Forecast for August 21st
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Scattered showers and thunderstorms can be expected each afternoon and evening through the weekend. Flash flooding will be a possibility. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 93. A low of 55. The San Luis...
Fremont County Searching for Shooting Suspect
The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect accused of shooting a man in the back at the beginning of August. The sheriff’s office says that on August 1st at around 10:30pm, deputies received a report of a shooting on Fremont County Road...
In Sports
Salida volleyball began the season last night with a victory over Center. The Spartans swept the Vikings in three sets 25-15, 25-12, 25-18. Football gets underway tonight as Buena Vista travels to Alamosa. The Demons and Mean Moose kick off at 7pm, pregame at 6pm, on...
Embracing Aging Expo Scheduled for Sept. 11th
Chaffee County Public Health presents the Embracing Aging Expo - Transforming Well-Being Through Community, on Friday, September 11th from 8:30am to 3pm at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds. The Embracing Aging Expo is a free, community-wide event offering a full day of...
Common Ground Annual Report Now Available
Chaffee County has released the Common Ground Annual Report for 2025. The report details the accomplishments that have supported strengthening forest health, conserving working ranches, farms and rural landscapes, and managing impacts of growth. The annual report...
BV Strong Merch Available Through 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...
Chaffee Sheriff Moves to Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
Chaffee County Sheriff Andy Rohrich has moved Chaffee County out of Stage 2 Fire Restrictions. The county is in Stage 1 restrictions effect today. The U.S. Forest Service and Custer County have also moved to Stage 1 restrictions. State 2 Fire Restrictions remain in...
Salida Volleyball Sweeps Center In Season Opener
The Salida Spartan volleyball team starts their season 1-0, and sweeping the Lady Vikings of Center. Spartan won the sets 25-15, 25-12, 25-18. Listen to the game highlights below brought to you by Salida Ace Hardware...
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...
