Welcome Tanner Jay Muller
Tanner Jay Muller was born at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center’s Family Birthing Center in Salida on July 14, 2026 at 4:19 p.m. He weighed 6 pounds, 4 ounces and measured 19 inches long.Tanner’s parents are Sarah and CJ Muller of Poncha Springs....
Justin Sam Cribari, May 21, 1982 ~ July 31, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Justin Sam Cribari (44 years old). He passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Parkview Hospital, Pueblo, Colorado on July 31, 2026. Justin was born in Salida, Colorado on May...
Boil Water Advisory for Monarch Mountain Lodge
The Colorado Department of Health (CDPHE) issued a boil water advisory for people at the Monarch Mountain Lodge including for residents in the Town of Garfield yesterday. In a new release, the Department of Health said they were aware of several pressure loss events...
Wildfire Survey for Fremont County Citizens
Fremont County citizens are being asked to take a Wildfire Survey to provide your perspectives and concerns about wildfire preparedness. The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete and is open until August 28th. The survey identifies perceptions about forest health...
BV Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show Today through Sunday
The Buena Vista Contin-Tail Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show runs today through Sunday at the Buena Vista Rodeo Grounds. The show features about 100 vendors showcasing gems, minerals, fossils, lapidary art, jewelry and more, plus gold panning, children’s dig pit and...
Buena Vista Band Booster Pool Party Fund Raiser Tonight
Buena Vista Band Booster’s (BVBB) annual Community Pool Party fundraiser is tonight from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort’s infinity pool. Cost is $10 and includes access to water slides, a silent auction, 50/50 raffle and live music. Buena...
BV School Board Application Deadline Extended
The deadline has been extended to return applications to fill a vacant seat on the Buena Vista School Board. If you are interested in serving on the board, pick up and application from the BV School District Office and return it by August 24th. Applicants will be...
Forecast for August 5th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Elevated fire weather conditions can be expected through the rest of this week. A Red Flag Fire Warning is in effect due to gusty winds, dry fuels and low relative humidity. Salida and Buena Vista will...
Red Flag Fire Warning in Effect
A Red Flag Fire Warning is in effect due to gusty winds, dry fuels and low relative humidity. Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with anything that could start a fire. Chaffee County Sheriff Andy Rohrich is keeping the county...
Pet of the Week
This week's Pet of the Week is Gracie! This sweet 1-year-old, 35-pound pup came to Ark-Valley Humane Society through the Transfer Program feeling very shy and unsure, but with the patience of staff, volunteers, and her canine friends, Gracie has started to come out of...
Jazz Week Continues in Salida
Jazz Week continues in Salida. Salida Arts and Culture presents opportunities to hear Jazz every day this week. Tonight the band Jazz Musicians Wanted play on the SteamPlant Plaza. Blue Recluse plays the free Riverside Live concert tomorrow night, then it’s a Jazzy...
Pianist Steven Spooner Performs Saturday
Steven Spooner, a new faculty member at the Aspen Music Festival and School, will perform Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Salida High School auditorium as part of the Salida Aspen Concerts Summer Series. Spooner has been hailed worldwide for his uniquely compelling...
