Salida Community Center to Serve Free Christmas Dinner This Thursday
Salida Community Center will host its annual Christmas Dinner this Thursday, serving meals between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. The traditional holiday meal is free and open to the community. Meals will be available through dine-in, carryout, and delivery options,...
Classic Holiday Film “White Christmas” Showing Tonight at Salida SteamPlant
Salida SteamPlant is hosting a screening of the beloved 1954 holiday classic White Christmas tonight. The film begins at 5:30 p.m., offering audiences a chance to enjoy the timeless musical just in time for the holiday season. Tickets are available online...
Ark Valley Humane Society Launches “Home Fur the Holidays” Adoption Promotion
Ark Valley Humane Society is spreading holiday cheer with its Home Fur the Holidays adoption event, aimed at helping shelter animals find loving homes before the new year. Throughout the month of December, all adoptable animals at the shelter are available...
Nurturing Parenting Class Offered in Chaffee County Beginning January 14
Family and Youth Initiatives, in partnership with the Chaffee County Department of Human Services, is offering a Nurturing Parenting Class designed to support families and caregivers in building strong, healthy relationships at home. The class series will run...
Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office Launches Blue Envelope Program to Improve Police Interactions
Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office has launched the Blue Envelope Program, a voluntary initiative designed to help individuals with certain medical or cognitive conditions communicate more effectively with law enforcement during traffic stops or other interactions. The...
Colorado to Ring in 2026 With Sweeping New Laws
Colorado will begin 2026 with several significant new laws taking effect on January 1, impacting consumer pricing, health insurance coverage, reproductive rights, and gun show regulations. One of the changes includes the Protections Against Deceptive Pricing...
Red Flag Fire Warnings Issued Amid Dangerous Fire Conditions
Red Flag Fire Warnings are in effect across much of the region today as hazardous wildfire conditions continue to develop. Officials warn that a combination of persistent dry weather, very low humidity, and gusty winds is creating an environment where fires can ignite...
Weather Forecast for December 22nd
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Mostly sunny skies and windy conditions begin the week. Winds will be gusting out of the southeast at 30 mph. Red Flag Fire Warnings have been issued for much of our area today. Salida and Buena Vista will...
Weather Forecast for December 21st
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio Salida and Buena Vista:Sunny today with a high near 56 degrees. Winds will be breezy at times, up to 15 miles per hour. Tonight, skies stay mostly clear with a low around 38, and west to southwest winds gusting as...
Salida Boys Basketball Falls To Lamar 60-35
The Salida Spartans enter their Christmas break with a loss to the Lamar Thunder 60-35. Enjoy the Salida Ace Hardware highlights. https://redcircle.com/shows/22d860b7-e8f8-40d2-b9df-6ce2d37c4911/ep/9ad1e9bd-b9d2-44ab-959c-b6749e508016
Salida Girls Basketball Defeats Lamar 53-26
Salida girls basketball celebrates a victory going into their Christmas break over the Lady Thunder 53-26. Tonight's highlights are brought to you by Salida Ace Hardware....
Buena Vista Boys Basketball Falls to La Junta 48-44
The Buena Vista Demons go into their Christmas break with a loss to the La Junta Tiger in a close game. 48-44 Enjoy tonight's highlights brought to you by Buena Vista Ace Hardware...












