Weather Forecast for March 27th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Cooler temperatures can be expected today but warm back up for the weekend. Critical fire weather conditions return Saturday and Sunday. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of...
Catherine Ruth Gonzales October 26, 1951 ~ March 22, 2026
Catherine Ruth Gonzales, the oldest of 4 siblings born to Joe and Bernie Martinez on October 26, 1951 in Gilman, Co. Affectionately known as Cathy to all who loved her, leaves behind a beautiful legacy of laughter, music, and unwavering devotion to her family. Cathy...
Mountainfilm on Tour Comes to Salida Tonight
The Greater Arkansas River Nature Association is bringing Mountainfilm on Tour to Salida this evening, offering a night of inspiring films and community engagement. The event runs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at SteamPlant Event Center and will feature a curated selection of...
Chaffee County Launches “Safer Together” Self-Defense and De-Escalation Program
Chaffee County Public Health is introducing a new community safety initiative designed to help residents feel more confident and prepared in potentially dangerous situations. The program, called Safer Together, combines practical self-defense training with techniques...
Buena Vista Police to Host Safety Training for Churches and Businesses
The Buena Vista Police Department will host a specialized safety training session for local churches and businesses on April 8, focusing on building security, threat assessment, and emergency preparedness. According to BV Police, the training comes in direct response...
Court Reversal Deals Setback in Chaffee County Land-Use Dispute
A long-running land-use dispute in Chaffee County has taken a significant turn following direction from the Colorado Court of Appeals. District 11 Judge Amanda Hunter has formally reversed her earlier ruling that favored Alison Brown in her lawsuit against Chaffee...
Highway 115 Closed as 24 Fire Continues to Burn in Fremont County
Highway 115 remains closed as crews continue battling the 24 Fire, which is burning on Fort Carson land in Fremont County. The wildfire has grown to approximately 7,400 acres and was reported to be 44% contained as of last night. Investigators have determined that the...
Chaffee prevails in latest chapter of Brown legal saga
Under direction of the Colorado Court of Appeals, District 11 Judge Amanda Hunter has ordered a reversal of a ruling that favored Alison Brown, Ph.D., in her lawsuit against Chaffee County over a land-use dispute. Hunter had originally ruled that Chaffee County...
Sports In The Rockies 03-25-2026
Andrew Stossmeister and Len Gates were back at the Poncha Pub to talk all things Sports in the Rockies as Spring Sports season kicks off. If you missed the show, don't worry! You can listen below to the interviews that Andrew and Len did with the guests about Salida...
Salida Tree Board Launches Tree Adoption Program to Grow Urban Forest
The Salida Tree Board is inviting residents to play a hands-on role in expanding and caring for the city’s urban forest through a new tree adoption program. Through the initiative, the Tree Board will plant a young tree in the city right-of-way in front of a...
CDOT Redirects $12 Million in Unused Snow Funds to Wildfire Prevention
After an unusually mild winter with little snowfall, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is taking an uncommon step—repurposing approximately $12 million in unused snowplowing funds to help reduce wildfire risk across the state. With fewer winter storms...
“24 Fire” Update: Cause Identified, Containment Grows to 30%
An update on the ongoing 24 Fire was shared during a community meeting held Tuesday night in Penrose, where officials provided new details on how the wildfire began and addressed concerns from local residents. Authorities confirmed that the fire was sparked by a...
