Custer County Fire 80% Contained; Evacuations Remain in Place Near Westcliffe
Emergency crews in Custer County continue working to contain a wildfire burning off County Road 185 near Verdemont, northwest of Westcliffe. As of 11 p.m. last night, the fire had grown to approximately 80 acres and was reported to be 80% contained. The incident has...
Weaether Forecast for March 19th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Record heat will prevail across Colorado through the weekend. Daily elevated fire weather conditions are forecast. A Red Flag Fire Warning is in effect. No open burning is allowed. Salida...
Salida Arts & Culture Presents an Evening with Hazel Miller & The Collective at the Salida SteamPlant
Salida, Colorado — City of Salida Arts & Culture invites the community to an unforgettable night of music and dancing when Hazel Miller & The Collective take the stage on Friday, April 3 at 7:00 p.m. at the historic Salida...
Official Obituary of Mary A Frazee
Official Obituary of Mary A Frazee January 15, 1943 ~ March 5, 2026 Mary Frazee Obituary Mary Billy Frazee (Passarelli), 83, of Salida, Colorado, passed away on March 5, 2026. A beloved mother, grandmother, healer, and friend, Mary lived a colorful life defined by...
Buena Vista Baseball Falls To Denver Christian 6-3
The Buena Vista Demons get their first loss to the Denver Christian Crusaders, 6-3, after seven innings of play. The Demons are 2-1, early in the season, as they get ready for their double header against Custer County on Friday. First pitch is at 12p.m. Listen to the...
Super Radio Auction: March Leftover Items
“What’s Up Salida” Community Coffee Brings Local Leaders Together Tomorrow
The Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly community coffee event, “What’s Up Salida,”tomorrow morning at the Salida Community Center. The event will run from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and offers a casual, free networking opportunity for community...
PW Offers $1 Million in Grants to Help Communities Reduce Human-Bear Conflicts
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has opened a new round of grant funding aimed at helping communities address and reduce conflicts between humans and bears. The agency is offering $1 million in funding through a program designed to support local solutions, such as...
Colorado Voters to Decide on Child Trafficking Penalties, Transgender Sports Restrictions, and Gender-Affirming Care in November Ballot Measures
State officials have approved three statewide ballot initiatives this week, setting the stage for Colorado voters to weigh in on a series of high-profile and controversial issues this November. One of the measures, Initiative 108, would make child sex trafficking...
Highway 69 Resurfacing Project Brings Delays Between Hillside and Texas Creek
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is continuing resurfacing work along Highway 69 between Hillside and Texas Creek, with motorists advised to plan for delays in the area. The project includes resurfacing both northbound and southbound lanes, as well as...
Polis Activates Colorado Drought Task Force Amid Record Heat and Low Snowpack
Colorado Governor Jared Polis has activated the state’s Drought Task Force for the first time in nearly six years, signaling growing concern over worsening environmental conditions across the state. The move comes as Colorado experiences unusually warm temperatures...
Weather Forecast for March 18th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Mostly sunny skies and warm temperatures are in store for the rest of the week and into the weekend. A Red Flag Fire Warning has been issued for much of our area. Critical fire weather...
