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...
Forecast for July 29th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Showers and thunderstorms with heavy rain will remain possible through Friday. Flash flooding will remain a possibility. Lightning, small hail and gusty outflow winds may accompany stronger storms. Salida and...
Colorado vs. Texas Tomato War is Back
The fifth “renewal” of the Great Colorado vs Texas Tomato War will return on Saturday, August 29th between 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm at The Meadows located at 14998 County Road 350, Buena Vista, CO 81211. The Buena Vista Optimist Club is the organizer and benefactor of the...
Browns Canyon Fire
The Browns Canyon Fire is listed at two tenths of an acre with no containment. Lightning caused the fire located 3.5 miles southeast of Nathrop within the Browns Canyon Wilderness Area. Firefighters are actively assessing the conditions. According to the Bureau of...
Wildfire Update: New Fire near Pagosa Springs
A rapidly growing wildfire near Pagosa Springs was reported yesterday afternoon. The Rio Blanco Fire is currently at 120 acres with no containment. Mandatory evacuations have been ordered in the area. The Aspen Acres Fire in Custer, Pueblo, Fremont, and Huerfano...
Girl’s Wrestling Receives Grant
Buena Vista High School has received a $5,000 Dan Daly Wrestling Grant to help launch the new girls wrestling program. The school will use the money to purchase female-specific uniforms and warm-ups, with additional support for travel expenses as the pilot program...
Exhibit Hall Opens Today at Fair
The Chaffee County Fair and Rodeo continues at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds. Today’s activities include the 4-H Market Livestock weigh and the Heart of the Rockies Roping Club Gymkhana. Tomorrow is the 4-H Swine, Sheep and Goat Shows, the Chaffee County Cattlemen’s...
