Weather Forecast for June 19th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Warm and windy conditions will continue into the weekend. Isolated showers will be possible this afternoon with fire weather conditions returning on Saturday. Salida and Buena Vista...
Flow Report for Thursday, June 18
Happy FIBArk! Here’s your flow report for Thursday, June 18. The Arkansas River is running low, making for fun and technical rapids throughout the day. Current river flows: Pine Creek / Numbers: 269 cubic feet per second Browns Canyon: 337 CFS Royal Gorge: 391 CFS...
City of Salida Offering Free Lifeguard Certification Opportunity
The Salida is offering a Lifeguard Certification Program during the month of July for individuals interested in working at the Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center. The program is open to both students seeking their first job and adults looking for part-time employment....
78th FIBArk Whitewater Festival Kicks Off Today in Salida
The 78th annual FIBArk begins its four-day run today, bringing whitewater competition, live entertainment, family activities, and community celebrations to Salida. Events will take place throughout Riverside Park and along the Arkansas River. Today's festivities begin...
Colorado Primary Election Ballots Due Soon
Ballots for Colorado’s primary election should now be in voters’ mailboxes across the state. Voters will choose their preferred candidates for a variety of county, state, and federal offices that will advance to the general election. Unaffiliated voters will receive...
Federal Prison Lieutenant Indicted in Alleged Contraband Smuggling Scheme
A lieutenant at the Federal Correctional Complex Florence is facing federal charges after investigators alleged he accepted money in exchange for smuggling contraband into a prison facility. According to court documents, Michael Popma worked as a supervisor overseeing...
Sheriff’s Office Investigating Attempted Arson Near Clear Creek Reservoir
The Chaffee County Sheriff's Office is seeking information from the public regarding an attempted arson incident along County Road 390, west of Clear Creek Reservoir. The Sheriff's Office was notified of the incident on Sunday after United States Forest Service...
Weather Forecast for June 18th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- High fire danger is expected again today due to warm temperatures, gusty winds and low humidity. No open burning is allowed. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 93. A low of 53. (93)...
Remaining Super Radio Auction Items: June 2026
Super Radio Auction Leftovers from June 17th 2026 June 17, 2026DEALEXPIRESRETAILAUCTIONSAVINGSAMICA'S PIZZASALIDA PIZZA, SALADS, BEERNONE$20$15$5ANUPA IV HYDRATIONCUSTOM IV INFUSION12/31/26$165$100$65BIG O TIRE$120 VEHICLE ALIGNMENT5/20/27$120$72$48BV MADEONE MONTH...
Lucille May Bolin May 26, 1934 ~ May 26, 2026
Lucille Bolin Obituary Long time Salida resident Lucille May Bolin died May 26, 2026, on her 92nd birthday. She was born in Findlay, Ohio on May 26, 1934, to Victor and Gertrude Freeman and grew up in Climax, Colorado and in the beautiful valley between Leadville and...
“What’s Up Salida” Networking Coffee Planned for Tomorrow
Community members are invited to attend “What’s Up Salida,” a monthly networking coffee bringing together elected officials, business leaders, nonprofit organizations, and local residents. The event will take place tomorrow from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the Salida...
Free Google Business Profile Workshop Planned in Buena Vista
The Central Mountain Small Business Development Center is offering a free, hands-on workshop designed to help business owners strengthen their Google Business Profile and improve their online visibility. Participants will learn how to improve their presence in Google...
