Skeletal Remains Discovered in Saguache County
The Saguache County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance in identifying human remains found this week. On July 26, 2023, while conducting searches for missing woman, Edna Quintana, law enforcement discovered skeletal remains in the foothills west of...
‘Click It or Ticket’ Seat Belt Enforcement Period On Now
Stay buckled this summer or you could get a citation. The Colorado Department of Transportation, the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and 51 participating law enforcement agencies throughout Colorado are in the July seat belt enforcement period. During the same enforcement...
Chaffee County Public Health Offering Help for Friday Health Plans Customers
Chaffee County Public Health is offering help to those who have their health insurance through Friday Health Plans. The Colorado Division of Insurance has moved Friday Health Plans into liquidation, which will end coverage for Friday Health Plans customers on...
Wildfires Are Burning in Gunnison and Teller Counties
Evacuation orders have been issued for the Low Line Fire burning in Gunnison County 14 miles northeast of Gunnison and 11 miles southwest of Crested Butte. The fire, which was caused by lightning, has burned 720 acres in the Ohio Creek area with no containment. A...
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Amber Alert: 2-Month-Old Infant Missing [Update]
[Update] Authorities are no longer looking for the forest green GMC Yukon. Police continue to look for Elsy and her parents. Last seen in Aurora. [Original Story] The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is searching for a missing and endangered two-month-old infant after...
Pet of the Week: Jack
Meet Jack! He's the Heart of the Rockies Radio Pet of the Week! Jack is a 10-year-old male Schnauzer mix who was transferred in from Espanola Humane Society in late May. All of the other dogs he was transferred in with have been adopted, but he is still patiently...
Three Bodies Discovered in Gunnison County Identified
The identities of three bodies found in Gunnison County earlier this month have been released. The bodies were discovered in a remote campsite near the Gold Creek Campground on July 9th. The bodies were said to have been heavily decomposed and no cause of...
Buena Vista Board of Trustees to Hold Public Hearings on Water Dedication and Allocation
The Buena Vista Board of Trustees will hold public hearings on water dedication and allocation policy and on the Crossing Major Subdivision preliminary plat and rezoning. Trustees will also vote on the final approval of phase I of the Carbonate Street...
Salida School District Board of Education General Election is November 7th
The Salida School District Board of Education is reminding voters in the District of the November 7th general election. The District is comprised of seven directors, with five geographic seats and two at-large seats. The November election will include five seats up...
Salida Approves Resolution to Add More Public Parking Downtown
The Salida City Council has approved a resolution to enter into a commercial lease agreement for public parking on a quarter acre private parcel of land between 1st and 2nd Streets. City Council said that over the last few years, the City has repeatedly heard from...
Custer County Man Facing Criminal Charges Including Soliciting Child Prostitution
James Barry Vrasic, a Custer County man facing criminal charges including soliciting child prostitution, was released Friday, July 21st, on a $1,000 bond. Vrasic’s release came after the Custer County Sheriff’s Office arrested him Thursday, July 20th, on a charge of...
The Chaffee Housing Authority Seeking a Housing Navigator
The Chaffee Housing Authority is adding to the team with a new Housing Navigator position. This person will be intricately involved with the Continuum of Care, especially with case management and with maintaining exceptional relationships with community partner...
