January Recognized as Quality of Life Month for Caregivers
January is recognized as Quality of Life Month, a time to focus on overall wellbeing. Quality of life extends beyond physical health and also includes mental, emotional, and social wellness, all of which play an important role in maintaining a healthy...
Free Tax Preparation Assistance Available Through IRS VITA Program
The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program will begin offering free income tax return preparation help starting February 7 through April 13. Services will be available Mondays and Saturdays at the Salida Methodist Church, and appointments...
Fundraising Campaign Launched to Support Fireworks for Salida Celebrations
The Chaffee County Community Foundation, in partnership with the Salida Community Center, High Country Bank, and the City of Salida, has launched a fundraising campaign to ensure fireworks displays return for two of the community’s most popular events: the Parade of...
Xcel Energy Awards $1.4 Million Grant to Salida School District for Electric Buses
Xcel Energy has awarded a $1.4 million grant to the Salida School District to support the transition to electric transportation. The funding will be used to purchase electric school buses and install charging infrastructure. The project includes the acquisition...
Red Flag Fire Warnings Issued Across Much of the State as High Winds Raise Fire Risk
Red Flag Fire Warnings are in effect for much of the state today as strong winds create dangerous fire conditions. Wind gusts are expected to exceed 45 miles per hour, significantly increasing the risk of rapid fire spread. Officials have declared a no burn day,...
Weather Forecast for January 16th 2026
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Strong winds can be expected today and tomorrow. Winds will be gusting to 45 mph. Red Flag Fire Warnings have been issued for much of the state. Salida and Buena Vista...
Buena Vista Boys Basketball Falls To CSCS 86-60
The Buena Vista Demons fall to 1-4 on league play and 3-7 overall after their loss to the CSCS Lions. 86-60. Checkout the highlights from tonight's game sponsored by Buena Vista Ace Hardware....
Buena Vista Girls Basketball Falls to CSCS 66-20
The Lady Demons get their first loss in league play after losing to the Lady Lions 66-20. Check out tonight's highlights brought to you by Buena Vista Ace Hardware....
Chaffee County Women Who Care Donates $18,400 to Buena Vista Heritage
Salida, CO – Chaffee County Women Who Care (CCWWC) is proud to announce that Buena Vista Heritage was chosen as the financial award recipient for the first quarter of 2026. On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, members of CCWWC gathered at Cornerstone Church in Buena Vista to...
Speaker McCluskie Delivers Opening Day Remarks
DENVER, CO – House Speaker Julie McCluskie today delivered remarks to open the Second Session of the 75th General Assembly. Speaker’s Opening Day Remarks as Prepared for Delivery:Good morning members!A warm welcome to the guests and dignitaries who have joined us,...
Weather Forecast for January 15th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Mostly sunny skies and mild conditions continue. Strong winds will return to the area tomorrow into Saturday. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 57. A low of 25. (47) The San...
Sports in the Rockies Show 01-14-2026
Tonight at the Poncha Pub, Andrew Stossmeister was joined by the following guests to talk all things sports in the Rockies. Listen to the coaches interviews from tonight's show below. Coach Cody Donner - Salida Boys Basketball...
