Buena Vista Girls Soccer Is On To The Semifinals
The Lady Demons are on their way to the final four after their win over the two time finalists, the Lady Bison. Buena Vista gets the 4-1 win over Flatiron Academy. Listen to the Buena Vista Ace Hardware highlights below....
Free E-Waste Recycling Event Planned Saturday at Chaffee County Fairgrounds
The Greater Arkansas River Nature Association and Sustainable Salida will host a free e-waste recycling event this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds. Accepted items include computers and computer accessories, flat-screen monitors,...
Clean Up Green Up Returns Saturday for 35th Annual River Cleanup Event
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and the Greater Arkansas River Nature Association are partnering to host the 35th annual “Clean Up Green Up” event this Saturday in conjunction with Colorado Public Lands Day. Volunteers will help clean trash and debris along...
Cottonwood Pass Expected to Reopen Before Memorial Day Weekend
Chaffee County Road and Bridge Department plans to reopen Cottonwood Pass for the summer season ahead of Memorial Day weekend. Working alongside Gunnison County Public Works, crews anticipate the pass will be cleared on both sides of the county line by 5 p.m. on...
Chaffee County Deputy Honored With Inaugural “Hometown Hero Award”
A deputy with the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office has been recognized by the United States Attorney’s Office for his life-saving rescue efforts. Deputy Donnie Smith received the inaugural “Hometown Hero Award” in recognition of multiple rescue missions conducted...
Weather Forecast for May 13th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop today. Warm temperatures can also be expected. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 85. A low of 49. (83) The San Luis...
Salida High School Seniors Awarded More Than $156,000 in Scholarships
On May 11, 2026, seniors from Salida High School gathered at the SteamPlant Event Center alongside friends, family members and Salida Schools staff for the annual scholarship awards celebration. During the event, local community organizations announced scholarship...
South Ark Project Continues with Trail Upgrades and Future Open Space Access
Salida, Co- Construction on the South Ark Neighborhood Infrastructure Phase I project has been underway for the past several months, with significant progress made on site preparation and water main extensions along the US-50 corridor. The project will provide the...
Sports in the Rockies 05-12-2026
Andrew Stossmeister was back tonight for another installment of Sports In The Rockies at the Poncha Pub. As we start closing in on the end of spring sports, Andrew spoke with some of the spring sport coaches about their season this far. If you missed the show, don't...
Robert Harold McCormick May 9, 1947 ~ May 6, 2026
Robert McCormick Obituary Robert Harold McCormick, age 78, of Salida, Colorado, died Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at the Conejos County Hospital in Colorado. He was born May 9, 1947 in Salida, CO to Harold and Evelyn McCormick. Robert lived in Salida, graduating from Salida...
Christopher B. Clements July 7, 1947 ~ May 4, 2026
Christopher Clements Obituary Chris Clements, formerly of Chestertown, Maryland, passed away on May 4, 2026, after calling Buena Vista home for the past 50 years. Chris retired from Buena Vista Corrections in 1995 following a dedicated 19-year career. Even after...
Dell Herschel Morfitt June 10, 1948 ~ May 7, 2026
Dell Morfitt Obituary Dell Herschel Morfitt, age 77, of Moffat, CO passed away on May 7, 2026 at his home surrounded by family. Dell was born June 10, 1948 in Sibley, Iowa to Delmar and Mary (Thorp) Morfitt. The family moved to Paxton, Nebraska where he lived for 13...
