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“What’s Up Salida” Community Coffee Brings Local Leaders Together Tomorrow
The Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly community coffee event, “What’s Up Salida,”tomorrow morning at the Salida Community Center. The event will run from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and offers a casual, free networking opportunity for community...
PW Offers $1 Million in Grants to Help Communities Reduce Human-Bear Conflicts
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has opened a new round of grant funding aimed at helping communities address and reduce conflicts between humans and bears. The agency is offering $1 million in funding through a program designed to support local solutions, such as...
Colorado Voters to Decide on Child Trafficking Penalties, Transgender Sports Restrictions, and Gender-Affirming Care in November Ballot Measures
State officials have approved three statewide ballot initiatives this week, setting the stage for Colorado voters to weigh in on a series of high-profile and controversial issues this November. One of the measures, Initiative 108, would make child sex trafficking...
Highway 69 Resurfacing Project Brings Delays Between Hillside and Texas Creek
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is continuing resurfacing work along Highway 69 between Hillside and Texas Creek, with motorists advised to plan for delays in the area. The project includes resurfacing both northbound and southbound lanes, as well as...
Polis Activates Colorado Drought Task Force Amid Record Heat and Low Snowpack
Colorado Governor Jared Polis has activated the state’s Drought Task Force for the first time in nearly six years, signaling growing concern over worsening environmental conditions across the state. The move comes as Colorado experiences unusually warm temperatures...
Weather Forecast for March 18th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Mostly sunny skies and warm temperatures are in store for the rest of the week and into the weekend. A Red Flag Fire Warning has been issued for much of our area. Critical fire weather...
Salida Baseball Falls to Woodland Park 22-2, 10-0
Salida Baseball is 0-4 on the year after a tough offensive outing against the Woodland Park Panthers. Check out highlights from today's games sponsored by Salida Ace Hardware here....
Community Forum “Immigration 101” Scheduled Tonight in Salida
The First Presbyterian Church in Salida will host a community forum this evening focused on immigration education and awareness. Presented by the church’s Justice and Advocacy Committee, the event—titled Immigration 101—will feature personal immigrant stories...
Colorado DMV Warns of New Scam Texts Targeting Residents
The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles is alerting residents to a new wave of fraudulent text messages impersonating the agency, as scammers attempt to steal personal and financial information. According to officials, the DMV is aware of the scam and is working...
“The Heat Is On” DUI Patrols Intensify for St. Patrick’s Day
The Colorado State Patrol is joining forces with local law enforcement agencies for a heightened DUI enforcement effort as part of the statewide “The Heat Is On” campaign this St. Patrick’s Day. Drivers across the region can expect to see increased patrol presence,...
Salida City Council to Review Liquor Licenses, Fireworks Funding at Tonight’s Meeting
The Salida City Council will hold its regular meeting tonight at 6 p.m., with several key items on the agenda ranging from liquor licensing decisions to community event planning. Acting as the Liquor Licensing Authority, council members will consider a new liquor...
