First Click It or Ticket enforcement period of the year begins Monday
Statewide — From April 6 through April 12, the Colorado Department of Transportation will support the Colorado State Patrol and 26 local law enforcement agencies throughout the state for the first seat belt enforcement period of 2026. During this time, drivers...
Chaffee County Public Health to Launch 2026 Community Health Assessment
Chaffee County, CO- Chaffee County Public Health (CCPH) is excited to announce the launch of its 2026 CommunityHealth Assessment (CHA), which will drive a five-year Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) focusing on ourcounty’s most pressing health and wellness...
Chaffee County Public Health Update on Measles
Chaffee County, CO- Chaffee County Public Health (CCPH) has recently been made aware of a confirmed measlescase that received healthcare in Chaffee County. The case resides outside of the County and has had minimalexposure to local contacts. While the situation has...
Weather Forecast for Easter Sunday
Here's your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio: In Salida & BV: Sunny, with a high near 67 for your Easter Sunday, Winds up to 15 mph in the morning. Tonight, we will see a low near 30. In The San Luis Valley: Sunshine, with a high near 62. Tonight we will...
Salida Baseball Falls to Glenwood Springs 11-4
The Salida Spartans fall to the Glenwood Springs Demons 11-4 in 7 innings. The Spartans are now 2-9 overall with games next week. Check out highlights from tonight's game sponsored by Salida Ace Hardware here....
Weather Forecast for April 4th
Here's your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio: In Salida & Buena Vista: Sunny, with a high near 64. Winds increasing to 15 mph in the afternoon. Tonight we will see a low around 27. In the San Luis Valley: Sunny, with a high near 59. Winds around 10mph....
Salida Baseball Falls To Roaring Fork 19-1
The Salida Spartans fall to the Roaring Fork Rams 19-1 after four innings of play. The Spartans are back in action tomorrow, planning to start at 11:30a.m. with coverage planning to start at 11:15a.m. Keep an eye out on Heart of the Rockies Radio Facebook page in case...
Salida Baseball Falls to Cortez 18-3
The Spartans fall in their first game of the day 18-3 to the Cortez Panthers. The Spartans are now 2-7 on the year with another game this afternoon.
William Campbell Obituary
William J. Campbell, age 75 of Salida, passed away on Thursday March 12, 2026 at his home in Salida. Mr. Campbell was born June 7, 1950 in Gunnison, Colorado to Alex and Martha (Carsten) Campbell. Mr. Campbell delivered freight for 12 and worked at WalMart in Salida...
Weekend Events: Art Walks, Live Music, Easter Celebrations and More
There’s a full lineup of events happening across the region this weekend, offering something for everyone. Tonight, downtown Salida hosts First Friday, featuring extended hours at local art galleries, along with demonstrations, receptions, live music, and...
Appeals Court Orders Resentencing for Former Clerk Tina Peters in Election Breach Case
The Colorado Court of Appeals ruled yesterday that former Mesa County elections clerk Tina Peters must be resentenced in connection with her role in an election security breach. Peters was originally sentenced to nine years in prison for allowing unauthorized access...
Colorado Appeals Court Reverses Leticia Stauch Murder Conviction, Orders New Trial
The Colorado Court of Appeals has reversed the murder conviction of Leticia Stauch, who was found guilty in May 2023 in the death of her stepson, Gannon Stauch. In a decision issued by a three-judge panel, the court remanded the case for a new trial, citing concerns...
