Pet of the Week: Merlin
Meet Merlin! He's the Heart of the Rockies Radio Pet of the Week! Merlin is a 6-year-old male Coonhound mix. He is a gentle and loving dog who gets the cutest wiggles when he's excited. Merlin's been staying in a foster home where he is doing great, but they need to...
BlueTriton conservation easement finalized
BlueTriton Brands and Colorado Parks and Wildlife have finalized the conservation easement for 118.85 acres of BlueTriton property just north of Browns Canyon National Monument near Nathrop.
Is It a Cold, Flu, RSV, or COVID-19?
Symptoms of flu, colds, RSV, and COVID-19 can be very similar. If you are sick, stay home regardless of which illness you have. Testing for COVID-19 is still encouraged in order to make informed decisions about how to protect yourself and those around you, and...
New Scout Wave Stairs Built to Stop Erosion
In the short amount of time that the wave has been open, users are already starting to cause erosion along the riverbank. This issue would have worsened with increased use this summer, so the stairs were built to help protect the riverbank going forward. They were...
Custer Count Releases Details of Sunday Standoff
The Custer County Sheriff’s Office released details last night following the arrest of a Westcliffe man over the weekend. The Sheriff’s Office stated that a Custer County Deputy responded to a disturbance near Lea Lane in Westcliffe on Saturday. When...
Friends of Browns Canyon chosen for Colorado Dark Sky Program
The Colorado Tourism Office announced the four awarded recipients of the Colorado Dark Sky Certification Mentor Program. This brand-new program is being administered by the Colorado Tourism Office (CTO) and the International Dark-sky Association Colorado Chapter...
Chaffee Fire hires wildfire and mitigation coordinator
Chaffee County Fire Protection District has hired long-time firefighter Jeff Zechman as the department’s new wildfire and mitigation coordinator to help residents get ready for a wildfire.
Cotopaxi Boys Basketball Falls to Evangelical Christian 64-55
After a close game the Cotopaxi Pirates fall to the Evangelical Christian Eagles 64-55. They will travel to Antonito December 22nd for their last game before Christmas break. Tonight's highlights are sponsored by Salida Ace Hardware....
Cotopaxi Girls Basketball Falls to Evangelical Christian 40-27
The Lady Pirates have their first loss of the season to the Evangelical Christian Eagles falling 40-27. They will be in action against Centennial on January 12th 2023. Tonight's highlights are brought to you by Salida Ace Hardware....
Buena Vista Boys Basketball Falls to 4A Pagosa Springs 52-21
The Buena Vista Demons take a tough loss to 4A Pagosa Springs Pirates falling 52-21. They will be in action again January 6th at Banning Lewis. Tonight's highlights are sponsored by Salida Ace Hardware....
Buena Vista Girls Basketball Defeats Pagosa Springs 38-31
In a defensive battle the Lady Demons outlast the 4A Lady Pirates 38-31. The Lady Demons are 6-0 and won't be in action again until January 7th 2023 Tonight's highlights are sponsored by Salida Ace Hardware....
Denver Issues Emergency Declaration Due to Influx of Migrants
Denver has issued an emergency declaration for the influx of migrants, opening new emergency shelters to help migrants arriving from Central and South America. The first shelter opened last week and took in around 271 people. Dozens more were sent to churches...
