Colorado Raises Minimum Age to Purchase Guns
Beginning Monday, August 7th, you’ll have to be at least 21 if you want to purchase a gun in Colorado. A new law raises the minimum age requirement from 18 to 21. The new law also makes it illegal for an individual to sell any gun to someone younger than...
New Colorado Law Allows Online Marijuana Sales
A new law in Colorado will allow people to purchase medical and recreational marijuana online, but they would still need to go to the store to pick it up. The law will go into effect on Monday. According to the new law, a licensed retail marijuana store may accept...
Colorado Republicans filed Lawsuit Attempting to Close State Primary Elections
The Colorado Republican Party filed a lawsuit this week attempting to close state primary elections and bar unaffiliated voters from participating. The party is suing the Secretary of State and is challenging the legality of Proposition 108, which was passed by...
Lowline Fire in Gunnison County is Nearly 40% Contained
The Low Line Fire in Gunnison County has grown to almost 1,700 acres and is now 38% contained. The lightning caused fire broke out on July 26th about 14 miles northwest of Gunnison. Mandatory evacuations remain in place for the Squirrel Creek and Mill Creek...
CDOT prepares for heightened DUI enforcement as Sturgis Rally rides through Colorado
During the Sturgis Rally DUI enforcement period from Aug. 3rd through the 15th, there will be increased safety patrols aiming to keep all motorists safe. As thousands of motorcyclists gear up to ride across state lines, the Colorado Department of Transportation,...
Salida Awarded $1 Million Department of Local Affairs Grant for New Fire Station
The City of Salida has been awarded a $1 million grant to assist with the construction of the new Salida Fire Station.
Pet of the Week: Lady Bug
Meet Lady Bug! She's the Heart of the Rockies Radio Pet of the Week! Ladybug is an adorable 4-month-old Domestic shorthair mix. She came in with 3 other littermates. 2 have been adopted, and 2 are still waiting to find their forever homes. She loves to play with her...
The Buena Vista Police Department Has a New Home
The Buena Vista Police Department has moved into their new building on County Road 317. All phone numbers are the same-the main number is still 719-395-8654. The Buena Vista Police Department will no longer be conducting business at 713 East Main. All...
Happy Colorado Day!
Today is Colorado Day. Colorado became a state on this day in 1876. The Centennial State is 147 years young. To celebrate, free events are taking place across the state life free admission to Denver Broncos training camp practices and free tours of...
Open Enrollment for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Chaffee County
Open enrollment is now open for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Chaffee County. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is celebrating 200 million books gifted globally since its inception in 1995. The early childhood book-gifting program mails a high-quality, free...
Colorado Enhances its ‘Move Over Law’ to Include Any Vehicle on the Roadside
Colorado is enhancing its Move Over law to provide greater protection for people and their vehicles on the side of the road. This significant change goes beyond just safeguarding police and emergency responders; it now requires drivers to also move over when...
Criminal Activity Suspected in Salida Fire
A fire in Salida is being investigated as arson. On July 29th at 10:30 pm, both the Salida Fire and Police Department were dispatched to a fire at 610 Walnut St. The fire started outside the residence along a wooden fence. The fence caught fire, causing the fire to...
