Rolland (Rollie) Clair Johnson / May 3, 1944 – September 17, 2024
With great sadness Three Eagles Communications, LLC announces the passing of Rolland Johnson. Rolland passed away on September 17, 2024 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Rolland was the Chairman and CEO of Three Eagles Communications, which he founded in 1995. The...
New Arrival: Ramsey Ruby Leneweaver Cottrell
SALIDA, Colo.— Ramsey Ruby Leneweaver Cottrell was born at Heart of the Rockies RegionalMedical Center’s Family Birthing Center in Salida on September 11, 2024 at 10:41 p.m. She weighed7 pounds, 8.5 ounces, and measured 20 inches long.Ramsey’s parents are Moe...
Chaffee County Economic Development Corporation’s Insight Speaker Series to Address Workforce Housing Shortfall
The next installment of the Chaffee County Economic Development Corporation’s Insight Speaker Series is scheduled for October 16th at the SteamPlant in Salida. This free event will address the significant 1,100-unit shortfall in workforce housing stock in Chaffee...
Funeral Home Owners Accused in Fraud Scheme May Receive Extended Plea Deal Timeline
Prosecutors plan to extend the timeline for Jon and Carie Hallford, owners of the Return to Nature Funeral Home, to accept a state plea deal related to a scheme involving 190 decomposing bodies. The couple, who face 260 state criminal charges including abuse of a...
Fremont County Seeks Repayment from Disbarred DA Linda Stanley for Legal Fees
Last week, when 11th Judicial District Attorney Linda Stanley was disbarred by the Colorado Supreme Court, it was revealed that she had used taxpayer money to cover tens of thousands of dollars in legal fees. Now, Fremont County, one of the counties that helps fund...
Collegiate Peaks Bank welcomes Clara Pilcher as mortgage loan originator
Ft. Collins, CO (September 2024) – Collegiate Peaks Bank, Division of Glacier Bancorp, is pleased to announce that Clara Pilcher has joined its Ft. Collins office as a mortgage loan originator. She will provide mortgage lending services to all Collegiate Peaks Bank...
Trails and Conservation Plan to begin detailed study of Salida, BV areas
Sept. 18, 2024 — Popular trail systems around Buena Vista and Salida will get a closer look over the next year under the Chaffee County Trails System and Conservation Plan (TSCP). After hearing from hundreds of trail users during a public input period that...
Monarch at the Crest Plans Closing Weekend – Deals for days at the top of Monarch Pass
Salida, CO Monarch at the Crest invites you to celebrate the end of another summer season with incredible deals, tram rides and live music from 9am-5pm on Friday, September 27 through Sunday, September 29, 2024. “It’s been a great summer up on the pass and we...
Thursday, September 19th Weather
Warm, dry and breezy conditions continue through tomorrow. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 79. A low of 43. The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 73, a low of 39. Leadville and Fairplay look for a high of 65 with a low of 35....
Meet Milky – Heart of the Rockies Radio Pet of the Week!
Milky is a 10 year-old feline and honestly, he is enjoying his "retirement years". You can catch Milky enjoying retirement life by soaking up the sun during porch time (on the catio). Cozied up in blankets (or curled up on your lap). Milky came to AVHS as a stray, so...
CDOT Urges Drivers to Be Cautious of Increased Traffic During Fall Foliage Season
Drivers are being urged to exercise caution as fall approaches, with increased traffic expected in Colorado’s high country. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is reminding motorists to watch for vehicles pulling off highways and heavy pedestrian traffic,...
Heart of the Rockies Chamber Hosts “What’s Up Salida” Community Coffee Tomorrow
The Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce is hosting its monthly community coffee event, "What’s Up Salida," tomorrow from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM at the Salida Community Center. This networking event will feature business leaders, elected officials, and chamber...
