Newly Released Body Cam Footage of Barry Morphew
Newly released body camera footage of the June 2025 arrest of Barry Morphew in Arizona shows a calm situation where the suspect only asks a few questions while being handcuffed after a traffic stop. The video shows officers pulling over Morphew in his...
Forecast for August 12th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Temperatures continue to cool and monsoon moisture continues to increase. Moderate to heavy rain is possible into the weekend. Flooding will be a concern over area burn scars. Salida and Buena...
Pet of the Week
This week’s Pet of the Week, Queen Elizabeth, certainly lives up to her regal name! With her beautiful dark silver fur, she looks every bit the queen—but her personality is all sweetness and gentle nature. Queen Elizabeth is calm and enjoys keeping to herself, but...
Browns Canyon Stargazing Event Saturday
Friends of Browns Canyon will host a free stargazing and night sky observation this Saturday night at the Ruby Mountain parking area. Tom Karnuta and Wes Wilson of Ark Valley River of Stars will give an overview of the night sky that will include information of...
Central Colorado Conservancy’s 2026 Gala
The Central Colorado Conservancy’s 2026 Stewardship Gala will take place on Thursday, September 24, at Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort. The Conservancy’s mission is to keep our communities open and beautiful through conservation easements and restoration projects,...
Update on 291/First Street Construction
The City of Salida’s improvement project along West Highway 291/First Street, requires closure for paving operations. First Street will be closed to through traffic between 3rd Street and M Street starting this Thursday morning. The closure is expected to...
William Jeff Wooddell Jr., January 9, 1966 ~ August 9, 2026
Jan. 9, 1966 – Aug. 9, 2026 William Jeff Wooddell Jr., 60, passed away peacefully at home on Aug. 9, 2026, surrounded by the love of his wife, daughters, sister and father. Will was diagnosed with ALS in 2024. He faced ALS with the same strength, courage, dignity,...
Application Deadline Extended for BV School Board
The deadline has been extended to return applications to fill a vacant seat on the Buena Vista School Board. If you are interested in serving on the board, pick up an application from the BV School District Office and return it by August 24th. Applicants will be...
Wayne K. Stone, June 14, 1946 ~ August 4, 2026
Wayne K. Stone, age 80 of Salida, passed away on August 4, 2026 in Sterling, CO. Mr. Stone was born on June 14, 1946 in Craig, CO to Orville Keith and Mildred (Smyth) Stone. Wayne had many passions in life including: NASCAR, his tractors, and hit and miss motors, but...
Knowing the Laws for Alternative Transportation as School Begins
Posted by Jill Carstens | Aug 11, 2026 t’s already back to school time. This means there will be kids walking, riding their bikes and probably using many forms of non-traditional transportation. There are different laws for each of these types of...
Colorado DMV Warns of Scams
In a press release, the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Motor Vehicle Investigation Unit (MVIU) is reminding Coloradans that the safest way to avoid scams and unnecessary fees is to conduct all transactions through official state resources. To find verified...
Chaffee Sheriff Clarifies Combined Tactical Team Agreement
In a press release, Chaffee County Sheriff, Andy Rohrich layed out the progress in updating the joint Tactical Team agreement made up of members from the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office, the Salida Police Department and the Buena Vista Police Department. To oblige...
