Winter storm to cause difficult travel, especially over mountain passes
Another round of winter weather is expected this weekend with the National Weather Service calling for heavy snowfall in the mountains of western and southwestern Colorado. Snow is expected to develop over the mountains this afternoon and continue through Sunday night...
Lake Powell water levels could affect summer recreation
Efforts to raise the water level in Lake Powell during spring runoff could limit water available for whitewater recreation in the upper Arkansas River this summer. From July 1 through August 15 each year, the Voluntary Flow Management Program coordinates releases of...
Student & Faculty Member Sexting Incident Being Investigated at Custer County School
Authorities are investigating a report of a sexting incident allegedly involving a Custer County School student and a faculty member. According to a press release from the Custer County Sheriff’s Office, a school resource deputy was alerted to the alleged incident on...
School Board Asks Superintendent for Revised Recommendation Regarding Trujillo
The Salida School District Board of Education met in a special meeting on Tuesday, March 3rd, to act on a recommendation by Superintendent Blackburn to reassign Talmage Trujillo. The recommendation would have impacted the SHS principal position, the SHS Dean of...
Friday, March 4th Weather
Snow showers will begin today and continue through the weekend and into Monday. Total accumulations of 7 to 9 inches will be possible. Salida and Buena Vista can expect a mostly sunny high of 59. Look for an overnight low of 29. The San Luis Valley will...
Search Continues for Missing Canon City Man
The search continues for a Canon City man who went missing February 22 in the Phantom Canyon area. The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office first alerted the public that 50-year-old Bobby Stringer went missing that evening after he and a friend had gone out for a...
Thursday, March 3th Weather
Salida and Buena Vista can expect a mostly sunny high of 67. Look for an overnight low of 35. The San Luis Valley will see a high of 63, a low of 27. Leadville and Fairplay will warm up to 51 with a low of 23. Snow returns to the area for the weekend beginning on...
2022 Dr. William G. Mehos Scholarship application now available
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2022 Dr. William G. Mehos Scholarship. This scholarship of $1,250 will be awarded to a 2022 graduating high school senior who resides in Chaffee County or western Fremont...
Salida School District Lifting Mask Mandates for School Busses
Salida School District students will no longer be required to wear a mask on school buses.
Body Found in Hooper Identified
On February 15th, Alamosa County Sheriff Deputies were dispatched to the town of Hooper after human remains were discovered.
Pet of the Week: Bucky
Meet Bucky! He's the Heart of the Rockies Radio Pets of the Week! Bucky is an 11-month-old male shepherd mix. He has made a lot of great dog friends in multiple foster homes and here at the shelter! Bucky would love a younger dog in the home to play with and help get...
Wednesday, March 2nd Weather
Sunny and mild. Salida and Buena Vista can expect a high of 65. Look for an overnight low of 31. The San Luis Valley will see a high of 55, a low of 25. Leadville and Fairplay will warm up to 49 with a low of 19. Snow returns to the area for the weekend...
