Weather Forecast for July 1st
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- A Red Flag Fire Warning has once again been issued for our area. Critical fire weather conditions will continue through the July 4th weekend. Salida and Buena Vista will...
Salida Community Center Food Distribution Scheduled for Tomorrow
The Salida Community Center will hold its monthly food distribution tomorrow beginning at 10 a.m. The event is drive-through only. Participants are asked to remain in their vehicles, and volunteers will bring food directly to each car. No paperwork or signatures are...
Buena Vista Community Coffee Returns Tomorrow Morning
The Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly Community Coffee tomorrow from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Buena Vista Community Center. The event features updates on community happenings from local business leaders, elected officials, and nonprofit...
Election Day Is Today
Today is Election Day in Colorado. Unaffiliated voters receive both Republican and Democratic primary ballots. However, only one ballot may be returned. Returning both ballots will invalidate your vote. All ballots must be received by your county clerk's office no...
Salida Cancels Fourth of July Fireworks Display
The City of Salida has officially announced there will be no Fourth of July fireworks display this year because of current fire restrictions and the elevated risk of wildfire. City officials said the decision was made in coordination with Salida Fire Department...
Multiple Colorado Wildfires Continue to Grow
Several large and fast-moving wildfires continue to burn across Colorado, forcing evacuations, road closures, and sending smoke across much of the state. The Aspen Acres Fire burning near Rye along the Pueblo and Custer county line has grown to more than 23,000 acres...
Weather Forecast for June 30th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Critical fire weather conditions continue through the week as warm, dry windy conditions persist. A Red Flag Fire Warning has been issued. No open burning of any kind is allowed. ...
Pikes Peak, South Park, South Platte, Leadville, Salida and San Carlos ranger districts enter Stage 2 fire restrictions
(Pueblo, CO, June 29, 2026)— Stage 2 fire restrictions will go into effect June 30, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. on Pikes Peak, South Park, South Platte, Leadville, Salida and San Carlos ranger districts. This includes all National Forest System lands, roads and trails, as...
City of Salida Announces No Fireworks This Year Due to Current Fire Restrictions
Salida, CO — As Independence Day approaches, the City of Salida is announcing that there will be no City fireworks display this year due to current fire restrictions and elevated risk of unintended ignitions. This decision was made in coordination with Wildfire...
Rocky Mountain District field offices enter stage 2 fire restrictions
CAÑON CITY, Colo. — To protect human life and public lands in the face of elevated fire danger, the Bureau of Land Management’s Rocky Mountain District Office will implement stage 2 fire restrictions beginning today. These restrictions apply to...
Raffaela “Ruth” Francesca Guccione December 8, 1932 ~ June 25, 2026
Raffaela "Ruth" Guccione Obituary Raffaela Francesca (Ruth) Guccione It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Raffaela Francesca (Ruth) Guccione. She was a beloved wife, mother, Nana, and Great-Nana, who left this world peacefully...
Festival Update: Fireworks Canceled Due to Fire Ban, Drone Show Takes Center Stage Tonight!
Saturday, June 27, 2026 • 9:15pm • BV Drone Park @ The Rodeo Grounds While we're disappointed to share this news, the Independence Day fireworks display has been canceled due to current fire restrictions and out of an abundance of caution for our community and...
