Monarch Mountain Hosts Demo Days and Live Music This Weekend
Monarch Mountain is offering Demo Days this weekend, giving skiers and snowboarders the opportunity to try out the latest ski and snowboard equipment. Demo Days will take place tomorrow and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., allowing participants to test new gear on the...
First Friday Returns to Downtown Salida Tonight
Downtown Salida art galleries are opening their doors for First Friday tonight, offering an evening of art, music, and community. First Friday features extended gallery hours, live demonstrations, artist receptions, live music, and opportunities for visitors to meet...
Range View Apartments Bringing New Affordable Housing to Saguache
The Saguache County Housing Authority is moving forward with construction of the Range View Apartments, a 32-unit multi-family affordable housing development in Saguache. The project is expected to be completed later this summer. Housing officials are currently...
Colorado Law Enforcement Launches New Year’s DUI Enforcement Effort
The Colorado State Patrol is partnering with local law enforcement agencies across the state for the “Heat Is On” New Year’s DUI enforcement period. Officials say motorists should expect increased enforcement through the weekend, including saturation patrols and...
New Colorado Laws Take Effect at the Start of 2026
Colorado is beginning 2026 with several new laws now in effect, covering consumer protections, health care, reproductive rights, and gun show regulations. One of the changes includes the Protections Against Deceptive Pricing Practices law. The legislation...
Flu Hospitalizations Rise Across Colorado
Flu cases continue to increase across Colorado, with a sharp rise in hospitalizations reported over the past week. According to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, nearly 800 people are currently hospitalized with the flu, up from just over 500...
Woman Killed in Mountain Lion Attack in Larimer County
A woman has died following a mountain lion attack south of Glen Haven in Larimer County, marking the first fatal mountain lion attack in Colorado since 1999. According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, a group of hikers encountered a mountain lion near a person lying on...
Buena Vista Police Respond to New Year’s Eve Gunfire Incident
Buena Vista police responded to reports of gunfire related to a domestic violence incident on New Year’s Eve, according to a statement from Police Chief Dan Morgan. Officers were dispatched to the Super 8 Motel, where they spoke with a woman who reported a domestic...
Weather Forecast for January 2nd
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Another round of snow will spread across the higher peaks today. Additional accumulation of 1 to 3 inches will be possible. Snow will end late tonight and mostly sunny skies and breezy conditions are in...
Weather Forecast for January 1st 2026
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Snow is possible along the Divide today and tomorrow. Up to 9 inches could fall over the higher peaks. Expect slick driving conditions over mountain passes. Salida and Buena...
CDOT Urges Safe, Sober Travel During New Year’s Celebrations
As Coloradans ring in the new year, the Colorado Department of Transportation is urging motorists to plan ahead for a safe and sober ride home. The Colorado State Patrol, along with local law enforcement agencies, is participating in The Heat Is On New...
Salida Rings in the New Year with Community Events and Festivities
The City of Salida is marking New Year’s Eve tonight with a series of festive community events, highlighted by the annual Salida New Year’s Big Heart Drop. The celebration takes place at the intersection of Sackett Avenue and F Street, where the Salida Fire...
