Cottonwood Pass will be closing for the season on Tuesday, November 1st. Current conditions are icy and snow packed. Drivers should use caution if traveling this weekend—winter conditions do exist. There is no winter maintenance on Cottonwood Pass.
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Pet of the Week: Sensi
Meet Sensi! She's the Heart of the Rockies Radio Pet of the Week! Sensi is a 13-year-old Rottweiler/Shepherd mix who was found at an abandoned campsite in Salida. She is an incredibly sweet and mellow senior dog who is hoping to find a wonderful family to live out her...
RSV, Colds, Flu, and COVID-19 On the Rise in San Luis Valley
Infectious illnesses are on the rise in the San Luis Valley, and they have been causing some disruptions in childcare facilities and places of work. Local healthcare providers are seeing more COVID-19, colds, flu, RSV, and unidentified respiratory viruses. RSV,...
Morphew’s Request to Return Property Denied
Barry Morphew, who faced murder charges related to the disappearance of his wife Suzanne, was in court Tuesday trying to get his belongings back that were taken by authorities during their investigation. The judge denied that request, saying the items are being...
Former Florence City Councilman Arrested for Sexual Assault on a Child
Fremont County Detectives have arrested former Florence City Council member Anthony Esquibel. 68-year-old Esquibel was taken into custody for sexual assault on a child, a class 4 felony. He is being held without bond at the Fremont County Jail. Esquibel...
Chaffee County Voter Turnout is High This Year
Voter turnout is high for the November election. Chaffee County Clerk Lori Mitchell is reporting that as of last night, a total of 913 ballots have been returned. By this point in the 2018 election, only 324 ballots had been returned to the clerk’s office. The...
