Registration Open for 2026 Chaffee County Community Summit
Registration is now open for the 2026 Community Summit hosted by the Chaffee County Community Foundation, offering local nonprofits opportunities for skills building, professional development, and leadership growth. The two-day summit will feature a variety of...
Salida Walking Tours to Return in Limited 2026 Season, Expansion Planned for 2027
SALIDA — Salida Walking Tours will return in a limited format for the 2026 season following a year-long closure due to health issues, with a full schedule expected in 2027. Owner Steve Chapman said tours will be reduced to twice per week in 2026 as he continues...
LWV of Chaffee County Sponsors Town Hall with County Commissioners
What issues are front and center for you and our county commissioners? To learn more about key local issues, as well as how state and national policies may be impacting them, join the discussion at a Town Hall with our three county commissioners. Gina...
Amazon Withdraws Buena Vista Annexation Plan for Proposed Distribution Center
Amazon has withdrawn its application to annex property into the town of Buena Vista, halting plans for a proposed last-mile distribution facility. The company had been seeking to annex a 17-acre parcel located at the southeast edge of town. The site was intended for a...
Cotopaxi Man Arrested on 61 Charges Following Multi-Agency Investigation
The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 65-year-old Stephen King of Cotopaxi on 61 charges, including aggravated incest, sexual assault on a child, sexual exploitation of a child, and obscenity. According to authorities, King turned himself in to...
Xcel Energy Plans Power Shutoffs Impacting Thousands Amid Elevated Fire Danger
Xcel Energy is planning Public Safety Power Shutoffs across western and southern Colorado today as wildfire conditions remain high. The utility says approximately 14,000 customers are expected to be affected, particularly in the San Luis Valley, including Saguache...
Red Flag Fire Warning Issued for Southern Colorado Amid Dangerous Fire Conditions
A Red Flag Fire Warning is in effect today for multiple areas across southern Colorado, including the San Luis Valley, Upper Arkansas Valley, Wet Mountain Valley, and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The warning has been issued due to a combination of strong winds,...
Weather Forecast for April 22nd
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- A Red Flag Fire Warning is in effect today. Very strong winds of 60 mph are expected. Fire danger is extremely high. Critical fire weather conditions will once again occur tomorrow, but the winds are not...
Ark Basin Water Forum kicks off with Local Leaders Dinner
The 31st annual Arkansas River Basin Water Forum will welcome almost 300 attendees to the Salida SteamPlant Event Center today and tomorrow for presentations, discussions and field trips focusing on water resources and watershed resilience. The Water Forum...
Heart of the Rockies Chamber Golf Scramble Set for May 8 in Salida
The Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its annual Golf Scramble, scheduled for May 8 at the Salida Golf Course. The event is open to 30 teams, and participants are encouraged to register early to secure a spot. Registration is available online...
Buena Vista Chamber to Host “Bitcoin for Businesses” Seminar This Week
The Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce is inviting local entrepreneurs and community members to an upcoming educational seminar focused on cryptocurrency. The event, titled “Bitcoin for Businesses,” will take place this Thursday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Buena Vista...
Free Nurturing Parenting Class Begins in Salida This Week
Family and Youth Initiatives is offering a free Nurturing Parenting class for local families, beginning tomorrow evening and running through July 8. The class is designed for parents and caregivers of children from birth to age 5 and will take place each Wednesday...
