Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office is officially launching the Blue Envelope Program
We are pleased to announce that the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office is officially launching our Blue Envelope Program for the community in Chaffee County. The Blue Envelope program is a voluntary initiative that helps people with conditions like autism spectrum...
Chaffee County Community Foundation Announces 2026 Grant Opportunities
Central Mountain Region, CO — The Chaffee County Community Foundation (CCCF) is pleased to announce the 2026 grantmaking schedule, offering a range of funding opportunities that support nonprofits, community partners, first responders, youth programs, and grassroots...
Chaffee Gives Day Arrives Tomorrow With Record Early Support for Local Nonprofits
Chaffee County’s annual day of giving returns tomorrow, and organizers say the community is already showing record generosity. Thanks to early donations, nearly $575,000 has been raised so far for local nonprofits, the highest early total in the event’s history. The...
Chaffee County Commissioners to Hold Public Hearing on 2026 Budget Tuesday
The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners will meet tomorrow at 9 a.m. in the commissioners’ meeting room at 104 Crestone Avenue. The agenda is brief but significant: a public hearing on the proposed 2026 county budget. Residents are invited to...
Buena Vista School Board to Seat New Members, Hold Reorganization Tonight
The Buena Vista Board of Education will convene tonight with a full agenda, beginning at 5 p.m. with the district’s annual auditor report. At 6 p.m., the board will move into its rescheduled reorganization session, delayed from last week due to election...
Salida Hosts Community Meeting Tonight on Affordable Senior Housing and Park Project
The City of Salida is inviting residents to weigh in on the latest plans for a proposed affordable senior housing development and public park, with a community meeting scheduled for tonight. City staff will present updated design concepts, answer questions, and walk...
Colorado Mountains Under “Considerable” Avalanche Risk After Weekend Dump of Snow
Colorado’s high country is facing hazardous avalanche conditions after a powerful weekend storm buried parts of the state under deep new snow. According to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC), most central and northern mountain regions picked up 1 to...
Weather Forecast for December 8th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- A mostly sunny and breezy week can be expected. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 45. A low of 19. (51) The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 35, a low...
Weather Forecast for Sunday December 7th
Here's your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio: In Salida & Buena Vista will be Sunny, with a high near 41. Then back down to a low around 15 overnight. In the San Luis Valley, will be Sunny, with a high near 32. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Tonight...
Buena Vista Boys Basketball Falls to Alamosa 53-44
Although the Demons held a lead throughout most of the game they end up falling to the Alamosa Mean Moose 53-44. The Demons are 1-1 overall on the season so far and travel to Gunnison December 19th. Check out highlights from today's game sponsored by Buena Vista Ace...
Buena Vista Girls Basketball Falls to Alamosa 55-12
The Lady Demons took on the 4A Alamosa Mean Moose in Alamosa and fall 55-12. They will be in action again December 9th in Gunnison. Check out highlights from today's game sponsored by Buena Vista Ace Hardware here....
Weather Forecast for December 6th
A winter weather advisory is in effect for east and southeast colorado. The advisory will remain in effect through late this evening for Moderate to heavy wind driven snow. Snowfall amounts of 8 to 16 inches will be likely. In Salida & Buena Vista, A chance of...
