Salida Baseball Defeats Woodland Park 17-7
The Spartans celebrated senior day with a victory over the Woodland Park Panthers 17-7. The Spartans took a 7-5 lead in the bottom on the 2nd inning and never looked back. The Salida Spartans finish the year 11-10 overall and await the bracket for regionals. Check out...
Buena Vista Baseball defeats Clear Creek 13-0.
The Demons get 2 Home Runs from Knox Reid as they route the Gold Diggers 13-0 on the road in 5 innings. Buena Vista gets back to .500 as they pick up win number 11 on the year. The Demons will take on Centauri on Tuesday at 4pm, coverage begins at 3:45 on Eagle...
Water Projects progressing in Custer County
The May 8 board meeting of the Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District featured updates on two Custer County water projects – Round Mountain Reservoir and Wenke Pond. Project Implementation Manager Gracy Goodwin reported that the State Engineer’s Office (Colorado...
Sunday, May 10th Weather Forecast
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio--- We will see a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon across the region. In the Upper Arkansas, we can expect Mostly sunny skies, with a high near 78. Then back down to a low around 43 overnight. The...
Salida Baseball falls to CSCS 3-2.
Errors did not help the Spartans early as they fall 3-2 to the Lions. Salida will fall to 9-10 on the year and will play again at 2pm today, opponent TBD.
Saturday, May 10th Weather Forecast
Here’s your weather update from Heart of the Rockies Radio. Upper Arkansas Valley: We have a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 72. Winds will stay around 5-10mph. Then back down to a low around 41 tonight. San Luis Valley: A...
Statewide Click It or Ticket enforcement begins Monday
More than half of all vehicle fatalities have been unbuckled STATEWIDE — From May 12 to June 1, the Colorado Department of Transportation will support Colorado State Patrol and 39 local law enforcement agencies for the largest seat belt campaign of the...
Busy weekend is planned across the county: EV Ride 7 Drive, Business After Hours, Chaffee County Patriots Meeting, V-E Day Cookout, etc
EV Ride & Drive EventTomorrow from 1–3 p.m., the City of Salida teams up with Drive Clean Colorado and Faricy Boys Automotive for a free Electric Vehicle Ride and Drive event on Highway 50 in Salida. Attendees can test drive EVs, meet with experts, and enjoy...
Chaffee County Sheriff Releases April Stats; Packed Weekend Ahead in Salida and Buena Vista
The Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office has released statistics for April, reporting:- 79 new inmates booked at the Detention Center- Patrol deputies handled 1,382 calls for service- made 37 arrests—including seven for DUI—- issued 258 citations from 399 traffic stops....
Valley Precast Now Hiring: Yard Production Workers and Front Desk Receptionist/Accounting Assistant in Buena Vista
If you're looking for steady work with great benefits right here in the Upper Arkansas Valley, Valley Precast may have the perfect opportunity for you. Valley Precast, Colorado’s #1 concrete tank manufacturer and distributor, is now hiring for multiple positions at...
Aspen Insurance Named Chamber’s May Business of the Month
Aspen Insurance has been named the Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce May Business of the Month. Owner Sherry Turner and her team offer personalized insurance services from their office at 1548 G Street, Unit 1 in Salida. Visit them online at...
Chicago-Born Cardinal Robert Prevost Elected Pope Leo XIV
In a historic decision, the Catholic Church has elected Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV—the first American-born pope in history. The announcement was made May 8 following the conclusion of the papal conclave at the Vatican. Prevost, originally from...
