Ski Cooper Kicks Off the Season with Opening Day Today
It’s Opening Day at Ski Cooper, just outside of Leadville, as the mountain officially launches its winter season. Skiers and riders will have access to 41 trails, though officials note that early-season conditions are still present. Guests can also...
Poncha Springs Trustees to Address Friend Ranch Legal Issues, Tesla Charger Concerns in Special Meeting
The Poncha Springs Board of Trustees will convene a special meeting tonight at 5:30 p.m. at Poncha Springs Town Hall, with a full agenda that includes both legal discussions and a proposed new ordinance. Trustees will begin the evening in an executive...
CSP Warns of Rising Wildlife Crashes During Winter Driving Season
With winter settling in across Colorado, the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) is reminding drivers to stay alert as wildlife-related crashes spike this time of year. Troopers investigated 431 crashes involving wildlife last December alone, a trend they say is likely to...
High Country Blasted by 75-MPH Winds, Highway Closures Slow Travel
Powerful winds swept across Colorado’s high country yesterday, creating dangerous travel conditions and prompting multiple highway closures. Highway 285 was shut down for most of the day between Fairplay and Bailey after wind gusts in the Park County community of...
Weather Forecast for December 10th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Today will be another sunny and breezy day. Winds will be out of the southwest gusting to 40 mph. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 53. A low of...
Salida Boys Basketball Falls To Peyton 73-33
The Salida Spartans fall to 1-2 on the start to their basketball season after a loss to the Peyton Panther 73-33. Tonight's highlights are sponsored by Salida Ace Hardware....
Salida Girls Basketball Defeats Peyton 47-32
The Salida Spartans girls basketball team defeats the Lady Panthers 47-32 to go 2-1 on the season. Check out the Salida Ace Hardware sponsored highlights below. https://redcircle.com/shows/22d860b7-e8f8-40d2-b9df-6ce2d37c4911/ep/439f0e85-5698-4be1-86a3-a9f4d995fbc9...
Buena Vista Boys Basketball Defeats Gunnison 44-27
The Demons show off the offense in the 44-27 victory over the Gunnison Cowboys. The Demons caused a ton of turnovers on defense that led to their offense. Check out highlight's from tonight's game sponsored by Buena Vista Ace Hardware here....
Buena Vista Girls Basketball Wins in Overtime 38-33 Over Gunnison
The Lady Demons get an exciting overtime victory beating the Gunnison Lady Cowboys 38-33. The Buena Vista Girls Basketball team completes the comeback with strong offense in the second half of the game. Check out highlights from tonight's game sponsored by Buena Vista...
Chaffee County Community Foundation Releases 2026 Grantmaking Schedule
The Chaffee County Community Foundation has unveiled its 2026 grantmaking schedule, outlining a broad slate of funding opportunities aimed at strengthening nonprofits, community partners, first responders, youth initiatives, and grassroots projects throughout the...
“Chaffee Gives Day” Sets New Record as Community Rallies for Local Nonprofits
Today marks Chaffee Gives Day, a countywide celebration of generosity and community support — and this year has already set a new record. Thanks to early contributions, nearly $575,000 has been raised for local nonprofits, signaling strong community...
Buena Vista Trustees Set to Meet Tonight at Community Center
The Buena Vista Board of Trustees will convene this evening at the BV Community Center, beginning with a 4:45 p.m. executive session. During the closed session, trustees are scheduled to conduct performance evaluations for the Town Clerk, Town Treasurer, and Town...
