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...
New Arrival: Wyatt Rhys McNease
SALIDA, Colo.— Wyatt Rhys McNease was born at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center’sFamily Birthing Center in Salida on January 25, 2026 at 8:37 p.m. He weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces andmeasured 19.5 inches long.Wyatt’s parents are Tyler and Michelle McNease of...
Buena Vista Chamber to Host Community Coffee Tomorrow
The Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce will host its Community Coffee tomorrow from 8 to 9 a.m. at the Buena Vista Community Center. The Community Coffee is free and open to the public, offering an opportunity for residents, business owners, and community members to...
Salida Community Center to Hold Monthly Food Distribution Tomorrow
The Salida Community Center will host its monthly food distribution tomorrow beginning at 10 a.m. The distribution will be a drive-through event, and participants are asked to remain in their vehicles while food is brought to them. No paperwork is required. Attendees...
Deadline Today for Upper Arkansas Valley Students to Apply for National Civics Bee
Middle school students in the Upper Arkansas Valley are invited to apply for the National Civics Bee, a nonpartisan academic competition focused on civic knowledge and engagement. The local competition is organized by the League of Women Voters in partnership with the...
Central Colorado Humanists Open Applications for 2026 Education Scholarships
Central Colorado Humanists are now accepting applications for their 2026 Education Scholarships. This year, the organization is partnering with the Chaffee County Community Foundation, using the foundation’s scholarship platform to streamline and simplify the...
Free Tax Preparation Assistance Available Through IRS VITA Program
The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program will begin offering free income tax return preparation services on February 7. Assistance will be available to eligible taxpayers in both Salida and Buena Vista, though appointments are required. Residents seeking...
Pettersen Staff to Hold Office Hours in Chaffee County; “Know Your Rights” Webinar Set Amid National ICE Controversy
U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen’s office announced that her staff will hold constituent office hours in Chaffee County tomorrow. The specific location will be provided to those who register in advance at Pettersen’s official website, Pettersen.house.gov. Staff...
Salida City Council to Meet Tonight
The Salida City Council will hold a regular meeting tonight, beginning at 6 p.m. Among the items on the consent agenda, council members will conduct a first reading of an ordinance addressing short-term rental business licenses and set a date for a public hearing on...
Weather Forecast on February 3rd
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- A mostly sunny, mild and breezy day can be expected. Winds will be gusting out of the northwest at 30 mph. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 51. A low of 19. (47)...
