Chaffee County Public Health Seeks Volunteer Trishaw Pilots in Buena Vista
Forest Service announces $248 Million in Secure Rural Schools payments to support counties, schools, and wildfire preparedness
(Washington, D.C., April 14, 2026) — The U.S. Forest Service today announced it will be issuing $248 million in Secure Rural Schools payments for 2025, delivering critical funding to eligible states and counties with National Forest System...
Teamwork, Growth Drive Next Chapter in Faricy Legacy
(Colorado Springs, CO, April 14, 2026) – Faricy Automotive, a family-owned, Colorado-based automotive dealership group serving Salida, Cañon City, and Colorado Springs for 80+ years, today announced it has added Peak Kia Colorado Springs to the Faricy group...
Chaffee County Women Who Care to Host Quarterly Giving Meeting in Salida
SALIDA, Colo. — Chaffee County Women Who Care (CCWWC) has announced its upcoming quarterly meeting, set to take place Tuesday, April 14, at A Church. The organization, known for its collective giving model, currently includes 187 members who each donate $100 per...
Salida Schools Arts Council to Host 11th Annual Spring Collage Show Fundraiser
SALIDA, Colo. — The Salida Schools Arts Council (SSAC) will host its 11th Annual Spring Collage Show Fundraising Event on Friday, April 24, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Salida High School. The Spring Collage Concert is a community-wide celebration of student creativity,...
Mixed media painting exhibit by Salida artist Kerstin Stock now on display at HRRMC
SALIDA, Colo.— A collection of original mixed media paintings from Salida artist Kerstin Stock are on display at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center (HRRMC) now through June 30 of this year. Stock’s exhibit, Scenes from the High Country, depicts the...
Buena Vista Trustees to Consider Amazon Distribution Center Proposal at Tonight’s Meeting
BUENA VISTA, Colo. — The Buena Vista Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting tonight at 7 p.m., with several key agenda items including a proposed Amazon distribution center and updates from local agencies. Trustees are scheduled to conduct a public hearing on...
Fatal Shooting in Florence Under Investigation, Officials Call Incident ‘Isolated’
FLORENCE, Colo. — Authorities have released new details regarding a fatal shooting that occurred Saturday in Florence, describing the shooting as an “isolated incident.” Emergency personnel responded Saturday afternoon to the 100 block of Railroad Street after...
Custer County Commissioner Bill Canda Arrested on Tax Evasion Charge
CUSTER COUNTY, Colo. — Bill Canda, a sitting Custer County commissioner, has been arrested and charged with tax evasion following an investigation by state authorities. According to officials, a warrant for Canda’s arrest was issued on April 10. He turned himself in...
Weather Forecast for April 14th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- A weather system is moving across Colorado bringing windy and cooler conditions to the area. Snow is expected along the Divide with 1 to 3 inches of accumulation possible. Look for rain over the lower...
Salida Baseball Fall In Game Two To Manitou Springs 8-1
The Salida Spartans fall to 3-11 on the season after losing the double header to the Manitou Springs Mustangs. Games two: 8-1. Listen below to the Salida Ace Hardware highlights....
Salida Baseball Falls In Game One To Manitou Springs 9-0
The Salida Spartans fall to the Manitou Springs Mustangs after six and a half innings of play, 9-0. Listen to game two on The Peak 92.3 or for free on heartoftherockiesradio.com within the next half hour. Listen to the Salida Ace Hardware game highlights below....
