Salida City Council to Hold Public Hearings, Consider Annexation Agreement Tonight
The Salida City Council will hold its regular meeting tonight beginning at 6 p.m. Under unfinished business, council members are scheduled to conduct three public hearings on proposed ordinances. The hearings will address regulations concerning unregistered vehicles...
Man Out on Bond Arrested Again After Slow-Speed DUI Pursuit in Poncha Springs
Press Release 03-02-26 On February 25th, 2026, at about 6:00PM Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Ryland Geske was traveling eastbound on Highway 50 west of Poncha Springs, CO when he observed a vehicle traveling in front of him weaving. Deputy Geske activated his...
Man Sought in Connection With Weekend Death in Alamosa County
Alamosa County authorities are asking for the public’s help as they search for a man in connection with a weekend death. According to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, deputies with the Alamosa County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home in Alamosa Sunday night...
Weather Forecast for March 3rd
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- The higher terrain will see an inch or two of new snow today. Spotty rain showers will be possible for the valleys. Another round of light mountain snow can be expected Friday into Saturday. ...
Royal Gorge Bridge & Park Unveils New Glass-Floor Gondolas
The Royal Gorge Bridge and Park unveiled its two newest gondolas over the weekend — and these rides offer a thrilling twist. Unlike traditional gondolas, the new additions feature glass floors, giving riders a direct view straight down into the canyon below. The...
Applications Open for 14th Annual Valley Visions Art Show
The Salida Council for the Arts is now accepting applications for the 14th annual Valley Visions Art Show. Valley Visions is widely celebrated as a premier showcase of the Arkansas Valley’s top established and emerging creative talent. The exhibit will feature up...
CPW Opens $1 Million Grant Program to Reduce Human-Bear Conflicts
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has announced a new round of grant funding aimed at helping communities reduce conflicts between humans and bears. CPW is offering $1 million in grant money through a program designed to support local solutions that prevent human-bear...
Chaffee County Commissioners to Hold Regular Meeting Tuesday
Chaffee County Commissioners will hold their regular meeting Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the Chaffee County Courthouse. Under the Consent Agenda, commissioners are expected to approve a Special Event Permit — with conditions — for the September concert at The Meadows in...
Daughters of Suzanne Morphew File Motion Seeking Return of Her Remains
A lawyer representing Suzanne Morphew’s daughters has filed a motion in court alleging the State wrongfully took possession of Suzanne’s remains after they had been released to a funeral home for her planned service. According to the motion, Suzanne’s daughters made...
Weather Forecast for March 2nd
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Rain and snow will be possible in the area tomorrow. Accumulations for the mountains will be light. Another system will bring rain and snow back to the area Friday into Saturday. Warm and windy...
Salida Girls Win Tri-Peaks League Classic 47-43 vs Buena Vista in Overtime
Braeden Johnson hits a 25' 3 with a hand in her face to send the game to overtime. The Spartans outscore the Demons 6-2 in Overtime giving them the 47-43 victory. The Salida girls basketball team finishes 20-3 overall and for the first time in program history have 20...
Salida Boys Basketball Gets Win Over La Junta 51-36
The Salida Spartans leave the Tri-Peaks District tournament with their tenth win of the season over the La Junta Tigers, 51-36. Below are the game highlights brought to you by Salida Ace Hardware....
