Park County Sheriff, Undersheriff File Defamation Lawsuit Against County Manager
Park County Sheriff Tom McGraw, Undersheriff Steve Spodyak, and Spodyak’s wife, Katie, have filed a personal lawsuit against Park County Manager Lucas Meyer, alleging slander and defamation. According to court filings obtained by Denver7, the lawsuit claims Meyer...
Salida Police Warns Public About Fraudulent Emails Impersonating Chief Russ Johnson
The Salida Police Department is alerting the public after receiving multiple complaints about suspicious and potentially fraudulent emails appearing to come from Police Chief Russ Johnson. According to the department, the emails may include encrypted links and other...
Weather Forecast for May 7th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Warmer and drier conditions take over and will last through the weekend. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 67. A low of 35. (73) The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 63, a low of...
Ark-Valley Humane Society’s 9th Annual Tails on the Trail 5K Run/Walk for Animals Returns May 31st
Dog-friendly community fundraiser supports homeless pets in Chaffee County and beyond. BUENA VISTA, Colo. — Ark-Valley Humane Society (AVHS) invites animal lovers of all ages to lace up their running shoes, leash up their dogs, and join the 9th Annual Tails on the...
Browns Canyon National Monument Hike; Colorado Public Lands Day on May 16th
Join us for a moderate 4.5-mile round-trip hike to Chloride Camp and Quartz Mountain in the Forest Service’s Aspen Ridge Roadless Area of Browns Canyon National Monument. Beginning from Turret Road, this scenic outing features sweeping views of the Monument, including...
Low Flows, High Adventure: Arkansas River Outfitters Association Enters 2026 Season with Steady Demand and Adaptive Operations
Arkansas River Valley, Colorado — [April 30, 2026] —The Arkansas River Outfitters Association (AROA) announced that its members are preparing for a full 2026 rafting and fishing season, despite below-average snowpack and anticipated lower river flows. Across the...
Sports in the Rockies 05-06-2026
Andrew Stossmeister was back tonight for another installment of Sports In The Rockies at the Poncha Pub. As we start closing in on the end of spring sports, Andrew spoke with some of the spring sport coaches about their season this far. If you missed the show, don't...
Heart of the Rockies Chamber Golf Scramble Set for Friday
The Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Golf Scramble this Friday at the Salida Golf Course. Teams interested in participating can register their four-person team online at salidachamber.org or by contacting the golf course directly....
Salida Hosting Regional Housing Needs Assessment Meeting Tonight
The City of Salida is hosting a Regional Housing Needs Assessment community meeting tonight from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Scout Hut. The assessment is being conducted to gather information on where the greatest housing needs exist across the county and to better understand...
Governor Polis Declares May as Wildfire Awareness Month
Jared Polis has officially proclaimed May as Wildfire Awareness Month, encouraging residents across Colorado to prepare for wildfire season and help prevent human-caused fires. According to the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control, the state is entering...
Salida Seeks Developers for South Ark Neighborhood Housing Project
The City of Salida is inviting qualified developers and homebuilders to participate in Phase 1 of the South Ark Neighborhood project. The South Ark Neighborhood is a planned mixed-income housing development located on 12 acres of city-owned land. City officials say...
Testing at Midland Tunnels May Cause Delays on County Road 371
Travelers may encounter delays along County Road 371 today and tomorrow as an engineering firm conducts annual testing on the Midland Tunnel structures. The testing is required to evaluate the structural integrity of the surrounding rock and identify any potential...
