Buena Vista Boys Basketball Defeats James Irwin 55-46
The Buena Vista Demons get their eighth and final win of the season over the James Irwin Jaguars, 55-46. Listen to the highlights below brought to you by Buena Vista Ace Hardware....
Buena Vista Girls Basketball Upset #4 CSCS 30-28
The Buena Vista girls are on their way to a District Championship after putting a stop to the Lady Lions' 11 game win streak, winning 30-28. The Lady Demons are facing cross county rivals, the Salida Spartans, in the Chaffee County Showdown part two at 6p.m. tomorrow...
Coach Bainbridge District Postgame Interview
Due to technical difficulties, we were not able to cover the Salida Girls Basketball game against St, Mary's. The Salida Girls Team did defeat the Lady Pirates 51-39 and will be heading to the finals tomorrow. Even though we were not able to get the game on the radio...
Salida Boys Basketball Falls To Vanguard At Districts 71-55
The Spartans Boys Basketball team start off the Tri-Peaks District Tournament with a loss to the Vanguard Coursers, 71-55. Listen Below to the highlights from tonight's game brought to you by Salida Ace Hardware. *Due to technical difficulties, we were not able to...
Pike and San Isabel National Forests Hiring Seasonal Workers for Recreation Season
The Pike and San Isabel National Forests are seeking seasonal employees for the upcoming recreation season and are encouraging local residents to apply. Forest Service officials say a variety of positions are available, with job postings listed on usajobs.gov....
Forest Service Advances New Camping Management Plan in Central Colorado
The U.S. Forest Service is moving ahead with an updated camping management plan aimed at improving recreation experiences and protecting natural resources near Leadville, Buena Vista and Salida. The first phases of the plan will focus on the Browns Creek area near...
Weather Forecast for February 27th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Elevated fire weather conditions can be expected into the weekend as strong winds and low humidity persist. Winds will be gusting to Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 63. A low of 29. (65)...
Op-Ed – Chaffee County’s Commitment to Economic Development – bolstering a Robust and Resilient Economy for our Region
The Chaffee County Commissioners would like to thank the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) for their recent Op-ed about the work they are doing to stimulate lasting business development and economic diversification in Chaffee County. It’s an important topic to...
Sunday Science Program to Highlight Arkansas River Voluntary Flow Management
“The Arkansas River Voluntary Flow Management Program” will be the focus of this week’s Central Colorado Humanists Sunday Science presentation. Bob Hamel, Executive Director of the Arkansas River Outfitters Association, will discuss the Voluntary Flow Management...
Ice Castles in Cripple Creek Closing for the Season March 7
The Ice Castles in Cripple Creek will wrap up their 2026 season on Saturday, March 7. Organizers are encouraging guests to visit the popular winter attraction this weekend before warmer temperatures bring the season to a close. The frozen display, known for its...
Designated dispersed campsite layout is underway on the Salida and Leadville ranger districts
(Pueblo, CO, February 26, 2026) — Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands (PSICC) Forest and Grassland Supervisor Ryan Nehl signed the final decision for improved camping management on Leadville and Salida ranger...
NAMI Chaffee County to Host “In Our Own Voice” Event in Salida
The Chaffee County Chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness will host “In Our Own Voice” tomorrow, an event featuring local speakers who will share their personal experiences living with mental illness. The program begins at 4 p.m. at the Salida Methodist...
