Forecast for July 22nd
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio: Showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect. Showers and storms will continue through the weekend. Salida and Buena Vista will...
Containment Steady for Wildfires
The Aspen Acres Fire in Custer, Pueblo, Fremont, and Huerfano counties has grown to just over 101,000 acres with containment holding at 61%. Both Pueblo and Custer counties yesterday announced that several areas would be re-opening to residents. ...
Bonfire Dub at The Beach Tonight
A free concert featuring Bonfire Dub is tonight at The Beach at River Runners. The show is in preparation of September’s Smalltown Gathering in Salida, an event that grew out of Campout for the Cause. The Smalltown production team will be at tonight’s concert offering...
10th Annual Trail Run Happens Saturday
The 10th annual National High School Trail Championships and Beas Knees Citizen’s Race are taking place this Saturday. The trail championship is a 5.4 mile trail race for high school athletes. The race features switchbacks, climbs, descents and rocks to give athletes...
Smart Driver Course, Register by Today
An AARP Smart Driver course is being offered at the Salida Community Center this Friday. This one-day course runs from 1 to 5pm and is designed to help older adults improve driving skills by covering topics such as vehicle safety technologies, the effects of...
Temple Grandin to Visit Salida August 7
Dr. Temple Grandin will be in Salida August 7th to share insights on livestock, education, trade skills, and the power of neurodiverse minds. Dr. Grandin will kick off the day for a private event at Brew and Bloom, one of Achieve Inc. social enterprises providing job...
School Supply Drive
The Chaffee County Department of Human Services is conducting a school supplies drive, asking you to donate supplies or money to help families obtain supplies before school starts. Supplies can be dropped off at Walmart, Arkansas Valley Christian Mission in...
Thomas Lee GordyAugust 19, 1949 ~ July 17, 2026
Thomas Lee Gordy, 76, of Salida, CO, gently passed away at home on July 17, 2026 surrounded by his loved ones after an 11 year battle with cancer. Tom was born on August 19, 1949, in El Paso, Texas, to Ruth and James William (Bill) Gordy where he loved hiking and...
Join Us for the Radio Auction Today
Join your favorite auctioneers Dan R and Molli as they bring you the best deals in town from amazing local businesses. Tune in LIVE today from 2-5pm on: Eagle Country 104 KBVC Hippie Radio 97.5 The Peak 92.3 Or stream for FREE at www.heartoftherockiesradio.com...
Hikers Discover Human Remains in Canon City
The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office is confirming that they temporarily closed Skyline Drive in Canon City Sunday night after hikers discovered what appeared to be human remains. According to officials, the discovery occurred on July 19 around 9 p.m., and the drive...
Forecast for July 21st
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible this afternoon and evening. Moisture increases tomorrow bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms into the weekend. Salida and Buena Vista will...
Area Wildfire Update
The Aspen Acres Fire in Custer, Pueblo, Fremont, and Huerfano counties has grown to just over 100,000 acres with 61% containment. The Custer County Sheriff’s Office issued new mandatory evacuations yesterday for Custer Zone C4. Officials confirmed...
