Judge Rejects Plea Deal in Penrose Funeral Home Case
Fremont County, CO – A judge on Tuesday rejected a plea agreement for Carie Hallford, one of the former owners of the Penrose funeral home where authorities discovered nearly 200 decaying bodies last year. Hallford and her husband, Jon Hallford, were charged with 191...
Barry Morphew Expected to Face Trial Next Summer
Salida, CO – Barry Morphew, the man accused of killing his wife and leaving her body in a remote area of the San Luis Valley, is expected to face trial next summer, according to statements made during a court hearing this week. At a brief hearing held...
Tuesday, November 4th Weather Forecast
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Mostly sunny skies, mild temperatures and breezy conditions can be expected today. Winds will be out of the southwest at 20 to 25 mph. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 69. A...
Salida Community Raises $30,000 to Combat Food Insecurity in Record Time
Salida, CO – In an inspiring show of generosity, the City of Salida’s pledge to match donations to the Chaffee County Community Foundation’s (CCCF) Emergency Response Fund (ERF) has more than doubled the impact of local giving. The City committed to match every dollar...
Oak Street Improvements Complete: Safer, Smoother Travel for All in Salida
Salida, CO – The City of Salida, in partnership with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), is pleased to announce the completion of a series of multi-modal improvements along Oak Street (CO 291). The roadway officially reopened to traffic on Thursday,...
Fate of Shoshone water right carries broad implications
During his report at the October board meeting of the Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District, Richard Brown provided an update on the status of a key water right on the Colorado River. The 1906 water right, quite senior for the West Slope, is tied to the Shoshone...
Cottonwood Pass Closed For Winter Season; Independence Pass Remains Open
Cottonwood Pass is officially closed as of today. County officials note that no winter maintenance will occur beyond the gate on County Road 306 until further notice. Meanwhile, Independence Pass (Highway 82) between Twin Lakes and Aspen remains open. The Colorado...
Chaffee Housing Authority Seeks New Board Members
The Chaffee Housing Authority (CHA) is seeking four new members to join its board of directors, with openings representing Salida, Buena Vista, Chaffee County, and one at-large seat. Board members play a key role in shaping local housing policies and guiding the...
Salida City Council to Discuss Ice Rink, Housing, and 3-D Homebuilding at Tonight’s Work Session
The Salida City Council will hold a work session this evening beginning at 6 p.m. Tonight’s agenda includes updates from the Extraordinary Teen Council and the Chaffee Housing Authority, along with a discussion about the potential development of an ice rink in the...
Weather Forecast on November 3rd 2025
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Mostly sunny skies and mild temperatures are in store for the week. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 69. A low of 35. 71 The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 61, a low of...
High Voter Turnout Expected as Chaffee County Heads to the Polls
As Election Day approaches tomorrow, Chaffee County officials are reporting a steady increase in voter participation. Chaffee County Clerk and Recorder Lori Mitchell is reporting that 1,155 ballots were returned over the weekend for a total of 5,784. Local election...
Chaffee County Activates Emergency Response as SNAP Benefit Delays Loom
Facing a major disruption in federal food-assistance funding, Chaffee County is stepping in, activating a coordinated emergency response to help families in need. Due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program...
