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...
HRRMC Foundation Offers Nursing and EMT Scholarships for Fall 2025
The Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications from students pursuing careers in nursing or emergency medical services. The scholarships are open to certified EMTs, paramedics, CNAs, or CMAs living in or...
First Click It or Ticket enforcement period of the year begins today
Enforcement includes expanded seat belt law STATEWIDE — From April 7 to 13, the Colorado Department of Transportation will support Colorado State Patrol and 38 local law enforcement agencies throughout Colorado for the first seat belt enforcement period of 2025....
Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold Launches Campaign for Attorney General
Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold has officially announced her candidacy for Colorado Attorney General. Current Attorney General Phil Weiser is stepping down to run for governor. In her statement, Griswold said she intends to “stand up to Donald Trump,” defend...
Brush Fire in Fremont County Contained After Burning 11 Acres
Fire crews successfully contained an 11-acre brush fire in northwest Fremont County yesterday. The fire was reported at 4:30 p.m. off County Road 21 in the Tallahassee area. The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office and Canon City Fire Protection District responded quickly,...
