Chaffee County Launches “Safer Together” Self-Defense and De-Escalation Program
Chaffee County Public Health is introducing a new community safety initiative designed to help residents feel more confident and prepared in...
Buena Vista Police to Host Safety Training for Churches and Businesses
The Buena Vista Police Department will host a specialized safety training session for local churches and businesses on April 8, focusing on building...
Court Reversal Deals Setback in Chaffee County Land-Use Dispute
A long-running land-use dispute in Chaffee County has taken a significant turn following direction from the Colorado Court of Appeals. District 11...
Highway 115 Closed as 24 Fire Continues to Burn in Fremont County
Highway 115 remains closed as crews continue battling the 24 Fire, which is burning on Fort Carson land in Fremont County. The wildfire has grown to...
Chaffee prevails in latest chapter of Brown legal saga
Under direction of the Colorado Court of Appeals, District 11 Judge Amanda Hunter has ordered a reversal of a ruling that favored Alison Brown,...
Sports In The Rockies 03-25-2026
Andrew Stossmeister and Len Gates were back at the Poncha Pub to talk all things Sports in the Rockies as Spring Sports season kicks off. If you...
Salida Tree Board Launches Tree Adoption Program to Grow Urban Forest
The Salida Tree Board is inviting residents to play a hands-on role in expanding and caring for the city’s urban forest through a new tree adoption...
CDOT Redirects $12 Million in Unused Snow Funds to Wildfire Prevention
After an unusually mild winter with little snowfall, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is taking an uncommon step—repurposing...
“24 Fire” Update: Cause Identified, Containment Grows to 30%
An update on the ongoing 24 Fire was shared during a community meeting held Tuesday night in Penrose, where officials provided new details on how...
Weather Forecast for March 25th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Critical fire weather conditions can be expected again today due to low humidity and strong...
Pet Of The Week: Swiper
Today’s Pet of the Week comes all the way from New Mexico through Ark-Valley Humane Society’s Transfer Program! A program designed to help...
Chaffee County Community Foundation Launches New Enterprise Fund to Support Local Small Businesses
CHAFFEE COUNTY, CO March 24, 2026 — The Chaffee County Community Foundation (CCCF) is launching a new and bold initiative to support local small...
