Salida Volleyball Falls Short Of St. Mary’s In 5 Sets
Salida volleyball just barely fell short of St. Mary's in a very close game of 5 sets 25-18, 25-21, 25-21, 25-20, 16-14. Highlights below were brought to you by Salida Ace Hardware....
Park County Manager Fired Yesterday
Park County Manager Lucas Meyer has been fired by the Board of Commissioners. Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution stating that Meyer was terminated, effective August 31st in a meeting yesterday. The board did not give a reason for Meyer’s termination. ...
Pet of the Week
Looking for double the love? Aryah and Heidi are a bonded pair of 7 year-old German Shepherd mixes hoping to find a home together. Both girls are sweet, affectionate, and love people. They enjoy walks and playing fetch and do wonderfully with volunteers of all...
Forecast for Sept. 2nd
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Drier conditions and warmer temperatures can be expected today and tomorrow. Monsoon moisture returns for the weekend and into next week. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 83. A low of 49. The San Luis...
Deputy County Clerk Recognized at Conference
Chaffee County Deputy Clerk Sophia Gibb recently graduated from the nationally recognized Certified Elections/Registration Administrator (CERA) program and delivered a keynote address to election professionals from across the country at the Election Center’s Annual...
In Sports
Volleyball is on the air tonight as Salida travels to St. Mary’s. First serve is set for 6:30pm on The Peak 92.3.
Mini-Masterpiece Canvases Ready for Pick-up
The Salida Council for the Arts is encouraging local artists to take part in this year’s Mini Masterpiece Auction fundraiser. The Mini Masterpiece Auction is one of the highlights of Art Walk which takes place this year October 8th through 11th. Canvases can be...
Pickleball Tournament to Fund New Courts
The Rally in the Valley pickleball tournament is coming to Salida this weekend. Peak to Peak Pickleball Club is hosting the tournament that will be held at the Centennial Park courts next to the Salida Aquatic Center. More than 240 contestants from 11 states...
Embracing Aging Expo Sept. 11th
The Embracing Aging Expo is taking place Friday, September 11th from 8:30am to 3pm at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds. The Expo is a free, community-wide event offering a full day of learning, resources and opportunities to connect. The event will feature...
Public Health Survey Available Until Sept. 30
Chaffee County Public Health is inviting residents to complete a confidential community survey that will help identify the health issues, strengths, and priorities that matter most. The survey is available in both English and Spanish and takes approximately 10–15...
Sewer Project Advances Towards Two Rivers
Construction on the Highway 50 sewer line replacement project is ahead of schedule and is advancing into a new phase as work nears completion in Poncha Springs and shifts toward Salida. Final sewer connections in Poncha Springs have been completed. Equipment...
HRRMC Expands Lab Testing Offerings
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center will begin offering a selection of hormone tests to add to its direct access laboratory testing (DAT) menu starting this week. Through HRRMC’s DAT program, patients may order a selection of common lab tests at discounted...
