Cleanup Begins After Flooding
The cleanup begins today after historic flooding in southern Colorado. The flooding has swamped homes, washed out roads and toppled RVs as the San Juan River surged to levels not seen in more than a century. The last time the San Juan reached these kinds of levels was...
Last Day to Take City of Salida Survey
Today is the last day fo Salida residents to take just a few minutes to complete the City’s Community Priorities Survey. The survey offers the opportunity to share feedback on issues, investments, and services that matter most to community members. Through a series...
Cottonwood Pass to be Closed for Winter Nov. 2nd
Chaffee County and Gunnison County government will be closing Cottonwood Pass (CR306) for the winter on Monday, November 2nd, at 9:00am. Both gates on the Chaffee County side and the Gunnison County side will be locked at that time. Cottonwood Pass crosses the...
Frank “Kiko” Maestas, May 26, 1936 ~ October 18, 2026
Frank “Kiko” Maestas went to the Lord on October 18, 2026. He was born on May 26, 1936. He was a devoted catholic and member of St. Rose of Lima. He was married for seventy-three years to his loving wife, Dorothy. Together they raised four children; Frank Jr. (Monica)...
Bo Nix’s 62-yard Run Helps Seal Win Yesterday
The Broncos beat the Cardinals 30-16 yesterday to improve to 5-2 on the season and 2nd place in the AFC West. Bo Nix ran an impressive 62-yard touchdown, after which Coach Sean Payton issued a firm vote of confidence in his abilities. Up next, Denver will host Kansas...
Weather for Oct. 26th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- A drying trend begins today with mostly sunny skies and mild temperatures expected through Friday. A chance for rain returns for the weekend. Salida and Buena Vista...
HRMCC Announces Robotic Knee Replacement Option
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center (HRMCC) Orthopedic surgeons Dr. Steven Jones, D.O., and Dr. Ramon Perez, D.O., will now be performing total knee replacements via robotic-assisted surgery with the ROSA Knee system. The ROSA Knee offers improved accuracy...
Prescribed Burn Happening Wednesday
Chaffee County Fire in partnership with the South Arkansas Fire Protection District are planning to implement a prescribed pile burn beginning Wednesday the 28th as conditions allow. The piles are located on the Hutchinson Ranch east of the Multi Use Facility on...
Intergenerational Halloween Event Friday
Chaffee County Public Health and The Chaffee County Intergenerational Taskforce of Age Strong Chaffee invites people of all ages to A Spooktacular Intergenerational Social October 30th from 12:30-2:30pm at the Fun Street Family Arcade, 243 F Street in Salida. Stop by...
Last Day to Donate Candy for F Street
Donations are due today for the Crest Candy Collection Project that helps to offset the financial pressure on people who live on F Street F. Residents receive upwards of 1,400 trick-or-treaters per home on Halloween. The project is a decade-long service project of...
Salida Football Falls to Byers 26-7
The Salida Spartans fall to 2-7 on the season after losing senior night to the Byers Bulldogs, 26-7. Heart of the Rockies Radio would like to thank everyone who has supported the team all season long listing on air and at Heartoftherockiesradio.com. Listen to the...
Prescribed Burn on Hutchinson Ranch Oct. 28th
Chaffee County Fire in partnership with the South Arkansas Fire Protection District are planning to implement a prescribed pile burn beginning Wednesday the 28th as conditions allow. The piles are located on the Hutchinson Ranch east of the Multi Use Facility on...
