Volunteers Needed for 3rd Annual Salida Chalk Festival
Organizers are seeking volunteers to help with the 3rd Annual Salida Chalk Festival, scheduled for June 27 in downtown Salida. The festival will transform downtown streets and sidewalks into a vibrant outdoor art gallery featuring large-scale chalk murals created by...
CDOT Urges Drivers to Help Prevent Wildfires Along Colorado Roadways
The Colorado Department of Transportation is reminding motorists to take precautions to help prevent human-caused wildfires, particularly as dry conditions continue to elevate fire danger across the state. According to CDOT, more than 90 percent of wildfires in...
Chaffee Housing Authority Seeking Renters for Housing Needs Assessment
The Chaffee Housing Authority is looking for local renters to participate in a virtual Housing Needs Assessment focus group. The authority is seeking feedback from residents who have experienced challenges finding rental housing, securing a safe and stable place to...
Buena Vista School Board to Fill Vacancy, Discuss Superintendent Contract
The Buena Vista Board of Education will meet tonight at 6:30 p.m. One of the board's key agenda items is the appointment of a new board member to fill a current vacancy. Two candidates have applied for the position: James Bearss and Joseph Teipel. Following its public...
Chaffee County Commissioners Hold Work Session Today
The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners are meeting today for a scheduled work session. During the session, commissioners will receive quarterly updates from SolVista Health and the county's Information Technology Department. The board is also scheduled to discuss...
Colorado Suspends Prison Visitation Following Deadly Incident
The Colorado Department of Corrections announced yesterday that visitation has been immediately suspended at all state prison facilities following a deadly incident at the Bent County Correctional Facility. According to the Department of Corrections, two inmates died...
Weather Forecast for June 8th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- A mostly sunny, warm and windy week is ahead. Winds will be gusting to 30 mph. A slight chance of thunderstorms can be expected each afternoon. Salida...
Flow Report for June 8th
June 8, 2026 Those planning to hit the Arkansas River today should prepare for lower water conditions and more technical rapids as flows continue to run below seasonal averages. According to the latest report from River Runners, river levels on Monday morning...
Salida Mountain Trails, City to Break Ground on Salida Bike Park
Phase 1 construction to begin Monday 6/8 Salida Mountain Trails (SMT) and City of Salida Parks and Recreation are excited to announce that construction for Phase 1 of the Salida Bike Park will begin Monday, June 8, marking a major milestone for the long-anticipated...
SALIDA ASPEN CONCERTS CELEBRATES 50 YEARS
Celebrate 50 years of music, community, and a cherished summer tradition at the 2026 Salida Aspen Concerts series. The beloved Salida Aspen Concerts series returns beginning July 11 with a special gift to the community: free admission to the opening concert in...
Weather Forecast for June 7th
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Breezy, with winds increasing to 25 mph in the afternoon. Tonight, we will see a low around 51. SAN LUIS VALLEY: Mostly sunny & breezy, with a high near 83 and winds gusting up to 20 mph in the morning. Tonight we will see...
Weather Forecast for Saturday, June 6th
Thunderstorm activity will continue each afternoon into next week. In Salida & Buena Vista: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the after noon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 88. Light wind around 10 mph in the afternoon. Tonight, we will see a...
