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...
Upper Arkansas Valley Middle Schoolers Invited to Apply for National Civics Bee
Middle school students across the Upper Arkansas Valley are invited to apply for the National Civics Bee, a nonpartisan competition designed to inspire young people to engage in civics and community problem-solving. The competition is open to students...
Flu Hospitalizations Surge in Colorado as Vaccination Rates Dip
Flu cases are climbing across Colorado, raising concerns among public health officials as the state enters the heart of flu season. According to data from Colorado Public Health, there are currently 465 flu-related hospitalizations statewide. That number...
Weather Forecast for December 24th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Mostly sunny skies and dry conditions can be expected again today. Snow returns to the mountains tonight lasting into early next week. Accumulations of 1-2 inches each day can be expected. ...
Colorado expected to surpass 16,000 DUI arrests by the end of the year
Statewide — As Coloradans prepare to ring in the new year, CDOT and Colorado law enforcement are urging motorists to plan a safe and sober ride home before heading out to a bar or party. With an average of more than 1,300 DUI arrests each month this year, Colorado is...
Thane R. Lincicome November 2, 1940 ~ December 1, 2025
Thane R. Lincicome was born in Wichita, KS on November 2, 1940, to Landon and Mary Lincicome. After a brief illness, he died at home in Salida, CO on December 1, 2025. Thane moved with his mother and father to Glenwood Springs, CO when he was 5 years old. His mother...
Central Colorado Humanists Open Applications for 2026 Education Scholarships
Central Colorado Humanists are now accepting applications for their 2026 Education Scholarships, offering local students an opportunity for financial support as they pursue higher education. This year, the organization is partnering with the Chaffee...
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center Offering Free Men’s Health Class
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center is inviting community members to take part in a free Men’s Health class beginning January 21 and running through February 18. The five-week program combines exercise and educational instruction and will be...
Colorado Increases Backcountry Search and Rescue Fee to Support Volunteer Teams
The cost of supporting backcountry rescues in Colorado is going up, as state officials move to strengthen funding for volunteer search and rescue teams across the state. The Colorado Backcountry Search and Rescue surcharge fee has increased from 25...
Plea Agreements Accepted in Penrose Funeral Home Case
A judge on Tuesday approved plea agreements for Jon and Carie Hallford, the couple at the center of a shocking investigation involving a southern Colorado funeral home. The Hallfords operated the Return to Nature Funeral Home in Penrose, where...
