Petition Process for Salida Mayor, City Council, and City Treasurer Continues Through the 28th
The petition process for those wanting to run for Salida Mayor, one of three City Council seats or City Treasurer ends next Monday, August 28th. The mayor’s position is for a two-year term and the council and treasurer positions are for four-year terms. A candidate...
Public Hearing Tonight to Determine if Pearl Theater Should Be Designated a Historic Landmark
Buena Vista Trustees will hold a public hearing tonight (Aug. 22nd) on designating the Pearl Theater building at 316 Main Street a Historic Local Landmark. In other business, Trustees will direct staff to file the Town’s commitment to become eligible for affordable...
Buena Vista Demons Open Season with 41 Point Win over Titans
The Buena Vista Demons opened the 2023 football season Saturday with a shutout of the Coal Ridge Titans winning 41-0. The Demons will host Salida this Friday, Aug. 25th, in the Chaffee County Showdown. Heart of the Rockies Radio · Buena Vista's...
Arkansas River to Receive Boost to Flow Levels Through Labor Day
An already excellent year for rafting conditions on the Arkansas River is receiving a boost to its flow levels through Labor Day.
Initiative to Amend Occupational Taxes on Short-Term Rentals Presented to the Salida City Council
A citizen’s initiative was presented to the Salida City Council that would amend occupational taxes on short-term rentals. The proposed tax will be used to help combat affordable housing issues in Salida and money collected will be placed in the City’s housing...
CDOT Paving Highway 50 Near Monarch Pass and Replacing Bridge on Highway 9
The Colorado Department of Transportation is paving a segment of Highway 50 between Sargents and Monarch Pass. Motorists will experience full stops and up to 20-minute delays today through Wednesday. Work is also beginning to replace an 85-year-old...
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Demolition at 1st And D Street in Salida Set For Monday, August 21st [Updated]
The buildings at 102 D Street and 233 E 1st Street in Salida have been scheduled for demolition mid-morning on Monday, August 21st. JKS Industries, which has been on site abating asbestos in the buildings, has received approval from the Colorado Department of Public...
Fall Sports Schedule
Here's the official 2023 - 2024 Heart of the Rockies Radio fall 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. August 2023...
Smoke From Wildfires in the Northwest Could Impact Air Quality This Weekend
The National Weather Service says smoke from wildfires in the Pacific Northwest and Canada could affect the air quality in our area over the weekend. There are several fires burning in Colorado. The Lowline Fire, burning 14 miles north of Gunnsion, is listed...
Colorado’s Tarantulas Are Migrating and Looking for Love
Colorado’s tarantulas are starting to creep out of their burrows on the southeastern plains in search for love, an annual affair sometimes called a tarantula “migration.” Every year, these creatures lure arachnid aficionados from near and far to see the spectacle...
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Emergency Evacuation Preparedness Steps from Chaffee County Fire Protection District
Are you ready to evacuate quickly and safely for the next wildfire? When the Decker Fire burned in 2019, local residents had more than a week to evacuate their homes. That’s not always the case, as is evident in recent national media coverage of the Hawaii...
