High School Sports Season Readies for 2023-24
High School Sports season opens today for local schools Salida and Buena Vista as Football and Boys Golf practices officially get underway. Heart of the Rockies Radio's Award Winning Coverage begins with the first High School Volleyball Match set for Aug. 22nd with...
Salida City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting
The Salida City Council is set to hold a work session tonight, starting at 6pm. Key agenda items for the work session include: Updates from the Salida Regional Library Updates from the Airport Discussions on the Civility Invocation Arts and Culture/Parks and...
Crews Make Significant Progress Against Colorado Wildfires
Firefighters are making substantial progress in battling wildfires across Colorado, with encouraging developments in containment efforts. Alexander Mountain Fire Containment and Evacuations: The Alexander Mountain Fire, burning between Loveland and Estes Park, has...
Motorcycle Rider Killed in Park County Collision
A tragic accident occurred yesterday morning in Park County, resulting in the death of a motorcycle rider after a collision with a semi-truck. The Colorado State Patrol reported that the crash took place at 11:30 a.m. in Hartsel, right at the junction of Highway 24...
River Runners CFS Report for Monday, August 5
Flows on the Arkansas River have increased, promising exciting whitewater adventures. Here's the current flow information: Pine Creek / Numbers: 623 Cubic Feet Per Second Browns Canyon: 775 CFS Royal Gorge: 784 CFS Don't miss the 7th Annual River on the River Music...
Central Colorado Humanists Sunday Science Program: “How Magnetic Resonance Imaging Works”
Join the Central Colorado Humanists for their Sunday Science program featuring a presentation on “How Magnetic Resonance Imaging Works.” Salida resident Dr. Megan Poorman will delve into the physics and applications of MRI technology, providing valuable insights into...
Update on Wildfires in Larimer, Boulder, and Jefferson Counties
Alexander Mountain Fire (Larimer County): The largest wildfire currently burning in Colorado. Located between Loveland and Estes Park. Has grown to just over 8,000 acres with 5% containment. At least two dozen structures have been damaged or destroyed. Quarry Fire...
River Runners CFS Report for Thursday, August 1
Flows on the Arkansas River have increased, promising exciting whitewater adventures today. Here are the current flow rates: Pine Creek / Numbers: 607 Cubic Feet Per Second (CFS) Browns Canyon: 669 CFS Royal Gorge: 757 CFS Join us this Sunday at River Runners for a...
Age Strong Chaffee Announces Date of 2024 Embracing Aging Expo
Chaffee County, CO – Save the Date! Chaffee County Public Health (CCPH) is thrilled to invite you to the 2024 Embracing Aging Expo on Friday, September 13th. This event is designed to support and celebrate older adults in our community by providing a variety of...
FIRST EVER “JAZZ ALONG THE ARKANSAS” Benefit Concerts for Buena Vista High School/Middle School Bands
This weekend, August 2nd and 3rd will find Buena Vista filled with the sights and sounds of great music. The “Jazz Along the Arkansas” BV Bands Benefit will be held at Valley Fellowship Church, 608 S. San Juan In Buena Vista. 5:00 Friday Aug. 2rd will start things off...
CDOT Extends Highway 285/50 Intersection Project
Project Update The Colorado Department of Transportation continues construction work at the intersection of US Highways 50 and 285 near Poncha Springs. The intersections improvement project will realign and reconstruct the former three-way configuration into a...
Colorado Voters to Decide on Ban for Hunting and Trapping Mountain Lions in November
An initiative to ban the hunting and commercial trapping of mountain lions and other wild cats will be on the statewide ballot this November. The Colorado Secretary of State's Office confirmed yesterday that the measure, supported by wildlife advocates, has received...
