Weather Forecast for March 22nd
Here's your forecast for Heart of the Rockies Radio: In Salida & Buena Vista: Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Winds will stay around 15mph. Tonight we will see a low near 38. In The San Luis Valley: Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Then back down to a low...
Weather Forecast on Saturday, March 21st
Record high heat along with dangerous fire weather conditions are forecast today across the area. Temperatures will climb well into the 80s to mid 90s across the Plains with Gusty winds near 45 mph. In Salida & Buena Vista: Sunny, with a high near 86. Winds could...
Buena Vista Baseball Sweeps Their Double-Header Against Custer County15-0, 25-8
The Buena Vista Demons are going into their break 4-1 after getting the sweep over the Custer County Bobcats. Game one was won 15-0 after four innings, and game two was won 25-8 after three and a half innings. Listen below to the Buena Vista Ace Hardware highlights...
Free “Nurturing Fathers” Classes Begin Monday in Poncha Springs
Family and Youth Initiatives is offering a free “Nurturing Fathers” class series beginning Monday at the Poncha Springs Town Hall. Classes will be held every Monday evening from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. through June 22, providing an opportunity for fathers and father...
Salida Rotary Club Hosts Annual Fish Fry Tonight to Support Clean Water Projects
The Salida Rotary Club is serving up its annual Fish Fry tonight, inviting the community to enjoy a classic meal while supporting a global cause. The event will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Salida Community Center, located at 305 F Street. Attendees...
Ski Cooper Announces Early Closing Day Due to Warm Weather
Ski Cooper has announced that this Sunday will mark the final day of the ski season, citing unseasonably warm temperatures and a limited snow base. In a post shared on its Facebook page, the resort said the decision to close early was a difficult one and not what...
Lake County Sheriff Issues Alert After Reports of Assault on Mineral Belt Trail
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about a concerning situation on the Mineral Belt Trail near the local animal shelter following reports of harassment and assault. According to authorities, a white male believed to be between 30 and 35 years old,...
Wildfire on Fort Carson Grows to 670 Acres, Highway 115 Closed
Fire crews continue working to contain a rapidly growing wildfire burning along Highway 115 on Fort Carson land in Fremont County. According to the latest update from Fort Carson officials, the fire has expanded to approximately 670 acres and remains at 0% containment...
Buttermilk Fire Near Westcliffe 95% Contained; Evacuations Lifted
Emergency crews in Custer County have largely contained the Buttermilk Fire burning off County Road 182 northwest of Westcliffe. According to officials, the fire was sparked when an aspen tree fell onto a power line. Authorities say the line’s automatic power...
Weather Forecast for March 20th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Record heat can be expected through the weekend. Daily elevated fire weather conditions are forecast. A Red Flag Fire Warning is in effect. No open burning is allowed. Salida and Buena Vista...
HRRMC welcomes physician Katherine Gassman to medical staff
SALIDA, Colo.— Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center (HRRMC) is pleased to welcome board-certified family medicine and obstetrics physician Dr. Katherine Gassman, D.O. to its medical staff. Dr. Gassman will see patients full time at the HRRMC Salida Health...
Free “Nurturing Fathers” Class Series Begins Monday in Poncha Springs
Family and Youth Initiatives is launching a free “Nurturing Fathers” class series beginning this Monday at the Poncha Springs Town Hall. The weekly classes will be held every Monday evening from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and will run through June 22. The program is designed...
