The Great Colorado vs. Texas Tomato War returns to Buena Vista on Saturday, August 29. Hosted by the Buena Vista Optimist Club, the annual event pits teams representing Colorado and Texas in a friendly tomato fight using tons of ripe tomatoes. The fundraiser supports...
The Chaffee County Common Ground Competitive Grant Program will open its annual grant cycle on July 20, making $450,000 available to support projects throughout Chaffee County. Funding is available for projects that advance the program's core goals of strengthening...
A Fourth of July traffic stop in Park County turned into a high-speed pursuit that crossed two counties before ending on Trout Creek Pass. According to the Park County Sheriff's Office, deputies attempted to stop a vehicle speeding through Bailey. The driver refused...
Firefighters continue to make progress on several major wildfires burning across central and southern Colorado, although evacuation orders and fire restrictions remain in place. The Aspen Acres Fire has grown to more than 93,000 acres and is now 16% contained....
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Scattered afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms can be expected through Friday. Gusty winds, small hail and locally heavy rainfall will be possible. Salida and Buena Vista will see a...
The City of Salida and the Chaffee County Community Foundation have officially launched the SteamPlant Fee Assistance Program to help support local arts and cultural organizations. The new program is designed to make the SteamPlant Event Center more accessible for...
