Ronald Jacob “R.J.” Ours Jr. Official Obituary
Ronald Jacob "R.J." Ours Jr., 66, passed away on Tuesday, March 31st, 2026, in Denver, Colorado. Born in Pennsylvania to parents Ronald Jacobs Ours Sr. of blessed memory and Gloria nee Robb. Loving husband to Tammy Marie Ours; Father of Ronald Jacob Ours...
Donna May ((Hamilton)) Jursch September 4, 1940 ~ March 30, 2026
Donna May (Hamilton) Jursch September 4, 1940 - March 30, 2026 Donna May (Hamilton) Jursch, age 85, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026 at her home in Johnson Village, Colorado. She was surrounded by her three children and their spouses. Donna was born in...
Buena Vista Invites Community to 6th Annual “Keeping Bewnie Buena” Cleanup Event
The Town of Buena Vista is gearing up for its 6th annual Keeping Bewnie Buena event, inviting residents to come together and help keep the community clean and beautiful on April 26. Organized by the Buena Vista Recreation Department, this year’s event includes...
Chaffee County Public Health Launches “We Are Chaffee’s Heart” Mental Health Initiative
The Chaffee County Public Health has introduced a new community-focused program, “We Are Chaffee’s Heart,” aimed at strengthening mental health awareness and support across the county. The initiative is designed to equip participants with practical skills to recognize...
Salida Council for the Arts Opens Applications for 2026 Community Grants
The Salida Council for the Arts is now accepting applications for its 2026 Community Grants program, offering funding opportunities for creative, community-centered projects. Grants of up to $500 are available to individuals and organizations proposing culturally...
Registration Opens for 2026 Chaffee County Community Summit
The Chaffee County Community Foundation has officially opened registration for its 2026 Community Summit, a two-day event designed to support and strengthen local nonprofits across Chaffee County. The annual summit offers a range of opportunities focused on...
BLM Seeks Public Input on Iron Mountain Quarry Expansion Proposal
The Bureau of Land Management has opened a public comment period for the proposed Iron Mountain Quarry Expansion Environmental Assessment, inviting community members to share their input through April 29. The proposal outlines an expansion that would add just over 37...
Cripple Creek to Honor Local Hero Major Stephen Ramsbottom
A Stephen Ramsbottom, a native of Cripple Creek, will be honored this week for his service and sacrifice in the U.S. military. Major Ramsbottom was among 25 service members wounded in an attack in Kuwait that claimed the lives of six troops during the early stages of...
Weather Forecast for April 8th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Today will be mostly sunny and breezy with winds gusting to 30 mph. Rain and thunderstorms return tomorrow with an increase in coverage for the weekend. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of...
Salida Baseball Defeats Florence Huskies 13-3 in 5 Innings
The Spartans get their first home win of the season 13-3 over the Florence Huskies. The Spartans started off hot scoring 7 runs in the 1st inning. The Spartans start League play this weekend as they travel to Manitou Springs. Check out highlights from the second half...
Gene “Geno” Guccione Obituary
Gene "Geno" Luigi Guccione, 79, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026, at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center in Salida, Colorado.He was born in Gesuiti, Cosenza, Calabria, Italy, to Pete and Carolina Concetta (Giorno) Guccione. His father, Pete, and Pete’s...
HRRMC names Marissa “Nika” Starr as new Vice President of Patient Care Services
SALIDA, Colo.— Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center (HRRMC) is delighted to announce that Marissa “Nika” Starr, FNP, WCC, NE-BC has accepted the leadership role of Vice President of Patient Care Services. Ms. Starr assumes this role on Monday, April 6,...
