Farmer’s Markets This Weekend
The Salida Farmer's Market is tomorrow from 8am to noon at Alpine Park. The Buena Vista Farmer's Market is Sunday from 9am to 1pm at Turner Farm.
Central Colorado Humanists Meet Sunday
A Genetic Risk Factor for Alzheimer’s Disease is the topic for the Central Colorado Humanists (CCH) Sunday Science program. The meeting will begin at 10am at A Church at 419 D Street in Salida. Admission is free and all are welcome. The CCH follow a philosophy free...
Pet of the Week
There's so much to love about Pet of the Week Louie, who is 16 years-young. Even at his wonderful age, Louie still enjoys the simple things in life—sunbathing on the catio, curling up in a warm lap for pets, and, of course, long afternoon naps. He deserves a...
Wildfire Updates
Bureau of Land Management and Forest Service personnel continue to monitor the Browns Canyon Fire, located 3.5 miles southeast of Nathrop within the Browns Canyon Wilderness Area. The fire remains at two tenths of an acre with no containment. Officials say that fire...
Forecast for July 30th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Showers and thunderstorms with heavy rainfall will remain possible through Friday. Flash flooding will remain a possibility. Dryer conditions can be expected for the weekend. Salida and Buena Vista will see...
Free Concerts Tonight
Free concerts can be found tonight in Buena Vista and Salida. Conner Shaw performs at Concerts in the Park at McPhelemy Park from 6pm to 8pm. The Riverside Park free concert series in Salida the Zephyr Jazz Band beginning at 6:30pm.
Today’s Events at the Fair and Rodeo
The Chaffee County Fair and Rodeo continues at the fairgrounds today featuring the Swine, Sheep and Goat Shows, the Open Pee Wee Show and the Cattlemen's Beef Show and a poker tournament. The Exhibit Hall is open with a diversity of home made goods including clothing,...
Upcoming Central Colorado Conservancy Gala
The Central Colorado Conservancy’s 2026 Stewardship Gala will take place on Thursday, September 24, from 5:30 until 8:30 pm. Tickets to the Gala include a champagne reception, dinner, opportunities to support the Conservancy’s work through a silent auction, live...
Grand Opening for Bike Park Saturday
Salida Mountain Trails and the City of Salida Parks and Recreation are holding a grand opening for the redesigned Salida Bike Park tomorrow. The event will begin at 10am with brief remarks followed by a ribbon cutting and community first ride. To learn more about this...
Buena Vista School Board Opening
Applications are now being accepted for a seat on the Buena Vista School Board. The seat became open when Brett Mitchell resigned June 22nd. To be eligible for appointment, you must be a registered voter, lived for 12 consecutive months in the Buena Vista...
Complete the Health Survey
Chaffee County Public Health is inviting residents to complete a confidential community survey that will help identify the health issues, strengths, and priorities that matter most. The survey is available in both English and Spanish and takes approximately 10–15...
Canon City Human Remains Identified
The Fremont County Coroner has identified the body found on July 20th on Skyline Drive as 44-year-old Shawn Michael Dixon. Hikers discovered the remains. Dixon has been missing from his Canon City home since September 2023. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is...
