DA’s Office to Host Public Forum on Costilla County Sheriff’s Office Concerns
The 12th Judicial District Attorney’s Office is inviting members of the Costilla County community to share concerns about negative interactions with the sheriff’s office during an open forum tonight. The meeting will focus on ongoing efforts to investigate reports of...
Weather Forecast for April 2nd
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Rain and snow showers will continue through Friday, impacting mostly the central and northern mountains. Otherwise, mostly sunny skies and windy conditions can be expected. Winds will be gusting...
Sports In The Rockies 04-01-2026
This is no April Fool's joke! Sports in the Rockies was back tonight at the Poncha Pub as Chaffee County gets going with Spring Sports. Andrew Stossmeister and Len Gates talked with Heidi Slaymaker and Greg Perrin about the start of soccer and baseball. If you missed...
Salida Schools Earn ‘Snow Day’ After Soccer Ticket Goal Reached
Students in Salida Schools will get a day off tomorrow after the district reached its ticket sales goal for an upcoming rivalry soccer match. Superintendent Dr. David Blackburn announced that Thursday will be a “Snow Day” after the community met the milestone of...
Colorado’s Hands-Free Driving Law Linked to Drop in Distracted Driving and Crashes
A recent Colorado law banning the use of hand-held devices while driving is showing measurable improvements in road safety across the state. According to a new study, distracted driving declined by nearly 5% over the past year and dropped by 8% in the first month...
24 Fire Near Fort Carson Reaches 96% Containment
Fire officials at Fort Carson report continued progress on the 24 Fire burning in Fremont County. The wildfire remains at 7,400 acres, with containment now at 96%, marking significant gains in control efforts. Highway 115 remains open, and all pre-evacuation notices...
Weather Forecast for April 1st
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Moderate to heavy snow will continue over the mountains through the evening hours. Rain can be expected over the lower elevations. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of...
Salida Recognized as a Top “Trail Town”
Salida, Colorado has been recognized as a 2026 IMBA Trail Town, a new national designation from the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) honoring communities with an exceptional commitment to building, maintaining, and celebrating trail systems....
Fremont County Electronics Recycling Event Set for April 25
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New Costilla County Sheriff Joe Smith Outlines Plan to Restore Trust and Stability
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Chaffee County Growing Strong Kids EXPO
