Smart Driver Course for Older Adults this Friday
An AARP Smart Driver course is being offered at the Salida Community Center this Friday. This one-day course runs from 1 to 5pm and is designed to help older adults improve driving skills by covering topics such as vehicle safety technologies, the effects of...
Weekend Area Activites
Snowcaps Theater Company presents “Disney’s Descendants: The Musical,” at Salida’s SteamPlant tonight and tomorrow night at 6pm and a Sunday matinee at 1:30pm. Tickets available at salidasteamplant.com. The Salida Theater Project presents “So It May Seem,”...
Wildfire Updates, Aspen Acres Community Meets
A small fire was reported yesterday in Kerr Gulch between Howard and Cotopaxi. The Hamilton Fire is listed at a quarter acre. The U.S. Forest Service has taken control of the fire. Containment of the Aspen Acres Fire has grown to 48%. ...
Forecast for July 17
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Another round of scattered to numerous thunderstorms can be expected today, with local heavy rainfall possible. A slight chance of showers can be expected over the weekend. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high...
Janie Williams Qualifies as Unaffiliated Candidate
Janie Williams, an Unaffiliated candidate for Chaffee County Assessor has submitted a sufficient number of valid signatures to qualify for placement on the 2026 General Election ballot. A record of all accepted and rejected signatures is on file at the Chaffee County...
County Conducts School Supply Drive
The Chaffee County Department of Human Services is conducting a school supplies drive, asking you to donate supplies or money to help families obtain supplies before school starts. Supplies can be dropped off at Walmart, Arkansas Valley Christian Mission in...
Wildfire Update, Lawsuit Filed
The Aspen Acres Fire is 36% contained and has grown to 100,000 acres. Four people have filed a civil lawsuit against the San Isabel Electric Association, claiming the company is allegedly responsible for the Aspen Acres Fire and the damage it caused. All four people...
Funding Approved for Type 6 Wildland Fire Engine
In response to severe fire danger, prolonged drought conditions, and increasing demand on wildfire resources throughout Colorado, the South Arkansas Fire Protection District Board of Directors has approved funding to staff a Type 6 wildland fire engine during periods...
Music Events Tonight
Rhythms on the River at the Beach at River Runners features Crying Uncle Bluegrass Band plus David Lawrence and the Spoonful. Tickets available at whitewater.net. Free concerts can also be found in Salida and Buena Vista. Tim Burt and Friends perform...
Forecast for July 16th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Thunderstorms will be possible again this afternoon and evening. Locally heavy rain can be expected. Daily showers will remain possible through the weekend. Monsoon moisture is expected to arrive next...
Survey for Library Presence in Poncha Springs
The Southern Chaffee Regional Library District is in the early stages of exploring whether a library presence in Poncha Springs would meet a community need and be feasible to develop and sustain. A survey to get your feedback is now being circulated. Here...
Chaffee Dems Prepare for Election
The Chaffee County Democrats are gearing up for what, according to their press release, is anticipated to be the most expensiveelection season in Chaffee County's history, as both the Democratic and Republican parties findthemselves nearly tied in funding. Their 3rd...
