Salida Rings in the New Year With Family-Friendly Celebration and Night of Comedy
The City of Salida is offering multiple ways for residents and visitors to ring in the New Year, with events planned throughout New Year’s Eve. The city will host the annual Salida New Year’s Big Heart Drop on Tuesday night at the intersection of Sackett...
Arson Trial Vacated After Defendant Found Incompetent in Teller County Wildfire Case
The trial of a woman accused of starting a wildfire in Teller County has been vacated after a court determined she is not competent to stand trial. Seventy-seven-year-old Lacey Tillitt was charged with arson in connection with the Highland Lakes Fire, which broke out...
Betty Louise Ashley November 7, 1934 ~ December 25, 2025
Betty Ashley ObituaryBetty Louise Ashley, (nee Johnston), passed away peacefully at home early on Christmas morning, December 25, 2025. Betty joined two older brothers, Reid and Bill, whom she adored. Betty was born in Park City, Colorado to "Buster" and Edith...
HRRMC Sleep Medicine clinic to move its location to Antero Pavilion
SALIDA, Colo.— HRRMC’s Sleep Medicine clinic will be moving its location on HRRMC’s main medical campus in Salida. Beginning Monday, Dec. 29, all patients who have appointments with HRRMC Sleep Medicine providers Dr. Tyler Stone, D.O., and Dr. Timothy Rummel,...
A Sheriff for All: Andy Rohrich Announces 2026 Campaign for Chaffee County Sheriff
I am very proud and humbled to announce my candidacy for Chaffee County Sheriff in 2026. I have been honored to serve the community as the appointed Sheriff of Chaffee County since September 2024 when I was appointed by the Chaffee County Commissioners to take over...
Weather Forecast on December 30th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Dry conditions with above normal temperatures can be expected again today. There will chances of light mountain snow Thursday into Friday. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 57. A low of...
John A. Clark Jr. January 30, 1933 ~ December 25, 2025
John A. Clark Jr., age 92, long time Salida resident, passed away on December 25, 2025 at Columbine Manor Care Center in Salida, CO. Mr. Clark was born January 30, 1933 in Pittsburg, Kansas to John A. and Lora Belle Clark Jr. Mr. Clark married Joan Alway on July 10,...
Weather Forecast for December 29th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Dry conditions with temperatures warming back to above seasonal levels can be expected into the New Year. There will chances of light mountain snow Friday into the weekend. Salida and Buena Vista will...
Weather Forecast for December 28th
Here's your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio: Salida & Buena Vista:Snow showers are likely early Sunday, mainly before 11 a.m. Skies turn mostly sunny by late morning, with highs near 36. Expect breezy conditions with winds around 15 mph. Sunday night will...
Weather Forecast for December 27th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio: Moderate to heavy, wind-driven snow will continue today through early Sunday morning across the San Juan Mountains. Travelers should be prepared for difficult conditions, including low visibility and snow-packed...
Wyonne Adele Richards September 11, 1964 ~ December 17, 2025
Wyonne Richards Obituary Wyonne Adele Richards, born September 11, 1964, in Salida, Colorado, passed away on Tuesday December 16th after a long and courageous battle with dementia in the San Luis Valley. Wyonne dedicated 23 years of service to the Moffat School...
Weather Forecast for December 26th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Light snow will be possible across the higher terrain through the weekend. Accumulations of 1 to 2 inches per day will be possible. Gusty winds also return for the weekend. ...
