Salida Hospital District Board Election Set for May 6, Voting in Salida and Buena Vista
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center has announced that voting for the Salida Hospital District board election will take place on Tuesday, May 6th. Polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the second-floor conference room at HRRMC in Salida and...
Chaffee County Crime Stoppers Seeking Information on Kristen Amanda Scanga
Chaffee County Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help in locating Kristen Amanda Scanga, who currently has three active warrants for her arrest. The warrants are related to failure to appear on a misdemeanor traffic offense, failure to appear on a burglary...
Measles Exposure Alert at Wolf Creek Ski Area and Pagosa Springs Locations
Colorado health officials have confirmed a new case of measles in Archuleta County, marking the third confirmed case in the state within just nine days. The infected individual visited multiple public locations while contagious, including Wolf Creek Ski Area and two...
Buena Vista Baseball defeats Sargent 12-3 at home.
The Demons got their bats going early and never looked back as they string together a 12-3 win over the Farmers. The Demons improve to 3-4 on the year. Highlights are presented by the Buena Vista Ace Hardware (find them here...
Central Colorado Conservancy’s 2025 Hands For Lands Ditch Cleaning Work Parties Announced
Salida - Central Colorado Conservancy announces their spring Hands for Lands Ditch Cleaning work parties beginning the second week of April. Each spring, the Hands for Lands volunteer program helps local ranchers and agricultural landowners clean out their ditches in...
Meet Grizz – Heart of the Rockies Radio Pet of the Week
Grizz is an 8 year-old senior cat who came to Ark-Valley Humane Society through their transfer program. This program helps other shelters if they are full or if there is an animal that is not getting much attention for adoption. Through transfer partnerships, AVHS...
Register Now for the 2025 HRRMC Cancer Walk Supporting Local Oncology Patients
The Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center Foundation is accepting registrations for the 2025 Cancer Walk, scheduled for Saturday, May 3rd. Registration is $35 per person and free for cancer survivors. Proceeds benefit local oncology patients. The walk begins at...
40th Annual Chocolate Lover’s Fantasy Returns to Mt. Princeton Hot Springs April 17
The 40th annual Chocolate Lover’s Fantasy is set for Thursday, April 17th, at Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort. The event features decadent chocolate creations, appetizers, drinks, live music, and fundraising opportunities to benefit The Alliance. All proceeds support...
Salida Rotary Club Offers $16,000 in Scholarships to Local High School Seniors
Graduating seniors at Salida High School and Horizons Exploratory Academy planning to attend college, university, vocational, or technical school this fall are encouraged to apply for the Salida Rotary Club’s annual scholarships. Up to $16,000 will be awarded in...
Poncha Springs Seeks Public Input on Parks and Trails Master Plan
The Town of Poncha Springs is inviting residents to help shape the future of local recreation. After acquiring over 40 acres of land for parks and open space, the town is developing a Parks and Recreation Master Plan in collaboration with stakeholders across southern...
Red Flag Warning Issued for Chaffee County Due to High Winds and Dry Conditions
A Red Flag Warning is in effect today across Chaffee County due to gusty winds, low humidity, and dry vegetation. Local officials stress that no open burning of any kind is allowed under these conditions. Fire danger remains high, and residents are urged to take all...
Salida Baseball rolls past Florence 20-0.
The Spartans took part in the Grand Opening of the new Stadium in Florence, and quickly made themselves at home, going up 6-0 in the first. The Spartans score in every inning as they defeat the Huskies 20-0. The Spartans improve to 5-4 on the year. Catch the...
