U.S. Forest Service to Begin Threemile Creek Prescribed Burn Near Centerville
The U.S. Forest Service is set to begin a prescribed burn at Threemile Creek tomorrow. The burn will take place three miles west of Centerville and is planned to cover 345 acres. Residents and visitors in the Arkansas River Valley can expect to see smoke in the area...
11th Judicial District Attorney Appeals Disbarment, Prosecutors Censured Over Morphew Case Misconduct
11th Judicial District Attorney Linda Stanley is appealing a ruling from a state disciplinary board that has ordered her disbarment. The decision stems from Stanley's conduct during the high-profile prosecution of Barry Morphew in the murder trial of his missing wife,...
Salida Volleyball falls in 5 sets to La Veta.
Salida falls in a tough one to the Redhawks in 5 sets at home. Salida wins set 1 25-14 and set 4 25-20. The Spartans fall in sets 2, 3, and 5 by scores of 25-22, 25-13, and 15-11. Salida falls to 7-6 on the year. Check out the Highlights presented by the Salida Ace...
Buena Vista Volleyball defeats Custer County 3-1.
The Demons started the match off with a 25-20 set 1 loss to the Bobcats on Tuesday. Sets 2 and 3 were dominated by Buena Vista 25-16, and 25-14. The 4th set was back and forth before the Demons pulled away with a 25-23 win to seal the match. The Demons will improve to...
Colorado Lookouts Baseball Tryouts this Sunday for 11 & under
Colorado Lookouts is having Baseball tryouts for 11 year-olds and under this Sunday, October 6th, from 9AM to 11AM at Marvin Park. RSVP by October 4th to
Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce Hosts Monthly Community Coffee at BV Community Center
The Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce invites you to their monthly Community Coffee tomorrow morning from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM at the BV Community Center. Join the conversation with local businesses, government, and non-profit leaders, and feel free to make announcements...
The Salida Community Center to host its monthly food distribution event tomorrow starting at 10:00 AM
The Salida Community Center will host its monthly food distribution event tomorrow morning, starting at 10:00 AM. This will be a drive-through event—attendees are asked to remain in their cars, and food will be brought to them. No paperwork is required; you’ll only be...
Salida City Council Meeting Tonight at 6 PM
The Salida City Council will hold a regular meeting tonight starting at 6:00 PM. In unfinished business, council members will consider two resolutions related to improvements and inclusionary housing agreements for the Flour Mill planned development. In new business,...
Meet Cookie – Heart of the Rockies Radio Pet of the Week!
Ark-Valley Humane Society really appreciates Heart of the Rockies Radio News for featuring our shelter animals for Pet of the Week, especially because some animals don't get as much attention. This is the case for 2 year-old Cookie. When people come into the shelter...
New Arrival: Lila Juniper Massaro
SALIDA, Colo.— Lila Juniper Massaro was born at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center’sFamily Birthing Center in Salida on September 12, 2024 at 8:11 a.m. She weighed 7 pounds, 5 ounces,and measured 20 inches long.Lila’s parents are Micha Rosenoer and Patrick...
Draft Land Use Code and Zoning Map Available for Public Review
The updated draft of the Chaffee County Land Use Code has been published for public review, along with the proposed zoning map. Visit https://www.togetherchaffeecounty.org/input to access both documents. Together, the draft Land Use Code (LUC) and zoning map...
Salida High School Cheerleaders Host Mini Cheer Camp for Kids
The Salida High School Cheerleaders are sponsoring a Mini Cheer Camp next Tuesday from 4:30 PM to 6 PM at the Longfellow Elementary Gym. The camp is open to all students from 5 years old through 5th grade and offers a fun opportunity to learn cheerleading skills. The...
