Anthony Marvin Jennings, May 8th 1948-August 24th 2026
Anthony Marvin Jennings Sr., known to many simply as Tony, passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of August 24, 2026, at his home near Saguache, Colorado. He was surrounded by the love of his life, wife Deanna and his children. Tony had had a long battle...
Sports in the Rockies Live at Herks Werks Tonight
Join Andrew Stossmiester tonight for Sports in the Rockies Live at Herks Werks in Poncha Springs. The one-hour sports talk show begins at 6pm on Eagle Country 104.
Common Ground Grant Pre-Applications Due Friday
Chaffee County has released the Common Ground Annual Report for 2025. The report details the accomplishments that have supported strengthening forest health, conserving working ranches, farms and rural landscapes, and managing impacts of growth. The annual...
Fremont County Wildfire Survey Helps Raise Mitigation Funds
Fremont County citizens are being asked to take a Wildfire Survey to provide your perspectives and concerns about wildfire preparedness. The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete and is open until August 28th. The survey identifies perceptions about...
Buena Vista Volleyball Defeats Lake County 3-1
The Lady Demons get their first win of the season going 1-1, after their 3-1 win over the Lady Panthers. Buena Vista lost the first set 25-19 before coming back to take the next three to win the match; 25-23, 25-12, 25-22. Listen below to the Buena Vista Ace Hardware...
Chaffee County Explores Ideas for New Trails
Chaffee County commissioners voted recently to submit a formal comment to the Surface Transportation Board (STB) asking the agency to consider a Tennessee Pass rail‑to‑trail conversion as part of its public‑interest review of the proposed $85 billion Union...
After Rescue, CCSAR Cautions Hikers About Hazards of McCoy Gulch
Chaffee County Search and Rescue (CCSAR) responded Saturday to a report of a hiker who had sustained a serious leg injury after falling down a waterfall descending the west ridges of Tabeguache Peak. The first responders rappelled down to a location in the gully...
Green Week Begins Sept. 21st
Green Week is coming September 21st through 26th, with free events on saving energy, saving money, and sustainable living. The kick off will happen that Monday night with the Climate Future Film Festival at the Salida Steamplant Theater. Tickets for the film are...
Please Bear With Our On-Air News Updates
Heart of the Rockies Radio's office in Salida, home of The Peak, The Valley, Hippie Radio, The River Rat and Eagle Country is currently performing a software update to better serve you. As might be expected, such an update can mess with programming as it works its way...
BV Trustees Meet Tonight
Buena Vista Trustees will conduct a regular meeting tonight at 7pm. They will hear updates from the Chaffee County Community Foundation and the Transportation Master Plan. Under business items, Trustees will consider an ordinance amending the municipal code as it...
Forecast for August 25th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Showers and thunderstorms are possible each afternoon and evening through the end of the week. Locally heavy rainfall will be the main hazard, with flash flooding a possibility. Salida and Buena Vista...
Commissioners Conduct Budget Hearings Today
Chaffee County Commissioners are meeting today and tomorrow at 8am in the Commissioner’s Meeting Room at the courthouse, 104 Crestone Ave., Salida. The lone agenda item is Budget Hearings. Meetings are in person and available via zoom...
