Prepare Your Vehicle for Winter Driving Conditions
As we head into winter, it’s time to think about getting your car ready for snow. AAA says the biggest thing to check is your tires. In Colorado, they encourage you to have winter tires, but all-season tires that say mud + snow work well too. Also...
Cottonwood Pass Seasonal Closing is November 1st
Cottonwood Pass will be closing for the season on Tuesday, November 1st. Current conditions are icy and snow packed. Drivers should use caution if traveling this weekend—winter conditions do exist. There is no winter maintenance on Cottonwood Pass.
Pet of the Week: Sensi
Meet Sensi! She's the Heart of the Rockies Radio Pet of the Week! Sensi is a 13-year-old Rottweiler/Shepherd mix who was found at an abandoned campsite in Salida. She is an incredibly sweet and mellow senior dog who is hoping to find a wonderful family to live out her...
RSV, Colds, Flu, and COVID-19 On the Rise in San Luis Valley
Infectious illnesses are on the rise in the San Luis Valley, and they have been causing some disruptions in childcare facilities and places of work. Local healthcare providers are seeing more COVID-19, colds, flu, RSV, and unidentified respiratory viruses. RSV,...
Morphew’s Request to Return Property Denied
Barry Morphew, who faced murder charges related to the disappearance of his wife Suzanne, was in court Tuesday trying to get his belongings back that were taken by authorities during their investigation. The judge denied that request, saying the items are being...
Former Florence City Councilman Arrested for Sexual Assault on a Child
Fremont County Detectives have arrested former Florence City Council member Anthony Esquibel. 68-year-old Esquibel was taken into custody for sexual assault on a child, a class 4 felony. He is being held without bond at the Fremont County Jail. Esquibel...
Chaffee County Voter Turnout is High This Year
Voter turnout is high for the November election. Chaffee County Clerk Lori Mitchell is reporting that as of last night, a total of 913 ballots have been returned. By this point in the 2018 election, only 324 ballots had been returned to the clerk’s office. The...
Barry Morphew is in Court to Reclaim Seized Property
Barry Morphew, who once was facing murder charges tied to the disappearance of his wife, is in court today, Oct. 25th, to try to reclaim property that was seized by authorities. Morphew had his criminal charges dismissed April 18th. According to the motion, the...
Two Lake Pueblo Fatalities Make 2022 Colorado’s Deadliest Year for Water-Related Fatalities
Two kayakers are dead, and a toddler was airlifted to the hospital after their kayaks capsized on Lake Pueblo. According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, a kayak with one adult and child capsized in heavy waves. Two other kayaks, each with one adult,...
Sangre de Cristo Electric Reporting Power Outage Near Centerville [Update]
[Update] Residents are reporting that power has been restored. [Original Story] At 6 am, Sangre de Cristo Electric Association is reporting a power outage in the Centerville area. Crews are on scene and working to restore power. If you haven't done so already, call to...
Election Season is Underway
The Election season is underway. Ballots should be in your mailbox and must be returned by Election Day November 8th. The Salida vote center opens today at the Scout Hut. Hours are 8am to 4pm Monday through Friday and 8am to 12noon on Saturday. The Buena Vista vote...
Salida Seeing a Rash of Motor Vehicle Thefts and Trespassing
The Salida Police department reached out to the community yesterday asking residents to lock their vehicles and garages. They have had a rash of motor vehicle thefts and trespassing cases over the past several days and need your help keeping your home, vehicle, and...
