Judy Ann Tanner July 12, 1949 ~ July 12, 2026
Judy Ann Tanner, age 77, passed in Salida, Colorado on July 12th, 2026. Her parents Cordelia and Joseph Salazar gave birth to her on July 8th, 1949, in Salida, CO. As a Lifelong resident of Salida, she graduated from Salida High School and went on to marry Wayne...
Pet of the Week
Today's Pet of the Week is Ruru, is a big girl, with a big heart! This sweet 10-year-old senior cat weighs 20 pounds. Like all Ark-Valley Humane Society (AVHS) adoptable cats, Ruru has had bloodwork, including a senior wellness panel. Her results showed no underlying...
Craig Dixon Galler, February 1, 1955 ~ June 29, 2026
In Loving Memory Craig Dixon Galler February 1, 1955 to June 29, 2026 Craig Galler, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on June 29, 2026, at the age of 71. Born on February 1, 1955, in Washington, DC, Craig's life was a testament to...
Colorado Wildfires Update
The Aspen Acres Fire is 36% contained after burning 99,000 acres. Highway 96 has reopened from Westcliffe to the Pueblo County line allowing Wetmore residents to begin returning home. All evacuations orders have been lifted for Beulah. It is being reported that...
Flow Report for July 15th
Good morning — here’s your flow report for Wednesday, July 15.The Arkansas River is running low. Expect technical rapids out there today.Currently:Pine Creek Numbers is running 104 Cubic Feet per Second.Browns Canyon is at 180 CFS.Royal Gorge is at 224.
Forecast for July 15th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Moisture will increase today and continue into the weekend, leading to better chances of showers and thunderstorms. Flash flooding will be a concern over area burn scars. Salida and Buena Vista...
11th Judicial District Attorney Jeff Lindsey Removed from Murder Case
A district court judge this week removed 11th Judicial District Attorney Jeff Lindsey from a double murder trial and tossed out first-degree charges to punish the prosecutor. The Wet Mountain Tribune said Judge Lauren Swan spent an hour detailing the ongoing...
Chaffee County Common Ground Competitive Grant Cycle Opens July 20th
The Chaffee County Common Ground Competitive Grant cycle will open on July 20th. This year, $450,000 is available to support projects that align with the program’s core goals: Strengthening forest health, conserve working ranches and farms, and manage impacts of...
Join “What’s Up Salida” Tomorrow Morning
Join the Salida Chamber of Commerce and Heart of the Rockies Radio for “What’s Up Salida” tomorrow morning from 8:30am to 9:30am at the Salida Community Center. “What’s Up Salida” features business leaders, elected officials and area nonprofits talking about...
Colorado Wildfire Updates
The Aspen Acres Fire is 36% contained after burning 99,000 acres. A segment of Highway 96 reopened yesterday allowing Wetmore residents to begin returning home. There will be a community meeting to provide updates on the fire tonight at Centennial High...
Forecast for July 14th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio: Isolated afternoon thunderstorms will continue through tomorrow. Moisture will slowly increase Thursday and into the weekend, giving us a better chance of rain for the weekend. Salida and Buena Vista will see...
Chaffee County Commissioners Meet Today
Chaffee County Commissioners are meeting today at the Public Safety Complex in Buena Vista at 9am. Commissioners are holding a public hearing to consider a multi-year Special Event Permit for the Vapor Trail 125 to be held in September. They will review and...
