Salida Sweeps James Irwin 3-0
In today's matchup Salida faced off against the James Irwin Jaguars and swept them, securing their place as league champions. The set scores for this game were 25-13, 25-15, and 25-16 with this victory putting them at 17-3 on the season. The highlights of this game...
Search Continuing for Missing Hikers
DEVELOPING STORY: The search is ongoing for two hikers, students from Colorado Mountain College(CMC) Leadville Campus. Kaden Matsuda, age 19 from Ridgeway, CO and Jackson Donlon age 20 from New York departed campus on Friday, Oct. 23rd with plans to hike Ice Mountain...
Early Childhood Forum Nov. 9th
The League of Women Voters of Chaffee County invite the public to learn more about how our communities can enhance and expand childhood development in a forum on Monday, November 9 from 12pm to 1pm at the Salida United Methodist Church, 228 E 4th Street. Lisa Armeo,...
Must Drop Off Ballot In-Person by Nov. 1st
Election Day is one week from today. It is too late to mail your ballot. Drop off your ballot in person. You can find locations here: https://chaffeeclerk.colorado.gov/voter-service-and-polling-center-locations All ballots must be returned by 7pm next Tuesday,...
League Offers Ballot Support Tonight
The League of Women Voters Chaffee County is hosting a Ballots and Brews event tonight at the Tumbleweed in Buena Vista beginning at 6pm. The League will go over the long ballot and give the pros and cons of the issues. Besides local issues, there are 14...
Housing Authority Celebrates Accomplishments
Chaffee County Housing Authority(CHA) is reporting their progress on administering Proposition 123, Cycle 1. Chaffee County pledged to increase affordable housing by 3%, or by a total of 104 units, by the end of 2026. The County has exceeded that target with a total...
Elks Seek Donations for Christmas Baskets
The Salida Elks Lodge is asking support for their annual Community Christmas Basket Program. The Elks distribute food and toys to those in need of support during the Christmas Season. Tax-deductible donations can be sent to the Salida Elks Lodge, PO Box 967, Salida,...
Forecast for Oct. 27th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Mostly sunny skies and warmer temperatures can be expected today. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 63. A low of 29. The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 55, a low of 31. Leadville and...
BV Trustees Meet Tonight
Buena Vista Trustees will conduct a regular meeting tonight beginning at 5:45pm. An executive session will begin the meeting for the purpose of evaluating the Town Administrator, Town Treasurer and Town Clerk. Under business items, Trustees will hold a public...
Hit and Run Pursuit Ends Safely
On October 23rd, 2026, at about 1:00AM Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office Deputy, Caleb Wroten observed a dark colored SUV matching the description of a vehicle involved in a hit and run traveling northbound on US Highway 285 emitting smoke and sparks from the driver...
Cottonwood Pass Closes Monday
Chaffee County and Gunnison County government will be closing Cottonwood Pass (CR306) for the winter on Monday, November 2nd, at 9:00am. Both gates on the Chaffee County side and the Gunnison County side will be locked at that time. Cottonwood Pass crosses the...
Hwy 50 Sewer Project Continues
The Highway 50 sanitary sewer replacement project continues to progress westward along U.S. 50 from Oak Street to New Street. Temporary closures, detours, lane shifts and changing traffic patterns will continue as construction progresses. The project is...
