Gene “Geno” Guccione Obituary
Gene "Geno" Luigi Guccione, 79, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026, at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center in Salida, Colorado.He was born in Gesuiti, Cosenza, Calabria, Italy, to Pete and Carolina Concetta (Giorno) Guccione. His father, Pete, and Pete’s...
HRRMC names Marissa “Nika” Starr as new Vice President of Patient Care Services
SALIDA, Colo.— Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center (HRRMC) is delighted to announce that Marissa “Nika” Starr, FNP, WCC, NE-BC has accepted the leadership role of Vice President of Patient Care Services. Ms. Starr assumes this role on Monday, April 6,...
Buena Vista Trails Advisory Board Meeting Tonight, Seeking New Members
The Buena Vista Trails Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting tonight at 5:30 p.m. at Town Hall East. The meeting is open to the public, and community members are encouraged to attend and stay engaged with local trail planning and development efforts. In...
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Urges Residents to Be Bear Aware as Spring Begins
As warmer weather arrives, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is reminding residents to take precautions as bears emerge from hibernation. With spring underway, bears are beginning to leave their dens—and they often return to places where they previously found easy access to...
Buena Vista Police Offering Free Safety Training for Churches and Businesses
The Buena Vista Police Department will host a free training session tomorrow evening focused on improving safety and preparedness for local churches and businesses. According to BV Police, the training comes in direct response to community requests for guidance on how...
Fremont County Sheriff’s Office Warns Residents of Impersonation Scam
The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office is alerting the public to a scam targeting local residents involving a caller impersonating law enforcement. According to officials, multiple reports have been received of an individual posing as the undersheriff and contacting...
Governor Polis Signs Expansion to Colorado’s Red Flag Gun Law
Jared Polis has signed new legislation expanding Colorado red flag gun law, broadening who can petition a court to temporarily remove firearms from individuals deemed a risk to themselves or others. Under the updated law, healthcare facilities and schools are now...
Salida City Council to Address Liquor License Hearing and Policy Updates in Tonight’s Meeting
The Salida City Council will convene for its regular meeting this evening at 6 p.m., with several key items on the agenda—including a liquor license hearing, neighborhood development updates, and proposed council policy changes. Acting as the Liquor Licensing...
Weather Forecast for April 7th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible this afternoon and evening, then increasing in coverage for the weekend beginning on Thursday. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 67. A...
Buena Vista Seeks Community Input and Members for Trails Advisory Board
Love the trails in Buena Vista? Now’s your chance to help shape their future. The Buena Vista Trails Advisory Board is inviting residents to get involved by attending its next meeting, scheduled for tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. at Town Hall East. All meetings are open to the...
Volunteers Invited to Join Spring Ditch Cleanup Effort in Central Colorado
The Central Colorado Conservancy has announced the return of its annual spring “Hands for Lands” Ditch Cleanup work parties, kicking off this Friday. This community-driven effort supports local ranchers by helping clear irrigation ditches ahead of the upcoming...
Salida Urges Voluntary Water Conservation as Buena Vista Enacts Restrictions
The City of Salida is urging residents to take voluntary steps to conserve water as drought conditions persist across the region. City officials say this proactive effort is aimed at preserving limited water resources, protecting infrastructure, and preparing for...
