Active Shooter Training at Salida High School This Wednesday
First responders will conduct a multi-agency active shooter training at Salida High School this Wednesday. The community should expect to see an increased number of emergency vehicles in the area before and during the drill. This training is a crucial part of...
Oak Ridge Fire Near Beulah Reaches 69% Containment
Containment of the Oak Ridge Fire, burning near Beulah on the Custer/Pueblo County line, has grown to 69%. The fire, which is listed today at 1,310 acres, continues to be managed by firefighting crews. Residents and visitors in the area can expect additional smoke...
City of Salida Begins Oak Street Improvement Project
The City of Salida will begin improvements on Oak Street between Walnut and Illinois Avenue today. Due to the construction, Oak Street will be closed to through traffic. This comprehensive improvement project is expected to take an extended period, with work pausing...
Highway 50 Bridge Over Blue Mesa Reservoir Reopens to Limited Traffic
The Highway 50 bridge over Blue Mesa Reservoir reopened to limited traffic for the July 4th weekend. Beginning today, emergency vehicles and smaller vehicles are allowed to cross the bridge west of Gunnison twice daily—from 6:30 to 8:30 in the morning and in the...
River Runners CFS Report for Monday, July 8
Flows on the Arkansas River continue to drop, but you can still expect awesome whitewater out there. Currently: Pine Creek / Numbers is running at 1,020 Cubic Feet Per Second. Browns Canyon is at 1,240 CFS. Royal Gorge is at 1,650 CFS. The Riverside Grill is open...
The History of Salida’s Iconic Lion Statues at Alpine Park
The two lions at the F street side Alpine Park in Salida have been patiently guarding the entrance for more than 100 years. But they won’t be going anywhere anytime soon. They are literally cast in stone – local Salida granite....
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...
