Colorado Launches Holiday DUI Enforcement Effort
Statewide — New data from the Colorado Department of Transportation shows that impaired driving-related fatalities are down 22% compared to this time in 2022, when impaired driving deaths reached a record high. With the holiday parties in full swing, today CDOT,...
Colorado Snowpack Sees Significant Boost After Weekend Storm
Colorado’s snowpack is on the rise after a powerful weekend storm delivered a much-needed blanket of fresh snow across the mountains. Statewide snowpack levels jumped from just 58% of average on December 5 to 73% of average today, marking a notable improvement early...
Weather Forecast for December 11th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Mostly sunny, breezy and mild conditions can be expected today and into the weekend. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 57. A low of 27. (57)...
Heart Of The Rockies Radio Show 12-10-2025
Andrew Stossmeister was joined by the following guest at the Poncha Pub for tonight's Heart of The Rockies Radio Show to talk all things sports in the rockies. Matt Flavin - Head Coach for Buena Vista Football...
Monarch Mountain to Debut 5th Annual Snowboard Art Show This Weekend
Monarch Mountain is set to showcase more than 30 artist-designed snowboards as part of its 5th Annual Snowboard Art Show, a creative collaboration with the Salida Council for the Arts. The project gives retired snowboards new life, transforming...
Salida Schools to Host Band Concert Tonight
The Salida High School and Middle School music programs will take the stage tonight for their winter band concert at the Salida High School Auditorium. Performances begin with the fifth-grade band at 5:30 p.m., followed by Level 2 at 6:30 p.m., and...
Ski Cooper Kicks Off the Season with Opening Day Today
It’s Opening Day at Ski Cooper, just outside of Leadville, as the mountain officially launches its winter season. Skiers and riders will have access to 41 trails, though officials note that early-season conditions are still present. Guests can also...
Poncha Springs Trustees to Address Friend Ranch Legal Issues, Tesla Charger Concerns in Special Meeting
The Poncha Springs Board of Trustees will convene a special meeting tonight at 5:30 p.m. at Poncha Springs Town Hall, with a full agenda that includes both legal discussions and a proposed new ordinance. Trustees will begin the evening in an executive...
CSP Warns of Rising Wildlife Crashes During Winter Driving Season
With winter settling in across Colorado, the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) is reminding drivers to stay alert as wildlife-related crashes spike this time of year. Troopers investigated 431 crashes involving wildlife last December alone, a trend they say is likely to...
High Country Blasted by 75-MPH Winds, Highway Closures Slow Travel
Powerful winds swept across Colorado’s high country yesterday, creating dangerous travel conditions and prompting multiple highway closures. Highway 285 was shut down for most of the day between Fairplay and Bailey after wind gusts in the Park County community of...
Weather Forecast for December 10th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Today will be another sunny and breezy day. Winds will be out of the southwest gusting to 40 mph. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 53. A low of...
Salida Boys Basketball Falls To Peyton 73-33
The Salida Spartans fall to 1-2 on the start to their basketball season after a loss to the Peyton Panther 73-33. Tonight's highlights are sponsored by Salida Ace Hardware....
