Another consequence of one of the state’s worst snowpacks in recent history is a sharp increase in hay and livestock feed prices. Hay is currently selling for between $220 and $260 per ton, but experts warn prices could climb as high as $400 per ton if dry conditions...
Heart of the Rockies Radio columnist Joe Stone has posted a new story on the station’s website outlining practical steps homeowners can take to reduce wildfire risk. Stone says the first step is scheduling a home wildfire risk assessment. Homeowners in southern...
The Salida School District Board of Education has appointed Derek Vaughn as a new director. Vaughn was selected during the board’s February 10 meeting to fill a vacant At-Large Director position. He will serve the remainder of the unexpired term. District officials...
The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting Tuesday beginning at 9 a.m. at the Chaffee County Public Safety Complex in Buena Vista. Under the consent agenda, commissioners are expected to ratify the second reading of an ordinance restricting...
A planned outage by the Colorado Department of Revenue has shut down Division of Motor Vehicles systems statewide, temporarily blocking access to all DMV services. Both in-person and online services are unavailable today as the state implements upgrades to its...
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Mostly sunny and windy can be expected today, then chances of snow take over for the rest of the week. A Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect through Wednesday. Much colder air and strong winds can...
