Eastbound Truck Ramp Closed on Highway 50 over Monarch Pass
Commercial truckers are urged to use extreme caution on Highway 50 over Monarch Pass as the only existing eastbound truck ramp is closed through October. The Colorado Department of Transportation is performing repairs on the emergency truck ramp four...
Pet of the Week: Sox
Meet Sox! He's the Heart of the Rockies Radio Pet of the Week! Sox is a sweet old guy who loves to be brushed. He is strikingly handsome and was reported to have been quite the mouser in his younger years! These days, he seems to appreciate a quiet environment to...
Fremont County Moves Into Recovery Phase After Ransomware Attack
Now going into the seventh week of mitigation and restoration, Fremont County government is now in a recovery phase from the August 17th BlackCat ransomware cyberattack. An extension of a declaration of a local disaster due to the cybersecurity...
Buena Vista Volleyball Defeats Sanford in 5 Sets
The Lady Demons defeat the Lady Mustangs tonight at home in 5 sets winning sets 1, 2, and 5 25-11, 26-24, and 15-12. Tonight's highlights are sponsored by Salida Ace Hardware....
Custer Count Sheriff’s Office Reporting Numerous Fraud and Identity Thefts
The Custer Count Sheriff’s Office has received a very large amount of fraud and identity theft reports recently which have resulted in thousands of dollars lost. In most scams, elderly populations are targeted most, and in most cases recovering the money is...
Bobbie & Harvee McKnight Sipes
Twins Bobbie and Harvee McKnight Sipes were born at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center’s Family Birthing Center in Salida on September 14, 2022. Harvee was born at 9:45 am. She weighed 4 pounds, 7 ounces and measured 17.5 inches long. Bobbie was born at...
Buena Vista Post Office concludes review of the United States Postal Service’s Universal Service Obligation
Starting January 2, 2023 the Buena Vista Post Office will offer free PO Box Services to qualified Buena Vista residents within geographic delivery ZIP Code boundaries.
Salida Falls to Lamar in Straight Sets
The Lady Spartans fall to the #1 Lamar Thunder in straight sets 25-16, 25-14, and 25-9. They are in action again next Thursday September 29th against the Manitou Mustangs. This afternoon's highlights are sponsored by Salida Ace Hardware....
Salida Football Defeats Del Norte 54-13
The Spartans were dominate in their victory over the Del Norte Tigers winning 54-13. Tonight's highlights are sponsored by Salida Ace Hardware....
Buena Vista Football falls to #1 Limon 50-13
The Demons fall to #1 Limon Badgers tonight in a tough loss at home falling 50-13. Tonight's highlights are brought to you by Salida Ace Hardware....
Forest Restoration & Wildfire Risk Mitigation Grant Program Applications Being Accepted
The Colorado State Forest Service is now accepting applications for the Forest Restoration and Wildfire Risk Mitigation Grant Program. $15 million dollars will be available. All kinds of groups are eligible to apply for the grants, including community groups,...
Former 12th Judicial District Attorney Alonzo Payne Disbarred
Former 12th Judicial District Attorney Alonzo Payne has been disbarred from practicing law. Payne’s disbarment will take effect October 26th. According to Colorado Supreme Court documents, Payne agreed to waive the right to a...
