Buena Vista’s Free Thanksgiving Market Returns Tomorrow
The annual free Thanksgiving Market will be held tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Arkansas Valley Christian Mission in Buena Vista. The event provides families who may not have the means for a holiday meal the opportunity to choose everything...
Salida Community Center Offering Free Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday
The Salida Community Center will once again host its free Thanksgiving dinner this Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its downtown location at 3rd and F Street. Meals will be available for dine-in, to-go, or delivery. Those needing a meal delivered can...
Last Day to Order in LWV Chaffee County Holiday Plant Sale
Today marks the final day to place orders in the League of Women Voters of Chaffee County’s annual Holiday Plant Sale. Shoppers can choose from medium and large chrysanthemums and place their orders online at lwvchaffeecounty.org. Plant pickup is scheduled...
Buena Vista Chamber Cuts Debt, Looks Ahead to Visitor Center Reopening
The Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce has made significant financial progress over the past six months, reducing its debt from $36,000 to just over $2,000, according to an email update from Chamber Board President Janene Ervin. Ervin told members the board inherited the...
CPW Investigating Out-of-Season Mountain Lion Killing in Gunnison County
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has launched an investigation after a mountain lion was found illegally killed in Taylor Canyon near Almont in Gunnison County. According to CPW, the animal was poached three days before the legal hunting season began, prompting concerns...
Winter Weather Prompts Start of Colorado’s Chain Season
As winter-like conditions settle into Colorado’s high country, state transportation officials are issuing a timely reminder to commercial drivers: chain season is now in effect across Colorado’s mountain highways. Under Colorado’s “Must Carry Law,” all commercial...
Weather Forecast for November 24th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- A clear, cool Thanksgiving week can be expected. A weather system will move in this weekend with a chance of snow. Much colder air arrives tomorrow. Salida and...
Sunday, November 23rd Weather Forecast
Here's your forecast from Heart of The Rockies Radio: In Salida & Buena Vista: Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all rain after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Rain and snow showers are expected to continue into the evening with a low around 24. In...
Buena Vista Football is Headed to the State Championship Game
The Demons get a victory over the Centauri Falcons 27-12 to head to the 2A state championship game. The Demons tough out a tale of two halves to advance to next week and remain undefeated on the season. The Demons will get a rematch against Limon next Saturday 11-29...
BLM Offering Christmas Tree Permits on Public Lands
LAKEWOOD, Colo. – Tis the season for tree harvesting! The Bureau of Land Management is now offering permits to cut Christmas trees for personal use in Colorado. Trees are available only in specific areas of public lands, so be sure to take a map showing where you...
Grainery Ministries Hosting Fundraising Breakfast in Salida Sunday
The Grainery Ministries food bank is inviting the community to a fundraising breakfast this Sunday at the Salida Elks Lodge. The event runs from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and supports the organization’s ongoing efforts to provide food and assistance to local families in...
Chaffee County Winter Farmers Market Returns Saturday at the Fairgrounds
The Chaffee County Winter Farmers Market will take place tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds. This seasonal market features more than 35 vendors offering fresh produce, baked goods, handmade gifts, specialty foods, and a variety of...
