Salida Ranger District to Begin Monarch Park Dredging Operation
The Salida Ranger District of the U.S. Forest Service will start dredging two ponds at the Monarch Park Campground next week. The project is being done to provide the fish there a better habitat and improve fishing opportunities. Both Forest Service Road...
Former District Attorney Facing Malicious Prosecution Lawsuit
The former 12th Judicial District Attorney, who was disbarred for violating victim’s rights all across the San Luis Valley last year, now faces a new legal battle. A political rival who ran against Alonzo Payne in 2020 is suing him, claiming he was the victim of a...
Westcliffe Announces Resignation of Town Trustees Frickell and Snow
The Town of Westcliffe has announced the resignations of Town Trustees Gary Frickell and Cathy Snow. Their departure marks the beginning of a search for citizens to fill these seats. Frickell is leaving to move closer to family in Texas, and Snow is stepping down to...
Ark-Valley Humane Society Announces New Executive Director
The board of directors of Ark-Valley Humane Society is excited to announce the appointment of the organization’s new Executive Director, Nikki Ritter.
PET PATROL: Moose is Missing!
The Pet Patrol needs your help! Moose the Rottweiler is missing! Moose was last seen on Highway 50 in Saguache July 31st. Moose is incredibly friendly and may have been picked up by strangers. He has no tail or collar but is microchipped. There is a reward for his...
New Colorado Law Helps Make Housing More Affordable for Renters
A new round of laws took effect in Colorado Monday that aim to help make housing more attainable for renters in the state. One of those laws caps minimum income requirements for renters and limits the amount landlords can charge for a security...
Pet of the Week: Blue
Meet Blue! He's the Heart of the Rockies Radio Pet of the Week! Blue is an incredibly handsome and loving 5-year-old Australian Cattle dog/border collie mix. He was surrendered to the shelter for adoption by his previous owner. Blue was incredibly fearful when he...
Monarch Mountain Burglar Apprehended
On August 8th, the Chaffee County Communications Center received a call from the Monarch Mountain Ski Area of a Burglary. Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office personnel responded to the ski area and contacted ski area personnel. They related that during the evening hours...
Colorado State Patrol Reminds Drivers to ‘Look Again’ as Pedestrian Traffic Set to Increase Around Schools
As school-aged children return to the classroom, the Colorado State Patrol reminds drivers to stay alert and watch for pedestrians on foot and bicycles. According to statewide statistics, 2022 was a record-setting year for pedestrian fatalities with preliminary...
Chaffee Housing Authority Receives Critical Grant for Jane’s Place
The Colorado State Housing Board recently awarded $1,287,000 to the Chaffee Housing Authority from the Transformational Affordable Housing Grant Program for Jane’s Place. According to CHA’s Executive Director, Ashley Kappel, “Securing this grant has been a team...
Toxic Blue Algae Discovered at DeWeese Reservoir
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is warning the public about toxic blue algae at DeWeese Reservoir in Westcliffe. Visitors are being told to avoid the water and not engage in any water-related activities, except for fishing. The algae can be harmful to people and pets upon...
West Nile Virus Detected in Fremont County
A Fremont County resident has tested positive for the West Nile virus. According to the Fremont County Health department, a horse in the county has also tested positive for the virus. The West Nile virus is primarily spread through the bite of an infected...
