Authorities Seek Public’s Help Identifying John Doe Found in Park County
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Park County Sheriff’s Office are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a John Doe whose remains were discovered last year. To aid the investigation, a forensic facial reconstruction specialist created a...
Weather Forecast for December 5th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Snow showers will start this afternoon with a more significant snow storm developing this evening continuing into Sunday. Accumulations of up to 12 inches will be possible along the Divide. A Winter Weather...
Salida Boys Basketball Falls to Sanford 66-62
The Salida boys basketball teams kept the Sanford Mustangs on the ropes all game but end up short on the victory falling 66-62. In a game with lots of fouls Salida hit a bunch of 3's to keep them close in the game. Check out highlights from tonight's game sponsored by...
Salida Girls Basketball Falls to Sanford Mustangs 38-37
The Salida girls basketball team almost completes the comeback and ties the game at the end of the 3rd quarter but fall short to the Sanford Mustangs 38-37. The Salida girls are now 1-1 on the season and will be in action again next Tuesday at Peyton. Check out...
Colorado Parks & Wildlife Conduct Helicopter Flights for Game Herd Assessments
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has begun conducting low-altitude helicopter flights across southern Colorado as part of its annual big game herd assessments. The survey area stretches from Trinidad to Leadville. Biologists use these aerial counts to determine how many...
Winter Fun Festival Brings Family-Friendly Holiday Cheer Tonight
The Winter Fun Festival kicks off this evening from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Salida Boys and Girls Club, located at 709 Palmer. The event promises a lively lineup of activities and entertainment for all ages. Festivalgoers can enjoy karaoke, ornament making, crafts, a...
Salida Elks Lodge Launches Drive for Christmas Basket Donations
The Salida Elks Lodge is calling on the community to help support its annual Christmas Basket program, which provides local families with food and gifts during the holiday season. Organizers are seeking donations of non-perishable food items, new toys, and...
Longtime SMT board president Mike Smith steps down
After 13 years on the Salida Mountain Trails (SMT) board of directors, Mike Smith stepped down from the board this fall, leaving behind a tangible legacy in Salida’s incredible trail network. Smith helped create the formal structure for SMT in 2012 by applying...
Pike & San Isabel Forests Announce Winter Prescribed Burns Through March
The Pike and San Isabel National Forests, in coordination with the Bureau of Land Management, are gearing up for a series of prescribed pile burns set to take place throughout the winter. Officials say the operations, which help reduce hazardous fuels and improve...
Weather Forecast for December 4th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Snow is expected from late Friday into Saturday. Significant accumulations will be possible along with strong winds. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 37. A low of 11. The San...
Ark Valley Humane Society, Pet of the week: Meet Hobby
Hobby, an 11-year-old senior cat, is searching for a calm, loving home to enjoy his golden years. Described as the “definition of chill,” Hobby isn’t bothered by much and has even lived comfortably with dogs. He’s spent time in an office alongside a dog and didn’t...
Monarch Mountain Opens for Ski Season as Excitement Builds for New Terrain
Ski season has officially returned to Monarch Mountain, where eager skiers and snowboarders lined up early for opening day—some even spending the night in their cars to secure first tracks. While the much-anticipated No Name Basin expansion has not yet...
