HRRMC Auxiliary Awards Scholarship
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center Auxiliary is proud to announce their 2021 scholarship has been awarded to Raley Patch of Salida. This scholarship awards an annual amount of $1,000 for four recurring years, subject to a renewal process each year. Patch, a...
Suspect in Early Morning Reverse 911 Call Apprehended
A reverse 911 call was issued early Friday morning asking residents to be on the lookout for a fleeing suspect. Chaffee County Deputies and Salida Police Officers have now apprehended the individual.
Independence Pass Is Open
Independence Pass joined Cottonwood Pass in reopening for the summer season. The pass, which is on Highway 82 between Pitkin and Lake counties, reaches over 12,000 feet and offers stunning views for travelers making their way to and from Aspen. Vehicles 35 feet...
Morphew Back in Court
Barry Morphew, the man accused of killing his wife Suzanne Morphew, was back in court late Thursday afternoon for the second time since his arrest on May 5th. The majority of the hearing centered around evidence Morphew’s defense team wants to be turned over. The...
BOLO Issued By Chaffee County Sheriff
The Chaffee County Sheriff's Office is advising of the search for a 40 yr old male party 5'08" 175 lbs. Last seen wearing a black shirt, gray or tan work shorts, work boots, black ball cap, short dark beard. He is wanted by law enforcement so if you see him do not...
Corporate office addresses BlueTriton changes
The March 31 purchase of Nestlé Waters North America by an investment partnership and subsequent name change to BlueTriton Brands has raised numerous questions related to the ongoing 1041 permitting process.
Chaffee County Records 31 New Cases of COVID-19
Chaffee County Public Health is reporting 31 new Covid-19 cases in the last 7 days, 50 in the last 14 days, for a 2-week positivity rate of 3.35 percent. Heart of the Rockies Medical Center currently has 2 Covid-19 patients and is at 76 percent capacity. ...
REPLAY: Salida football can’t overcome rough first half in snowy home affair with Cortez
The Salida football team earned a bit of respect in the second half with Montezuma Cortez on the football field, but even with the weather limiting the Panthers air attack in the second half, Salida would come up short of victory. If you missed the cold matchup on...
REPLAY: Spartans can’t keep up with Mustangs on the volleyball court
The Salida volleyball team played a fantastic first set that they nearly stole from the Manitou Springs Mustangs, but the momentum would tail out late, as the Spartans fell in straight sets. Check out our replay if you missed the action here!...
Pet of the Week: Josiah
Meet Josiah! He is the Heart of the Rockies Radio Pets of the Week! Cuddly, wiggly Josiah is sure to win over your heart as soon as you meet him (he has definitely won over every staff and volunteer member he's met so far). Josiah's story is one that tugs at the...
Nestlé/Blue Triton Brands 1041 Permit Hearing Final Call for Public Comments
The Chaffee County Commissioners are approaching the final phase of the public hearing for the Nestlé Waters of North America permit to consider a ten year extension of an existing 1041 Permit for a spring water production process in Johnson Village.
Comeback Cash: Colorado Wants To Give You a Million Reasons to get Vaccinated
If you've been vaccinated against COVID-19 you could win $1 million dollars. Governor Jared Polis announced a new program called "Colorado Comeback Cash," which will feature five $1 million prizes given out starting on Friday, June 4th. Anyone who has been vaccinated...
