Saturday, February 8th Weather Forecast
Heres your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio--- Mostly sunny skies and breezy conditions continue throughout the weekend. In the Upper Arkansas Valley , Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Breezy, with winds around 15 to 25 mph throughout the day. Then back down...
Relaxation Dental – Are You Kissable?: Share The Love, NOT Germs!
Oral health matters, and Relaxation Dental can help! Learn more about your oral health with FREE* OralVital Testing! New patients that schedule their new patient special appointment (valued at $750, priced at $199) will also receive a FREE OralVital pathology test...
Meet Leia – Heart of the Rockies Radio PET OF THE WEEK!
The weather is getting warmer; do you need a running buddy? Look no further than 3 year-old Dutch Shepherd Leia. Leia is a very loving pup and enjoys playing! She loves to play fetch and will zoomie around the dog yard. Leia has lived with other male dogs before and...
Herbert Chester Price – May 27, 1931 ~ January 29, 2025
Herbert Chester Price (Chet), of Salida, died January 29, 2025, in Lakewood, Colorado. Chet was born on May 27, 1931, and lived all but the final year and a half in Salida. He considered it “God’s Country” and left only out of necessity and with a heavy heart. Chet...
First Responders Grant Program Awards $5,000 to Local Emergency Services
(CHAFFEE COUNTY, CO) February 5 – The Chaffee County Community Foundation (CCCF), in partnership with Sangre de Cristo Electric Association (SDCEA), is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 First Responders Grant Program. Designed to support first responders...
Chaffee County Public Health Confirms Case of H5N1 Avian Influenza in Local Waterfowls
Chaffee County, CO - Chaffee County Public Health (CCPH) has been notified by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) of aconfirmed case of H5N1 (but additional presumed cases), also known as Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), in localwaterfowl in Salida. A group of...
Salida Girls Basketball defeats Rye 50-19 at Ball Arena.
The Lady Spartans dominate the Thunderbolts at Ball Arena in Denver 50-19. Salida took an early lead and never gave it up in the blowout win. Salida will improve to 12-3 overall and 6-2 in league play. Catch the highlights (presented by the Salida Ace Hardware...find...
Salida Boys Basketball falls to Rye 56-46 at Ball Arena.
The Spartans started the game strong, but a surge from Rye saw the Spartans 9 point first half lead disappear. Salida would fall 56-46 at Ball Arena in Denver. Salida falls to 10-5 on the year and 4-4 in league play. Catch the highlights (presented by the Salida Ace...
Salida Girls Basketball rolls past Banning Lewis 63-18.
The Lady Spartans took care of business on the road over the Stallions 63-18. Salida will take on Rye tomorrow at Ball Arena. The Spartans improve to 11-3 on the year and 4-2 in league play. Catch the highlights (presented by the Salida Ace Hardware...find them...
Salida High Students Named Finalists for Prestigious Scholarships
Two Salida High School seniors have been selected as finalists for highly competitive college scholarships. Zeke Wilcox – Finalist for both the Daniels Fund and Boettcher Foundation Scholarships. Brennan King – Finalist for the Daniels Fund Scholarship. Scholarship...
Chaffee County Commissioners letter to the Community
Chaffee County Commissioners Respond to Federal Funding Concerns The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners has released a letter addressing potential loss of federal funding. Statement Highlights: The county is facing budget challenges due to unstable federal and...
Salida Police Address ICE Presence Concerns
The Salida Police Department responded to public concerns about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in the city. Key Points from the Department’s Statement: No ICE raids have been conducted in Salida this year. ICE is a federal agency with jurisdiction...
