Buena Vista School Board to Meet Tonight
The Buena Vista School Board will convene this evening, beginning with a work session at 5 p.m. Board members are scheduled to discuss the district calendar and budget during the work session. The regular meeting will follow at 6:30 p.m., when additional agenda items...
Avalanche Advisories Issued Across Colorado High Country
Avalanche advisories have been issued for much of Colorado’s high country as dangerous backcountry conditions develop following last week’s heavy snowfall. The Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) warns that many mountain slopes are primed for both...
Westcliffe Man Sentenced to Three Consecutive Life Terms for Triple Homicide
A Westcliffe man convicted of killing three of his neighbors in a dispute over property has been sentenced to spend the rest of his life in prison. Hanme Clark received three life sentences after being found guilty of first-degree murder in the shooting deaths of...
Weather Forecast for February 23rd
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Mostly sunny skies, mild temperatures and breezy conditions begin the week. The valley has a slight chance of a rain/snow mix midweek, the mountains could see snow Wednesday and Thursday. ...
Forest Service announces $182 million in retroactive Secure Rural Schools payments to support counties, schools and wildfire preparedness
(Washington, D.C., February 20, 2026) -- The U.S. Forest Service today announced it is issuing $182 million in retroactive Secure Rural Schools (SRS) payments for 2024, delivering critical funding to eligible states and counties with National Forest...
HRRMC appoints Taisa Wiedel, M.D. to newly created position of Vice President of Medical Affairs
SALIDA, Colo.— Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center (HRRMC) is pleased to announce the newly-established position of Vice President of Medical Affairs for the organization, and has appointed HRRMC hospitalist Taisa Wiedel, M.D. to the position. The Vice...
Salida Girls Hold Off Summit 50-48
Graysa Kindle hits the game winning shot to hold off the 5A Summit Tigers 50-48. The Salida girls are now 18-3 on the year and 13-0 in the Tri- Peaks League. Check out highlights from today's game sponsored by Salida Ace Hardware here....
Weather Forecast for February 21st.
SALIDA & BUENA: Sunny, with a high near 44 & winds up to 15mph. Tonight we will see a low near 11. San Luis Valley: Sunny, with a high near 37. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Then back down to a low around 10 tonight. Leadville &...
Salida Boys Basketball Defeats Buena Vista 55-42
The Chaffee County Showdown concludes with Salida taking home the wins over their rivals as the Salida Spartans get the win over the Buena Vista Demons, 55-42. The Salida boys team goes onto to 6-7 in league play. Listen below to the game highlights brought to you by...
Salida Girls Basketball Gets The Win Over Buena Vista Girls 39-25
The Salida Girls get the win over cross county rivals, 39-25. The Salida girls basketball team advances to 13-0 in league play after their win in part one of the Chaffee County Showdown. Listen below to the game highlights brought to you by Salida Ace Hardware and...
#FunFriday: Weekend Activities Around Chaffee County
Here’s a look at what’s happening in the area this weekend: Community Awards – Tonight The Chaffee County Community Foundation, Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce, and the Central Mountain Small Business Development Center will host the annual Community...
Commissioners Approve Multi-Year Permit for September Concert at The Meadows
Chaffee County Commissioners this week approved a multi-year special event permit for a September concert at The Meadows in Buena Vista. The event is scheduled to take place September 17 through 21. Under the terms of the permit, amplified sound will be allowed...
