Authorities Increasing DUI Patrol This Weekend
Whatever you do, do it responsibly. The Colorado State Patrol and local law enforcement will increase their DUI patrols this Halloween weekend. You can expect increased patrols and sobriety checkpoints dedicated to removing impaired drivers from the...
LEAP Assists With Energy Costs
Higher energy costs are coming with the colder temperatures. Coloradans struggling to pay their energy bill can receive help through the Colorado Low-Income Energy Assistance Program, also known as LEAP. Applications will open on November 1st and continue through...
Forecast for Oct. 30th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Snow and rain will move into the area this weekend. A 20% to 30% chance can be expected Saturday. A 90% chance of rain for the valleys and snow for the mountains will be possible Sunday into...
Deadline for City Survey Extended to Nov. 4th
The City of Salida has extended their deadline to take the Community Priorities Survey, an opportunity to share feedback on the issues, investments, and services that matter most to you. Through a series of questions focused on topics such as revenue, maintenance of...
Mountain Passes Closing
Due to forecasted winter weather, the Colorado Department of Transportation will close Independence Pass tomorrow at 8am. Conditions will be re-evaluated once the storm passes to determine whether the road can reopen or will enter its annual winter...
Buena Vista Football Falls To Rye 21-16
The Buena Vista Demons fall to Rye in their last regular game of the season, 21-16. The Demons are now 5-4 while they wait to hear their play-off fate. Listen to the highlights brought to you by Buena Vista Ace Hardware....
Search for Missing Hikers Ends Tragically
After days of searching and employing numerous resources from all over Colorado, the Chaffee County Sheriff reported last night that the two missing hikers, students at Colorado Mountain College, Leadville Campus, missing since last Friday,...
Halloween Activities
Chaffee County Public Health and the Chaffee County Intergenerational Taskforce of Age Strong Chaffee invites people of all ages to a Spooktacular Intergenerational Social tomorrow from 12:30pm to 2:30pm at the Fun Street Family Arcade at 243 F Street in downtown...
Controlled Burn Continues Today
Chaffee County Fire and the South Ark Fire Protection District are continuing a prescribed burn today at the Hutchinson Ranch east of the Multi Use Facility on Highway 50. The purpose of the burn is to reduce wood slash and debris to facilitate construction of flood...
A-Basin Begins 80th Ski Season
Arapahoe Basin ski area officially opened for the season yesterday. According to officials, skiers and boarders can use High Noon, a blue run accessed via the Black Mountain Express. Snowmaking will continue and more terrain will open up as quickly as possible...
Forecast for Oct. 29th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Mostly sunny skies and mild conditions continue through tomorrow. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 63. A low of 33. The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 59, a low of 35. ...
Arts Grant Applications Open through Nov. 2nd
All artists and creatives can apply for up to $500 each in funding for local art and cultural projects through the Salida Council for the Arts Community Grants. The grant cycle will run through November 2nd. Applicants must be individuals or...
