Chaffee County Community Foundation Accepting 2026 Community Grant Applications
The Chaffee County Community Foundation (CCCF) is now accepting applications for its 2026 Community Grants program. A total of $196,000 in funding is available through contributions from Sangre de Cristo Electric Association, Monarch Mountain Community Outreach, the...
Pike-San Isabel National Forests Hiring Seasonal Workers for Recreation Season
The Pike and San Isabel National Forests are hiring seasonal employees for the upcoming recreation season and are encouraging local residents to apply. Available positions include roles in recreation and visitor services, trail and facility maintenance, and active...
Chaffee County Seeks Public Input on Transportation Planning
Chaffee County is inviting residents and visitors to provide feedback through three transportation-related surveys aimed at guiding future infrastructure planning. Community members can weigh in on topics including Electric Vehicles, Bus Routes, and...
Human-Triggered Avalanches Prompt ‘Considerable’ Danger Warning in Southern Colorado
A series of large, human-triggered avalanches since Friday has led the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) to warn of considerable avalanche danger across the southern Colorado mountains. Forecasters say a combination of fresh snowfall, clear weather, and...
Weather Forecast for February 25th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Critical fire weather conditions will continue into the weekend. Winds will be gusting to 45 mph. Wind driven snow will be possible today over the mountains with only 1 to 2 inches possible in...
Buena Vista Boys Fall to Centauri 60-37
The Demons fall to 7-14 overall on the year with a loss to the Centauri Falcons 60-37. The Demons will play this weekend in the Tri-Peaks League Classic held at Florence High School. Check out highlights from tonight's game sponsored by Buena Vista Ace Hardware here....
Lady Demons Fall to Centauri 52-30
The Lady Demons took on 3A #6 Centauri Falcons on the road and fall 52-30. The Buena Vista girls are 16-5 overall headed into the Tri-Peaks League Classic at Florence High School. Check out highlights from tonight's game sponsored by Buena Vista Ace Hardware here....
Salida Launches 6-Week Cornhole League at SteamPlant
The City of Salida is hosting a six-week Cornhole League beginning tonight and running through March 31. Games will take place at the SteamPlant Ballroom, offering participants a chance to enjoy some friendly competition indoors this winter. Players can register with...
Colorado Sees Slight Rise in Human-Bear Conflicts in 2025
Colorado experienced a slight increase in conflicts between humans and black bears in 2025, with unsecured trash continuing to drive the majority of encounters. According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), the agency recorded 5,299 reports of human-bear conflicts...
Chaffee County Seeks Public Input on Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan
Chaffee County is developing an Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan aimed at preparing for the growing number of electric vehicles on local roads. County officials are seeking input from residents and visitors to help identify transportation priorities and barriers...
Poncha Springs Trustees to Address Park Naming, Code Penalties Tonight
The Poncha Springs Board of Trustees will meet tonight at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall. Among the items on the agenda, trustees will consider approval of a W1 warrant for 505 Kimberlin Lane and review an application for an ice machine license. Board members are also...
Buena Vista Trustees to Tackle Appointments, Code Changes and Annexation Tonight
The Buena Vista Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting tonight beginning at 7 p.m., following a 6 p.m. work session focused on Water Allocation Policy. Under the Consent Agenda, trustees are expected to appoint Katy Welter as an alternate member and Bill Bryans...
