Family and Youth Initiatives is hosting a free Nurturing Parenting class in Salida, running from April 22 through July 8. The program is open to all parents and caregivers of children from birth to 5 years old. Classes will take place each Wednesday evening from 5:30...
The Chaffee County Community Foundation has opened registration for its 2026 Community Summit, an event designed to support local nonprofits through skill-building, professional development, and leadership training. The two-day summit will offer a range of...
The Florissant Fire Department responded this week to reports of an explosion followed by a widespread power outage in Florissant. Upon arrival, crews determined that a large dump truck had made contact with overhead power lines, triggering a blown breaker and causing...
The San Luis Valley Animal Welfare Society is asking for the public’s help after a trailer loaded with kennels was stolen earlier this week. According to the shelter, an 18-foot flatbed trailer carrying multiple kennels was taken from its location in San Luis on...
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Mostly sunny skies, warm and windy conditions can be expected today. Winds will be gusting to 40 mph with higher gusts possible over the mountains. A Red Flag Fire Warning is in effect. ...
The 14-day comment period ends April 29 (Salida, CO, April 15, 2026) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is seeking public comment for an upcoming project located on the Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche...
