Chaffee Rec Adopters Seeking Volunteers for National Public Lands Day
Chaffee Rec Adopters is calling for volunteers to assist with their final stewardship event of the season this Saturday in celebration of National Public Lands Day. The project focuses on campsite cleanup along the Arkansas River at the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation...
Embracing Aging Chaffee to Host Free Lecture on End-of-Life Options
Embracing Aging Chaffee is presenting a free community lecture titled "Knowing Your End-Of-Life Options" tomorrow from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the Colorado Community College campus, located at 349 East 9th Street. The lecture will be led by Dr. Barbara Morris, a...
Adams State University Sees Enrollment Increase Amid National Decline
While universities nationwide are experiencing declining enrollment, Adams State University in Alamosa is reporting a 5% rise in undergraduate enrollment for the fall semester compared to 2023. A key factor contributing to this growth is the "Adams Promise"...
Heart of the Rockies Radio Warns of Scam Calls
Heart of the Rockies Radio has been alerted by a local business that someone claiming to be affiliated with the radio stations is attempting to sell advertising and requesting credit card information. Please note, these calls are NOT being made by Heart of the Rockies...
Barry Morphew’s $15 Million Lawsuit Against Chaffee County and Law Enforcement Dismissed
A civil lawsuit filed by Barry Morphew against several law enforcement agencies, including Chaffee County, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, and the FBI, has been dismissed. Morphew had filed the suit in May 2023, seeking $15 million in damages for what he claimed...
Morphew Lawsuit Against Chaffee County/Law Enforcement Dismissed
The lawsuit brought by Barry Morphew against sever law enforcement agencies, including Chaffee County, has been dismissed. Morphew filed the civil suit in May of 2023 against several prosecutors, Chaffee County, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation and the...
Brown Canyon Project will impact Travel: Full road closure and River Closures
Constrution of Browns Canyon National Monument road widening has begun on County Road 300 at Mile Marker 2.2 which traverses Sugarloaf Mountain adjacent to theArkansas River near Ruby Mountain Campground. FHWA and contracting partner, Cooley & Sons Excavating,...
Delmer Wayne Abbott- December 29, 1939 ~ August 28, 2024
Delmer Wayne Abbott Passed away 08/28/2024 Salida, CO Born in Canon City, CO Dec 1939 to parents George and Anne Abbott. He is survived by Mike Abbott, Nick Gordon, Tina ” Gordon” Burns, Amy “Rose” Lipscomb. Salida High Class of 1957. Serving in the USMC...
Fundraiser for Bringing Our Valley Hope at Salida Distillery Tonight
Join the community tonight at Salida Distillery, located at Highway 50 and 15th Street, for a special fundraiser supporting Bringing Our Valley Hope. The event will feature live music from a jazz band, a food truck, and refreshing cold drinks. To learn more about the...
Support the Chaffee County Shop with a Cop Program: Fundraising Event on October 11th
Heart of the Rockies Radio, in partnership with Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce and the Vaqueros, is once again rallying the community to raise funds for this year's Chaffee County Shop with a Cop program. This annual event brings joy to deserving students...
Chaffee Chips Wildfire Mitigation Events Continue into Fall
Chaffee Chips is extending its wildfire mitigation efforts with free neighborhood slash removal and chipping services this fall. The program helps landowners create defensible space around their homes to reduce wildfire risks. Upcoming service dates are scheduled for:...
TABOR Refunds Shrinking for 2024 Tax Year Due to Economic Factors
Coloradans can expect significantly smaller TABOR refunds when filing their 2024 taxes. After receiving an $800 check for the 2023 tax year, next year's refunds will be based on income, with amounts ranging from $181 for those earning less than $53,000 to $571 for...
