The Salida Distillery has been honored as the 2025 Sustainable Salida Business of the Year
The Salida Distillery has been honored as the 2025 “Sustainable Salida Business of the Year” by the Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Greater Arkansas River Nature Association (GARNA). Founded and operated by Gabe and Maggie Barnard, the...
Chaffee County Commissioners will convene their regular meeting tomorrow at 9 a.m.
Chaffee County Commissioners will convene their regular meeting tomorrow at 9 a.m.During the session, commissioners are scheduled to administer the oath of office to newly appointed County Assessor Janie Williams and newly appointed County Treasurer Jolene Ellis. The...
Monarch Mountain and Chaffee County Community Foundation Announce 2025 Community Outreach Impact Grant Recipients
Left to right, Eva Egbert, Matthew Stanek, Chris Haggerty, Wendy McDermott, Bryce Howe, Chesney Thompson, Aidan Warner, Jess Downing, Cara Freeman and Carol Novak (CHAFFEE COUNTY, CO) — The Chaffee County Community Foundation (CCCF) and Monarch Mountain Community...
Salida Man Allegedly Eludes Deputies, Faces Multiple Charges After Highway 291 Incident
On November 7th, 2025, at about 11:40PM Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jesse Camp attempted to make a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling northbound on Highway 291 north of Salida, CO for erratic driving behavior and some minor equipment violations. The...
Weather Forecast for Tuesday, November 11th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Mostly sunny, dry and mild conditions continue. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 67. A low of 31. The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 59, a low of 29. Leadville and Fairplay look for a high of 51...
Salida Mountain Trails and City Seek Community Feedback for Major Bike Park Expansion
Salida Mountain Trails (SMT) and the City of Salida Parks and Recreation Department are moving forward with plans to significantly expand the Salida Bike Park, and they’re inviting the community to help shape what comes next. Residents are encouraged to attend a...
Thomas Frank Moore August 10, 1949 ~ November 3, 2025
Tom was born in South Dakota but spent his early childhood in Minnesota playing with neighborhood friends. The family moved with Western Airlines to Aurora, Colorado, where he graduated from Aurora Central High School in 1967. He graduated from the...
Weather Forecast for November 10th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- A mostly sunny, dry and mild week is ahead. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 65. A low of 35. The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 57, a low of 29. Leadville and Fairplay look for a high of 51...
Veterans Day Closures Scheduled for Tomorrow
Tomorrow is Veterans Day, and several local services will be closed in observance of the holiday. That includes area banks, the Salida and Buena Vista post offices, and all government offices. If you have errands to run or mail to send, be sure to plan ahead.
Salida Community Center Prepares for Annual Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinners
The Salida Community Center is already gearing up for the holiday season as planning begins for its annual Community Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinners. Each year, the center serves more than 1,200 free meals on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, an effort made possible...
Last Day to Register for Pottery & Ceramics Event for Neurodivergent Youth
Today is the final day to register for Achieve, Inc. and Buena Vista Recreation’s Pottery and Ceramics workshop, created specifically for neurodivergent youth ages 14 and older. The event will take place this Friday at Wildstone Ceramics Studio in Buena Vista,...
Chaffee County Public Health Warns of Major Insurance Premium Increases in 2026
Chaffee County Public Health is alerting residents to brace for potentially steep health insurance premium increases in 2026, following recent federal-level policy changes that are expected to significantly impact plans purchased through Connect for Health Colorado....
