Monday, May 19th Weather Forecast
Numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected across the area today into tomorrow morning. Gusty winds, lightning and small hail will be the main threats. Mostly sunny skies and warm temperatures can be expected the rest of the week. Salida...
Sunday, May 18th Weather Forecast
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio--- In the Upper Arkansas, there’s slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon, Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy, with winds reaching up to 35 mph in the afternoon. Then back down to a low around 37...
#27Buena Vista Baseball Falls to #6Highlands 11-3
The Buena Vista Demons fall to #6 Highland 11-3 to conclude their season. The Demons finish 12-12 overall. Check out highlights from today's game sponsored by Salida Ace Hardware here....
Saturday, May 17th Weather Forecast
Here's your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio-- Salida and Buena Vista: Expect mostly sunny skies today, with slight chance of showers or a thunderstorm between 3 and 5 this afternoon. Highs will reach near 71 degrees, with steady winds around 15 miles per...
Chaffee County Public Safety Complex Open House Tuesday May 20th
Next Tuesday from 3pm to 5pm, Chaffee County Commissioners invite the public to drop by the new Chaffee County Public Safety Complex in Buena Vista. The new 15,000 square foot public safety complex serves as home to the north-end station for Emergency Medical...
Town Cleanup Day in Poncha Springs and Buena Vista is Tomorrow 5-17
In Buena Vista it’s Public Works Cleanup Day from 10am to 2pm. Cleanup Day is a chance for Buena Vista residents to drop off yard waste, old furniture, electronics, and TVs (a fee applies to TVs) at Public Works on Gregg Drive. Regular household trash, grass...
Free Recycling Event at Chaffee County Fairgrounds 5/17 from 9a-1p
Chaffee County, Sustainable Salida and the Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring a free Electronics Recycling event tomorrow at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds from 9am to 1pm. Accepted items include TVs, computers and accessories, cell phones,...
The Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and the Greater Arkansas River Nature Association are hosting the 34th annual Clean Up Green Up in conjunction with Colorado Public Lands Day tomorrow.
Volunteers can register online or in person the day of the event for a location in the Arkansas River drainage between Granite and Parkdale to pick up trash and debris to prepare for a busy summer season. There will be two check-in stations on the day of the...
Weather Forecast for Friday May 16th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio Elevated fire weather conditions are expected each day through the weekend. Look for wind gusts of 40 mph. Isolated afternoon and evening showers will be possible today and tomorrow. An incoming storm system...
Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser is Sunday, May 18th
The Knights of Columbus pancake breakfast is this Sunday May 18th from 8am-10am at St. Joseph's Parish Great Hall 340 East 5th Street in Salida. The menu includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, link sausage, coffee and orange juice. $7.00 for adults and children 12 and...
AVHS Provides Free Community Microchip and Pet ID Tag Clinics
After last year’s success of Ark-Valley Humane Society’s first-ever free Community Microchip and Pet ID Tag Clinic, the shelter will be providing this free service again in Salida and Buena Vista for pet owners. You do not need an appointment nor be a Chaffee County...
Salida School Board Approves Teacher Pay Raises for ’25-’26 School Year
SALIDA, CO – The Salida School District Board of Education approved a $2,500 pay raise for teachers, effective for the upcoming school year, as part of the recommended package brought forth by the Collaborative Bargaining Team (CBT). The increase will raise the base...
