It’s that time of year again: Brand new, spotted fawns have started appearing around the valley. But please, don’t touch or attempt to “rescue” them. Every year, Colorado Parks and Wildlife receives scores of calls from concerned people about wildlife that has...
Buena Vista Trustees will conduct a regular meeting tonight beginning at 7 pm to consider an appointment to fill a vacancy on the Board of Trustees. After appointment, the new Trustee will take the Oath of Office and take their seat on the board. In other business,...
The Town of Poncha Springs is asking for your input on Highway 50 Corridor Planning and Design. The Town says the project has been established as a priority on the Colorado Department of Transportation regional 10-year plan. The aim is to finalize a design...
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[UPDATE] As of 11:30 am, power has been restored to a majority of customers. [Original story] Xcel Energy is reporting a power outage affecting nearly 600 customers across Salida and Poncha Springs. The reason for the outage is currently unknown. Crews are working to...
As the weather gets warmer, Chaffee County residents and visitors will head outdoors, increasing their chance of interacting with local wildlife and insects. Animal related diseases (also called zoonotic diseases) are diseases that can be carried from animals or...
Meet Lilly! She's the Heart of the Rockies Radio Pet of the Week! Lilly is an adorable 6-year-old hound mix who has been at the shelter for quite some time now. We aren't sure why there isn't more interest in sweet Lilly. She is doing amazing in her foster home. She's...
