Author: Dan R
Rotary Club of Salida, Salida Sunrise Rotary Club and Rotary District 5470 Award $10,000 Grant to Achieve for Brew & Bloom Coffee
Posted by Dan R | Jun 25, 2026
26 Jun 17 Press ReleaseDownload Dr. Harry Payton (Rotary), Jenna Janisch (Brew & Bloom...
Read MorePlant Sale this Saturday to Benefit Local Job Skills Program
Posted by Dan R | Jun 24, 2026
Farm to Table is partnering with Brew and Bloom Coffee for a plant sale benefiting Achieve...
Read MoreSalida High School Track Closed for Resurfacing Project
Posted by Dan R | Jun 24, 2026
The Salida High School Track and Field remains closed for resurfacing through June 30. During the...
Read MoreCoroner Rules Death of Missing Chaffee County Hunter a Suicide
Posted by Dan R | Jun 24, 2026
An autopsy report from the El Paso County Coroner’s Office has concluded that 27-year-old...
Read MoreFree Pet Microchip and ID Tag Clinic Coming to Buena Vista
Posted by Dan R | Jun 24, 2026
The Ark Valley Humane Society will hold its annual Microchip and Pet ID Tag Clinic next week,...
Read MoreLast Day to Apply for Common Ground Advisory Committee
Posted by Dan R | Jun 24, 2026
The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners is accepting letters of interest from residents interested in serving on the Chaffee County Common Ground Citizens Advisory Committee. The county is seeking to fill three positions on...
Read MoreBuena Vista School Board Member Resigns After Seven Years
Posted by Dan R | Jun 24, 2026
After seven years of service on the Buena Vista School Board, Brett Mitchell announced his...
Read MoreChaffee County Moves to Stage 2 Fire Restrictions
Posted by Dan R | Jun 24, 2026
Andy Rohrich has moved Chaffee County into Stage 2 Fire Restrictions due to elevated wildfire danger. The restrictions also apply within the municipalities of Buena Vista, Poncha Springs, and Salida. Under Stage 2 Restrictions:...
Read MoreWeather Forecast for June 24th
Posted by Dan R | Jun 24, 2026
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Typical summer thunderstorms are expected across the area this afternoon and evening. Fire weather conditions can also be expected. Salida and Buena Vista...
Read MoreRobert A Backofen February 16, 1946 ~ June 16, 2026
Posted by Dan R | Jun 23, 2026
Robert Backofen Obituary Robert Backofen February 16, 1946 – June 16, 2026 Robert Backofen passed...
Read MoreFlow Report for Tuesday, June 23
Posted by Dan R | Jun 23, 2026
Here’s your flow report for Tuesday, June 23. The Arkansas River is running low, making for fun and technical rapids throughout the valley. Current river flows: Pine Creek / Numbers: 197 cubic feet per second Browns Canyon: 264...
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