Free Tax Help Available Through IRS Volunteer Program in Chaffee County
The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, or VITA, program will once again offer free income tax return preparation assistance beginning February 7th and running through April 13th. The service will be available by appointment only on Saturdays and Mondays at the...
Florence Police Search for Woman Missing Since Early January
The Florence Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a woman who has been missing for several weeks. According to police, Anna Romine was last seen in Florence on January 8th and has not been heard from since. Authorities say her disappearance is...
Colorado Lawmakers Advance Expansion of Red Flag Law After Lengthy Committee Hearing
A bill aimed at expanding Colorado’s red flag law cleared its first legislative hurdle yesterday, passing out of committee following an emotionally charged hearing that lasted nearly four hours. The measure advanced on a 3–2 vote along party lines, reflecting deep...
Weather Forecast on January 28th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- A few passing weather disturbances will bring the chance of light snow to the central mountains tonight and tomorrow, then again Thursday into Friday. Snowfall during this period will be spotty and...
State now accepting 2025 income tax returns
DENVER, Tuesday, January 27, 2026 — Taxpayers can now file income tax returns for 2025. The Colorado Department of Revenue, Taxation Division, offers tips to simplify the process and help Coloradans receive refunds quickly. How to file Online - The Taxation Division...
Salida Spartans Defeat Ellicott 57-24
The Salida Spartans got a 57-24 victory over the Ellicott Thunderhawks and have now won 5 of their last 6 games. The Spartans are now 6-7 overall and 3-3 in the Tri-Peaks League. Check out highlights from tonight's game sponsored by Salida Ace Hardware here....
Salida Girls Basketball Victorious over Ellicott 61-17
The Salida girls basketball team continues the win streak to 8-0 with a 61-17 victory over the Ellicott Thunderhawks. The Salida girls are now 10-2 overall and 6-0 in the Tri-Peaks League. Check out highlights from tonight's game sponsored by Salida Ace Hardware here....
Salida School District Seeks Applicants for Board of Education Vacancy
The Salida School District is now accepting applications from individuals interested in serving on the Board of Education as an at-large director. The appointed term will begin in February and continue through the next regularly scheduled election in November 2027....
Buena Vista Trustees to Hold Regular Meeting Tonight
The Buena Vista Board of Trustees will conduct a regular meeting tonight, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Under presentations, Trustees will hear an update from John Tucker, President and CEO of Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center, who will provide information on...
Colorado Traffic Fatalities Rise in 2025 as Officials Emphasize Safe Driving in 2026
After two consecutive years of declining numbers, traffic fatalities in Colorado increased in 2025, according to newly released data from the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). A total of 701 people lost their lives on Colorado roadways last year, up from...
Weather Forecast for January 27th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Temperatures continue to warm back up to above seasonal levels. A few passing weather disturbances will bring the chance of light snow to the mountains tonight and tomorrow, then again Thursday into Friday. ...
High-Speed Pursuit on Highway 291 Ends in Arrest Near Salida
On January 22nd, 2026, at about 11:20PM Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Seth Hoffman observed a grey pickup truck traveling southbound on Highway 291 allegedly traveling 66 miles per hour in a posted 35 mile per hour zone (close to the Salida city limits)....
