#5 Salida Girls Book Ticket to Great 8 with 56-49 victory over #12 Meeker
The Salida Girls are headed to Denver for a second straight year with a 56-49 victory over the Meeker Cowboys. The Salida girls have now made history as the only team to have 22 wins in a season with an overall record of 22-3. Check out highlights from today's game...
Weather Forecast for March 7th
Here's your forecast from Heart of The Rockies Radio: in Salida & Buena Vista: Sunny, with a high near 48. Winds around 10mph. Then back down to a low near 19 overnight. San Luis Valley: Sunny, with a high near 43. Tonight we will see a low around 16. In Leadville...
Buena Vista Girls Defeat Lyons 47-34 In The Round Of 32
The Lady Demons are on to the Sweet Sixteen tomorrow after their win over the Lady Lions (Lyons, CO), 47-34. Buena Vista will face the Lady Lions of CSCS tomorrow at 1pm for a rematch of the district semi-finals game where BV upset CSCS. Listen below to the highlights...
Salida Girls Basketball Heads to Regional Championship for 3rd Straight Year
The Salida Girls Basketball Team is headed to their 3rd straight regional championship after a 55-30 victory over the Skyview Academy Hawks. Braeden Johnson also broke the all team scoring record that has been held by Sammie Gentile for 15 seasons. The Salida Girls...
Salida Aspen Concerts Celebrates 50 Years with Local Concerts This Weekend
Celebrating 50 years of bringing classical music to the Arkansas Valley, Salida Aspen Concerts will host its Local Concerts fundraiser this weekend at A Church in Salida. The performances will highlight the rich musical talent of the local community with a diverse...
Weekend Happenings Around Chaffee County
There’s a full schedule of events happening across Chaffee County this weekend and into early next week. First Friday – “Welcome Spring”Tonight marks First Friday in downtown Salida with the theme “Welcome Spring.” Local art galleries will stay open late, offering...
Chaffee County Democrats and Republicans Hold Caucus Meetings Tomorrow
Both major political parties in Chaffee County will hold their local caucus meetings tomorrow as part of the process leading up to this year’s primary elections. The Chaffee County Democrats will hold their County Caucus followed by the County Assembly at Salida...
Weather Forecast for March 6th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect. Moderate snowfall will continue across the mountains throughout the day and into the evening hours. Accumulations of 7 to 15 inches will be possible along the...
CDOT urges travelers to dust off winter driving skills as substantial snow is expected to hit Colorado
I-70 Mountain Corridor, mountain passes and foothills face winter driving conditions Thursday night through Saturday morning Statewide - After an extended stretch of dry conditions, Colorado’s first significant spring storm arrives tonight, Thursday, March 5. A...
Urgent Community Alert: Scam Targeting Local Businesses Using Heart of the Rockies Radio Name
Heart of the Rockies Radio is warning local businesses about a scam that has recently come to our attention. Several businesses have reported receiving calls from individuals claiming to represent companies called “Crown Media” or “RAI Media.” During these calls, the...
Chaffee County Landfill Now Offering Mattress Recycling
The Chaffee County Landfill, in partnership with Spring Back Colorado, is now offering mattress recycling for local residents. Through the program, old mattresses are taken apart by hand so their materials can be reused. Steel springs are melted down and recycled,...
Guidestone Hosts 11th Annual AgriSummit Today and Friday
Guidestone’s 11th annual AgriSummit is taking place today and tomorrow, bringing together farmers, ranchers, and community members for two days of learning, discussion, and local agriculture events. This year’s summit features a variety of activities, including farm...
