Section of First Street in Salida Closed Beginning Thursday
The City of Salida’s improvement project along West Highway 291/First Street, requires closure for paving operations. First Street will be...
BV Reminds Drivers to Watch for School Zones
As the school year begins, many Buena Vista residents have likely noticed the “School Zone” signs posted along Highway 24 through town. The normal...
Forecast for August 11th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Hot temperatures continue today with a moderate chance of afternoon and evening showers and...
Monarch Mountain Impact Grant Applications Open
Applications for the 2026 Monarch Mountain Impact Grant are open through August 28th. This year the Chaffee County Community Foundation will award...
Donations Matched at Ark Valley Humane Society Now
Ark Valley Humane Society (AVHS) has launched their August Matching Campaign. Every donation made between now and August 31st will be matched dollar...
New, Free Digital Audio History Available in Downtown Salida
Visitors to historic downtown Salida have a new reason to spend more time exploring local businesses and discover the stories hidden throughout the...
County Commissioners Call Special Meeting Today at 1pm
Chaffee County Commissioners have called a special meeting for today. The agenda lists three executive sessions; one to receive legal advice on...
CPW Asking Anglers to Avoid Fishing Portion of Arkansas River
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is asking anglers to avoid fishing on a portion of the Arkansas River through Pueblo during the hottest parts of the...
Water to be Released into Upper Arkansas River
On another river note, the Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District has approved a plan to release 2,500-acre-feet of Fryingpan-Arkansas...
Wildfire Updates
The Rio Blanco Fire burning 12 miles south of Pagosa Springs is almost 1,400 acres with 79% containment. The Aspen Acres Fire in Custer,...
Forecast for August 10th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Hot temperatures will continue through Wednesday, with increased chances if showers. Cooler...
Star Gazing at Browns Canyon This Saturday
Friends of Browns Canyon will host a free stargazing and night sky observation this Saturday night at the Ruby Mountain parking area. Tom...













