Loretta LaVerne Ordaz, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and teacher, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2025, in Monte Vista at the age of 85. Loretta spent 84 years of her life in her hometown Salida that she loved. Born in Salida to Frangie and Bern...
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Mostly sunny skies, mild temperatures and breezy conditions can be expected today. Winds will be gusting out of the west at 35mph as a week cold front moves through. Salida and Buena Vista will see a...
SALIDA & BUENA VISTA, CO – In honor of Veterans Day, High Country Bank will host a Veterans Day Luncheon tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at both its Salida and Buena Vista branches. All veterans are invited to enjoy a free lunch as a token of appreciation for...
SALIDA, CO – The Heart of Colorado Fiber Arts Guild will hold its monthly meeting tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. at the Salida United Methodist Church, located at 288 East 4th Street.Those interested in fiber arts, including weaving, knitting, quilting, and more, are welcome...
Chaffee County, CO : Voting is now open for the Chaffee County Community Awards, hosted by the Chaffee County Community Foundation (CCCF) in partnership with the Central Mountain Small Business Development Center and the Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce. The...
BUENA VISTA, CO – The Sangre de Cristo Electric Association (SDCEA) has awarded $35,000 in grant funding to nonprofit organizations serving Chaffee, Custer, Fremont, and Lake Counties, supporting programs that promote health, safety, and community well-being across...
