Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act Heads to President’s Desk After Unanimous Senate Approval
The Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act unanimously passed the U.S. Senate this week and is now headed to the President’s desk to be signed into law, marking a major milestone for water infrastructure in southern Colorado. The bipartisan legislation was...
Salida City Council Makes Key Appointments and Committee Assignments
The Salida City Council has announced several leadership and committee appointments following its recent meeting. Council member Wayles Martin was selected to serve as Mayor Pro Tem. In addition to this role, Martin was also appointed to the...
Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce – Christmas Card Lane
Christmas Card Lane has been a Buena Vista tradition for a long time, perhaps 40 years, and has been presented by the Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce. The 2025 Christmas Card Lane was set up Monday, December 8, 2025, and will be taken down Friday, January 9, 2026....
HRRMC Appoints John Tucker as CEO
Salida, CO – The Salida Hospital District Board of Directors has completed its selection process for the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and has selected John Tucker for this role. In accordance with C.R.S. § 24-6-402(3.5), the board established a Chief...
High Impact Wind Event Batters Colorado, Causing Closures, Fires, and Power Outages
A powerful “high impact wind event” swept across Colorado yesterday, bringing intense and damaging gusts to much of the state and triggering widespread disruptions. According to the National Weather Service, the strongest winds were recorded in Boulder, where gusts...
Weather Forecast for December 18th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Strong winds can be expected again today. Winds will be gusting out of the west at 40 mph. Temperatures will be cooler. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 49. A low of...
Cooper Closed for the Day Due to High Winds and Power Outage
Cooper Mountain is closed for the day after high winds caused a power line to go down on the mountain, resulting in a loss of electricity. For safety reasons, all access to the mountain has been suspended, including uphill travel. The local energy company has been...
Heart Of The Rockies Radio Sports Show 12-17-2025
Andrew Stossmeister and Len Gates had great conversations with the following guests at the Poncha Pub during tonight's Heart of the Rockies Radio Sports Show talking all things sports in the rockies. Kevin Lubbers - Head Coach for Buena Vista Girls Basketball...
🐾 Pet of the Week: Meet Switch
This week’s Pet of the Week is Switch, a sweet and affectionate 4-year-old cat currently in the care of Ark-Valley Humane Society. Switch’s story began on a cold winter night when she was accidentally caught in a humane trap while AVHS...
Free Christmas Dinner Offered at Salida Community Center
The Salida Community Center will host its annual Christmas Dinner on Thursday, December 25, serving the community from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The traditional holiday meal is free and will be available through dine-in, carry-out, and delivery options, ensuring...
“What’s Up Salida” Community Coffee Happening Tomorrow
The Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce is inviting the public to attend “What’s Up Salida”, a community coffee event taking place tomorrow from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the Salida Community Center. This informal gathering brings together local business...
Hallford Funeral Home Owners Plead Guilty in State Court
Jon and Carie Hallford, co-owners of the Return to Nature Funeral Home, entered guilty pleas to multiple state charges yesterday in connection with a case that shocked communities across Colorado. Investigators discovered nearly 200 decomposing...
