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...
20th Annual Run Through Time – Saturday, March 8
The 20th Annual Run Through Time trail marathon, half marathon, and two-mile fun run will take place on Saturday, March 8 on the Arkansas Hills Trails System and surrounding dirt and jeep roads in Salida. There are still spots available in the marathon and 2-mile run,...
Columbine Gem and Mineral Society presents: How to Identify Minerals – A FREE interactive workshop.
Join the Columbine Gem and Mineral Society for a FREE interactive workshop on Thursday, March 6, at 6:30 p.m. in the Upstairs Conference Room at the Buena Vista Airport (27960 County Rd. 319, Buena Vista). Cindy Peratt from therockdoc.net will lead this hands-on...
March Events at A-Church
A Church - Salida's community venue will host many events on March! Check their calendar here and visit achurchsalida.org for more information.
New Arrival: Jack Leland Heathfield
SALIDA, Colo.— Jack Leland Heathfield was born at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center’s Family Birthing Center in Salida on February 16, 2025 at 3:45 p.m. He weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces, and measured 21 inches long. Jack’s parents are Ashley and John...
