Salida Hosting Series of Community Events to Continue Designing Former Vandaveer Ranch
The City of Salida will be hosting a series of community events this week to continue designing the 100-acre parcel of land of the former Vandaveer Ranch. You are invited to hear about results from the open house and online survey and help design the future of...
Denver East High School Shooting Suspect Died of Self-inflicted Gunshot Wound
The Park County Coroner says that the Denver East High School shooting suspect died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The determination was part of the coroner’s preliminary autopsy report, which was released yesterday afternoon. The shooting...
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Four Homes Had to be Evacuated During Wildfire on Airport Road [UPDATE]
The Chaffee County Fire District reported that a lawnmower caught some brush and weeds on fire near county road 140 just outside of Salida at about 12:30 pm on March 23rd. According to Chaffee County Sheriff John Spezze, the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office, Chaffee...
Central Colorado Humanists Now Accepting Scholarship Applications
The Central Colorado Humanists are now accepting applications for their scholarship program. Scholarships will be awarded to college bound high school seniors from Buena Vista, Salida, Cotopaxi and students in nontraditional programs or home schooled...
Colorado Avalanche Danger is ‘Extreme’
Colorado avalanche danger hits “Extreme” levels. Snow is falling so heavily in Colorado’s mountains that avalanche danger warnings yesterday were as high as they have been in years. Mapping by the Colorado Avalanche Information Center showed extreme...
Buena Vista Schools moved to ‘Secure’ Status Wednesday in Response to Denver School Shooting
The Buena Vista Police Department moved Buena Vista Schools into “Secure” status on Wednesday, March 22nd. A press release issued overnight by Buena Vista Police Chief Dean Morgan read, "On the morning of March 22nd, we learned of yet another school shooting in...
Pet of the Week: Huck
Meet Huck! He’s the Heart of the Rockies Radio Pet of the Week! Huck is a very special dog who needs a special home.
BLM to Conduct Prescribed Burn Northwest of Canon City
The Bureau of Land Management is preparing to conduct a prescribed buen in the Deer Haven area, about 15 miles northwest of Canon City. Approximately 107 acres of BLM land will be treated to reduce accumulated hazardous fuels and improve wildlife...
One Man Dead in Officer-Involved Shooting in Monte Vista
An officer involved shooting has left one man dead in Monte Vista. According to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, the altercation between two Monte Vista Police Department officers and an 18-year-old resident began yesterday...
Collegiate Peaks Bank announces promotion of Rich Mancuso to Vice President
Collegiate Peaks Bank, a division of Glacier Bancorp, is pleased to announce that the bank has promoted Rich Mancuso to Vice President. A 15-year Salida resident, Mancuso has more than three years of banking experience, focusing on small business and commercial loans...
Buena Vista Defeats Gunnison In Season Opener
The Buena Vista Demons start off their season defeating the Gunnison Cowboys 12-2. Highlights are brought to you by Salida Ace Hardware....
New Environmental and Housing Solution Impact Grants Announced by Chaffee County Community Foundation
The Chaffee County Community Foundation has announced new Impact Grants aimed at supporting environmental and housing solutions in the community. This initiative will provide funding to local organizations addressing two critical issues in Chaffee...
