New Arrival: Oliver Jones Hess
SALIDA, Colo.— Oliver Jones Hess was born at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center’sFamily Birthing Center in Salida on July 2, 2024 at 4:53 a.m. He weighed 7 pounds, 12.6 ounces, andmeasured 21 ¼ inches long.Oliver’s parents are Courtney and Clark Hess of...
CDOT Suspends Construction Projects to Ease Traffic Over July 4th Weekend
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is reminding drivers to be prepared for additional traffic and longer drive times over the July 4th weekend. To help minimize potential traffic delays, CDOT is suspending all construction and maintenance projects until...
Highway 50 Bridge Over Blue Mesa Reservoir Reopens Temporarily for July 4th Weekend
The Highway 50 bridge over Blue Mesa Reservoir will temporarily reopen for the July 4th weekend, providing relief to travelers in the area. Emergency vehicles and those traveling in smaller vehicles can begin crossing the Middle Bridge west of Gunnison today. The...
CU Football Picked 11th in New Conference Preseason Poll
Media that covers the Big 12 Conference is expecting a stellar season from at least a trio of Colorado football players. Not much is expected out of the team as a whole, however. Read the full story...
Meet Elvis, Heart of the Rockies Radio Pet of the Week!
4th of July Weekend DUI Enforcement Begins Wednesday
Statewide — Never get behind the wheel under the influence of alcohol or cannabis — or you may be seeing red, white and blue in your rearview mirror. From July 3 to 8, the Colorado Department of Transportation will support the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and 66...
Join Salida Community Center’s Monthly Food Distribution Event Tomorrow at 10 AM
The Salida Community Center is set to hold its monthly food distribution event tomorrow, beginning at 10 AM. This event aims to support local residents by providing essential food items to those in need. The distribution will take place at the Salida Community Center,...
Salida City Council Meeting Tonight at 6 PM
The Salida City Council will hold a regular meeting tonight at 6 PM. On the agenda, council members will consider an ordinance that would impose additional penalties on individuals who knowingly allow underage persons to possess or consume alcohol or marijuana on...
Chaffee County Public Health to Discontinue Home Share Program
Chaffee County Public Health has announced the discontinuation of their Home Share Program at the end of this summer. The program, designed to connect older adults with room in their homes to individuals seeking affordable housing, has not garnered sufficient interest...
Return to Nature Funeral Home Owners Offered Plea Deal
Jon and Carie Hallford, co-owners of the Return to Nature Funeral Home in Penrose, have been offered a plea deal following the discovery of 190 decomposing bodies improperly stored at their facility. If the Hallfords plead guilty to 190 counts of abuse of a corpse,...
River Runners CFS Report for Tuesday, July 2
This is Travis at River Runners with your CFS report for today. The Arkansas River has decreased slightly. Be prepared for high flows and exciting whitewater. Current Conditions: Pine Creek / Numbers: 2230 Cubic Feet Per Second (CFS) Browns Canyon: 2520 CFS Royal...
Salida City Council Work Session Agenda for Tonight
The Salida City Council will convene for a work session this evening at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes two key discussion points: Farmer’s Market Discussion Potential Memorandum of Agreement for Places to Age This work session serves as a precursor to the regular...
