Weather Forecast for April 25th
Here's your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio: Salida & Buena Vista: Increasing clouds, with a high near 69. Breezy, with winds as high as 35 mph. Tonight we will see a low around 37. San Luis Valley: Increasing clouds, with a high near 64. Winds will stay...
Buena Vista Baseball Goes 2-0 At Home Tournament
The Buena Vista Demons go 2-0 at their home tournament against the Rye Thunderbolts. The Demons advance to 12-2 on the season after their 4-3 win today. Tune in tomorrow on Eagle Country 104.1 and Heartoftherockiesradio.com for Buena Vistas next game against Monte...
Buena Vista Starts Home Tournament 1-0
The Buena Vista Demons win their first of three games this weekend versus the Rangely Panthers 13-10. The Demons are now 11-2 on the year with games versus Rye and undefeated Monte Vista still to come this weekend. Check out highlights from today's game sponsored by...
George “Sid” Collins Obituary August 27, 1941 ~ April 12, 2026
George "Sid" Collins Obituary George Sidney Collins, (Sid as people knew him), passed away on April 12, 2026 at Heart of The Rockies Regional Medical Center. Mr. Collins was born August 27, 1941 in Salida, CO to Dorothy and George Collins. Sid grew up in Poncha...
Weekend Happenings Across the Arkansas Valley
There’s a full lineup of events happening across the region this weekend, offering everything from live music and art to community service and family-friendly activities. Alpine Orchestra Spring Concert Alpine Orchestra will present its spring concert series with...
Chaffee County Community Foundation to Host Nonprofit Community Summit
The Chaffee County Community Foundation is inviting local nonprofit leaders and community members to register for its upcoming Community Summit, focused on strengthening skills, leadership, and organizational impact across Chaffee County. The two-day event will offer...
Sentencing Set for Former Penrose Funeral Home Owner in Body Storage Case
One of the owners of the Penrose funeral home where nearly 200 bodies were discovered improperly stored in 2023 is scheduled to be sentenced on state charges today. Carie Hallford and her husband, Jon Hallford, were arrested after authorities uncovered the remains at...
Weather Forecast for April 24th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- High fire danger continues to be a threat for our area today, with dry and windy conditions persisting. Rain and high elevation snow will be possible Saturday into Sunday. ...
HRRMC expands mammography services to include Automated Breast Ultrasounds (ABUS)
SALIDA, Colo.—Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center (HRRMC) is happy to announce the addition of Automated Breast Ultrasounds (ABUS) to the Imaging Department, an advanced diagnostic screening that enhances breast cancer detection for those with dense...
Buena Vista Chamber Hosting “Bitcoin for Businesses” Seminar Tonight
The Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce is hosting an educational seminar, “Bitcoin for Businesses,” this evening from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Buena Vista Community Center. The free event is designed to help local business owners and community members better understand...
Salida Begins Multi-Year Sewer Infrastructure Project Toward Poncha Springs
The City of Salida has launched 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 U.S. Highway 50. In active work...
Emergency Fish Salvage Approved at Antero Reservoir Ahead of Planned Drainage
An emergency public fish salvage has been authorized at Antero Reservoir as officials prepare for a planned drawdown of the reservoir. Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced the measure in response to Denver Water’s plans to drain the reservoir, a move that could...
