Lady Demons Fall to Centauri 52-30
The Lady Demons took on 3A #6 Centauri Falcons on the road and fall 52-30. The Buena Vista girls are 16-5 overall headed into the Tri-Peaks League Classic at Florence High School. Check out highlights from tonight's game sponsored by Buena Vista Ace Hardware here....
Iron Mountain Tool and Equipment Rental is Hiring!
Love the open road but want to be home every night? Join your local tool and equipment rental experts at Iron Mountain Rental as a Class A CDL Driver! We’re looking for a safety-focused pro to deliver and pick up equipment. Competitive pay, full-time benefits, steady...
Salida Launches 6-Week Cornhole League at SteamPlant
The City of Salida is hosting a six-week Cornhole League beginning tonight and running through March 31. Games will take place at the SteamPlant Ballroom, offering participants a chance to enjoy some friendly competition indoors this winter. Players can register with...
Colorado Sees Slight Rise in Human-Bear Conflicts in 2025
Colorado experienced a slight increase in conflicts between humans and black bears in 2025, with unsecured trash continuing to drive the majority of encounters. According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), the agency recorded 5,299 reports of human-bear conflicts...
Chaffee County Seeks Public Input on Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan
Chaffee County is developing an Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan aimed at preparing for the growing number of electric vehicles on local roads. County officials are seeking input from residents and visitors to help identify transportation priorities and barriers...
Poncha Springs Trustees to Address Park Naming, Code Penalties Tonight
The Poncha Springs Board of Trustees will meet tonight at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall. Among the items on the agenda, trustees will consider approval of a W1 warrant for 505 Kimberlin Lane and review an application for an ice machine license. Board members are also...
Buena Vista Trustees to Tackle Appointments, Code Changes and Annexation Tonight
The Buena Vista Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting tonight beginning at 7 p.m., following a 6 p.m. work session focused on Water Allocation Policy. Under the Consent Agenda, trustees are expected to appoint Katy Welter as an alternate member and Bill Bryans...
Red Flag Warning Issued Amid Critical Fire Weather
The National Weather Service is warning of critical fire weather conditions beginning today across Colorado, with elevated fire danger expected statewide. Strong west winds, warm temperatures, and extremely low relative humidity are creating prime conditions for rapid...
Weather Forecast for February 24th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Mostly sunny skies, mild temperatures and windy conditions can be expected today. Winds will be gusting to 45 mph. Fire danger will be high. No open burning of any kind is allowed. The valley has...
Spaghetti Benefit Dinner Planned to Support Chaffee County Rodeo Queen, Kylee Johnson
Community members are invited to come together for an evening of food, fellowship, and fundraising in support of Chaffee County Rodeo Queen Kylee Johnson and her family. Johnson was involved in a dirt bike accident on October 14 and later developed an infection that...
2026 Chocolate Lover’s Fantasy
The Alliance is excited to announce that our 2026 Chocolate Lover’s Fantasy event will take place onThursday, April 16th, at the Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort Pavilion. We will have a VIP receptionbeginning at 5 pm with a champagne toast and a special bite. We are...
Chaffee County Organizations Honor Local Leaders at Annual Awards Ceremony
The Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce, the Central Mountain Small Business Development Center, and the Chaffee County Community Foundation gathered Friday evening to present their annual Chaffee County Awards. The event drew a sold-out crowd to the Chaffee...
