CDOT Completes Highway 82 Resurfacing and Bridge Improvement Project Near Twin Lakes
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has completed a resurfacing and bridge improvement project along Highway 82 through Twin Lakes. The project improved seven miles of Colorado 82, extending from one mile west of Twin Lakes to the Highway 82/Highway 24...
Community Debrief in Buena Vista to Highlight 2025 Summer Search and Rescue Efforts
Chaffee County Search and Rescue North, Colorado Off Road Enterprise, Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife are hosting a Community Debrief on Wednesday night at the Buena Vista Community Center. The event will feature presentations from...
Salida Theater Project Announces Auditions for “A Very Merry Christmas Carol”
What: Salida Theater Project invites actors ages 10 and up (experienced and not!) to audition for A Very Merry Christmas Carol — a one-hour, podcast-style live performance of playwright Mark Shanahan’s fresh take on Dickens’ classic holiday story. Actors will portray...
James (Jim) Ashley November 5, 1937 ~ October 1, 2025
James (Jim) Ashley was born in Salida, CO November 5, 1937, and he passed away peacefully October 1, 2025. In the nearly 88 years in between, Jim left an indelible mark on everyone he met. Jim was a man of few words. He didn’t need them. His integrity,...
Monday October 6th Weather Forecast
A mostly sunny, and mild week is ahead. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 63. A low of 35. The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 61, a low of 37. Leadville and Fairplay look for a high of 53 with a low of 25.
Wylie Hubbard Ewing April 2, 1936 ~ October 2, 2025
Wylie Ewing peacefully passed away October 2, 2025. He was born April 2, 1936 in Wheeling,WV to Elizabeth and Wylie Ewing. He attended school in Delray Beach, FL, Lawrenceville, NJ,and graduated from the University of Miami. Wylie did graduate work in engineering...
Saturday, October 4th Weather Forecast
Here's your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio-- Rain showers are possible across the region today, mainly before 5 p.m., with winds gusting up to 45 miles an hour. Scattered showers will develop over the higher terrain, and a few could turn strong—bringing...
Salida Football Fall To Pagosa Springs 57-8
The Salida Spartans fall to 0-5 on the season after their loss to the Pagosa Springs Pirates 57-8. Highlights are brought to you by Salida Ace Hardware. https://redcircle.com/shows/22d860b7-e8f8-40d2-b9df-6ce2d37c4911/ep/79b1e87a-62b7-4cf6-9c5b-2b53ef2f7b69
Buena Vista Football Defeats Ellicott 51-0
The Buena Vista Demons get another road win after defeating the Ellicott Thunderhawks 51-0. Highlights are brought to you by Buena Vista Ace Hardware. https://redcircle.com/shows/22d860b7-e8f8-40d2-b9df-6ce2d37c4911/ep/2cbcd4ac-0027-40af-a3f7-4f928c50892c
Weekend Events Roundup
First Friday in Downtown Salida is tonight from 5 to 7 p.m. Art galleries will offer extended hours, demonstrations, receptions, live music, and a chance to meet local artists in their studios. Colorado Farm to Table is opening its fields for gleaning tomorrow from 8...
Guidestone’s Pumpkin Patch & Harvest Festival Opens Today
Guidestone’s 19th annual Pumpkin Patch and Harvest Festival kicks off today at Hutchinson Ranch and Homestead on Highway 50 between Salida and Poncha Springs. The festival runs through Sunday and again next weekend. Families can enjoy horse-drawn wagon rides, a straw...
Community Meeting on Senior Living Facility
Places to Age will host a community meeting this Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Buena Vista Community Center to share building layouts and plans for a planned senior living facility on Chaffee County Road 120. The project will provide Assisted Living, Independent...
