Two New Colorado Gun Laws Go Into Effect on October 1st
Two new gun laws go into effect in Colorado on Sunday, October 1st. One will create a mandatory 3-day waiting period before the buyer can receive the gun. The second will make it easier for people to file lawsuits against gun manufacturers. A lawsuit against the...
Suzanne Morphew’s Family Thanks Law Enforcement and Volunteers for Not Giving Up
The family of Suzanne Morphew has released a statement. The Moorman family said they wanted to thank all involved for the discovery of their sister Suzanne. RELATED: Sister of Suzanne Morphew, Melinda Moorman, Says Morphew Marriage Was “Deteriorating” They...
Salida Defeats The Mustangs
The Lady Spartans got a huge victory on the volleyball court against the Manitou Springs Mustangs 3-1. Salida dominated the first set 25 to 14 then fought hard to win the second 25 to 23. Manitou Springs clawed back to win the third 25 to 13, but the Spartans showed...
Remains Discovered on Ute Trail Identified as Missing 22-Year-Old
Human remains discovered by a hiker on the Ute Trail near CR 182 have been identified as a missing 22-year-old from Eaton. In March of 2021, the Salida Police Department received a missing person’s report for 22-year-old Nathan Schwartz of Eaton, Colorado....
Herbert Lucas Scott Receives Maximum Sentence of Two Years
On September 28th, Herbert Lucas “H.L.” Scott was sentenced by District Judge Patrick Murphy to two years in jail on charges of sexual assault, obscenity and third-degree assault. Herbert Lucas Scott pleaded guilty in July to one felony count of obscenity and one...
Second Set of Remains Discovered in Saguache County Identified
A second set of human remains discovered in Saguache County have been positively identified as James Montoya who has been missing since April.
Barry Morphew’s Attorney Releases Statement About Discovery of Suzanne’s Remains
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation located Suzanne Morphew’s remains during an unrelated search for Edna Quintana, who has been missing from the Saguache area since May 3rd.
Pets of the Week
Meet Rowdy & Sweet Pea! This bonded pair are the Heart of the Rockies Radio Pets of the Week! Rowdy & Sweet Pea are a bonded pair of cats, so this is a special BOGO adoption! Pay just $50 for the pair. Rowdy is a 10-month-old male domestic shorthair mix...
Suzanne Morphew’s Remains Have Been Found
After three years, the search for Suzanne Morphew is over. Remains discovered near Moffat have been positively identified as Suzanne. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation announced that the remains were discovered during a search on September 22nd. The identification...
Expect Smoke from Mt. Shavano Prescribed Burn
The Forest Service is conducting a prescribed in the Mt. Shavano area and smoke will be visible again today. The project involves burning up to 915 acres near Droney Gulch, six miles northwest of Poncha Springs. Temporary road closures of portions of Forest...
Free Home COVID-19 Tests Now Available
You can now order free at-home Covid-19 tests. Every U.S. household may place an order to receive four free COVID-19 rapid tests delivered directly to your home. Step 1 is to visit COVIDTests.gov to order. Step 2 is fill out your contact and shipping...
Chaffee Community Foundation Awards Local Nonprofits $49,000
The Chaffee County Community Foundation has awarded 30 local nonprofit organizations with $49,000 in funding from the Fall grant cycle. These grants are made possible through a partnership with the Sangre de Cristo Electric Association and the Foundation. A total...
