Fred T. Gonzales – July 23, 1949 ~ February 22, 2025
Fred Thomas Gonzales aka Po, age 75 of Salida, CO, passed away on Saturday February 22, 2025 at the Heart of The Rockies Regional Medical Center. Mr. Gonzales was born July 23, 1949 in Salida, CO. He was one of seven children born to Joe and Deleria Gonzales. At age...
20th Annual Run Through Time – Saturday, March 8
The 20th Annual Run Through Time trail marathon, half marathon, and two-mile fun run will take place on Saturday, March 8 on the Arkansas Hills Trails System and surrounding dirt and jeep roads in Salida. There are still spots available in the marathon and 2-mile run,...
Columbine Gem and Mineral Society presents: How to Identify Minerals – A FREE interactive workshop.
Join the Columbine Gem and Mineral Society for a FREE interactive workshop on Thursday, March 6, at 6:30 p.m. in the Upstairs Conference Room at the Buena Vista Airport (27960 County Rd. 319, Buena Vista). Cindy Peratt from therockdoc.net will lead this hands-on...
March Events at A-Church
A Church - Salida's community venue will host many events on March! Check their calendar here and visit achurchsalida.org for more information.
New Arrival: Jack Leland Heathfield
SALIDA, Colo.— Jack Leland Heathfield was born at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center’s Family Birthing Center in Salida on February 16, 2025 at 3:45 p.m. He weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces, and measured 21 inches long. Jack’s parents are Ashley and John...
Sunday, March 2nd Weather Forecast
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio--- In the Upper Arkansas will be mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Winds around 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Tonight, we will see a low around 30. The San Luis Valley we will see sunshine, with a high near 58....
Salida Boys Basketball defeats Lamar 67-65.
The Spartans hit 14 threes en route to a 67-65 win over the Thunder. The Spartans win both their games at the Tri-Peaks Tournament and take 5th place. The Spartans improve to 15-8 on the year. Catch the highlights (presented by the Salida Ace Hardware...find them here...
Salida Girls Basketball defeats St. Mary’s 46-37.
The Lady Spartans defeat the Pirates for the second time this season with a 46-37 win for 3rd place in the Tri-Peaks League Tournament. The Spartans outhustled and frustrated St. Mary's in their win. The Spartans improve to 19-4 on the year and will host a Regional;...
Buena Vista Boys Basketball falls to Manitou 46-33.
The Demons fall to the Mustangs in Florence by a score of 46-33. The Demons closed the gap to 2 in the 3rd, but come up just short. The Demons fall to 14-9 on the year. Catch the highlights (presented by the Salida Ace Hardware...find them here...
Buena Vista Girls Basketball defeats Manitou 47-25.
The Lady Demons used a strong start to cruise past the Mustangs 47-25. The Demons get their 10th win on the year, improving to 10-13 on the year. Catch the highlights (presented by the Buena Vista Ace Hardware...find them here...
Salida Girls Basketball falls to Lamar 52-46.
The Lady Spartans fall to the Thunder in their first round game in the Tri-Peaks league tournament 52-46. The Spartans will play for 3rd place tomorrow 03/01 against St. Mary's at 3pm. Catch the highlights (presented by the Salida Ace Hardware...find them here...
Saturday, March 1st Weather Forecast
Here's your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio--- In the Upper Arkansas Valley, will see Sunny skies, with a high near 64. Light wind gusts around 5-10 mph. Tonight, we will see a low near 30. San Luis Valley will be Sunny, with a high near 57 with a light...
