New Arrival: Reese Estelle Redmond
SALIDA, Colo.— Reese Estelle Redmond was born at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center’s Family Birthing Center in Salida on March 1, 2026 at 11:55 p.m. She weighed 6 pounds, 2 ounces and measured 20 inches long. Reese’s parents are Julia and Ryan Redmond...
Chaffee County Home Visit Collaborative reached an important milestone: its 1,000th Referral
On March 5, 2026, the Chaffee County Home Visit Collaborative reached an importantmilestone: its 1,000th referral.What began in 2016 as a strategic effort to strengthen local home visiting services has growninto a streamlined, community-wide referral system that...
Colorado sports betting breaks record, generates over $5 million in January tax revenue
DENVER – March 10, 2026 – January was a high-water mark for sports betting in the Centennial State as wagers continue to fund water resiliency in the fight to protect future reserves from droughts exacerbated by climate change. Colorado sports betting broke a...
Resurfacing on CO 69 from Hillside to Texas Creek to begin March 16
Traffic will be reduced to single lane alternating traffic Fremont and Custer Counties — The Colorado Department of Transportation, with its contract partner United Companies, will begin a highway resurfacing project on March 16 on Colorado Highway 69 from...
Colorado DMV Warns Residents About New Text Message Scam
The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is warning residents about a new wave of fraudulent text messages sent by scammers pretending to represent the agency. Officials say the DMV is aware of the latest scam attempts and is working closely with the Governor’s...
Salida Fire Department Conducting Live-Fire Training This Week
The Salida Fire Department is preparing for what could be a busy fire season by holding a series of live-fire training exercises this week. Training will take place behind the department’s new firehouse at 507 Scott Street beginning today and continuing through next...
Weather Forecast for March 11th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Critical fire weather conditions can be expected through Saturday due to warm temperatures, low humidity and strong winds. Winds today will be gusting to 35 mph. Our next chance of snow is...
Sports In The Rockies 03-10-2026
Tonight was the last night for Sports in the Rockies before the start of spring sports. Andrew Stossmeister and Len Gates were at the Poncha Pub tonight to talk with the basketball coaches in the county as two season wrap up and one gets ready for the Great Eight in...
Crest Academy Hosting Carnival Fundraiser Tonight in Salida
Crest Academy in Salida is inviting the community to a Carnival Fundraiser tonight from 5 to 7 p.m. at the school, located at 627 Oak Street. The family-friendly event will feature a variety of activities including a bouncy house, petting zoo, photo booth, face...
First Presbyterian Church to Host Community Forum on Immigration
The First Presbyterian Church in Salida will host a community forum next week focused on immigration education and discussion. The event, titled “Immigration 101,” is presented by the church’s Justice and Advocacy Committee. The evening will highlight immigrant...
Chaffee County Community Foundation Opens Applications for 2026 Community Grants
The Chaffee County Community Foundation (CCCF) is now accepting applications for its 2026 Community Grants program, offering local organizations an opportunity to access funding for projects that benefit the community. A total of $196,000 in grant funding is available...
Ark Valley Helping Hands Transitioning to Central Colorado Area Agency on Aging
Ark Valley Helping Hands, a program that supports older adults in aging safely and independently at home, is transitioning its operations from Chaffee County Public Health to the Central Colorado Area Agency on Aging. The change comes as aging-related programs face...
