Salida Girls Basketball Victorious over Ellicott 61-17
The Salida girls basketball team continues the win streak to 8-0 with a 61-17 victory over the Ellicott Thunderhawks. The Salida girls are now 10-2 overall and 6-0 in the Tri-Peaks League. Check out highlights from tonight's game sponsored by Salida Ace Hardware here....
Salida School District Seeks Applicants for Board of Education Vacancy
The Salida School District is now accepting applications from individuals interested in serving on the Board of Education as an at-large director. The appointed term will begin in February and continue through the next regularly scheduled election in November 2027....
Buena Vista Trustees to Hold Regular Meeting Tonight
The Buena Vista Board of Trustees will conduct a regular meeting tonight, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Under presentations, Trustees will hear an update from John Tucker, President and CEO of Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center, who will provide information on...
Colorado Traffic Fatalities Rise in 2025 as Officials Emphasize Safe Driving in 2026
After two consecutive years of declining numbers, traffic fatalities in Colorado increased in 2025, according to newly released data from the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). A total of 701 people lost their lives on Colorado roadways last year, up from...
Weather Forecast for January 27th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Temperatures continue to warm back up to above seasonal levels. A few passing weather disturbances will bring the chance of light snow to the mountains tonight and tomorrow, then again Thursday into Friday. ...
High-Speed Pursuit on Highway 291 Ends in Arrest Near Salida
On January 22nd, 2026, at about 11:20PM Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Seth Hoffman observed a grey pickup truck traveling southbound on Highway 291 allegedly traveling 66 miles per hour in a posted 35 mile per hour zone (close to the Salida city limits)....
Monarch Announces No Name Basin Opening Day
Salida, CO Monarch Mountain will open No Name Basin on Thursday, January 29, 2026, marking one of the most significant terrain expansions in the ski area’s history. The debut of the Tomichi Lift adds 377 acres of lift-served terrain which will deliver 12 new runs,...
Colorado DMV Announces Major Digital Upgrade
DENVER, Monday, January 26, 2026 — The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is launching a major digital transformation in February 2026, upgrading its driver license and motor vehicle technology system, including the public e-services platform,...
Buena Vista Seeks Community Input on the Future of Recreation and Outdoor Spaces
The Town of Buena Vista Recreation Department is inviting residents, visitors, stakeholders, and community members to help shape the future of recreation, facilities, and outdoor opportunities in Buena Vista. A Community Input Open House will be held on Wednesday,...
Fundraising Campaign Launched to Support Salida Fireworks Displays
The Chaffee County Community Foundation, in partnership with the Salida Community Center, High Country Bank, and the City of Salida, has launched a fundraising campaign to ensure fireworks displays continue for Salida’s Parade of Lights and Fourth of July...
Salida School District Seeks Applicants for At-Large Board of Education Position
The Salida School District is now accepting applications from individuals interested in serving on the Board of Education as an at-large director. The appointed term would begin in February and continue through the next regularly scheduled school board election in...
Chaffee County to Take Part in National Point-in-Time Homeless Count
Chaffee County will join communities across the country in the nationally coordinated Point-in-Time Homeless Count beginning tomorrow. The effort will be carried out by a coalition of local organizations and volunteers, coordinated by the Chaffee Housing Authority and...
