Dr. Eugene Glen Siemer – January 3, 1926 ~ January 6, 2025
Dr. Eugene Glen Siemer, long-time Salida resident, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025 at Heart of The Rockies Regional Medical Center in Salida. Gene was born January 3, 1926 in Mt. Healthy, Ohio to Carl G. and Gladys (Manahan) Siemer and had his 99th birthday...
Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Council sets 2025 meeting dates
CAÑON CITY, Colo. — The Bureau of Land Management’s Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Council has set meeting dates for the 2025 calendar year. All meetings are open to the public and conclude with a public comment period. Feb. 13, 2025: Meeting virtually...
Officer Involved Shooting West of Salida
Buena Vista Boys Basketball defeats Florence 53-43.
The Demons shoot exceptionally well from the free throw line as they outlast the Huskies 53-43. The Demons controlled the game most of the way, but the Huskies made things close late in the 4th Quarter. The Demons hit their free throws down the stretch to close out...
Buena Vista Girls Basketball defeats Florence 43-27.
The Lady Demons jumped the Huskies early, and did not look back as they dominate coast to coast 43-27. The Demons pushed the pace and caused turnover after turnover in the road win. The Demons improve to 2-4 on the year and 2-1 in league play. Catch the highlights...
Arkansas Valley Conduit to receive $250 million in federal funding
During a visit to Pueblo today, Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Camille Calimlim Touton announced the Arkansas Valley Conduit Project will receive $250 million in federal funding. The project consists of more than 120 miles of pipeline to deliver up to 7,500...
Sports this Week (Jan. 6-12)
High School Basketball continues Buena Vista will visit Florence todayPagosa will be in Salida on Friday &Crested Butte will be coming to Buena VistaBuena Vista will visit Vail Christian on Saturday to finish this busy high school sports' week. Listen live and...
Meet Indie – Heart of the Rockies Radio Pet of the Week!
It can be very hard for people to see just how loving Indie is because she is very shy around new people. To help her build her confidence, 1 year-old Indie was placed into a wonderful foster home. Her foster has been working with Indie to help her feel...
Coffee by Topo Named January Business of the Month
The Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce has recognized Coffee by Topo as its January Business of the Month. Located at 211 F Street in downtown Salida, Coffee by Topo has earned praise for its delicious coffee and its commitment to inclusivity and diversity. The...
Central Colorado Humanists Accepting Scholarship Applications
The Central Colorado Humanists are now accepting applications for their 2025 scholarship program. Scholarships are open to high school seniors at Buena Vista, Salida, and Cotopaxi schools, as well as non-traditional or home-schooled students planning to attend a...
CDOT Launches “Heads Up, Phones Down” Campaign for New Hands-Free Law
To raise awareness of Colorado's new hands-free cell phone law, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has launched the “Heads Up, Phones Down” campaign. The law, which went into effect on January 1st, prohibits the use of cell phones or other mobile devices...
Buena Vista Seeks Trustee to Fill Vacant Board Seat
The Town of Buena Vista is accepting letters of interest from residents to fill a vacancy on the Board of Trustees. The position opens following the resignation of Gina Lucrezi, effective December 31st. Lucrezi will be sworn in as a Chaffee County Commissioner on...
