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...
Colorado Department of Public Health Says Two Children Have Died from Invasive Strep Infections
The Colorado Department of Public Health is reporting two children have died and 11 other children have been sick with invasive strep infections since November. The 11 reported cases of invasive group A strep have all been from the Denver metro area. Cases range in...
Walsenburg Man Facing Murder Charges
A Walsenburg man is facing murder charges after allegedly stabbing another man earlier this week. 35-year-old Michael Montez is being charged with 2nd degree murder after stabbing 56-year-old Charles Herndon multiple times. The incident occurred...
Colorado River conservation program will pay for reduced water use
As part of a new water conservation program, the Upper Colorado River Commission “is seeking proposals immediately for the voluntary, compensated, and temporary water conservation projects for 2023.”
Salida Boys Basketball Falls to Pagosa Springs 41-38
The Salida Spartans fall to 4A Pagosa on a last second 3. Salida falls to 4-1 on the year and will not be in action until January 6th at Florence. Tonight's highlights are brought to you by Salida Ace Hardware....
Salida Girls Basketball Defeats Pagosa Springs 38-31
They Lady Spartans trailed by 5 in the 4th quarter, but found a way to pull out a 38-31 victory over 4A Pagosa Springs Pirates Tonight's highlights are brought to you by Salida Ace Hardware....
Colorado Supreme Court to hear Landowners Versus Public River Usage Case
The Colorado Supreme Court will take up a case that pits private landowners against people who want to use rivers that flow through their properties. The state’s supreme court will review the case, which originated with a fly fisherman on the Arkansas...
HRRMC’s Salida Health Center Begins Walk-In Clinic Services
The Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center’s Salida Health Center on West Highway 50 has opened walk-in clinic hours to the public. The walk-in clinic will be open with limited hours, Monday through Friday from 3:30 pm to 5 pm. Limited services are available at...
School Active Shooter Alarm in Canon City Determined to be False
The Canon City Police Department responded to an active shooter alarm at the Harrison School yesterday that turned out to be false. At 8:35 am yesterday morning, police received the alarm and, within minutes, arrived on the scene along with the...
Pet of the Week: Apple
Meet Apple! She's the Heart of the Rockies Radio Pet of the Week! Apple is the absolute sweetest cat. When you walk in the room, she will curl right up on your lap and plead for pets. She has gorgeous green eyes and a calico coat. She loves all people and truly...
Buena Vista Boys Basketball Defeats James Irwin 52-50
Tam Flowers hits a shot with 1.9 seconds remaining to push the Demons past the James Irwin Jaguars 52-50. Tonight's highlights are brought to you by Salida Ace Hardware....
