Red Flag Fire Warnings Issued Across Much of the State as High Winds Raise Fire Risk
Red Flag Fire Warnings are in effect for much of the state today as strong winds create dangerous fire conditions. Wind gusts are expected to exceed 45 miles per hour, significantly increasing the risk of rapid fire spread. Officials have declared a no burn day,...
Weather Forecast for January 16th 2026
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Strong winds can be expected today and tomorrow. Winds will be gusting to 45 mph. Red Flag Fire Warnings have been issued for much of the state. Salida and Buena Vista...
Buena Vista Boys Basketball Falls To CSCS 86-60
The Buena Vista Demons fall to 1-4 on league play and 3-7 overall after their loss to the CSCS Lions. 86-60. Checkout the highlights from tonight's game sponsored by Buena Vista Ace Hardware....
Buena Vista Girls Basketball Falls to CSCS 66-20
The Lady Demons get their first loss in league play after losing to the Lady Lions 66-20. Check out tonight's highlights brought to you by Buena Vista Ace Hardware....
Chaffee County Women Who Care Donates $18,400 to Buena Vista Heritage
Salida, CO – Chaffee County Women Who Care (CCWWC) is proud to announce that Buena Vista Heritage was chosen as the financial award recipient for the first quarter of 2026. On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, members of CCWWC gathered at Cornerstone Church in Buena Vista to...
Speaker McCluskie Delivers Opening Day Remarks
DENVER, CO – House Speaker Julie McCluskie today delivered remarks to open the Second Session of the 75th General Assembly. Speaker’s Opening Day Remarks as Prepared for Delivery:Good morning members!A warm welcome to the guests and dignitaries who have joined us,...
Weather Forecast for January 15th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Mostly sunny skies and mild conditions continue. Strong winds will return to the area tomorrow into Saturday. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 57. A low of 25. (47) The San...
Sports in the Rockies Show 01-14-2026
Tonight at the Poncha Pub, Andrew Stossmeister was joined by the following guests to talk all things sports in the Rockies. Listen to the coaches interviews from tonight's show below. Coach Cody Donner - Salida Boys Basketball...
“What’s Up Salida” Community Coffee Set for Tomorrow Morning
The Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce will host its community coffee, What’s Up Salida, tomorrow morning from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the Salida Community Center. The monthly gathering brings together local business leaders, elected officials, and chamber...
Ark Valley High Rollers to Host New Skater Night at Chaffee County Fairgrounds
Ark Valley High Rollers will host New Skater Night tonight at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds, inviting community members to learn more about roller derby and build their skating skills. The event is designed for participants of all experience levels, from beginners to...
5 p.m. Sunsets Return as Daylight Slowly Increases
A seasonal milestone arrives today as 5 p.m. sunsets return, signaling the gradual lengthening of days across the region. Throughout the month of January, daylight increases by about 40 minutes in total. The last time sunsets occurred as late as 5 p.m. was in early...
FIBArk Seeks New Committee Members Ahead of Upcoming Festival
FIBArk, the nation’s oldest and largest whitewater festival, is seeking new members to join its festival committee. Organizers are looking for dependable and enthusiastic individuals to help support a variety of areas, including fundraising, vendor coordination,...
