Salida Voters to Decide 5-H Housing Project Zoning in November Election
The Salida City Council last week declined to repeal the existing R-32 zoning designation for the proposed 5-H LLC housing development. The decision follows efforts by a group opposing the zoning approval for the planned 72-unit housing project. Opponents filed a...
Poncha Springs Trustees to Discuss Pump Track Restrictions, Park Naming at Tonight’s Meeting
The Poncha Springs Board of Trustees will meet tonight beginning at 6:30 p.m., with several community-focused items scheduled under new business. Trustees will consider a resolution recognizing longtime volunteer Dee Nachtrieb for years of service to the community....
Buena Vista Trustees to Tackle Audit, Water Policy, and Fire District Proposal at Tonight’s Meeting
The Buena Vista Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting tonight beginning at 7 p.m., with several major agenda items up for discussion and possible action. Among the evening’s business, trustees will consider whether to accept or reject the town’s 2025 audit...
Weather Forecast for May 26th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Rain chances increase today with numerous showers and thunderstorms expected. Lightning, gusty winds, pea size hail and brief heavy rainfall will be possible with the stronger storms. Scattered showers...
Colorado Law Enforcement Launches Memorial Day DUI Enforcement Period
The Colorado State Patrol is partnering with local law enforcement agencies across the state for the annual Memorial Day DUI enforcement period, which runs through the 27th. During the enforcement campaign, drivers can expect increased saturation patrols and sobriety...
Cripple Creek Donkey Release Celebration Returns Today
One of Cripple Creek’s most beloved traditions returns today as the town’s famous donkey herd is released to roam freely through the historic mining community. The annual event honors the original herd of donkeys that were turned loose after retiring from work in the...
Memorial Day Ceremonies Planned in Chaffee County
Memorial Day ceremonies in Chaffee County will begin with speeches at the Chaffee County Veterans Memorial located at the Poncha Springs Visitor Center from 10 a.m. to noon. Following the memorial program, additional ceremonies will take place at the Poncha Springs...
Registration Opens for 2026 FIBArk Race Events and Volunteer Opportunities
Race season is quickly approaching as preparations ramp up for the 2026 FIBArk festival. Registration is now officially open for this year’s FIBArk running events, featuring a variety of races for all skill levels. Participants can sign up for the Tenderfoot Hill...
CDOT Suspends Road Work for Busy Memorial Day Travel
The Colorado Department of Transportation is geared up for a high-traffic Memorial Day weekend by temporarily halting all statewide construction and maintenance projects to help reduce congestion for travelers. According to CDOT, crews will pause road work operations...
Weather Forecast for May 24th
Here's your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio: Sunday will see only isolated showers and thunderstorm activity during the afternoon and early evening. Salida & BV: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the after noon. Mostly sunny, with a...
Weather Forecast for May 23rd
Here's your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio: In Salida & Buena Vista: Sunny, with a high near 75. Breezy, with winds up to 20 mph in the morning. Tonight we will see a low around 41. In The San Luis Valley: Sunny, with a high near 72. Winds will also...
Weather Forecast for May 21st
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- A slight chance of afternoon and evening thundershowers will persist through the weekend. Temperatures will gradually warm to back to seasonal levels. Winds today will be gusting to 35 mph. ...
