Lady Demons Fall to Summit Tigers
The Buena Vista Lady Demons fell to the Summit Tigers 33 - 28 at home.
Geraldine “Gerry” Lee Riddle (1948 – 2024)
Gerry (Donaldson) Riddle passed away at the age of 75 on January 14th, 2024, surrounded by her family. Gerry was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend to many. Gerry was born to Wilma and William Donaldson on August 24, 1948, in Imperial,...
Ark-Valley Humane Society Pet of the Week: Azula
Meet Azula! This beautiful 8-month-old kitten is the Heart of the Rockies Radio Pet of the Week!
Kyle Joshua Knickerbocker (1994 – 2024)
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Kyle Joshua Knickerbocker, a cherished soul who departed this world on January 12th, 2024, at the age of 29. Born on October 31st, 1994, to the loving embrace of Helen (Doyle) Betancourt and Jerry Eugene...
Robert Dimmit Photography on Display at HRRMC
A collection of original photography by Robert Dimmit is on display at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center through March 31st. Dimmit is a retired employee at the HRRMC Buena Vista Health Center, and while he has been able to focus on his photography more in...
Chaffee Common Ground Citizens Advisory Committee Awarded $1.5 Million During 2023 Funding Cycle
The Chaffee Common Ground Citizens Advisory Committee has released its fifth annual report revealing that nearly $1.5 million in grants were awarded during 2023's funding cycle. Awards included $450,000 for forest health and wildfire resilience, $588,000 to sustain...
Avalanche danger Remains High Across Colorado
Avalanche danger remains high with several warnings now in place across the Colorado high country. The Colorado Avalanche Information Center said 627 avalanches were recorded between last Thursday, Jan. 11th, and Tuesday, Jan. 16th. As of January 16th, U.S. 40...
Fremont County Homeowners File Appeal to Stop Australian Company from Mining Uranium
A group of Fremont County homeowners has filed an appeal with the State of Colorado in hopes of overturning an Australian company’s permit to drill for uranium. The project is located on the Hansen Deposit, which is part of Tallahassee Creek in Fremont...
Nancy Medina-Kochis Has Been Charged as an Accessory to the Westcliffe Triple Homicide Last November
A Custer County woman is facing charges for her alleged role in the aftermath of a deadly shooting that left three people dead and one badly injured last November. Nancy Medina-Kochis is now charged with being an accessory to the crimes allegedly committed by Hanme...
FIBArk Seeking Volunteers for the 2024 Festival
FIBArk is looking for a variety of individuals to donate their time and skills to be board members, committee participants and volunteers for the 2024 whitewater festival. A few key skill sets that are needed include graphic design, social media, communications, bar...
HRRMC Medical Providers in the Antero Pavilion will be Moving to the Salida Health Center on Jan. 22nd
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center medical providers currently located in the Antero Pavilion will be moving their location and services to the Salida Health Center beginning Monday, January 22nd. Providers Meggan Grant-Nierman, Sarah Laing and Daniel...
Scout Wave Improvement Project to Get Underway January 17th
The Scout Wave improvement project will begin tomorrow in downtown Salida’s Whitewater Park. The first phase of the project will be the removal of old concrete rubble and trees on the river’s left bank below the Scout Wave structure. Efforts will be made to use...
