Holiday Screening of It’s a Wonderful Life Tonight at the SteamPlant
Salida Arts and Culture is bringing a beloved holiday tradition to the big screen tonight with a special showing of “It’s a Wonderful Life.” The classic film begins at 6:30 p.m. at the SteamPlant Event Center. Tickets are $5 and...
Salida Council for the Arts Hosts Year-End Creative Mixer Tonight
The Salida Council for the Arts will hold its monthly Creative Mixer tonight from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at the SteamPlant Event Center, inviting the community to celebrate a year of artistic accomplishments. This month's gathering will feature live music by David...
Chaffee Gives Day Sets New Donation Record, Raising $769,000 for Local Causes
Chaffee Gives Day shattered previous fundraising records this year, as residents rallied to support local nonprofits in unprecedented numbers. On December 9, a total of 2,259 donors contributed $769,000 to benefit 96 community causes—a remarkable jump from last year’s...
Colorado Launches Holiday DUI Enforcement Effort
Statewide — New data from the Colorado Department of Transportation shows that impaired driving-related fatalities are down 22% compared to this time in 2022, when impaired driving deaths reached a record high. With the holiday parties in full swing, today CDOT,...
Colorado Snowpack Sees Significant Boost After Weekend Storm
Colorado’s snowpack is on the rise after a powerful weekend storm delivered a much-needed blanket of fresh snow across the mountains. Statewide snowpack levels jumped from just 58% of average on December 5 to 73% of average today, marking a notable improvement early...
Weather Forecast for December 11th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Mostly sunny, breezy and mild conditions can be expected today and into the weekend. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 57. A low of 27. (57)...
Heart Of The Rockies Radio Show 12-10-2025
Andrew Stossmeister was joined by the following guest at the Poncha Pub for tonight's Heart of The Rockies Radio Show to talk all things sports in the rockies. Matt Flavin - Head Coach for Buena Vista Football...
Monarch Mountain to Debut 5th Annual Snowboard Art Show This Weekend
Monarch Mountain is set to showcase more than 30 artist-designed snowboards as part of its 5th Annual Snowboard Art Show, a creative collaboration with the Salida Council for the Arts. The project gives retired snowboards new life, transforming...
Salida Schools to Host Band Concert Tonight
The Salida High School and Middle School music programs will take the stage tonight for their winter band concert at the Salida High School Auditorium. Performances begin with the fifth-grade band at 5:30 p.m., followed by Level 2 at 6:30 p.m., and...
Ski Cooper Kicks Off the Season with Opening Day Today
It’s Opening Day at Ski Cooper, just outside of Leadville, as the mountain officially launches its winter season. Skiers and riders will have access to 41 trails, though officials note that early-season conditions are still present. Guests can also...
Poncha Springs Trustees to Address Friend Ranch Legal Issues, Tesla Charger Concerns in Special Meeting
The Poncha Springs Board of Trustees will convene a special meeting tonight at 5:30 p.m. at Poncha Springs Town Hall, with a full agenda that includes both legal discussions and a proposed new ordinance. Trustees will begin the evening in an executive...
CSP Warns of Rising Wildlife Crashes During Winter Driving Season
With winter settling in across Colorado, the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) is reminding drivers to stay alert as wildlife-related crashes spike this time of year. Troopers investigated 431 crashes involving wildlife last December alone, a trend they say is likely to...
