#9 Salida Girls Basketball Upsets #1 CSCS 54-41
The Salida girls basketball team upset the #1 team going on a 19-2 run in the 4th quarter to get a 54-41 victory. The Salida Girls beat CSCS for the first time since 2015. The Spartans are now 9-2 on the season and 5-0 in the Tri-Peaks League. Check out highlights...
Backcountry Day at Monarch Mountain and Ski Joring Returns to Leadville
Monarch Mountain is hosting Backcountry Day this Sunday, running from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event is designed to celebrate backcountry skiing and riding while promoting safety and education in winter mountain environments. Participants can expect a full day of...
Salida Theater Project Announces Auditions for “Clue”
The Salida Theater Project is inviting community members to audition for its upcoming production of “Clue” tomorrow afternoon in Salida. Auditions will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at A Church, located at 419 D Street. The production is seeking both men and...
Free Snowmobile Safety Open House Happening Tomorrow in Poncha Springs
The Heart of the Rockies Snowmobile Club is teaming up with Colorado Parks and Wildlife to host a free winter sports and snowmobile safety open house tomorrow morning at the Poncha Springs Town Hall. The event runs from 9:00 a.m. to noon and is open to the public....
City of Salida Seeks Volunteers for Advisory Commissions
The City of Salida is currently accepting applications from community members interested in serving on two important advisory bodies: the Historic Preservation Commission and the Arts and Culture Advisory Commission. These commissions play a vital role in preserving...
Winter Weather Alert: Hazardous Travel Expected Across Colorado This Weekend
Travel conditions are expected to deteriorate significantly this weekend as winter weather moves into the region. Motorists should prepare for slick, snow-covered roads that could make driving difficult and dangerous, especially in mountain areas and along major...
Weather Forecast for January 23rd
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Artic air is moving into the area late today into Sunday. Very cold temperatures and snow is expected. Up to 21 inches of new snow will be possible along the Divide, 6-8 inches for the lower...
HRRMC Foundation Announces 2026 Healthcare Scholarships
SALIDA, Colo.—HRRMC Foundation offers the following 2026 healthcare scholarships: William G Mehos Scholarship for 2026 high school graduates who reside in the Salida Hospital District (including Chaffee and Saguache Counties and western Fremont County) who are...
Chaffee County to Participate in the Nationally Coordinated Point-in-Time Homeless Count
Beginning January 27th - February 4th, 2026, a coalition of Chaffee County organizations and volunteers coordinated by the Chaffee Housing Authority and Chaffee Hospitality will participate in the nationally coordinated Point in Time (PIT) Count in association with...
New Arrival: Nicholas Joel Edmonson
SALIDA, Colo.— Nicolas Joel Edmonson was born at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center’s Family Birthing Center in Salida on December 15, 2025 at 3:45 p.m. He weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces and measured 21 inches long. Nicholas’s parents are Cecilia Schonewise...
Chaffee Resources Launches Newly Redesigned Website to Strengthen Local Connection and Access Across Chaffee County
Salida, CO — January 22, 2026 — Chaffee County Public Health (CCPH) is excited to announce the launch of the newly redesigned Chaffee Resources website, a free, local, community-centered directory created to help residents and providers easily find and connect with...
Sports In The Rockies 01-22-2026
Another week of talking all things sports in the rockies with Andrew Stossmeister. Tonight, Andrew was visited by Scott Crites, Jared Todd, and Chris Bainbridge at the Poncha Pub to discuss the upcoming sports schedules. If you missed the show on Eagle Country 104.4,...
