonight's show below. Coach Chris Bainbridge - Salida Girls Basketball...
Salida City Council Meet Tonight
The Salida City Council will hold a regular meeting tonight, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Under new business, council members will conduct a public hearing on an emergency ordinance approving a ground lease of property on Scott Street for the Eastside Senior Living...
Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office Offering Scholarship for Local Students
The Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for a $500 scholarship aimed at supporting local students pursuing post-secondary education. The scholarship will be awarded to one student who plans to attend a vocational training program or an...
Salida Community Center to Hold Monthly Food Distribution Tomorrow
The Salida Community Center will host its monthly food distribution tomorrow morning, beginning at 10:00 a.m. The distribution will be conducted as a drive-through event. Participants are asked to remain in their vehicles while volunteers bring food directly to them....
