Mary A. Messamer – September 18, 1928 ~ October 26, 2024
Mary Helen Cline Messamer passed away peacefully in Buena Vista, Colorado on October 26, 2024. She was born in McClave, Colorado on September 18,...
El Pomar Foundation approves $87,000 to organizations in the Central Peaks region
Colorado Springs, Colo. — October 30, 2024 — El Pomar Trustees approved $87,000 allocated to eight nonprofit organizations and government entities...
Meet Calvin – Heart of the Rockies Radio Pet of the Week!
2 year-old Calvin recently arrived from one of Ark-Valley Humane Society's transfer partners. Through transfer partnerships, AVHS has worked...
Salida Hosts Halloween Festivities with Safety Reminders and DUI Enforcement
Halloween celebrations are underway in Salida with Heart of the Rockies Halloween tomorrow evening in downtown Salida! From 5 to 8 p.m., F Street...
Final Voting Details for Chaffee County Ahead of Election Day
Election Day is almost here! In-person voting will continue at the Salida Voter Center (235 West 10th Street) until the polls close on Election Day,...
Cottonwood and Independence Passes Closing for Winter 2024-25
Cottonwood Pass is set to close for the winter season this Friday at 6 a.m. The pass, which reaches an elevation of 12,120 feet, connects Chaffee...
Chaffee County Reports Increase in Pertussis Cases: Symptoms, Prevention, and Vaccination
Chaffee County Public Health has reported a recent uptick in pertussis (whooping cough) cases in the area. Pertussis is a highly contagious...
Indulging in “boos” this Halloweekend? CDOT says to plan a sober ride home
Halloween DUI enforcement period begins Wednesday Statewide — The many consequences of a DUI can be haunting, so make the safe choice and find...
Wednesday, October 30th Weather
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Lingering snow showers over the higher terrain will continue to taper off throughout the day...
Chaffee County Public Health Provides Pertussis Update
Chaffee County, CO - Chaffee County Public Health (CCPH) is reporting an increase in pertussis caseswithin the county. Chaffee County has had four...
Cottonwood Pass Closing for the Season November 1
CHAFFEE COUNTY, COLO - Cottonwood Pass is closing for the winter season on November 1st, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.. Cottonwood Pass crosses...
CCCF and SDCEA Partner to Support Local Nonprofits with Over $50,000 in Fall Grants
(CHAFFEE COUNTY, CO) Oct. 28, 2024 – The Chaffee County Community Foundation (CCCF) has awarded $50,866 in funding to 31 local nonprofit...
