Thursday, July 27th Weather
Showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening. Daily thunderstorms will be possible into early next week. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 91. A low of 55.The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 89, a low of 51.Leadville and Fairplay...
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Amber Alert: 2-Month-Old Infant Missing [Update]
[Update] Authorities are no longer looking for the forest green GMC Yukon. Police continue to look for Elsy and her parents. Last seen in Aurora. [Original Story] The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is searching for a missing and endangered two-month-old infant after...
Pet of the Week: Jack
Meet Jack! He's the Heart of the Rockies Radio Pet of the Week! Jack is a 10-year-old male Schnauzer mix who was transferred in from Espanola Humane Society in late May. All of the other dogs he was transferred in with have been adopted, but he is still patiently...
Three Bodies Discovered in Gunnison County Identified
The identities of three bodies found in Gunnison County earlier this month have been released. The bodies were discovered in a remote campsite near the Gold Creek Campground on July 9th. The bodies were said to have been heavily decomposed and no cause of...
Wednesday, July 26th Weather
Dangerously high temperatures again today. Increased chances for showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening. Daily thunderstorms will be possible into early next week. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 93. A low of 57.The San Luis...
Buena Vista Board of Trustees to Hold Public Hearings on Water Dedication and Allocation
The Buena Vista Board of Trustees will hold public hearings on water dedication and allocation policy and on the Crossing Major Subdivision preliminary plat and rezoning. Trustees will also vote on the final approval of phase I of the Carbonate Street...
Salida School District Board of Education General Election is November 7th
The Salida School District Board of Education is reminding voters in the District of the November 7th general election. The District is comprised of seven directors, with five geographic seats and two at-large seats. The November election will include five seats up...
Salida Approves Resolution to Add More Public Parking Downtown
The Salida City Council has approved a resolution to enter into a commercial lease agreement for public parking on a quarter acre private parcel of land between 1st and 2nd Streets. City Council said that over the last few years, the City has repeatedly heard from...
Tuesday, July 25th Weather
A Heat Advisory is once again in effect. Dangerously high temperatures are expected to continue. Isolated thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening. Thunderstorm coverage will increase for the rest of the week beginning tomorrow. Salida and Buena Vista...
Custer County Man Facing Criminal Charges Including Soliciting Child Prostitution
James Barry Vrasic, a Custer County man facing criminal charges including soliciting child prostitution, was released Friday, July 21st, on a $1,000 bond. Vrasic’s release came after the Custer County Sheriff’s Office arrested him Thursday, July 20th, on a charge of...
The Chaffee Housing Authority Seeking a Housing Navigator
The Chaffee Housing Authority is adding to the team with a new Housing Navigator position. This person will be intricately involved with the Continuum of Care, especially with case management and with maintaining exceptional relationships with community partner...
Monday, July 24th Weather
A Heat Advisory is in effect for today. Temperatures in the 90’s in the valleys and up to 105 across the I-25 corridor and plains may cause heat illness to occur. You are advised to drink plenty of fluids, limit your time in the sun, and to check on relatives and...
