Antero Reservoir to Close for All Recreation in 2026 Amid Drought Response
Denver Water has announced that Antero Reservoir will be closed to all recreational activities, including boating, fishing, and camping, throughout 2026 as part of ongoing drought management efforts. In the coming weeks, Denver Water will begin transferring water from...
3,000 Miles Searched: Efforts Continue for Missing Salida Man Kaden Sites
Authorities in Chaffee County say the search for missing Salida resident Kaden Sites remains active, though the intensity of operations will begin to taper in the coming days. Chaffee County Sheriff Andy Rohrich provided an update, noting that search crews have...
Weather Forecast for April 21st
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Warm, dry and windy conditions can be expected through Thursday with widespread critical fire weather conditions likely. Spotty, isolated rain showers will be possible over the mountains. Shower chances will...
Salida Spartan Baseball Falls to Sand Creek Scorpions 7-2
The Salida Spartans fall to 4A Sand Creek Scorpions in 7 innings 7-2. The Salida Spartans are now 3-12 on the year and start a long stretch of away games. Check out highlights from today's game sponsored by Salida Ace Hardware here....
CDOT Urges Safe Driving as 4/20 Celebrations Take Place Across Colorado
Today marks 420, an informal holiday widely recognized within marijuana culture and celebrated by cannabis consumers across the country. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is once again participating in the Mile High 420 Festival to raise awareness about...
Colorado Gator Farm Exploring Expansion with Potential Dinosaur Experience Purchase
The Colorado Gator Farm in Mosca is working to raise funds for a potential expansion that could bring new life to a recently closed attraction in Cañon City. Farm officials say they were approached with the opportunity to acquire the Royal Gorge Dinosaur Experience as...
Salida City Council to Hold Work Session Tonight, Regular Meeting to Follow
The Salida City Council will convene for a work session this evening at 6 p.m. in Salida. Topics on the agenda include a review of results from a recent household waste and recycling survey, an update from the Arts and Culture Advisory Commission, and an overview...
Multi-Year Sewer Upgrade Project Begins Between Salida and Poncha Springs
The City of Salida has officially launched a multi-year infrastructure project aimed at upsizing the sewer main connecting Salida to Poncha Springs. Initial construction is underway near County Road 111, across from Walmart, and will continue west along U.S. Highway...
Fatal RV Fire Under Investigation at Salida RV Park
On Saturday afternoon, crews with the Salida Fire Department responded to a reported recreational vehicle fire at the Salida RV Park located off County Road 102. Upon arrival, firefighters found the RV fully engulfed in flames. Crews quickly launched an aggressive...
Search Efforts Intensify for Missing Hunter Kaden Sites in Mt. Shavano Area
The search for Kaden Sites continues in the rugged terrain surrounding Mt. Shavano after he failed to return from a turkey hunting trip last Wednesday. Authorities report that Sites’ vehicle was discovered near the Blanks Cabin Trailhead, prompting an extensive search...
Weather Forecast for April 20th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Warm, windy and dry conditions return to begin the week. Spotty isolated showers will be possible over the mountains early in the week, with chances increasing for the weekend. ...
Weather Forecast for April 19th
In Salida and Buena Vista, expect plenty of sun with afternoon highs reaching near 70 degrees. Winds will start light out of the west-northwest at 5 to 10 mph, shifting to the west-southwest and picking up slightly to 10 to 15 mph later in the day. Over in the San...
