The Salida Fire Department is preparing for what could be a busy fire season by holding a series of live-fire training exercises this week. Training will take place behind the department’s new firehouse at 507 Scott Street beginning today and continuing through next...
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Critical fire weather conditions can be expected through Saturday due to warm temperatures, low humidity and strong winds. Winds today will be gusting to 35 mph. Our next chance of snow is...
Tonight was the last night for Sports in the Rockies before the start of spring sports. Andrew Stossmeister and Len Gates were at the Poncha Pub tonight to talk with the basketball coaches in the county as two season wrap up and one gets ready for the Great Eight in...
Crest Academy in Salida is inviting the community to a Carnival Fundraiser tonight from 5 to 7 p.m. at the school, located at 627 Oak Street. The family-friendly event will feature a variety of activities including a bouncy house, petting zoo, photo booth, face...
The First Presbyterian Church in Salida will host a community forum next week focused on immigration education and discussion. The event, titled “Immigration 101,” is presented by the church’s Justice and Advocacy Committee. The evening will highlight immigrant...
The Chaffee County Community Foundation (CCCF) is now accepting applications for its 2026 Community Grants program, offering local organizations an opportunity to access funding for projects that benefit the community. A total of $196,000 in grant funding is available...
