Weather Forecast for Sunday, January 4th
Here’s your Sunday forecast for the Heart of the Rockies region In Salida and Buena Vista, expect sunshine today with afternoon highs near 56 degrees. Winds may get up to 15 miles per hour and, calming down later this evening. Overnight, temperatures drop to around 26...
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio: Salida and Buena Vista: We will see sunshine today with highs near 57 degrees and a light breeze through the afternoon. Tonight, temperatures drop to around 30. In the an Luis Valley: sunny skies and cooler air is...
Central Colorado Humanists Host Sunday Science Program in Salida
The Central Colorado Humanists will host their next Sunday Science program, titled “Insights from a Geriatrician,” this weekend in Salida. Dr. Erika Altneu will lead the presentation, discussing expected age-related changes, best preventive health practices, and...
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...
