Energy Assistance Program Opens Soon
Higher energy costs are coming with the lower temperatures. Coloradans struggling to pay their energy bill can receive help through the Colorado Low-Income Energy Assistance Program, also known as LEAP. Applications will open on November 1st and continue through...
Flu, COVID-19 Vaccinations Available
Chaffee County Public Health (CCPH) is encouraging the public to take steps to protect themselves and others from influenza, RSV, and COVID-19 in the coming months. Confirmed cases of influenza A have already been reported in Chaffee County. With...
Buena Vista Defeats Bayfield 34-14
In today's Matchup of Buena Vista vs Bayfield Buena Vista won with a final score of 34-14. This victory now puts them at 5-3 on the season. The highlights of this game which can be found below have been brought to you today by Buena Vista Ace Hardware....
ChaffeeGIVES Kickoff Oct. 23rd
The Chaffee County Community Foundation (CCCF) invites community members, nonprofit organizations, and local supporters to celebrate the start of the 2026 ChaffeeGIVES campaign with a Kickoff Party next Friday, Oct. 23rd, from 9am to 4pm at the new Nonprofit Hub at...
See Selections from the Environmental Film Fest
The Greater Arkansas River Nature Association (GARNA) presents "Building a Resilient Community," a curated selection of films from the Colorado Environmental Film Festival, including a local short film made right here in Chaffee County. These inspiring films were...
Broncos Win in Overtime
Denver intercepted a Seattle pass in overtime and Wil Lutz kicked a 53-yeard field goal that gave the Broncos a 17-14 victory over the Seahawks last night. Up next, the 4-2 Broncos take on the Cardinals on October 25th.
Farmers’ Markets This Weekend
The Salida Farmers Market takes place tomorrow from 9am to noon at Alpine Park. The Buena Vista Farmers Market is Sunday from 9am to 1pm at Turner Farm.
“The Minutes” at A Church this Weekend
The Salida Theater Project presents “The Minutes,” a dark comedy about small-town politics, at A Church in Salida tonight and tomorrow night at 7pm. Find ticket information here: https://www.salidatheaterproject.com/
Enter the Halloween House Decorating Contest
Salida residents are invited to transform their homes into spooky, silly, creative, or downright terrifying displays for the community to enjoy. The Salida Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring a contest where homeowners can enter their decorated...
Forecast for Oct. 16th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Mostly sunny skies and warmer daytime highs can be expected through the weekend. Overnight lows will remain below freezing. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 63. A low of 29. The San Luis Valley can...
BikeBrewSki/Bike and Ski Swap This Weekend
The BikeBrewSki Winter Kickoff Party is tonight at High Side Bar and Grill in downtown Salida. Kick off winter with Bluebird Mountain Sports from 6-10pm. Catch ski and MTB films, raffles and prizes, plus food and drinks from Ska Brewing. A Bike and Ski Swap will then...
Donate Candy for F Street
Crest Academy in Salida is now accepting candy donations for Halloween. The Crest Candy Collection Project is a decade-long service project intended to offset the financial pressure for residents on F Street who distribute candy on Halloween. F Street residents...
