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Demolition at 1st And D Street in Salida Set For Monday, August 21st [Updated]
The buildings at 102 D Street and 233 E 1st Street in Salida have been scheduled for demolition mid-morning on Monday, August 21st. JKS Industries, which has been on site abating asbestos in the buildings, has received approval from the Colorado Department of Public...
Fall Sports Schedule
Here's the official 2023 - 2024 Heart of the Rockies Radio fall sports schedule! The Buena Vista Demons and Denver Broncos can be heard on Eagle Country 104, and the home of the Salida Spartans is The Peak 92.3. All games are simulcast on-air and online. August 2023...
Smoke From Wildfires in the Northwest Could Impact Air Quality This Weekend
The National Weather Service says smoke from wildfires in the Pacific Northwest and Canada could affect the air quality in our area over the weekend. There are several fires burning in Colorado. The Lowline Fire, burning 14 miles north of Gunnsion, is listed...
Colorado’s Tarantulas Are Migrating and Looking for Love
Colorado’s tarantulas are starting to creep out of their burrows on the southeastern plains in search for love, an annual affair sometimes called a tarantula “migration.” Every year, these creatures lure arachnid aficionados from near and far to see the spectacle...
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Emergency Evacuation Preparedness Steps from Chaffee County Fire Protection District
Are you ready to evacuate quickly and safely for the next wildfire? When the Decker Fire burned in 2019, local residents had more than a week to evacuate their homes. That’s not always the case, as is evident in recent national media coverage of the Hawaii...
Salida’s Election Petition Process Underway
The petition process is underway for those wanting to run for Salida Mayor, one of three City Council seats or City Treasurer. Petitions must be returned by August 28th. The mayor’s position is for a two-year term and the council and treasurer positions are for...
Chaffee County Health Offering Help for Friday Health Care 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...
Pet of the Week: Tyson
Meet Tyson! He's the Heart of the Rockies Radio Pet of the Week! Tyson is a 5-year-old neutered male who has lived with both male and female dogs previously and done great. He will win you over with his goofy and lovable personality the moment you meet him. Tyson has...
Additional Parking Option Now Available in Downtown Salida
The City of Salida has announced an additional parking option has been made available in the downtown area. A public parking lot has recently been established through a lease with a property owner between 1st and 2nd Street, west of G Street. This location can be...
Westcliffe Man Facing Sexual Exploitation and Child Prostitution Charges
A Westcliffe man is facing charges of procurement of a child for sexual exploitation and soliciting for child prostitution after allegedly arranging to meet an underage girl in exchange for gaming gift cards. 58-year-old James Barry Vrasic was arrested by Custer...
Labor Day ‘Heat is On’ DUI Enforcement Period
The biggest DUI enforcement period of the summer is going on now through Labor Day. The Colorado Department of Transportation, Colorado State Patrol and local law enforcement are conducting the Labor Day Crackdown to keep Colorado roads safe. Spanning 21 days, this...
