Salida to Celebrate New Year’s Eve with the Return of the Big Heart Drop
Salida, Co — Get ready to welcome 2026 with a heartwarming Salida tradition! On December 31, the City of Salida, alongside generous support from High Country Bank, is excited to host the Salida New Year’s Big Heart Drop, a magical community celebration in the heart of...
Salida Boys Basketball Falls To Pagosa Springs 73-52
The Salida Spartans fall to 1-4 on the season after the loss to the Pagosa Springs Pirates 73-52. Today's highlights are brought to you by Salida Ace Hardware. https://redcircle.com/shows/22d860b7-e8f8-40d2-b9df-6ce2d37c4911/ep/aba97272-9e3f-4cff-870b-a4a3fa3003a6
Salida Girls Basketball Gets The Victory Over Pagosa Springs 32-31
The Salida Spartans girls basketball team advance to 3-2 on the season after a tight win over the Lady Pirates. Highlights tonight are brought to you by Salida Ace Hardware....
Buena Vista Boys Basketball Falls to Banning Lewis 70-25
The Demons have a tough time finding offense on the road and end up falling to a good Banning Lewis team 70-25. The Demons fall to 2-2 on the year. The Demons will be in action next weekend as they travel to CSU Pueblo to play La Junta and Lamar. Check out highlights...
Busy Weekend in Chaffee County with Concerts, Markets, and Holiday Events
Chaffee County is packed with activities this weekend, offering residents and visitors plenty of ways to celebrate the season. The Noteables Women’s Chorus will present their winter concert, “We Are the Lights,” at the Salida SteamPlant tonight at 7pm, A Sunday...
Senate Rejects ACA Tax Credit Extension, Raising Health Insurance Costs for Coloradans
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday rejected legislation that would have extended Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits, a move that is expected to lead to higher health insurance costs for millions of Americans, including hundreds of thousands of Coloradans, at the start of...
Weather Forecast for December 13th
Here's your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio: In Salida & Buena Vista: Will be Sunny, with a high near 57 with a light breeze. Then back down to a low around 26 overnight. In the San Luis Valley: Will be Sunny, with a high near 45. Tonight we will see a...
CBI Secures Arrest Warrant for Fremont County Jail Deputy in Excessive Force Case
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has obtained an arrest warrant for a deputy with the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office following an investigation into an alleged excessive force incident at the Fremont County Jail. According to CBI, deputy Luis Mora-Huerta is...
Park County Businessman Jailed for Contempt in Ongoing Zoning Dispute
A Park County businessman involved in a long-running and contentious dispute with nearby homeowners has been sentenced to jail after a judge found him in contempt of court. Adam Shirley was ordered to serve 60 days in the Park County Jail in Fairplay for continuing to...
Marilyn Eddy Lawton January 3, 1934 ~ November 20, 2025 (age 91)
Marilyn Eddy (Dunton) Lawton of Salida, Colorado, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2025, at the age of 91. She was born on January 3, 1934, in North Adams, Massachusetts, where she met her husband, Edward Lawton. She was predeceased by her husband and...
Salida Boys Basketball Falls to Centauri 56-49 in Overtime
The Salida Spartans never led in the game but fought back from a 15 point deficit to send the game to overtime at 47-47. The Spartans end up falling in overtime 56-49 to the Centauri Falcons. Check out highlights from tonight's game sponsored by Salida Ace Hardware...
Salida Girls Basketball Falls to Centauri 50-38
The Salida girls basketball team falls on the road to the Centauri Falcons 50-38. After a key player is injured the girls have a hard time finding the offense again and end up with a loss of 12. Check out highlights from tonight's game sponsored by Salida Ace Hardware...
