Salida Volleyball Sweeps Buena Vista In Rivalry Game
The first round of the Chaffee County Showdown goes in Salida's favor as they sweep cross-county rivals, Buena Vista. 25-20, 25-9, 25-20. Listen below to the Salida Ace Hardware highlights....
Troopers Injured in Tuesday’s Shooting Identified
The Colorado State Patrol(CSP) has released the names of the two troopers who were injured following a shooting in Teller County on Tuesday. They are Clark Tinan, who has been with CSP for 10 years, and Skyler Hoehn, a trooper for 15 years. Tinan was released from...
Forecast for August 27th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms remain possible through the weekend. Locally heavy rainfall will be the main hazard, with flash flooding a possibility. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of...
Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest
A traffic stop by the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office led to the arrest of a man wanted out of Douglas County and the recovery of suspected counterfeit money. This past Sunday, a Chaffee County deputy made a speeding violation traffic stop on Highway 285 near...
Students and E-bikes
Is your student using an e-bike or scooter to get to school? There are a now a wide variety of battery operated modes of transportation in our midst, many driven by kids. E-bikes look like a regular bike with an electric motor, usually under 750 watts of power,...
Woman Ejected from Copper Mountain Coaster
A 60-year-old Texas woman remains hospitalized after she was ejected from the Rocky Mountain Coaster at Copper Mountain and dragged along the track last week. The coaster is now closed pending investigation. Nicki Parker was riding the coaster with her husband when...
Mo’Champipple and the Meso Horns Play Tonight at Riverside Park
Riverside Live, the free summer concert series in Salida’s Riverside Park, features Mo’Champipple and the Meso Horns tonight with music beginning at 6:30pm.
BV vs. Salida Volleyball Airs Live Tonight at 7pm
Chaffee County Showdown volleyball is on the air tonight as Salida travels to Buena Vista. First serve is set for 7pm on The Peak 92.3.
GARNA Fundraising Gala Tonight at The Beach
Boogie on the Beach, the 30th anniversary fundraiser celebration of the Greater Arkansas River Nature Association (GARNA), takes place tonight at The Beach at River Runners. The evening features dinner at 5:30pm followed by a concert by the band Dorado at 7pm. The...
School Zone Reminder
As the school year has begun, many Buena Vista residents have likely noticed the “School Zone” signs posted along Highway 24 through town. The normal speed limit of 35 mph through town will be reduced to 25 mph when the lights are flashing. The lights will be...
Pet of the Week
Today's Pet of the Week is Pepper, a beautiful 10 year-old orange senior girl. Female orange cats are relatively rare (with only about 20 percent being female), making Pepper even more special! Pepper enjoys naps, affection, and cuddles—but she also knows when she...
Two State Troopers Shot and Wounded in Woodland Park
Two Colorado State Patrol troopers were shot and wounded after a man opened fire during a traffic stop west of Woodland Park yesterday morning. The incident happened at about 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, when a resident reported suspicious activity near milepost 286. The...
