A Sheriff for All: Andy Rohrich Announces 2026 Campaign for Chaffee County Sheriff
I am very proud and humbled to announce my candidacy for Chaffee County Sheriff in 2026. I have been honored to serve the community as the appointed Sheriff of Chaffee County since September 2024 when I was appointed by the Chaffee County Commissioners to take over...
Weather Forecast on December 30th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Dry conditions with above normal temperatures can be expected again today. There will chances of light mountain snow Thursday into Friday. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 57. A low of...
John A. Clark Jr. January 30, 1933 ~ December 25, 2025
John A. Clark Jr., age 92, long time Salida resident, passed away on December 25, 2025 at Columbine Manor Care Center in Salida, CO. Mr. Clark was born January 30, 1933 in Pittsburg, Kansas to John A. and Lora Belle Clark Jr. Mr. Clark married Joan Alway on July 10,...
Weather Forecast for December 29th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Dry conditions with temperatures warming back to above seasonal levels can be expected into the New Year. There will chances of light mountain snow Friday into the weekend. Salida and Buena Vista will...
Weather Forecast for December 28th
Here's your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio: Salida & Buena Vista:Snow showers are likely early Sunday, mainly before 11 a.m. Skies turn mostly sunny by late morning, with highs near 36. Expect breezy conditions with winds around 15 mph. Sunday night will...
Weather Forecast for December 27th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio: Moderate to heavy, wind-driven snow will continue today through early Sunday morning across the San Juan Mountains. Travelers should be prepared for difficult conditions, including low visibility and snow-packed...
Wyonne Adele Richards September 11, 1964 ~ December 17, 2025
Wyonne Richards Obituary Wyonne Adele Richards, born September 11, 1964, in Salida, Colorado, passed away on Tuesday December 16th after a long and courageous battle with dementia in the San Luis Valley. Wyonne dedicated 23 years of service to the Moffat School...
Weather Forecast for December 26th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Light snow will be possible across the higher terrain through the weekend. Accumulations of 1 to 2 inches per day will be possible. Gusty winds also return for the weekend. ...
CDOT Suspends Construction to Ease Holiday Travel Across Colorado
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is reminding drivers to plan ahead as holiday travel increases across the state over the next couple of weeks. With more people expected to be on the roads, CDOT says motorists should anticipate heavier traffic in many...
Ring in the New Year with Comedy at the SteamPlant
The Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce is inviting the community to celebrate New Year’s Eve with an evening of laughter. The Chamber is hosting a Night of Comedy on December 31 at the SteamPlant, featuring three comedians performing during two shows, scheduled...
Salida to Ring in the New Year with Big Heart Drop Celebration
The City of Salida has announced plans for a family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration in downtown Salida. The city will host the Salida New Year’s Big Heart Drop on December 31 at the intersection of Sackett Avenue and F Street. In a unique...
Salida Community Center to Serve Free Christmas Dinner Tomorrow
The Salida Community Center will host its annual Christmas Dinner tomorrow, offering a warm meal and holiday fellowship to community members. Dinner will be served between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and is free of charge. The traditional Christmas meal will be...
