Homicide Charges Filed in Colorado Death and Missing Persons Case
Homicide charges have been filed in Park County against Johnny Morris and Hailey Cole, two persons of interest connected to a Colorado death investigation and a missing persons case. The charges, revealed in Colorado court records yesterday, include bond amounts of...
New year, new snow, potentially new traffic records set
Motorists should be ready for extended delays on the I-70 Mountain Corridor Statewide - The Colorado Department of Transportation officials are predicting a high chance of record breaking traffic along the Interstate 70 Mountain Corridor this coming weekend. CDOT...
New Arrival: Layla Nuha Ahmed
SALIDA, Colo.— Layla Nuha Ahmed was born at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center’s Family Birthing Center in Salida on December 30, 2024 at 4:40 a.m. She weighed 6 pounds, 2.9 ounces, and measured 20 ½ inches long. Layla’s parents are Annie and Taj Ahmed...
Peter “Pete” Hubert Chapman – February 9, 1934 ~ December 17, 2024
Peter “Pete” Hubert Chapman Watson, 90, of Salida, Colorado died December 17, 2024 in Canon City, Colorado. He was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on February 9, 1934, to Jessie (Armstrong) and Bert Watson. Mr. Watson attended the University of Alberta and received...
Last Chance for Home Fur the Holidays Adoption Promotion!
Today is the final day to take advantage of Ark Valley Human Society’s Home Fur the Holidays adoption promotion. All adult animals (8 months and older) have a 50% discount on their adoption fee. Visit ark-valley.org to view the available dogs and cats looking for...
Laugh in the New Year with Comedy at the SteamPlant
The Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce invites you to celebrate New Year’s Eve with an evening of laughter and fun at the SteamPlant!Tonight’s event features three nationally touring comedians, a DJ, dancing, party favors, and a live stream of Salida’s inaugural...
Arrests Made in Park County Homicide Investigation; Search for Missing Person Continues
Law enforcement in Mississippi has arrested two persons of interest connected to a homicide investigation in Park County, Colorado. Johnny Morris, 46, and Hailey Cole, 43, are in custody in Mississippi on local charges, including burglary. Authorities linked the pair...
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Downtown Salida
The City of Salida invites everyone to ring in the New Year at the Heart of the Rockies New Year’s Eve Celebration in downtown Salida. The highlight of the evening will be the drop of a giant, lighted heart from the Salida Fire Department’s ladder truck, raised over...
Major Highway Closures Due to Rockslide and Weather Conditions
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has closed multiple highways across the state: Highways 165 and 96 in Custer County are closed due to a massive rockslide near McKenzie Junction: Highway 96: Closed from Wetmore to Westcliffe. Highway 165: Closed just...
Join the Christmas Bird Count at Great Sand Dunes National Park
Birders and nature enthusiasts of all skill levels and ages are invited to take part in Audubon’s annual Christmas Bird Count, the longest-running wintertime tradition in the Western Hemisphere. This year’s event at Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve will...
Home Fur the Holidays: Adoption Promotion at Ark Valley Humane Society
Ark Valley Humane Society is helping shelter animals find loving homes with its Home Fur the Holidays adoption promotion. Today and tomorrow only, adoption fees for all adult animals (8 months and older) are 50% off. There are currently 16 dogs and cats waiting for...
Avalanche Warnings and High Wind Watch Issued Across Colorado
Several Avalanche Warnings are in effect statewide. Heavy snowfall and strong winds have created extremely dangerous avalanche conditions, overloading an already weak snowpack. Traveling in avalanche terrain is highly discouraged. Additionally, a High Wind Watch is in...
