Pets of the Week
Meet Chesa and June! They are the Heart of the Rockies Radio Pets of the Week! This adorable duo was brought to the shelter when their owner's...
Gunnison County ‘Lowline Fire’ Has Grown to Nearly 2,000 Acres
The Lowline Fire burning in Gunnison County has grown to nearly 2,000 acres. The fire, which started July 16th 14 miles northwest of Gunnison is 55%...
New Arrival: Sutton Ann Schoenfeld
Sutton Ann Schoenfeld was born at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center in Salida on August 19th, at 11:08 am. She weighed 6 pounds, 12...
In 2022-2023 Colorado Collected Over $280 Million on Marijuana Taxes
Marijuana was officially the state’s most lucrative “vice tax” last year. Colorado made more in tax revenue from marijuana in the 2022-23...
Governor Signs Executive Order Designed to Reduce Red Tape on Home Loans
Governor Jared Polis signed an executive order yesterday that he said will increase affordable housing options for Coloradans. Polis said the order...
Former Cripple Creek Detective Sentenced to 58 Days in Jail and Two Years Probation
A former Cripple Creek detective accused of using his position to coerce a victim to have sex with him while on duty has been sentenced to 58 days...
Petition Process for Salida Mayor, City Council, and City Treasurer Continues Through the 28th
The petition process for those wanting to run for Salida Mayor, one of three City Council seats or City Treasurer ends next Monday, August 28th. ...
Public Hearing Tonight to Determine if Pearl Theater Should Be Designated a Historic Landmark
Buena Vista Trustees will hold a public hearing tonight (Aug. 22nd) on designating the Pearl Theater building at 316 Main Street a Historic Local...
Buena Vista Demons Open Season with 41 Point Win over Titans
The Buena Vista Demons opened the 2023 football season Saturday with a shutout of the Coal Ridge Titans winning 41-0. The Demons will...
Arkansas River to Receive Boost to Flow Levels Through Labor Day
An already excellent year for rafting conditions on the Arkansas River is receiving a boost to its flow levels through Labor Day.
Initiative to Amend Occupational Taxes on Short-Term Rentals Presented to the Salida City Council
A citizen’s initiative was presented to the Salida City Council that would amend occupational taxes on short-term rentals. The proposed tax will...
CDOT Paving Highway 50 Near Monarch Pass and Replacing Bridge on Highway 9
The Colorado Department of Transportation is paving a segment of Highway 50 between Sargents and Monarch Pass. Motorists will experience...









