Heart of the Rockies Radio

Testing at Midland Tunnels May Cause Delays on County Road 371

Posted by Dan R | May 6, 2026

Travelers may encounter delays along County Road 371 today and tomorrow as an engineering firm conducts annual testing on the Midland Tunnel structures. The testing is required to evaluate the structural integrity of the...

Weather Forecast for May 6th

Posted by Dan R | May 6, 2026

Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect through this evening. Snow accumulations of 9 to 11 inches will be possible over the higher terrain. Travel will be...

Rita Virginia (Marquis) Blamey August 5, 1931 ~ May 3, 2026

Posted by Dan R | May 6, 2026

Rita Blamey Obituary It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Rita Virginia Blamey,...

Rain and Mountain Snow Expected Through Wednesday

Posted by Dan R | May 5, 2026

Widespread moderate to heavy rain, along with accumulating snow in higher elevations, is expected...

Salida Community Center Hosting Monthly Food Distribution

Posted by Dan R | May 5, 2026

The Salida Community Center will hold its monthly food distribution tomorrow beginning at 10 a.m....

Buena Vista Community Coffee Set for Tomorrow Morning

Posted by Dan R | May 5, 2026

The Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly community coffee tomorrow from 8 to 9...

Volunteer Opportunity Offers Trishaw Rides for Older Adults in Buena Vista

Posted by Dan R | May 5, 2026

Chaffee County Public Health is inviting Buena Vista residents to take part in a unique volunteer opportunity this summer by becoming trained trishaw pilots. The program offers free bike rides for older adults, creating...

Community Meetings Scheduled for Regional Housing Needs Assessment

Posted by Dan R | May 5, 2026

The Town of Buena Vista will host a Regional Housing Needs Assessment community meeting tonight from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Community Center. The City of Salida will also hold a similar meeting tomorrow evening at the Scout Hut. The...

Salida City Council to Consider Flour Mill Development Agreement Tonight

Posted by Dan R | May 5, 2026

The Salida City Council will hold its regular meeting tonight starting at 6 p.m. Under new business, council members are set to consider a resolution approving a development agreement with Biker and Baker Holdings LLC. The...

Midland Tunnel Testing to Cause Delays on County Road 371

Posted by Dan R | May 5, 2026

Travelers should plan for delays along County Road 371 on Wednesday and Thursday as a tunneling engineering firm conducts required testing on the Midland Tunnel structures. The annual testing is performed to evaluate the...