Jimmy Leo Sweetwood August 29, 1948 ~ November 16, 2025
Jimmy Leo Sweetwood passed away peacefully in his home on November 16, 2025, at the age of 77. Jim was a beloved husband, brother, uncle, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend. Jim was especially proud of being a grandfather to his granddaughters, Andreya and...
Local Middle Schoolers Invited to Apply for National Civics Bee
Middle school students across the Upper Arkansas Valley, including those in public, private, charter, and home schools—are invited to participate in the National Civics Bee, a nonpartisan competition developed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. The event is...
Salida Elks Lodge Collecting Donations for Annual Christmas Basket Program
The Salida Elks Lodge is calling on the community to help support its annual Christmas Basket program, which provides food and gifts to local families in need during the holiday season. Residents are encouraged to donate non-perishable food items,...
Holiday Screening of It’s a Wonderful Life Tonight at the SteamPlant
Salida Arts and Culture is bringing a beloved holiday tradition to the big screen tonight with a special showing of “It’s a Wonderful Life.” The classic film begins at 6:30 p.m. at the SteamPlant Event Center. Tickets are $5 and...
Salida Council for the Arts Hosts Year-End Creative Mixer Tonight
The Salida Council for the Arts will hold its monthly Creative Mixer tonight from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at the SteamPlant Event Center, inviting the community to celebrate a year of artistic accomplishments. This month's gathering will feature live music by David...
Chaffee Gives Day Sets New Donation Record, Raising $769,000 for Local Causes
Chaffee Gives Day shattered previous fundraising records this year, as residents rallied to support local nonprofits in unprecedented numbers. On December 9, a total of 2,259 donors contributed $769,000 to benefit 96 community causes—a remarkable jump from last year’s...
Colorado Launches Holiday DUI Enforcement Effort
Statewide — New data from the Colorado Department of Transportation shows that impaired driving-related fatalities are down 22% compared to this time in 2022, when impaired driving deaths reached a record high. With the holiday parties in full swing, today CDOT,...
Colorado Snowpack Sees Significant Boost After Weekend Storm
Colorado’s snowpack is on the rise after a powerful weekend storm delivered a much-needed blanket of fresh snow across the mountains. Statewide snowpack levels jumped from just 58% of average on December 5 to 73% of average today, marking a notable improvement early...
Weather Forecast for December 11th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Mostly sunny, breezy and mild conditions can be expected today and into the weekend. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 57. A low of 27. (57)...
Heart Of The Rockies Radio Show 12-10-2025
Andrew Stossmeister was joined by the following guest at the Poncha Pub for tonight's Heart of The Rockies Radio Show to talk all things sports in the rockies. Matt Flavin - Head Coach for Buena Vista Football...
Monarch Mountain to Debut 5th Annual Snowboard Art Show This Weekend
Monarch Mountain is set to showcase more than 30 artist-designed snowboards as part of its 5th Annual Snowboard Art Show, a creative collaboration with the Salida Council for the Arts. The project gives retired snowboards new life, transforming...
Salida Schools to Host Band Concert Tonight
The Salida High School and Middle School music programs will take the stage tonight for their winter band concert at the Salida High School Auditorium. Performances begin with the fifth-grade band at 5:30 p.m., followed by Level 2 at 6:30 p.m., and...
