News & Updates

Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Mostly sunny and cool conditions continue through Friday. A weather system will move in this weekend bringing a chance of snow and much colder air.            Salida and Buena...

The Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (AHRA) and the Citizen Task Force (CTF) invite the public to attend our upcoming meeting on December 4, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The meeting will be held in person at 307 W. Sackett Ave, Salida, and is also available...

Statewide travel expected to surge, especially on I-70 Mountain Corridor Statewide – The Colorado Department of Transportation is encouraging motorists to plan ahead and prepare for heavy traffic as the Thanksgiving holiday approaches. Drivers should anticipate...

Join Us for the Winter Fun Festival at the Boys & Girls Club! We're excited to invite families and the community to the Boys & Girls Club's Winter Fun Festival on Thursday, December 4th, from 4:30–7:00 PM at the Salida Boys & Girls Club. This...

Wild Mountain Café in Poncha Springs is the newest member of the Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce. Owned by Ben Althoff, the café continues to grow its presence in the community with its welcoming atmosphere and locally inspired menu. Wild Mountain Café...

The Salida Community Center will once again host its free Thanksgiving dinner this Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its downtown location at 3rd and F Street. Meals will be available for dine-in, to-go, or delivery. Those needing a meal delivered can...

Today marks the final day to place orders in the League of Women Voters of Chaffee County’s annual Holiday Plant Sale. Shoppers can choose from medium and large chrysanthemums and place their orders online at lwvchaffeecounty.org. Plant pickup is scheduled...

The Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce has made significant financial progress over the past six months, reducing its debt from $36,000 to just over $2,000, according to an email update from Chamber Board President Janene Ervin. Ervin told members the board inherited the...

Colorado Parks and Wildlife has launched an investigation after a mountain lion was found illegally killed in Taylor Canyon near Almont in Gunnison County. According to CPW, the animal was poached three days before the legal hunting season began, prompting concerns...