News & Updates

PRESS RELEASE--For Immediate Release. Buena Vista, CO. November 14th, 2025. The afternoon of November 3rd, 2025, officers of the Buena Vista Police Department were made aware of an alleged assault that took place in the Town limits of Buena Vista on Saturday, November...

A man accused of opening fire on another driver during a violent road-rage encounter along Highway 285 near Conifer is now facing multiple attempted murder charges, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were called to the area Tuesday night...

Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Mostly sunny, dry and mild conditions will get us into the weekend. A chance of rain and snow can be expected Sunday night then again Tuesday into Wednesday.  Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 67.  A...

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Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center (HRRMC) will host its annual artist reception on Tuesday, Dec. 2, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the hospital atrium on the main campus at 1000 Rush Drive in Salida. The event is free and open to the public. This year’s featured...

The League of Women Voters Chaffee County has kicked off its annual Holiday Plant Sale, offering medium and large poinsettias in a variety of colors for seasonal decorating and gift-giving. Orders can be placed online at lwvchaffeecounty.org through November 24....

The Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce, the Chaffee County Community Foundation, and the Central Mountain Small Business Development Center have announced the launch of the 2026 Chaffee County Community Awards—an annual celebration honoring the people,...

The Cleora Town Hall and Community Celebration will take place tonight from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Victoria Tavern in downtown Salida. The evening will begin with a meet-and-greet and an informational session about the planned 3D-printed residential community. Following...

The Salida Council for the Arts will hold its monthly Creative Mixer this evening from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the SteamPlant. This month’s gathering will spotlight several printmaking artists, offering attendees a chance to meet the creators and explore their work. The...

Chaffee County Public Health will present Endurance Meets Empathy: Athletes Talking Mental Health tonight from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at A Church, located at 419 D Street in Salida. The event will explore topics including mental health, trauma, and suicide through a film...

The Chaffee County Patriots will convene their monthly meeting tomorrow evening at St. Rose of Lima Church in Buena Vista. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. and is open to the public at no cost. This month’s discussion will focus on Turning Point USA. Anthony Locke, an...