2017 Murder of Maggie Long Now Called a “Hate Crime”
The Park County Sheriff’s Office announced yesterday that the 2017 death of 17-year-old Maggie Long in Bailey has been classified as a hate crime by the FBI. The teenager came home from Platte Canyon High School and apparently walked in on a burglary...
Morphew Charged With Tampering With a Deceased Human Body And Possession of a Dangerous Weapon
Two additional charges have been filed in the Barry Morphew case: Tampering with a deceased human body and possession of a dangerous weapon. On May 13th, Barry Morphew was charged with forgery and ballot fraud. He allegedly filled out a ballot in the 2020...
Chaffee County Public Health Lifts Mask Mandate for Vaccinated
Chaffee Public Health has modified the indoor mask requirement. Vaccinated individuals may go without any type of face covering in most settings.
PHOTO GALLERY: Salida Girls Golf toughs out rain and cold in home tournament
The weather wasn't very friendly to the Salida Spartans and their competitors on Tuesday as they saw their home tournament cut short to just nine holes. The Spartans top team would take 3rd place, with Elise Tanner finishing in 7th place to lead her team.
INTERVIEW: U.S. Paralympian Sophie Herzog
COVID put plenty of plans up into the air, and among them were any athletes planning on competing in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. Now, with the games being moved to 2021, we talked with local Paralympic competitor Sophie Herzog who is in the process of qualifying for...
PET PATROL: Strider Is Missing!
The Pet Patrol, powered by Peakview Mortgage, needs your help! Have you seen this doggo? MISSING DOG: Strider is a one-year-old brown and white Australian Shepherd. He went missing early Monday (May 17th) morning while his owner was biking on Spartan West. Strider is...
Spartan Golf & Soccer on Tap for Today
Sports Director Caleb Burggraaf will be giving updates from the Salida Golf Tournament through out the day. Then he is moving to Facebook Live this afternoon for the Salida and St. Mary’s soccer match. See the Spartans on the Heart of the Rockies Radio Sports Facebook...
Release the Donkeys!
It must be spring. The Cripple Creek donkeys have been released from their winter pens. The heard typically roams the streets of Cripple Creek from mid-May to October. The “Two-Mile High Club” in Cripple Creek is also planning for the 90th annual...
Greater Arkansas River Nature Association Photo Contest is Underway
The Greater Arkansas River Nature Association is holding its 7th annual photo contest for nature photos taken in the Upper Arkansas River Valley. This is an opportunity for local photographers to share their creative work and support GARNA. ...
Won’t You Be My Good Neighbor
Central Colorado Conservancy is hosting a Good Neighbor Workshop tomorrow from 10 to 11 am. This free Zoom workshop is a panel discussion about ditches, fences and dogs, Community Conservation Connection available resources, and other ways to support...
Businesses Prepare for F Street Closure
The City of Salida has sent a letter to business owners about the upcoming F Street closure. The letter says, “After last summer’s successful outdoor expansion of the F Street Plaza, the City will be facilitating the expansion of outdoor dining and...
Poncha Springs, Salida and Buena Vista Recieve Main Street Funds
The Colorado Department of Transportation continues to award Revitalizing Main Street grants to help communities improve their roadways and community infrastructure. Poncha Springs has been awarded $135,000 for the construction of a pedestrian...
