Salida, CO – Barry Morphew, the man accused of killing his wife and leaving her body in a remote area of the San Luis Valley, is expected to face trial next summer, according to statements made during a court hearing this week. At a brief hearing held...
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Mostly sunny skies, mild temperatures and breezy conditions can be expected today. Winds will be out of the southwest at 20 to 25 mph. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 69. A...
Salida, CO – In an inspiring show of generosity, the City of Salida’s pledge to match donations to the Chaffee County Community Foundation’s (CCCF) Emergency Response Fund (ERF) has more than doubled the impact of local giving. The City committed to match every dollar...
Salida, CO – The City of Salida, in partnership with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), is pleased to announce the completion of a series of multi-modal improvements along Oak Street (CO 291). The roadway officially reopened to traffic on Thursday,...
During his report at the October board meeting of the Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District, Richard Brown provided an update on the status of a key water right on the Colorado River. The 1906 water right, quite senior for the West Slope, is tied to the Shoshone...
Cottonwood Pass is officially closed as of today. County officials note that no winter maintenance will occur beyond the gate on County Road 306 until further notice. Meanwhile, Independence Pass (Highway 82) between Twin Lakes and Aspen remains open. The Colorado...
