After 13 years on the Salida Mountain Trails (SMT) board of directors, Mike Smith stepped down from the board this fall, leaving behind a tangible legacy in Salida’s incredible trail network. Smith helped create the formal structure for SMT in 2012 by applying...
The Pike and San Isabel National Forests, in coordination with the Bureau of Land Management, are gearing up for a series of prescribed pile burns set to take place throughout the winter. Officials say the operations, which help reduce hazardous fuels and improve...
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Snow is expected from late Friday into Saturday. Significant accumulations will be possible along with strong winds. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 37. A low of 11. The San...
Hobby, an 11-year-old senior cat, is searching for a calm, loving home to enjoy his golden years. Described as the “definition of chill,” Hobby isn’t bothered by much and has even lived comfortably with dogs. He’s spent time in an office alongside a dog and didn’t...
Ski season has officially returned to Monarch Mountain, where eager skiers and snowboarders lined up early for opening day—some even spending the night in their cars to secure first tracks. While the much-anticipated No Name Basin expansion has not yet...
The Ark Valley Humane Society is kicking off its Home Fur the Holidays campaign, offering 50% off adoption fees for all adoptable shelter animals throughout the month of December. The organization hopes the promotion will help more pets find loving...
