Buena Vista School Board and Chaffee County Commissioners Meetings This Week
The Buena Vista School Board is scheduled to meet tonight at 6:30 p.m. Key agenda items include discussions on policies related to health and graduation, as well as upcoming Colorado Association of School Board Resolutions. Tomorrow, the Chaffee County Commissioners...
Salida City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting Updates
The Salida City Council is set to meet for a work session tonight, beginning at 6 p.m. Topics on the agenda include discussions about the Financial Management Plan, updates on the outdoor soaking pool, the Community Development Department, and a conversation regarding...
Salida’s Holiday Park Trees Available Now for Adoption
As the weather turns colder and we look ahead to the winter holiday season, one of Salida’s favorite traditions is about to begin! Salida’s Holiday Park will again feature more than 100 trees decorated by local families, nonprofits and businesses, on display from...
Monday, October 14th Weather
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- A few showers and thunderstorms will be possible through Wednesday. Increased chances for showers and higher elevation snow can be expected for the weekend. You can also expect cooler temperatures this week....
Doris J. Donkle, May 11, 1939 ~ October 3, 2024
Doris J. Donkle (85) of Salida passed away October 3, 2024, with her family by her side. Doris was born May 11, 1939, in Salida, to Theodore J. and Nellie (Starbuck) Judge Sr. at their home on G St. Doris lived most of her life in the 700 block of G street. She...
New Arrival: Ella Renee Plante
SALIDA, Colo.— Ella Renee Plante was born at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center’sFamily Birthing Center in Salida on September 30, 2024 at 10:49 p.m. She weighed 7 pounds, 0.1ounces, and measured 19 inches long.Ella’s parents are Roxan Koch and Brandon...
Pike National Forest Stage 1 fire restrictions & emergency recreational shooting closure
Pueblo, Colo., Oct. 10, 2024— Today all districts on the Pike National Forest went into Stage 1 fire restrictions with an emergency recreational shooting closure which applies to all public lands managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service in the...
Sunday, October 13th Weather Forecast
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio--- In Salida & Buena Vista, we will see Increasing clouds throughout the day, with a high near 72. In the morning we will have a light breeze, that will increase up to 10mph in the afternoon. Then back down to a...
Salida Football falls to Cortez 34-27.
The Spartans fall to the Panthers on the road 34-27 after a tough battle. The Spartans used all offense, defense, and Special teams, but came up just short to fall to 2-4 on the year. Highlights from the game are presented by the Salida Ace Hardware (check them out...
Saturday, October 12th Weather Forecast
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio--- In the Upper Arkansas Valley we will see mostly sunny skies for your Saturday with a high near 78. Wind gusts will stay around 5-10 mph. Then back down to a low of 38 tonight. In The San Luis Valley is Mostly...
Community Awareness Notification
On October 8th, 2024, the Salida Police Department received information of a possible case involving an adult having an inappropriate relationship with a juvenile. After receiving the information, Detectives immediately began an investigation which resulted in...
Salida Events: Skateboard Jam and Hot Springs Pool Closure
The Salida Skateboard Jam is set for tomorrow afternoon at the Centennial Park Skate Park. The event is open to competitors 17 years and younger. For more information and to register, visit cityofsalida.com. Meanwhile, the Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center remains...
