Air Quality Advisories in Effect for Several Colorado Counties Due to Canadian Wildfires
Air Quality Advisories are in effect for several northern Colorado counties as smoke from Canada’s wildfires continues to move across the Rocky Mountain and Great Plains region. More than 1,000 active fires are burning in Canada. Of those, 651 are listed as “out...
Suspect Arrested in 55-Year-Old Fremont County Murder Cold Case
A suspect has been arrested in a 55-year-old cold case in Fremont County. 86-year-old Keith Emmanuel Smith has been arrested and faces a second-degree murder charge. The Florence Police Department said Smith’s arrest is in connection to the killing a...
Buena Vista Edges Salida in the Chaffee County Showdown
For the first time since 2010, the Buena Vista Demons and Salida Spartans went all the way to five sets in the Chaffee County Showdown. Salida took set number one 25-15, but the Lady Demons came back to win the second 25-16. The Spartans stepped up and won the third...
Expect Fall Foliage to Change on Schedule This Year
Fall foliage will soon attract residents and visitors to Colorado’s mountains. It looks like we should see our peak color on schedule this year. The best color over the northern mountains should begin next week. The central mountains will be about five days...
Colorado Launches New Vehicle Exchange Program to Increase Number of Electric Vehicles
Colorado drivers can now apply for incentives to trade in their gasoline-powered vehicles for an electric vehicle.
Salida Seeks Volunteers to Serve on Boards and Committees
The City of Salida is looking for residents to volunteer their time by serving on city boards and committees. Current vacancies are available on the Planning and Historic Preservation Commissions and the Chaffee Housing Authority. Interested persons are...
Salida School Board Moving to Bypass Election and Swear in New Board Members
There were five seats up for election on the Salida School Board and there were 5 qualified candidates for those seats. The school board will meet Friday, Sep. 8th, at noon to pass a resolution to cancel the school board election and elect the candidates by...
CO Highway 9 Closed North of Alma for Bridge Construction
The Colorado Department of Transportation has closed a portion of Colorado Highway 9 to replace a bridge north of Alma at the base of Hoosier Pass. The bridge is located between County Roads 4 and 6. The full closure will stay in place for one week, until September...
Pet of the Week: Coco
Meet Coco! She's the Heart of the Rockies Radio Pet of the Week! Coco is a loving 13-year-old domestic shorthair mix who can be shy at first. She is currently in a wonderful foster home where she is warming up more and more each day. Once she warms up to you, she is...
University of Colorado Ranked #22 in the Nation
The University of Colorado football team has cracked the associated press college football poll, as the Buffaloes are ranked 22nd in the country. CU will play Nebraska on Saturday, Sep. 9th, and will be Deion Sanders coaching debut in Boulder.
Salida Spartans Beat the La Veta Redhawks
The Salida Spartans force all five sets against the La Veta Redhawks for the win on the road. The Redhawks won the first set 25-20, but the Spartans bounced back to win the second 25-19. La Veta came back to win set three 27-25, but the Spartans ran away with the...
Salida City Council to Approve Intergovernmental Agreement
The Salida City Council will conduct a regular meeting tonight at 6 pm. There are two action items on the agenda. A resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement with Salida Schools to supply School Resource Officers and another IGA between the Town of Buena...
