Monday July 21st CFS Report
Flows on the Arkansas River have leveled off again. Currently: Pine Creek / Numbers is running 597 Cubic Feet Per Second. Browns Canyon is at 675 CFS And the Royal Gorge is 724 CFS Arthur Lee Land’s Twang is Dead play on The Beach at River Runners this SUNDAY -...
Ark Valley Helping Hands Seeking Volunteers for Summer Service Day This Friday
Ark Valley Helping Hands is looking for volunteers to lend a hand during Summer Service Day in Buena Vista this Friday. The event focuses on helping older adults in our area with outdoor tasks such as garden and yard maintenance. Many older residents face challenges...
CDOT Launches Bicycle Safety Campaign
Statewide — As summer brings more bicyclists to Colorado’s roads, the Colorado Department of Transportation is working to prevent bicycle crashes through an awareness campaign targeting drivers and bicyclists. The focus of the campaign is on the laws that keep...
Chaffee County Releases Draft Amendments for Land Use Code “Glitch Bill” Process
Chaffee County Commissioners are moving forward with the “glitch bill” amendment process—an effort to address errors, discrepancies, and technical issues in the newly adopted Land Use Code and Zoning Map. Beginning today, a draft of the proposed amendments is...
CDOT Launches “Buckle Up — Someone Needs You” During Seat Belt Enforcement Campaign
This week, the Colorado Department of Transportation is launching its new “Buckle Up — Someone Needs You” seat belt campaign. The campaign reminds Coloradans of the people who depend on them to get home safe — family members, friends, coworkers, teammates … even pets....
New Arrival Zosia Joyce Gartzman
Zosia Joyce Gartzman was born at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center’s Family Birthing Center in Salida on July 8, 2025 at 6:14 a.m. She weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces, and measured 19.25 inches long. Zosia’s parents are Mark Gartzman and Gosia Wozniak of...
Monday July 21st Weather Forecast
Showers and thunderstorms can be expected though Friday. The weekend is looking to be drier and warmer. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 85 with a low of 55. The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 83, a low of 51. Leadville and...
Sunday, July 20th Weather Forecast
Here's your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio-- In Salida & Buena Vista, We will see scattered showers today, mainly between 2pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Tonight, we will see cloudy skies with a low around 55. In the San Luis Valley, will...
11th Annual Salida Arts Festival This Weekend at Riverside Park
The 11th Annual Salida Arts Festival returns to Riverside Park this weekend, bringing a vibrant showcase of creativity to the heart of Salida. The festival runs Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring 80 artists from across the...
Buena Vista Heritage Hosts Barnyard Bash Saturday at Turner Farm
Buena Vista Heritage invites the community to enjoy a day of animals, history, and hands-on fun at the Barnyard Bash tomorrow, Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Turner Farm and Apple Orchard, located at 829 West Main in Buena Vista. The family-friendly event will...
Tracy Kachadourian, Salida Native and Conflict Resolution Expert, Announces Candidacy for Mayor
SALIDA, CO, JULY 18, 2025 – Tracy Kachadourian, a Salida native, seasoned Mediator, consensusbuilder, and dedicated community advocate, announces her candidacy for Mayor of Salida, Colorado.With deep roots in the community and a proven track record in business through...
Salida Aspen Concerts Presents the American Brass Quintet Saturday Night
Salida Aspen Concerts continues its 2024 season with a performance by the renowned American Brass Quintet on Saturday night at the Salida High School auditorium. Doors open at 6:15 p.m., and the concert begins at 7 p.m.Tickets are $25 and will be available at the...
