Pet of the Week: Mya
Meet Mya! She's the Heart of the Rockies Radio Pet of the Week! Mya is a goofy and loving 2-year-old Australian Cattle Dog mix who truly deserves the best home. She loves all of the humans she's met at the shelter and really enjoys playing with toys out in the yard....
Custer County Sheriff’s Office Releases Statement Regarding Termination of Deputy
The Custer County Sheriff’s Office has released a statement concerning the termination of one of its deputies. On August 11th, the Custer County Sheriff’s Office received a criminal complaint involving a Custer County Deputy. Sheriff Hill notified...
BlueTriton conservation easement on track
Larry Lawrence provided an update on the status of the BlueTriton Brands conservation easement at Tuesday’s Chaffee County Commissioners meeting, stating, “We will meet our Dec. 31 deadline.” Completing the conservation easement by the end of the year is a requirement...
Second Case of Monkeypox Confirmed in the San Luis Valley
While the rate of new monkeypox cases has been falling in Colorado, a second case of monkeypox was recently confirmed in the San Luis Valley. The Valley’s first case was reported in August. The risk for monkeypox to the general public is considered low. Reach out to...
Salida Volleyball Falls To Vanguard in 4 Sets
The Lady Spartans fall to the Vanguard Coursers in 4 sets on senior night in their last home match of the season. Tonight's highlights are sponsored by Salida Ace Hardware....
BLM Seeking Nominations for Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Council
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public nominations for positions on the Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Council. The citizen-based council assists in the development of recommendations that address public land management...
Park County’s Wilson Prescribed Burn Project Begins
The Wilson Prescribed Burn Project will begin today, Oct. 18th, in Park County. The burn will be south of Lake George and east of County Road 61. This is in Park County but near the Park/Teller County line. The project will take two to three days. Smoke will be...
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Crestone Man Missing [Update]
[UPDATE] According to the Saguache County Sheriff's Office, David Herrmann has been found. [Original story] The Saguache County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help in locating 62-year-old David Herrmann, who is missing. Herrmann was last seen in the Casita Park...
Look for Election Ballots in Your Mailbox Very Soon
The Election season is underway. Ballots are being mailed this week and must be returned by Election Day November 8th. Colorado voters can visit GoVoteColorado.gov to register to vote or update their voter registration, find their local county clerk, sign up to...
$500,000 grant supports Custer County reservoir project
The Colorado Water Conservation Board awarded a $500,000 grant to the Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District and Round Mountain Water and Sanitation District for construction of a new reservoir near Westcliffe.
Prescribed Burn Near Trout Creek [Update]
The U.S. Forest Service has ignited a prescribed burn near Trout Creek in Fourmile. The burn project is being called the North Trout fire project and will involve burning approximately 917 acres between McGee Gulch and Shields Gulch through October...
Power Outages Affecting Much of Salida [Update]
[UPDATE] As of 12:30 pm power has been restored. [Original Post] Xcel Energy is reporting a power outage affecting nearly 1,500 customers in Salida. As of 10/15/2022 at 12:02 pm, there are 10 outage affecting 1,486 customers. Crews are...
