Jazzy First Friday Tonight in Salida
Jazz Week continues in Salida. Tonight is Jazzy First Friday at the downtown art galleries who will be offering extended hours, demonstrations, live music and opportunities to meet local artists in their studios. The Salida Jazz Fest featuring the U.S. Air Force...
Pianist Steven Spooner Performs Tomorrow
Steven Spooner, a new faculty member at the Aspen Music Festival and School, will perform Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Salida High School auditorium as part of the Salida Aspen Concerts Summer Series. Spooner has been hailed worldwide for his uniquely compelling...
Boil Water Advisory Still in Effect for Monarch Mountain Lodge
The Colorado Department of Health (CDPHE) has issued a boil water advisory for people at the Monarch Mountain Lodge including for residents in the Town of Garfield yesterday. In a release, the Department of Health said they were aware of several pressure loss events...
Buena Vista Contin-Tail Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show
The Buena Vista Contin-Tail Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show runs through Sunday at the Buena Vista Rodeo Grounds. The show features about 100 vendors showcasing gems, minerals, fossils, lapidary art, jewelry and more, plus gold panning, children’s dig pit and...
Early Bird Tickets for Central Colorado Conservancy Gala
The Central Colorado Conservancy’s 2026 Stewardship Gala will take place on Thursday, September 24, at Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort. The Conservancy's mission is to keep our communities open and beautiful through conservation easements and restoration projects,...
Mountain West UAS Picnic Tomorrow
The annual Mountain West UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System) Picnic at the Drone Training Park, just west of the Central Colorado Regional Airport at 27960 CR 319 in Buena Vista, is tomorrow from 10am to 1pm. All drone enthusiasts are welcome.
Forecast for August 6th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Critical fire weather conditions continue. A Red Flag Fire Warning is in effect due to gusty winds, dry fuels and low relative humidity. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 97. A low of...
Fire in Villa Grove Yesterday
A fire yesterday in Villa Grove burned Always Azul Pottery and nearby buildings. No injuries are reported. Initial reports indicated there was insufficient local water sources to initially fight the fire. Pictures from the scene posted on Facebook would indicate the...
Jazz Week Continues in Salida
Jazz Week continues in Salida. Tonight Blue Recluse plays the free Riverside Live concert in Riverside Park starting at 6:30pm. Tomorrow night is Jazzy First Friday at downtown art galleries. The Salida Jazz Fest happens all day Saturday with concessions at...
BV Concert in the Park tonight
The group Pearl Essence plays the free Concert in the Park tonight in McPhelemy Park in Buena Vista.
Alberto Juan Rodriguez Sr. April 17th, 1953 – July 28, 2026
With heavy hearts we sadly share that Alberto Juan Rodriguez Sr, age 73, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2026 at his home in Leadville, Colorado. He was born on April 17, 1953 in Mission, Texas to Elidia Martinez Rodriguez and Ricardo Rodriguez. Beto (AL) served...
Red Flag Fire Warning Continues
A Red Flag Fire Warning is in effect due to gusty winds, dry fuels and low relative humidity. Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with anything that could start a fire. Chaffee County remains in State 2 Fire...
