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St. Patrick’s Day DUI enforcement period begins today
2+ hour, 5+ min ago (418+ words) Posted by Andrew Stossmeister | Mar 13, 2026 CDOT joins partners at State Capitol to advocate for sober driving this holiday weekend, announce $8 Uber ride discount CDOT, CSP, AAA, MADD and victim families gather in front of the Colorado State Capitol to discuss…...
Salida Fire Department Conducting Live-Fire Training This Week
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (154+ words) Posted by Andrew Stossmeister | Mar 11, 2026 The Salida Fire Department is preparing for what could be a busy fire season by holding a series of live-fire training exercises this week. Training will take place behind the department's new firehouse at 507 Scott…...
Urgent Community Alert: Scam Targeting Local Businesses Using Heart of the Rockies Radio Name
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (166+ words) Posted by Andrew Stossmeister | Mar 6, 2026 Heart of the Rockies Radio is warning local businesses about a scam that has recently come to our attention. Several businesses have reported receiving calls from individuals claiming to represent companies called "Crown Media" or…...
Buena Vista Police Warn Residents About “Fake Check” Scam
1+ week, 1+ day ago (226+ words) Posted by Andrew Stossmeister | Mar 5, 2026 The Buena Vista Police Department is warning residents about an ongoing scam known as the "fake check scam." Officers say they have recently received reports from citizens who may have been targeted. In this type…...
Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office Releases February Activity Report
1+ week, 1+ day ago (136+ words) Posted by Andrew Stossmeister | Mar 5, 2026 The Chaffee County Sheriff's Office has released its activity statistics for the month of February, highlighting the volume of calls and law enforcement activity handled throughout the county. According to the report, the Chaffee County…...
Man Out on Bond Arrested Again After Slow-Speed DUI Pursuit in Poncha Springs
1+ week, 3+ day ago (250+ words) Posted by Andrew Stossmeister | Mar 3, 2026 On February 25th, 2026, at about 6:00PM Chaffee County Sheriff's Office Deputy Ryland Geske was traveling eastbound on Highway 50 west of Poncha Springs, CO when he observed a vehicle traveling in front of him weaving. Deputy Geske activated…...
Former Colorado Inmate to Share Story of Clemency and Purpose at CMC Forum in Salida
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (137+ words) Posted by Andrew Stossmeister | Feb 10, 2026 A former Colorado prison inmate will speak about his journey as part of Colorado Mountain College's Collegiate Peaks Forum series in Salida. David Carrillo was sentenced to life without parole at the age of 19 and…...
Super Bowl Weekend DUI enforcement begins today
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (208+ words) Posted by Andrew Stossmeister | Feb 6, 2026 44% of DUI arrests in 2025 resulted in test refusals "Unfortunately, festive times like holidays and big events often see upticks in people driving under the influence," said CDOT Executive Director Shoshana Lew. "DUIs are preventable and…...
Former Funeral Home Owner Faces Decades in Prison in Corpse Abuse Case
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (143+ words) Posted by Andrew Stossmeister | Feb 6, 2026 Jon Hallford, who owned'Return to Nature Funeral Home in Penrose'with his then wife'Carie Hallford, has pleaded guilty to hundreds of charges related to the mishandling of human remains. In December, Jon and Carie Hallford'pleaded guilty…...
Authorities Search for Fugitive After Walkaway from Pueblo Community Corrections Facility
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (136+ words) Posted by Andrew Stossmeister | Feb 6, 2026 Law enforcement officials are searching for37-year-old Richard Capekafter he reportedly walked away from a community corrections facility inPueblo on January 31. Capek had previously been described as one ofFremont County's most-wanted violent fugitives. He was arrested…...