Wildfire Readiness Open Houses Begin This Week in Chaffee County
The Forest Health Council is partnering with local and state agencies to host two free open houses aimed at educating residents about wildfire preparedness and the county’s wildfire plan. The events begin at 6 p.m. and will take place at: Tuesday, May 6 – Buena Vista...
We Are Chaffee Storytelling Initiative to Focus on Belonging
Chaffee County, CO – We Are Chaffee’s Future (WACF), a local storytelling initiative managed by Chaffee County Public Health (CCPH), was recently awarded a 2-year grant from Belonging Colorado, a special fund at The Denver Foundation. The Denver Foundation has a 100...
New Arrival: Luka Daniel Diesslin
SALIDA, Colo.— Luka Daniel Diesslin was born at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center’sFamily Birthing Center in Salida on April 20, 2025 at 4:48 p.m. He weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces, andmeasured 19 inches long.Luka’s parents are Tamari Tatishrili and Tim...
Sunday, May 4th Weather Forecast
Sunday: Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio--- In the Upper Arkansas, rain showers are likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Breezy, with winds up to 20mph. Then back down to a low around 42 overnight. The San Luis Valley will see a chance of...
Buena Vista drops both games in a double header against Manitou Springs.
The Demons fall in game one 10-0, but got the bats going in game two. The Demons pull within 1 but fall 11-4 on the road. The Demons will fall to 7-11 on the season. Catch the highlights (presented by the Buena Vista Ace Hardware...find them here...
Saturday, May 3rd Weather Forecast
Here’s your weather update from Heart of the Rockies Radio. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected for your Saturday, with greatest coverage over the high country, and the San Juan mountains. IN parts of the region, there is chances of small hail, wind gusts...
Salida Baseball drops both games in a double header against La Junta.
The Spartans fall in both games by a score of 4-2. Salida held leads at times, but couldn't get the bats going with runners in scoring position and falls to 9-9 on the year. Catch the highlights (presented by the Salida Ace Hardware....find them here...
Bernice Iva Strawn – May 1, 1930 ~ April 20, 2025
Bernice Strawn, a celebrated Salida artist whose works spanned decades passed away peacefully on April 20, 2025, at the age of 95. Bernice embodied her catholic faith and belief in God. She was a member of Saint Joseph Catholic Church and longtime co-member of the...
Teresa L. Rivera – January 26, 1962 ~ April 27, 2025
Teresa L. Rivera, age 63 of Salida, CO passed away on Sunday April 27, 2025 at Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo, CO. Ms. Rivera was born January 26, 1962 in Glenwood Springs, CO to Juan and Anita (Suazo) Rivera. Teresa started working at the age of 13 at the Salida...
Canon City Hosts Music and Blossom Festival This Weekend
Canon City is celebrating the Music and Blossom Festival this weekend, highlighted by the 87th annual Blossom Festival Parade on Saturday at 1 p.m. Other events: Live music Craft fair and kids zone at Veterans Park Evening music at Centennial Park Find more...
CMC Salida Graduation Ceremony Takes Place Saturday Morning
Colorado Mountain College Salida will host its 2025 graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 3 at 10 a.m. at the SteamPlant Event Center. Graduates include high school students in concurrent enrollment, adults receiving associate degrees, and GED recipients. More details...
Rocky Mountain RunOff Slalom Race Returns to Salida Whitewater Park
Team Colorado Whitewater Racing will host the Rocky Mountain RunOff slalom race Saturday, May 3 at Salida Whitewater Park. Registration: 8:30 a.m. Racing begins at 9:30 a.m. Schools from across Colorado and several Team USA athletes will compete Spectators, racers,...
