Gary Douglas Vollertsen – March 22, 1943 ~ March 2, 2025
Gary Douglas Vollertsen, age 81, of Villa Grove, passed away on March 2, 2025, at the Rio Grande Hospital in Del Norte, CO. Gary was born March 22, 1943, in Rochester, New York, to Earl and Catherine (Shepard) Vollertsen. Gary and his family moved to Villa Grove in...
Monarch Mountain Community Outreach Joins Chaffee County Community Foundation to Expand Local Impact
Chaffee County, CO (March 7, 2025) – Monarch Mountain is thrilled to announce its new partnership with the Chaffee County Community Foundation (CCCF), enhancing its support for the local community through the Monarch Mountain Community Outreach Donor-Advised Fund....
Colorado Fishing Licenses Now on Sale
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has announced that fishing licenses for the new season are now on sale. Anyone 16 and older must have a valid license to fish, with the exception of anglers age 15 and younger. Licenses are valid through March 31, 2026, and pricing varies...
Final Weekend for Cripple Creek Ice Castles
If you haven’t yet visited the Ice Castles in Cripple Creek, this weekend is your last chance! The attraction will close for the season on March 8th. Since opening, thousands of visitors have marveled at the towering ice formations, which are created from hand-placed...
Return to Nature Funeral Home Co-Owner to Stand Trial
A federal judge has altered a plea agreement for Return to Nature funeral home co-owners Jon and Carrie Hallford. While Jon Hallford accepted the new terms, Carrie Hallford rejected them, meaning her federal case will proceed to trial. In October, both agreed to plead...
Rallies Protest National Park & Forest Service Layoffs
On March 1st, a nationwide protest took place at national parks across the U.S. in response to the recent firings of thousands of National Park Service and Forest Service employees. The rallies, organized by Resistance Rangers, aimed to highlight staffing cuts that...
CCPH Provides Update to Public Regarding Measles – Press Release
Press Release- CCPH Update on Measles 3.4.25Download
Water & Environmental News
Arkansas River Basin Water Forum celebrates its 30th Anniversary – Today and Tomorrow in Pueblo Discussions on water challenges & solutions with top Colorado & Arkansas Basin water experts. Keynote Speakers: Rebecca Mitchell (Colorado’s Upper Colorado River...
Public Health Alert: Measles Outbreak Concerns for Colorado Travelers
Measles cases rising in neighboring states: Texas: 159 cases, 20 hospitalizations, 1 death (unvaccinated child). New Mexico: 9 cases. Other states affected: Alaska, California, Georgia, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island. Local Response: Chaffee County Public Health...
Meet Trinity Anne – Heart of the Rockies Radio Pet of the Week
Do you need a teddy bear dog to snuggle? Trinity Anne is the girl for you! Ark-Valley Humane Society has a dog couch where staff and volunteers can cuddle up with the shelter animals. Trinity Anne will rest her head in your lap while she takes a nap! This 1 year-old...
Chaffee County Commissioners Meeting – Today at 1:15 PM
Agenda Highlights: Support for Buena Vista’s grant application for multi-modal transportation plan. Ratifying a letter to USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins regarding U.S. Forest Service staffing support. Awarding general contract for the Sheriff’s Office Hwy 50 project....
Fred T. Gonzales – July 23, 1949 ~ February 22, 2025
Fred Thomas Gonzales aka Po, age 75 of Salida, CO, passed away on Saturday February 22, 2025 at the Heart of The Rockies Regional Medical Center. Mr. Gonzales was born July 23, 1949 in Salida, CO. He was one of seven children born to Joe and Deleria Gonzales. At age...
