Cause of Aspen Acres Fire Reported
The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control has published the initial report on the Aspen Acres Fire. According to the report, the fire began just southwest of the intersection of Highway 165 and Custer Drive. The Division concludes that the fire was...
Flu Spiking in Colorado
The Colorado Department of Public Health is reporting an early spike in flu hospitalizations. Forty-six people in Colorado are hospitalized with influenza. The Department of Health said that at this time of year, that number is typically in the single digits. Chaffee...
Non-Profit Hub Launches at Jane’s Place
Chaffee County Community Foundation (CCCF) is announcing the launch of the Nonprofit Hub at Jane’s Place, a new connection, collaboration and co-working space where local nonprofit and government organizations serving the Upper Arkansas River Valley will be brought...
Cynthia Beth Girard, December 11, 1958 ~ September 20, 2026
Cynthia Beth Girard, cherished wife and loving mother, passed away on September 20, 2026, at the age of 67. Born on December 11, 1958, in Ecorse, Michigan, Cyndi's vibrant spirit and nurturing heart truly graced this world. She lived a life rich in creativity, love,...
Forecast for Oct. 13th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Periods of rain and high elevation snow will spread over the area tonight. One to two inches of snow will be possible. Isolated thunderstorms will be possible across the valleys. Salida and Buena Vista will...
BV Trustees Meet Tonight
The Buena Vista Board of Trustees will conduct a regular meeting tonight beginning at 7pm. Trustees will continue deliberations on the town’s proposed 2027 budget that includes an $83,000 contribution toward a new irrigation well at Buena Vista High...
Portions of CR 361 near BV Closed Today and Tomorrow
Chaffee County Road 361 will be closed today and tomorrow between County Roads 306 and 340 for culvert replacement and repair. No through traffic will be allowed, including bicycles and foot traffic.
Salida Beats Manitou Springs 3-1
Today Salida played against Manitou Springs and won with a final score of 3-1 for their 11th victory of the season. The Salida Spartans now sit at 11-0-1 on the season. The highlights for this game which can be found below have been brought to you today by Salida Ace...
Wood and Taylor District 3 Debate Tonight
PT Wood and Toby Taylor debate the issues relevant to the area at Salida’s SteamPlant tonight from 5pm to 7pm. The debate is sponsored by Ark Valley Indivisible, a pro-democracy community organization committed to protecting democracy through non-violent actions....
Broncos Win “Ugly” in LA
Sean Payton was back at the helm calling plays, but many are calling the 23-17 win over the LA Chargers yesterday afternoon, "ugly" considering the missing starters the Chargers were dealing with and Bo Nix appearing "skittish" in the pocket. Highlights included an...
Energy Assistance Program Opens Nov. 1
Higher energy costs are coming with the lower temperatures. Coloradans struggling to pay their energy bill can receive help through the Colorado Low-Income Energy Assistance Program, also known as LEAP. Applications will open on November 1st and continue through April...
Saguache Affordable Housing Now Leasing
Range View Apartments, an affordable living complex in Saguache, is now leasing income-based one, two, and three bedroom apartments. The units feature washer/dryer hookups as well as an onsite laundry, a play area for children, a garden area and outdoor fitness...
