Colorado Supreme Court’s Decision to Bar Trump from 2024 Ballot Stayed Until January
The Colorado Supreme Court has taken the extraordinary step of barring Donald Trump from the state’s 2024 presidential ballot. By a vote of 4-3, the court’s majority ruled that Trump’s conduct related to the January 6th Capitol attack violates the 14th Amendment’s...
Pet of the Week: Meet Cheddar
Meet Cheddar! He's the Heart of the Rockies Radio Pet of the Week! Cheddar is a sweet, talkative, 4-year-old orange tabby male. He can be nervous in new situations and would do best in a calmer home. Cheddar was brought to us after he was found near downtown Salida...
‘What’s Up Salida’ Community Coffee is Thursday Morning
“What’s Up Salida,” the monthly community networking event, will take place Thursday, Dec. 21st, from 8:30 to 9:30 am. The Salida Chamber of Commerce sponsored event takes place at the Salida Community Center at the intersection of 3rd and F Streets in downtown...
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has Released Five Gray Wolves in Colorado
Amidst an ongoing lawsuit from the state’s cattle industry, Colorado Parks and Wildlife has released five gray wolves onto public land in the Centennial State. The release took place in Grand County, which is home to several popular tourist destinations including...
Return to Nature Funeral Home in Penrose Scheduled for Demolition In January
The Penrose funeral home, where almost 200 decomposing bodies were found improperly stored, will be demolished by the Environmental Protection Agency in January. The EPA says that work is expected to begin on January 17th and last 10 days. RELATED: Jon...
86-year-old Florence Man Charged with 1967 Death Makes First Appearance in District Court
The 86-year-old Florence man who was indicted earlier this year on suspicion of causing the death of a 14-month-old baby in 1967 appeared in district court yesterday. Keith Emmanuel Smith was arrested September 7th in connection to the 1967 death of Roxanne...
Record 22 Kids Shop with Cops
Local law enforcement officers played chauffeurs and shopping buddies for a record 22 Chaffee County fourth-graders Saturday, during the annual Shop with a Cop event. More than $16,000 was raised this year for the program, which provides funds for less advantaged kids...
Salida Community Center Hosting Annual Free Christmas Dinner
The Salida Community Christmas Dinner will be served at the Salida Community Center on Monday, Dec. 25th, from 11 am to 1 pm. The dinner will be offered to-go, dine in and delivery. Those needing delivery are asked to call (719) 539-3351 by Friday, Dec. 22nd. The...
Winter Sports Schedule
Here's the official 2023 - 2024 Heart of the Rockies Radio winter sports schedule! The Buena Vista Demons and Denver Broncos can be heard on Eagle Country 104, and the home of the Salida Spartans is The Peak 92.3. All games are simulcast on-air and online. November...
‘Home for the Holidays’ Adoption Event
Right now, you can name your price on all adoption fees at the Ark-Valley Humane Society!
First Responder Programs Invited to Apply for Local Grants
The Chaffee County Community Foundation and the Sangre de Cristo Electric Association invite qualified first responder programs to apply for its first responder grants.
Demons Camp and Flowers Named to CHSAA’s All-State Football Roster
The Colorado High School Activities Association has released their All-State Football rosters. First Team honors went to Buena Vista Demons' Caleb Camp and Elijah Flowers. Receiving Honorable Mention are Tray Cardwell and Aman Wingo of Buena Vista and Salida...














