Creative Mixer Tonight at Steamplant
The Salida Council for the Arts hosts their monthly Creative Mixer tonight from 5pm to 6:30pm at the SteamPlant. The featured artist is Jamie Winsand, a mixed-media artist based in Buena Vista, Colorado, creating three-dimensional wall sculptures from repurposed...
Kelley Mickwee Band Plays Benefit at A Church Tonight
A concert to benefit the Chaffee County Community Foundation’s Emergency Fund is happening tonight at A Church at 419 D Street in Salida. Doors open at 6:15pm, the Kelley Mickwee Band takes the stage with Americana, honky tonk and folk music. at 7pm. Tickets are $20...
Concerts in the Park Tonight
The PB&K Trio performs at the free Concerts in the Park at McPhelemy Park in Buena Vista tonight. Music is from 6pm to 8pm. The Riverside Live free concert in Salida’s Riverside Park features the Santana tribute band, Santa Rios at 6:30pm.
Ark Valley Humane Society August Matching Campaign
Ark Valley Humane Society (AVHS) has launched their August Matching Campaign. Every donation made between now and August 31st will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $20,000. The campaign aims to provide funding for AVHS to support its community assistance...
Chaffee County Patriots Host Town Hall Tonight
Chaffee County Patriots will host a Town Hall tonight with the topic, "Threats to our Constitutional Republic." Blane Clark will give the presentation. The Town Hall will be held at the American Legion Hall in Buena Vista beginning at 6:30pm.
Fremont County Wildfire Survey Open til Aug 28th
Fremont County citizens are being asked to take a Wildfire Survey to provide your perspectives and concerns about wildfire preparedness. The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete and is open until August 28th. The survey identifies perceptions about...
Reminders of Bicycle Safety as School Begins
It's back to school time, and the roads are going to be busy with a variety of transportation as students make their way to class. Knowing the laws for theses various modes of transportation can prevent accidents. Colorado law defines bicycles as two wheeled vehicles...
Newly Released Body Cam Footage of Barry Morphew
Newly released body camera footage of the June 2025 arrest of Barry Morphew in Arizona shows a calm situation where the suspect only asks a few questions while being handcuffed after a traffic stop. The video shows officers pulling over Morphew in his...
Forecast for August 12th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Temperatures continue to cool and monsoon moisture continues to increase. Moderate to heavy rain is possible into the weekend. Flooding will be a concern over area burn scars. Salida and Buena...
Pet of the Week
This week’s Pet of the Week, Queen Elizabeth, certainly lives up to her regal name! With her beautiful dark silver fur, she looks every bit the queen—but her personality is all sweetness and gentle nature. Queen Elizabeth is calm and enjoys keeping to herself, but...
Browns Canyon Stargazing Event Saturday
Friends of Browns Canyon will host a free stargazing and night sky observation this Saturday night at the Ruby Mountain parking area. Tom Karnuta and Wes Wilson of Ark Valley River of Stars will give an overview of the night sky that will include information of...
Central Colorado Conservancy’s 2026 Gala
The Central Colorado Conservancy’s 2026 Stewardship Gala will take place on Thursday, September 24, at Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort. The Conservancy’s mission is to keep our communities open and beautiful through conservation easements and restoration projects,...
