El Pomar Foundation approves $87,000 to organizations in the Central Peaks region
Colorado Springs, Colo. — October 30, 2024 — El Pomar Trustees approved $87,000 allocated to eight nonprofit organizations and government entities in the Central Peaks region at the Foundation’s September Trustees meeting. Through the Foundation’s grant making...
Meet Calvin – Heart of the Rockies Radio Pet of the Week!
2 year-old Calvin recently arrived from one of Ark-Valley Humane Society's transfer partners. Through transfer partnerships, AVHS has worked with 17 shelters in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Texas, and California. Last year, AVHS was able to transfer in 125...
Salida Hosts Halloween Festivities with Safety Reminders and DUI Enforcement
Halloween celebrations are underway in Salida with Heart of the Rockies Halloween tomorrow evening in downtown Salida! From 5 to 8 p.m., F Street (from 3rd to 15th Street) will be closed for the festivities, featuring activities at Alpine Park and along F Street....
Final Voting Details for Chaffee County Ahead of Election Day
Election Day is almost here! In-person voting will continue at the Salida Voter Center (235 West 10th Street) until the polls close on Election Day, November 5. The Salida Voter Center hours are: Monday–Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m. to noon Election Day,...
Cottonwood and Independence Passes Closing for Winter 2024-25
Cottonwood Pass is set to close for the winter season this Friday at 6 a.m. The pass, which reaches an elevation of 12,120 feet, connects Chaffee and Gunnison Counties via Chaffee County Road 306 and Gunnison County Road 209. Due to heavy snow accumulation, Cottonwood...
Chaffee County Reports Increase in Pertussis Cases: Symptoms, Prevention, and Vaccination
Chaffee County Public Health has reported a recent uptick in pertussis (whooping cough) cases in the area. Pertussis is a highly contagious respiratory infection that begins with cold-like symptoms—runny nose, low-grade fever, and a mild cough. After about a week, it...
Indulging in “boos” this Halloweekend? CDOT says to plan a sober ride home
Halloween DUI enforcement period begins Wednesday Statewide — The many consequences of a DUI can be haunting, so make the safe choice and find a sober ride home during Halloween festivities. From Oct. 30 to Nov. 4, the Colorado Department of Transportation will...
Wednesday, October 30th Weather
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Lingering snow showers over the higher terrain will continue to taper off throughout the day today. There will be an increase in precipitation probabilities late in the weekend into next week. Much...
Chaffee County Public Health Provides Pertussis Update
Chaffee County, CO - Chaffee County Public Health (CCPH) is reporting an increase in pertussis caseswithin the county. Chaffee County has had four confirmed cases of pertussis in the last month, though itis possible that there are more cases of pertussis that have not...
Cottonwood Pass Closing for the Season November 1
CHAFFEE COUNTY, COLO - Cottonwood Pass is closing for the winter season on November 1st, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.. Cottonwood Pass crosses the Continental Divide at 12,120 feet, connecting Chaffee and Gunnison counties on Chaffee County Road 306 and Gunnison...
CCCF and SDCEA Partner to Support Local Nonprofits with Over $50,000 in Fall Grants
(CHAFFEE COUNTY, CO) Oct. 28, 2024 – The Chaffee County Community Foundation (CCCF) has awarded $50,866 in funding to 31 local nonprofit organizations as part of its Fall grant cycle, which ran from July 22 through August 23, 2024. This critical funding was made...
Cooper bucks the trend with the lowest day pass pricing even at the ticket window!
Leadville, Colo., October 22, 2024 – Ski Cooper near Leadville has always been renowned for affordable daypasses in Colorado. Now Cooper is taking the next step.In a creative strategy, Cooper is reaching out to new skiers , powder day enthusiasts and last-minute...
