Crestone is “Dark Sky” Community
In recognition of its exceptional dedication to the preservation of the night sky through the implementation and enforcement of quality lighting policies, dark sky education and citizen support, the International Dark Sky Association (IDA) announced today that it has...
HRRMC Now Offering Free Women’s Health Screenings Across Clinic Locations
The Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center (HRRMC) Foundation is now accepting applications for the Women’s Wellness Connection (WWC) Clinical Services program. The WWC program is grant funded by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)...
Chaffee Rec Plan Ready to View
The Chaffee Recreation Council offers opportunity for the public to review elements of the Chaffee Rec Plan starting today on the Envision Chaffee County website. The plan’s goals are to protect natural resources, maintain exceptional outdoor experiences and sustain...
Salida senior Allyna Bright signs to swim in college
Thursday saw Salida send their second swimmer to the next level this year, and the third in the past three as Allyna Bright signed her letter of intent to swim for the Hendrix Warriors. We talked with Allyna after the signing....
REPLAY: Salida can’t complete comeback against Coursers at Vanguard
The Salida volleyball team put a fantastic effort onto the court as they tried to rally back from down to the Vanguard Coursers on the volleyball court, and while they brought the match back to a fifth and decisive set, they couldn't finish the rally, falling in a...
REPLAY: Sports in the Rockies Coaches Show – Salida – April 7, 2021
The Sports in the Rockies Coaches Show digs into what is going on at Salida, including a chat with Superintendent David Blackburn and more!
REPLAY: Buena Vista falls to undefeated Lamar in tough road test
The Buena Vista Demons took on the best the Tri-Peaks League volleyball had to offer this year, as they traveled to Lamar for a late season match that would show how the young Demons would fare against the top teams in the state....
Colorado Offering $1,600 Incentive to Go Back To Work
Governor Jared Polis yesterday announced a new program offering unemployed Coloradans a financial incentive if they return to work full time. Under the Colorado Jumpstart incentive program, unemployed individuals are eligible to receive an incentive...
Click It or Ticket
With traffic fatalities up 12 percent over this time last year, the Colorado Department of Transportation and Colorado State Patrol are partnering with local law enforcement for the largest seat belt enforcement campaign of the year.
Chaffee County Positivity Rate Drops to 2.46%
Chaffee County Public Health is reporting 14 new cases of Covid -19 in the last 7 days, 26 in the last 14 days, for a 2-week positivity rate of 2.46 percent. Chaffee County Public Health has updated the local public health order. Effective...
LISTEN: Governor Polis Talks COVID-19 and the Vaccine
Heart of the Rockies Radio News Director Dan R spoke with Governor Jared Polis about COVID-19 and the vaccine in Chaffee County. Terence West · Governor Jared Polis On Vaccine
Chaffee Commissioners Hear Second Nestle Economic Report
Chaffee County Commissioners continued the hearing process yesterday for Nestle Waters North America’s request to extend their 1041 permit for another 10 years. Nestle Waters North America’s parent company Nestle SA was recently sold and is now called Blue...
