Meet Rusty – Heart of the Rockies Radio Pet of the Week!
Rusty is almost 7 years-old and is a very loving boy! He will run right up to you and demand pets and snuggles. Rusty has lived with other cats...
New Podcast ‘Water Talks’ Debuts on Heart of the Rockies Radio
A new podcast, Water Talks, is now available on Heartoftherockiesradio.com. Hosted by Joe Stone, a journalist with over 20 years of experience...
Karen L. Backofen – August 21, 1947 ~ February 27, 2025
Karen Lynn Backofen, 77, of Salida, Colorado, passed away peacefully after a long illness at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center. Born in...
Mountainfilm on Tour Comes to Salida’s SteamPlant Tonight
The Greater Arkansas River Nature Association (GARNA) is hosting Mountainfilm on Tour tonight at Salida’s SteamPlant, starting at 5:30 p.m. The...
Keep your charm this weekend: St. Patrick’s Day DUI enforcement begins Thursday
Enjoy the holiday responsibly and plan a sober ride home Statewide — Don’t count on luck to get you home safely. Plan a sober ride to and...
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Accepting Citizen Task Force Nominations
The Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (AHRA) is now accepting nominations for its Citizen Task Force, a 16-member panel that advises Colorado...
#6 Salida Girls Fall to #3 Denver Christian 50-31
The Lady Spartans were down at halftime but couldn't complete the comeback to advance to the semi-final game. The Lady Spartans fall to the Denver...
HRRMC Foundation Offering $2,500 Scholarships for Healthcare Students
The Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center (HRRMC) Foundation is now accepting applications for two $2,500 scholarships for current college...
Salida Mountain Trails Hosts Open House for Community Engagement
Salida Mountain Trails (SMT) is inviting the public to an open house tonight from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Office Bar on 1st Street in downtown...
Artspace Affordable Housing Project in Salida Moves Toward Construction
The City of Salida provided an update on the Artspace affordable housing project, which is progressing toward the construction phase after receiving...
Buena Vista Airport Board to Host Public Forum on Rule Updates
The Buena Vista Airport Board is inviting the public to provide feedback on proposed updates to the airport’s rules and regulations, as well as...
Salida and Buena Vista Students Advance to State Destination Imagination Competition
Nine Destination Imagination teams from Salida and Buena Vista competed in Pueblo this past weekend—and all nine teams qualified for the state...
