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Mudslides Close Poncha Pass [UPDATE]
[UPDATE] Poncha Pass is now open. Highway 285 over Poncha Pass is closed this morning due to mudslides from last night’s thunderstorms. Colorado Department of Transportation is working to clean up the road. Poncha Pass should be back open mid morning.
Chaffee County Offers Certificates of Participation to Fund Capital Projects
In response to continued growth of Chaffee County and the government services needed to support county operations, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved pursuit of funding for strategic capital projects at its April 13, 2021 regular meeting.
Chaffee County Commissioners Approve Blue Triton/Nestle 1041 Permit
According to Heart of the Rockies Radio columnist Joe Stone, Chaffee County Commissioners just voted to approve the Blue Triton 1041 permit with new conditions. New conditions include a recent offer from BlueTriton Brands to contribute $100,000 plus annual...
HRRMC Foundation Awards Scholarships
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center Foundation recently awarded three $2,500 scholarships to Ethan Coit, Poppy Thorpe and Caleb Richardson via the Charles J. Forster Scholarship program. Ethan Coit is a Salida High School graduate and currently attends...
Chaffee Commissioners Continue Nestle/Blue Triton 1041 Hearing Today
Chaffee County Commissioners will continue the public hearing today at 11 am on Nestle Waters North America/Blue Triton Brands request for a 10-year extension of their 1041 permit for a spring water production process, and associated transmission pipeline and loading facility in Johnson Village.
Construction Begins Today on Highway 285 Through South Park
The Colorado Department of Transportation will begin bridge replacement operations today on U.S. 285 through South Park. The work will require a three month full closure of Highway 285 from Antero Junction to Fairplay. A detour will be set up using Colorado 9 and...
Colorado Reaches 70% Vaccination Rate-More Clinics Scheduled
Governor Jared Polis announced over the weekend that Colorado has reached 70 percent of adults who have received at least 1 dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. To date, just over 3 million Coloradans have been immunized with one dose. 2.9 million are fully...
Twins – Louis and Miles Gross – Born at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center
Twins Louis and Miles Gross were born at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center in Salida on June 29, 2021. Louis was born at 8:09 am and weighed 5 pounds, 6 ounces. Miles was born at 10:39 am and weighed 5 pounds, 2 ounces. Louis and Miles’ parents are Dillon...
Colorado Issues Fourth Amended Public Health Order
On July 1st, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) released an amended public health order 20-38. This update requires medical-grade face coverings for unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated employees in the following settings which serve...
July 4th “Heat is On”
Whatever you plan to do this July 4th weekend, the Colorado Department of Transportation asks you to celebrate responsibly with a sober ride home. CDOT, Colorado State Patrol and local law enforcement are joining forces this holiday weekend for the Fourth of July DUI...
CCCF Winds Down Individual Assistance Program & Issue Grant To Address Emergency Housing Issues
The Chaffee County Community Foundation (CCCF) has announced that the individual assistance program has been wound down. In January, CCCF’s Board allocated $50,000 from the Emergency Response Fund (ERF) toward this program, previously open to supporting individuals...
Robert E. Hunter, M.D. Accepts New AANA Distinguished Service Award
Robert E. Hunter, M.D. Accepts New AANA Distinguished Service Award on Friday, July 9th in Nashville.
