Salida City Council to Discuss Housing, Health Care & ADU Regulations at Tonight’s Work Session
The Salida City Council will hold a work session tonight at 6:00 PM, focusing on a range of key community topics, including affordable housing, health care updates, and Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations. 📝 Tonight’s Agenda Includes: Discussion on affordable...
Penrose Funeral Home Co-Owner Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison
Jon Hallford, co-owner of the Return to Nature Funeral Home, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with a disturbing case involving nearly 200 decomposing bodies discovered...
Remains of Missing Woman Edna Quintana Identified in Saguache County
The Saguache County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that human remains found by a hiker on June 17th are those of 55-year-old Edna Quintana, who went missing in May 2023. Quintana was last seen on May 3, 2023, while rock hunting along County Road 46AA, north of the...
Chaffee County Women Who Care to Host Quarterly Meeting in Buena Vista
The next quarterly meeting for Chaffee County Women Who Care (CCWWC) will take place on Tuesday, July 8th at Cornerstone Church, located at 205 South San Juan Avenue in Buena Vista. The evening will begin with a Networking/Social time at 5:00 PM with hors d’ oeuvres...
Monday June 30th Weather Forecast
Scattered afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms are expected each day this week. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 79 with a low of 51. The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 75, a low of 47. Leadville and Fairplay look for...
Sunday, June 29th Weather Forecast
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio— We’ve got a chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms across the region for your Sunday. Upper Arkansas Valley: Clouds will increase through the day with a warm high near 87. Tonight, temperatures drop to...
Saturday, June 28th Weather Forecast
We are expecting a clear and beautiful Saturday across the region! Salida and Buena Vista: Expect clear, sunny skies with highs near 89 degrees. Winds will stay light around 5 to 10 miles per hour. Tonight, temps dip to a cool 53. San Luis Valley: We could see a brief...
Friday June 27th CFS Report
Flows on the Arkansas River are slowly dropping, but there is still awesome whitewater out there. Currently: Pine Creek / Numbers is running 784 Cubic Feet Per Second. Browns Canyon is at 898 CFS And the Royal Gorge is 1060 CFS RapidGrass plays a FREE SHOW on The...
8-Year-Old Hosts Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser in Salida to Benefit St. Jude Children’s Hospital
An inspiring local effort is making a difference this weekend as 8-year-old Adi Mazza hosts a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser to benefit St. Jude Children’s Hospital. The event takes place tomorrow (Sunday) from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at St. Joseph Parish in Salida and...
Pretty Lights Festival Brings 10,000 Visitors to Buena Vista this Weekend
It’s a busy weekend in Buena Vista as 10,000 people flock to town for the Pretty Lights music festival, taking place today and tomorrow at The Meadows. Tickets to the popular electronic music event sold out within the first four hours of going on sale, drawing fans...
Crews Respond to Grape Creek Fire Near Custer–Fremont County Line
Fire crews from multiple agencies are actively working to contain the Grape Creek Fire, burning on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land near the Custer and Fremont County line. According to Fremont County Emergency Management, the fire is estimated at approximately 3...
City of Salida Encourages Safe, Legal and Pet-Friendly Independence Day Celebrations
As summer kicks off and Independence Day approaches, the City of Salida reminds all residents and visitors to celebrate safely, responsibly, and legally by refraining from the use of personal exploding fireworks. These restrictions help protect our community,...
