Search Continues for Missing Canon City Man
The search continues for a Canon City man who went missing February 22 in the Phantom Canyon area. The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office first alerted the public that 50-year-old Bobby Stringer went missing that evening after he and a friend had gone out for a...
2022 Dr. William G. Mehos Scholarship application now available
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2022 Dr. William G. Mehos Scholarship. This scholarship of $1,250 will be awarded to a 2022 graduating high school senior who resides in Chaffee County or western Fremont...
Salida School District Lifting Mask Mandates for School Busses
Salida School District students will no longer be required to wear a mask on school buses.
Body Found in Hooper Identified
On February 15th, Alamosa County Sheriff Deputies were dispatched to the town of Hooper after human remains were discovered.
Pet of the Week: Bucky
Meet Bucky! He's the Heart of the Rockies Radio Pets of the Week! Bucky is an 11-month-old male shepherd mix. He has made a lot of great dog friends in multiple foster homes and here at the shelter! Bucky would love a younger dog in the home to play with and help get...
County Government’s Indoor Masking Expectation & Public Health Order Expired
Masking will no longer be required in county facilities effective immediately.
Arresting Barry Morphew was ‘Worst Decision’ says CBI Agent
Attorneys for Morphew are asking that the case be dismissed based on a claim that the prosecution intentionally withheld massive amounts of evidence.
The Iconic Credential: Colorado DMV unveils new, more colorful license
After almost two years of development, over 55,000 votes and more than 400 entries by 119 Centennial State artists, the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles unveiled the state’s newest driver license and identification card.
Bear Sightings and Conflicts Plummeted in 2021
Bear sightings and conflicts were down 28 percent statewide in 2021 compared with the previous two years—and much of the activity could be traced to the driest parts of Colorado. Bears rely on grasses, berries, fruits, nuts and plants for their diet, all of...
Chaffee Flood Risk Assessment and Floodplain Mapping To Begin in March
The Chaffee County Risk Mapping, Assessment and Planning Study is underway across the county through the Colorado Water Conservation Board. The Chaffee Risk MAP Study will collect data on field conditions in areas of the county believed to be at risk for impacts from...
Youth Alliance Offering Mini-Grants
The Chaffee County Youth Alliance has opened their 5th annual mini grants for community organizations working with youth across the county. The Alliance plans to distribute a total of $7,500 in grant funding, ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 per grant award to support...
Man Dies in Gunnison County Avalanche
The body of a 27-year-old man was located after the backcountry hiker went missing during an avalanche in Gunnison County Friday afternoon. Search teams found the man’s body near Marble Saturday. His body along with two dogs was completely buried in...
