Chaffee County Women Who Care to Host First Quarterly Meeting of the Year
Chaffee County Women Who Care will hold its first quarterly meeting of the year tomorrow evening at Cornerstone Church in Buena Vista. The group alternates meeting locations between Buena Vista and Salida. The evening will begin with networking and social time at 5...
Chaffee County Commissioners to Address Fire Restrictions and Rural Resort Proposal
The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners will hold its regularly scheduled meeting tomorrow, beginning at 9 a.m. in the commissioners’ meeting room at the courthouse in Salida. Among the regular agenda items, commissioners will discuss the selection process for the...
Salida PD Requests Information Following Saturday Morning Shooting
In the early morning hours of 01/10/2026, an altercation took place at a residence in the 100 block of C St. Duringthe altercation, a male victim was shot. The male victim was taken to the Heart of the Rockies Regional MedicalCenter. Salida Police Officers were...
Weather Forecast for January 12th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Mostly sunny skies and mild conditions can be expected for most of the week. The chance for snow comes back late in the week, into the weekend. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 53. ...
Weather Forecast for Sunday, January 11th
Here's your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio: For Salida and Buena Vista, look for sunny skies with a warmer afternoon. Highs will reach near 51 degrees. Winds will be calm this morning, becoming southwest around 5 miles per hour during the afternoon.Sunday...
Buena Vista Boys Basketball Falls to Vail Christian 51-50
The Buena Vista Demons fall to 3-5 on the season after a heartbreaking 1-point loss to the Vail Christian Saints. 51-50. Listen below to the highlights from today's game that are brought to you by Buena Vista Ace Hardware....
Weather Forecast for Saturday, January 10th
Here's your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio: For Salida and Buena Vista, expect sunny skies today with afternoon highs near 42 degrees. Wind chill values will remain cold, ranging between ten below zero and zero. Temperatures drop quickly after sunset, with...
Early CDOT data says 234 traffic deaths involved an impaired driver last year
Statewide — Preliminary data shows that 234 people died in crashes involving an impaired driver in Colorado last year. While impaired driving-related fatalities are down 18% since 2022, impaired driving remains a leading contributing factor in Colorado...
Colorado State Patrol, Local Agencies Launch Winter DUI Enforcement Effort
The Colorado State Patrol is partnering with local law enforcement agencies for the “Heat Is On” Winter Blitz DUI enforcement period, which runs through the 21st. During the enforcement campaign, drivers can expect to see increased saturation patrols and sobriety...
National Western Stock Show Kicks Off in Denver
The 120th annual National Western Stock Show begins tomorrow in Denver and will run through January 25. The long-running event celebrates western culture and agriculture, featuring a wide range of attractions including rodeos, horse shows, livestock competitions,...
Cripple Creek Ice Castles Set to Open This Weekend
The Cripple Creek Ice Castles are officially set to open, marking the return of one of Colorado’s most anticipated winter attractions. The experience begins tomorrow at noon and will run through February 21. Visitors can explore the illuminated ice formations,...
Mountain West UAS Club to Hold Monthly Meeting in Buena Vista
The Mountain West UAS Club will hold its monthly meeting tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. at the Sangre de Cristo Electric Association Community Room in Buena Vista. During the meeting, attendees will hear from guest speaker Michael Cook, who will discuss the Colorado Department...
