Chaffee County Expands Access to Women’s Health Services
Chaffee County Public Health has launched two new women’s health programs aimed at reducing barriers to contraception and supporting informed family planning decisions. One of the programs, Birth Control for You, is a statewide initiative that helps eligible...
Salida Begins Sewer Main Upgrade Project Toward Poncha Springs
The City of Salida has begun a multi-year infrastructure project to upsize the sewer main connecting Salida to Poncha Springs. Initial construction is underway near County Road 111, across from Walmart, and continues west along Highway 50. Traffic in the area has been...
Highway 69 Resurfacing Project Continues Near Hillside and Texas Creek
Resurfacing work is ongoing along Highway 69 between Hillside and Texas Creek. The project includes resurfacing both northbound and southbound lanes, constructing a maintenance pull-off, installing new guardrails, and adding updated striping and signage. Construction...
CDOT Warns of Deadly Start to 2026 for Motorcyclists
The Colorado Department of Transportation is urging both drivers and riders to stay alert, noting that 2026 is already shaping up to be the deadliest start to a year for motorcyclists since 2017. The warning comes as Colorado approaches the “100 Deadliest Days” on the...
Weather Forecast for May 4th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Showers and high elevation snow can be expected through Wednesday. Several inches of snow will be possible across the mountains. Winter weather advisories have been issued. Warm temperatures begin...
Weather Forecast for Sunday, May 3rd
Here's your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio: We will see a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon throughout the region. Salida & Buena Vista: Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Winds will stay around 15rmph, then back down to a low...
Salida Baseball Falls to La Junta in Double Header
The Salida Spartans have a tough offensive day leading to two losses to the La Junta Tigers. The Spartans fall in game 1 13-0 after 5 innings and 3-2 in game 2. The Spartans are now 5-15 on the year and will host their last game of the season against the Buena Vista...
Weather Forecast for Saturday, May 2nd
Here's your forecast from Heart of The Rockies Radio: in Salida & Buena Vista: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 65. Tonight we will see a low near 34. San Luis Valley: Rain showers are expected before...
Buena Vista Wins Double Header Against CSCS
The Demons win game 1 5-4 but have an offensive explosions in game 2 to win 14-4 after 5 innings. The Demons end a small losing streak with an important 5 game stretch before post season action begins. Check out highlights from both games sponsored by Buena Vista Ace...
Salida Walking Tours Returns for 2026 Season
Salida Walking Tours will return in a limited format for the 2026 season following a year-long closure due to health issues. Owner Steve Chapman said tours will be offered twice per week this year, with a lineup of seasonal favorites and a new holiday experience. The...
Colorado Gator Farm Exploring Purchase of Dinosaur Experience Site
The Colorado Gator Farm is working to raise funds to potentially acquire the recently closed Royal Gorge Dinosaur Experience in Canon City. According to the Gator Farm, it was approached with the opportunity to purchase the property as a second location. The Dinosaur...
CPW Urges Residents to Be Bear Aware, Announces $1M in Grants
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is reminding residents to be “bear aware” as bears begin emerging from their dens across the state. Wildlife officials say bears often return to areas where they previously found easy food sources, especially those tied to human activity....
