Weather Forecast for February 10th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Snow returns to the area tonight through the end of the week. The highest snowfall rates for the mountains appear to be Thursday and Friday. A rain/snow mix will be possible for the lower...
Chaffee County Patriots Invite Media, Public to February Town Hall
The Chaffee County Patriots have invited local media outlets to participate in their February Town Hall. The Chaffee County Patriot Freedom of Press Town Hall will take place Wednesday evening, beginning at 6:30 p.m., at the American Legion Hall in Buena...
Colorado Approves More Than $9 Million for Airport Improvements; Local Airports Receive Grants
The Colorado Aeronautical Board has approved more than $9 million in state funding to support aviation infrastructure improvements at airports across the state. Several airports in the region are among the grant recipients. The Central Colorado Regional Airport in...
City of Salida Seeking Volunteers for Advisory Commissions; Applications Due Today
The City of Salida is seeking volunteers to serve on the Historic Preservation Commission and the Arts and Culture Advisory Commission, with today marking the deadline to apply. Interested residents can submit their applications by emailing the City Clerk...
Buena Vista School Board to Discuss Policy Updates, Community Use of Gym at Tonight’s Meeting
The Buena Vista Board of Education will hold a regular meeting tonight, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Discussion and action items on the agenda include updates to the district’s alcohol- and drug-free workplace policy, conflict of interest guidelines, and public conduct on...
Escaped Inmate Back in Custody After Tense Colorado Springs Standoff
An escaped inmate is back in custody following a tense standoff in Colorado Springs on Friday morning. Authorities say Richard Capek walked away from a community corrections facility in Pueblo on January 30. Capek had been serving a 36-month prison sentence and was...
Co-Owner of Penrose Funeral Home Sentenced to 40 Years After Discovery of Nearly 200 Decomposing Bodies
Jon Hallford, the co-owner of Return to Nature Funeral Home in Penrose, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison on state charges related to the abuse of a corpse. The sentence follows a shocking investigation that uncovered nearly 200 improperly stored, decomposing...
Weather Forecast for February 9th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Gusty winds and warm temperatures will increase the fire danger today. A Red Flag Fire Warning has been issued for much of our area. This is a no burn day. No open burning of any kind is...
Weather Forecast for February 8th
Salida & BV: Sunny, with a high near 61. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. SAN LUIS VALLEY: unSunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. LEADVILLE & FAIRPLAY: Sunny, with a high near 40....
Salida Girls Fall to 2A #2 Simla 58-48
The Salida girls fall to the 2A Simla Cubs 58-48 after leading through the 3rd quarter. The Salida girls will be on the road next Tuesday as they travel to face Tri-Peaks League opponent Vanguard. Check out highlights from today's game sponsored by Salida Ace Hardware...
Salida Boys Basketball Falls to Simla 71-58
The Salida boys kept the game close through the first half hitting a season high in 3's but they end up falling 71-58 to #1 2A Simla Cubs. The Spartans start next week off on the road against Vanguard. Check out highlights from today's game sponsored by Salida Ace...
Weather Forecast for February 7th
Here's your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio: SALIDA & BUENA: We will see Sunny skies , with a high near 59. With winds increasing to 15 mph in the afternoon. Then back down to a low around 25 overnight. San Luis Valley: Sunny, with a high near 52. Winds...
