Sports in The Rockies Returns at HerksWerks
Andrew Stossmeister, Len Gates and Jay Woolmington at HerksWerks in Poncha Springs Did you miss the show last night? Relisten to the guests that were on Aaron Dobson - Salida Soccer Coach:...
New Law Says Trash Cans Must be Secured from Bears
Featured photo Shannon Lukens, News Director, Steamboat Radio News
Forecast for August 20th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio: Scattered showers and thunderstorms will remain possible over the area each afternoon and evening through the weekend. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 91. A low of...
Flash Floods near Aspen Acres Burn Scar Impact Roads
Several roads were impacted near the Aspen Acres burn scar yesterday after flash floods passed through the area. Flooding washed out Custer County Road 378 northeast of Lake Isabel. Highway 165 was also temporarily shut down yesterday afternoon after water...
More Bear Stories
Another day, another bear story. A bear broke into a home in Mount Crested Butte yesterday and started a fire in the kitchen. The Crested Butte Fire Protection District(CBFPD) responded to a residential fire and discovered the bear had entered the home and...
Copper Children at Riverside Park Tonight
Riverside Live, the free summer concert series in Riverside Park in Salida, features the band Copper Children tonight from 6:30pm to 8pm.
BV Strong Merch Available Until Sunday
The deadline to order BV Strong merchandise is this Sunday. Merchandise like hats and t-shirts can be ordered online at bvstrong.com. The BV Strong dinner is September 14th from 5:30 – 7:00 pm on Main Street. You can still sign up to host a table, donate or volunteer....
Ben Oswald Park Closed Due to Drought
Due to extreme drought conditions and water restrictions, the Salida School District has decided to close Ben Oswald Park. located near the dog park off of the Monarch Spur Trail. The District says the closure will protect the natural turf field while the maintenance...
High School Volleyball Opens Season Tonight
High School Volleyball is on Heart of the Rockies Radio tonight as Salida opens their season at home! Coverage begins at 6:15pm on 92.3 The Peak and online: https://heartoftherockiesradio.com
Xcel Energy Rates to go Up
The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) yesterday approved an Xcel Energy rate increase, raising monthly bills for residential customers by $5 and commercial customers by $7. The rate is about half what Xcel was originally asking for. Xcel Energy said the...
Sewer Line Replacement Progresses Towards Two Rivers
Construction on the Highway 50 sewer line replacement project is ahead of schedule and is advancing into a new phase as work nears completion in Poncha Springs and shifts toward Salida. Final sewer connections in Poncha Springs are expected to be completed by...
Man Injured by Bear in Eagle-Vail
A man leaving a laundry room at an Eagle-Vail apartment complex was injured by a bear Monday afternoon. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) said in a press release that the female black bear swiped at him, causing an arm injury. He was treated at a local hospital and...
