Salida Council for the Arts Seeks Volunteers for 2026 Valley Visions Art Show
The Salida Council for the Arts is gearing up for the 2026 Valley Visions Art Show and is inviting community members to get involved. Organizers are currently seeking volunteers to help support planning and execution of the popular annual event, which showcases...
Lake County Chamber of Commerce Seeks Business Owners for Interim Board
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce is inviting local business owners to serve on its Interim Board of Directors as the organization restarts after a period of inactivity. Chamber officials say the interim board will help guide the organization during its rebuilding...
Whipple Bridge Reopens in Buena Vista After Decking Upgrades
The Whipple Bridge in Buena Vista has reopened for public use following the completion of recent improvements. The pedestrian bridge, which crosses the Arkansas River in the Buena Vista River Park, was closed on January 5 to allow crews to complete upgrades to the...
Annual Community Awards to Celebrate Local Leaders and Businesses in Chaffee County
The Chaffee County Community Foundation, the Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce, and the Central Mountain Small Business Development Center will host the annual Community Awards on Friday, February 20, at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds. The evening will...
Know Your Rights: Rep. Brittany Pettersen to Host Immigration Webinar Amid National Controversy
U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen announced that she will host a “Know Your Rights” webinar tonight at 6 p.m. MST aimed at helping residents better understand their constitutional protections when interacting with federal immigration authorities. The online event...
Beth Helmke Appointed as New Chaffee County Administrator
The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday officially named Beth Helmke as the county’s new administrator. Helmke brings extensive experience to the role, having served as Chaffee County’s Deputy Administrator for the past five years. She has also been...
Weather Forecast on February 4th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Mostly sunny and mild conditions continue. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 51. A low of 25. (59) The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 47, a low of...
CMC forum talk Feb. 12 features former inmate’s turnaround
SALIDA – A history-making former Colorado prison inmate will talk about his journey as part of Colorado Mountain College’s Collegiate Peaks Forum series of informative and educational talks in Salida. Sentenced to life without parole when he was 19, David R. Carrillo...
Deadline Extended: Upper Arkansas Valley Civics Bee Entry Extended to February 17
Upper Arkansas Valley middle school students from public, private, charter, and home schools have until February 17, 2026 to submit short essays proposing a creative idea to improve their communities for the National Civics Bee. With so much discourse on...
William Thomas Redmon Jr. April 9, 1954 ~ January 29, 2026 (age 71)
William Thomas Redmon Jr. (Bill) went home to be with the Lord on January 29, 2026. Bill was deeply devoted to his relationship with Christ, family, friends and community.Bill was born on April 9, 1954, in Baltimore, Maryland, and was raised there. He graduated from...
Salida Boys Basketball Falls to Banning Lewis 65-31
The Spartans had a tough matchup against #1 Banning Lewis and fall 65-31. The Spartans are now 6-8 overall and hope to bounce back against Rye on Thursday. Check out highlights from tonight's game sponsored by Salida Ace Hardware here....
Salida Girls Basketball Defeats Banning Lewis 59-23
The Salida Girls Basketball team has now won 9 in a row after a 59-23 victory over the Banning Lewis Stallions. The Salida Girls are now 11-2 over all and undefeated in the Tri-Peaks League. Check out highlights from tonight's game sponsored by Salida Ace Hardware...
