Red Flag Fire Warning Issued for Southern Colorado Amid Dangerous Fire Conditions
A Red Flag Fire Warning is in effect today for multiple areas across southern Colorado, including the San Luis Valley, Upper Arkansas Valley, Wet Mountain Valley, and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The warning has been issued due to a combination of strong winds,...
Weather Forecast for April 22nd
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- A Red Flag Fire Warning is in effect today. Very strong winds of 60 mph are expected. Fire danger is extremely high. Critical fire weather conditions will once again occur tomorrow, but the winds are not...
Ark Basin Water Forum kicks off with Local Leaders Dinner
The 31st annual Arkansas River Basin Water Forum will welcome almost 300 attendees to the Salida SteamPlant Event Center today and tomorrow for presentations, discussions and field trips focusing on water resources and watershed resilience. The Water Forum...
Heart of the Rockies Chamber Golf Scramble Set for May 8 in Salida
The Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its annual Golf Scramble, scheduled for May 8 at the Salida Golf Course. The event is open to 30 teams, and participants are encouraged to register early to secure a spot. Registration is available online...
Buena Vista Chamber to Host “Bitcoin for Businesses” Seminar This Week
The Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce is inviting local entrepreneurs and community members to an upcoming educational seminar focused on cryptocurrency. The event, titled “Bitcoin for Businesses,” will take place this Thursday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Buena Vista...
Free Nurturing Parenting Class Begins in Salida This Week
Family and Youth Initiatives is offering a free Nurturing Parenting class for local families, beginning tomorrow evening and running through July 8. The class is designed for parents and caregivers of children from birth to age 5 and will take place each Wednesday...
Chaffee County Commissioners Hold Public Hearing on Blue Triton Annual Report
The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners are meeting today at the Chaffee County Public Safety Complex for a regularly scheduled session. As part of the agenda, commissioners will conduct a public hearing on the annual report submitted by Blue Triton Brands. The...
Salida City Council to Review Funding Recommendations, Housing Agreement at Tonight’s Meeting
The Salida City Council will hold its regular meeting tonight beginning at 6 p.m., with several key items scheduled under new business. Council members are expected to hear funding recommendations from the Chaffee County Community Foundation, which supports local...
Xcel Energy Warns of Potential Power Shutoffs in Southern, Western Colorado Amid Fire Danger
Xcel Energy is alerting customers across western and southern Colorado about the possibility of Public Safety Power Shutoffs beginning as early as tomorrow due to heightened wildfire risk. According to the utility, crews are closely monitoring weather conditions that...
Antero Reservoir to Close for All Recreation in 2026 Amid Drought Response
Denver Water has announced that Antero Reservoir will be closed to all recreational activities, including boating, fishing, and camping, throughout 2026 as part of ongoing drought management efforts. In the coming weeks, Denver Water will begin transferring water from...
3,000 Miles Searched: Efforts Continue for Missing Salida Man Kaden Sites
Authorities in Chaffee County say the search for missing Salida resident Kaden Sites remains active, though the intensity of operations will begin to taper in the coming days. Chaffee County Sheriff Andy Rohrich provided an update, noting that search crews have...
Weather Forecast for April 21st
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Warm, dry and windy conditions can be expected through Thursday with widespread critical fire weather conditions likely. Spotty, isolated rain showers will be possible over the mountains. Shower chances will...
