Collegiate Peaks Middle School Honor Band Concert Set for Tonight
The Collegiate Peaks Middle School Honor Band will perform in concert tonight at the Salida High School auditorium. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. The honor band is composed of middle school students from across the region, including Salida, Buena Vista, Alamosa,...
Telluride Ski Resort to Reopen After Agreement Ends Ski Patrol Strike
Telluride Ski Resort will reopen this weekend following an agreement between resort management and the ski patrol union, ending a strike that began in late December. In a news release, Telluride Ski Resort officials said, “We are delighted that the two parties came to...
League of Women Voters to Host Forum on Domestic and Sexual Violence
The League of Women Voters of Chaffee County will host a public forum on domestic and sexual violence from noon to 1:00 p.m. on Monday at the Chaffee County Public Safety Complex in Buena Vista. The forum will feature representatives from The Alliance, an organization...
Chaffee Housing Trust to Host Open House on Affordable Housing
Chaffee Housing Trust will host an open house tomorrow to help local residents learn more about affordable housing opportunities in the area. The event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at The Crossings in Buena Vista, located north of Crossman Avenue and...
House Fails to Override Trump Vetoes, Including Southeast Colorado Water Pipeline Bill
The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday declined to override President Donald Trump’s veto of two bills, as Republicans largely stood by the president despite having previously supported the measures. Among the vetoed legislation was a bill intended to help local...
Weather Forecast for January 9th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Snow is moving out today leaving behind much colder air. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 31. A low of 9. (43) The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 27, a low of...
Chaffee County Public Health Seeing High Rates of Flu; Addresses Childhood Vaccination Schedule Change
Chaffee County, CO — Chaffee County Public Health (CCPH) is alerting the community that influenza activity in Chaffee County is mirroring statewide trends in Colorado, with high rates of influenza and increased hospitalizations compared with prior seasons. Statewide,...
Buena Vista Boys Basketball Defeats Florence Huskies 54-45
The Demons hit 9 threes in the victory over the Florence Huskies 54-45. The Demons improve to 3-4 on the year and 1-3 in TriPeaks League play. Check out highlights from tonight's game sponsored by Buena Vista Ace Hardware here....
Buena Vista Girls Basketball Defeat Florence Huskies 44-21
The Lady Demons pick up right where they left off before Christmas Break and defeat the Florence Huskies 44-21. The Lady Demons are now 6-1 overall and improve to 3-0 in the TriPeaks League. Check out highlights from tonight's game sponsored by Buena Vista Ace...
FIBArk Seeking New Festival Committee Members
FIBArk, the nation’s oldest and largest whitewater festival, is looking to add new members to its festival committee. Organizers are seeking dependable and enthusiastic individuals to help with a variety of roles, including fundraising, vendor coordination, volunteer...
TABOR Refund Uncertain for Colorado Taxpayers This Year
Colorado taxpayers may not receive a TABOR refund this year, according to a newly submitted state budget amendment request. TABOR, short for the Colorado Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, is a constitutional law that limits how much revenue the state can collect and requires...
Chaffee Housing Trust to Host Open Houses on Affordable Housing Opportunities
Chaffee Housing Trust will host two open houses this week aimed at helping local residents learn more about affordable housing options in the area. The first open house will take place tomorrow from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m., followed by a second event on Saturday from 10:00...
