Salida Fire Department Conducting Live-Fire Training This Week
The Salida Fire Department is preparing for what could be a busy fire season by holding a series of live-fire training exercises this week. Training will take place behind the department’s new firehouse at 507 Scott Street beginning today and continuing through next...
Weather Forecast for March 11th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Critical fire weather conditions can be expected through Saturday due to warm temperatures, low humidity and strong winds. Winds today will be gusting to 35 mph. Our next chance of snow is...
Sports In The Rockies 03-10-2026
Tonight was the last night for Sports in the Rockies before the start of spring sports. Andrew Stossmeister and Len Gates were at the Poncha Pub tonight to talk with the basketball coaches in the county as two season wrap up and one gets ready for the Great Eight in...
Crest Academy Hosting Carnival Fundraiser Tonight in Salida
Crest Academy in Salida is inviting the community to a Carnival Fundraiser tonight from 5 to 7 p.m. at the school, located at 627 Oak Street. The family-friendly event will feature a variety of activities including a bouncy house, petting zoo, photo booth, face...
First Presbyterian Church to Host Community Forum on Immigration
The First Presbyterian Church in Salida will host a community forum next week focused on immigration education and discussion. The event, titled “Immigration 101,” is presented by the church’s Justice and Advocacy Committee. The evening will highlight immigrant...
Chaffee County Community Foundation Opens Applications for 2026 Community Grants
The Chaffee County Community Foundation (CCCF) is now accepting applications for its 2026 Community Grants program, offering local organizations an opportunity to access funding for projects that benefit the community. A total of $196,000 in grant funding is available...
Ark Valley Helping Hands Transitioning to Central Colorado Area Agency on Aging
Ark Valley Helping Hands, a program that supports older adults in aging safely and independently at home, is transitioning its operations from Chaffee County Public Health to the Central Colorado Area Agency on Aging. The change comes as aging-related programs face...
Buena Vista Trustees to Consider Drone Event, Lease Amendment, and Natural Medicine Ordinance at Tonight’s Meeting
The Buena Vista Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting tonight at 7 p.m., with several policy and planning items on the agenda. Among the key business items, trustees will consider approving a policy exemption that would allow Mountain West UAS to host a...
Weather Forecast for March 10th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Sunny, warm and windy conditions can be expected again today. Winds will be gusting to 30mph. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 65. A low of 35. (61) The San Luis Valley can expect a high...
Ark Valley Helping Hands Transitions to Central Colorado Area Agency on Aging to Sustain Older Adult Support Services in Chaffee County
Applications Open for 14th Annual Valley Visions Art Show
The Salida Council for the Arts is now accepting applications for the 14th annual Valley Visions Art Show. Valley Visions is celebrated as a showcase of the Arkansas Valley’s top established and emerging creative talent. The exhibit will feature up to 70 artists,...
Chaffee County Patriots Town Hall to Focus on Freedom of Religion
The topic of discussion at this Wednesday’s Chaffee County Patriots Town Hall will be Freedom of Religion. The Freedom of Religion Town Hall is a free event and open to the public. Organizers say the meeting will provide an opportunity for community members to discuss...
