Forecast for July 20th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- A drying and warming trend continues today. Moisture increases for the middle of the week bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms into the weekend. Salida and Buena Vista will see a sunny high of...
Monday Youth Pickleball
Salida Parks and Recreation hosts Youth Pickleball lessons Monday evening from 5-7pm at the Centennial Park Courts next to the Salida Aquatic Center. Classes are for ages 8 to 14 and are led by volunteers from the Peak to Peak Pickleball Club. Participants can choose...
Salida City Council Work Session Tonight
The Salida City Council will hold a work session tonight beginning at 6pm. Discussion items include an update from Municipal Court, water conservation measures and the future of the old fire station at 124 E Street. A regular meeting of the Salida City Council...
Aquatics Center Closed Today
The Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center is closed today for maintenance. The pool is schedule to reopen tomorrow at 6am.
Smart Driver Course for Older Adults this Friday
An AARP Smart Driver course is being offered at the Salida Community Center this Friday. This one-day course runs from 1 to 5pm and is designed to help older adults improve driving skills by covering topics such as vehicle safety technologies, the effects of...
Weekend Area Activites
Snowcaps Theater Company presents “Disney’s Descendants: The Musical,” at Salida’s SteamPlant tonight and tomorrow night at 6pm and a Sunday matinee at 1:30pm. Tickets available at salidasteamplant.com. The Salida Theater Project presents “So It May Seem,”...
Wildfire Updates, Aspen Acres Community Meets
A small fire was reported yesterday in Kerr Gulch between Howard and Cotopaxi. The Hamilton Fire is listed at a quarter acre. The U.S. Forest Service has taken control of the fire. Containment of the Aspen Acres Fire has grown to 48%. ...
Forecast for July 17
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Another round of scattered to numerous thunderstorms can be expected today, with local heavy rainfall possible. A slight chance of showers can be expected over the weekend. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high...
Janie Williams Qualifies as Unaffiliated Candidate
Janie Williams, an Unaffiliated candidate for Chaffee County Assessor has submitted a sufficient number of valid signatures to qualify for placement on the 2026 General Election ballot. A record of all accepted and rejected signatures is on file at the Chaffee County...
County Conducts School Supply Drive
The Chaffee County Department of Human Services is conducting a school supplies drive, asking you to donate supplies or money to help families obtain supplies before school starts. Supplies can be dropped off at Walmart, Arkansas Valley Christian Mission in...
Wildfire Update, Lawsuit Filed
The Aspen Acres Fire is 36% contained and has grown to 100,000 acres. Four people have filed a civil lawsuit against the San Isabel Electric Association, claiming the company is allegedly responsible for the Aspen Acres Fire and the damage it caused. All four people...
Funding Approved for Type 6 Wildland Fire Engine
In response to severe fire danger, prolonged drought conditions, and increasing demand on wildfire resources throughout Colorado, the South Arkansas Fire Protection District Board of Directors has approved funding to staff a Type 6 wildland fire engine during periods...
