Salida Girls Fall to 2A #2 Simla 58-48
The Salida girls fall to the 2A Simla Cubs 58-48 after leading through the 3rd quarter. The Salida girls will be on the road next Tuesday as they travel to face Tri-Peaks League opponent Vanguard. Check out highlights from today's game sponsored by Salida Ace Hardware...
Salida Boys Basketball Falls to Simla 71-58
The Salida boys kept the game close through the first half hitting a season high in 3's but they end up falling 71-58 to #1 2A Simla Cubs. The Spartans start next week off on the road against Vanguard. Check out highlights from today's game sponsored by Salida Ace...
Weather Forecast for February 7th
Here's your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio: SALIDA & BUENA: We will see Sunny skies , with a high near 59. With winds increasing to 15 mph in the afternoon. Then back down to a low around 25 overnight. San Luis Valley: Sunny, with a high near 52. Winds...
Weekend Activities and Community Events Around Chaffee County
A variety of music, recreation, education, and safety-focused events are taking place around the region this weekend and into early next week. Live Music at the SteamPlantSalida’s Next Last Waltz and Tenderfoot Health Collective present Grateful Como Va with...
City of Salida Seeks Volunteers for Two Advisory Commissions
The City of Salida is looking for community members to volunteer their time and expertise by serving on two city advisory boards: the Historic Preservation Commission and the Arts and Culture Advisory Commission. City officials encourage residents with an interest in...
Former Funeral Home Owner Faces Decades in Prison in Corpse Abuse Case
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 to 200 counts of corpse...
Authorities Search for Fugitive After Walkaway from Pueblo Community Corrections Facility
Law enforcement officials are searching for 37-year-old Richard Capek after he reportedly walked away from a community corrections facility in Pueblo on January 31. Capek had previously been described as one of Fremont County’s most-wanted violent fugitives. He...
Weather Forecast on February 6th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Mostly sunny and mild conditions continue through the weekend. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 61. A low of 27. (59) The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 51, a...
Super Bowl Weekend DUI enforcement begins today
44% of DUI arrests in 2025 resulted in test refusals Statewide — Ahead of Super Bowl Weekend, CDOT is reminding drivers that a sober ride should always be part of your game plan, and if you’re arrested for a DUI, the law requires you to provide a blood or...
Salida Boys Defeat Rye at Home 75-49
The Spartans put up a season high 75 points in the 75-49 victory over the Rye Thunderbolts. The Spartans took the lead off the tip and never looked back. The Spartans are improve to 7-8 overall and 4-4 in Tri-Peaks League action. The Spartans will face Simla on...
Salida Girls Defeat Rye 64-24
The Salida girls had all 7 seniors score on senior night. The Salida Girls Basketball team has won 10 in a row after the 64-24 victory over the Rye Thunderbolts. The Salida girls are 12-2 overall and welcome in Simla on Saturday. Check out highlights from tonight's...
Buena Vista Boys Basketball Falls To Vanguard 62-55
The Buena Vista Demons fall to 3-7 in league play after a heartbreaking loss to the Vanguard Coursers. 62-55. Listen to tonight's game brought to you by Buena Vista Ace Hardware....
