Salida Volleyball Defeats Atlas Prep in Three Straight Sets
The Lady Spartans break their four game slump with a victory over the Atlas Prep Griffins in three straight sets. Set 1: 25-10, Set 2: 25-11, Set 3: 25-6. Highlights tonight are brought to you by Salida Ace Hardware....
Cyber Attack Cripples Colorado’s Government Website
Another cyber-attack took down a government website. An attack orchestrated by a “foreign actor” took down Colorado’s main government website yesterday. Colorado.gov went offline yesterday afternoon. All other state websites and services were still available. It...
H.L. Scott Still Has No Attorney in Sexual Assault Case
Herbert Lucas Scott, who is facing sexual assault charges in District Court, still has no attorney. It was anticipated that a new attorney would be appointed during a hearing yesterday but District Judge Patrick Murphy said there had been no response from the...
BLM Seeks Nominations to Resource Advisory Councils
The Bureau of Land Management announced that it is seeking public nominations for positions on the Northwest, Rocky Mountain and Southwest Resource Advisory Councils. These citizen-based councils assist in the development of recommendations that address public...
U.S. Forest Service Preparing for Prescribed Burning in Park County
The U.S. Forest Service is preparing for prescribed burning in Park County. This will include 715 acres of broadcast burning, which involves the ignition of surface fuels within prepared units. The projects are Beaver, 7.5 miles southwest of...
Pet of the Week: Dexter
Meet Dexter! He's the Heart of the Rockies Radio Pet of the Week! Dexter is a gorgeous 2-year-old male American Pit Bull Terrier mix. He weighs 54 pounds and is one of the most well-mannered Pitties we've had in the shelter! He's lived in a home with other dogs, no...
The Jynneos Vaccine Available in the San Luis Valley
The Jynneos vaccine that protects against monkeypox is now available to a broader range of people who may be at risk in the San Luis Valley. Call for an appointment if you think you may be eligible: Alamosa County Public Health (719) 589-6639, Costilla County Public...
El Pomar Foundation approves $127,500 to nonprofits in the Central Peaks region
El Pomar Trustees approved $127,500 allocated to 18 nonprofit organizations and government entities in the Central Peaks region at the Foundation’s August Trustees meeting. Through the Foundation’s grant making process, the following organizations were awarded grants:...
Salida Volleyball falls to 4A #10 Woodland Park in Straight Sets
The Panthers pounced on the Spartans and dropped them in 3 sets 25-10, 25-14, 25-18. Salida will be in action on the volleyball court again on Thursday against the Atlas Prep Gryphons. Tonight's highlights are brought to you by Salida Ace Hardware....
Forest Service to Resume Prescribed Burns After 90-Day Pause
The Forest Service is resuming controlled burns after a 90-day national pause to review its processes and make improvements. The upcoming burn project is being called the North Trout Creek prescribed fire project and will involve burning some 917...
HRRMC Auxiliary funds new equipment for hospital and clinics
The Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center Auxiliary recently funded several pieces of equipment for HRRMC and the Buena Vista Health Center. The Auxiliary raised a total of $10,000 to purchase vital equipment, including a specialized wheelchair, breathalyzer,...
It’s Pumpkin Patch Season!
Guidestone’s 16th annual Pumpkin Patch will be held over two weekends in October, this weekend--the 7th, 8th, and 9th and 14th, 15th, and 16th. The Pumpkin Patch will be at the Hutchinson Homestead and Learning Center off Highway 50 between Salida and Poncha...
