Martha Alice Quillen, October 4, 1950 ~ August 8, 2026
Martha Alice Quillen, 75, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2026 surrounded by her family. Martha was a beloved mother, grandmother and dear friend. She was born October 4, 1950 in Albion, Michigan to James and Dorothy (Mitchell) Patterson. Her family moved to...
Dinner to Benefit Neurodivergent Community
Brew and Bloom and Achieve, Inc. invite the community to a benefit dinner and concert this Sunday, September 13 from 4:30–6:30 p.m. A $12 pulled pork slider dinner will be available, with a vegan option along with desserts, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks. Enjoy...
Turner Farm Events this Weekend
The last Friday at the Farm concert of the season is tonight at Turner Farm in Buena Vista. The Gulleys will perform from 6pm to dusk. Admission is by donation. Tomorrow is Applefest at Turner Farm from 10am to 3pm featuring an apple pie contest, live music, guided...
Last “Madams of Central Colorado” Show Tomorrow
Buena Vista Heritage Museum presents the last “Madams of Central Colorado” show of the year tomorrow night beginning at 7pm. “Madams of Central Colorado” is an evening with legendary Victorian-era ‘soiled doves’ telling stories of the red-light district. For ages 13...
Forum on Colorado Tax Policies Monday
The League of Women Voters of Chaffee County will host a forum on the topic “The Disconnect Between Colorado’s Current Tax Policies and Budget” this coming Monday, Sept. 14th from noon to 1pm at the Salida Methodist Church at 228 E. 4th St. The League says attendees...
Farmers’ Markets This Weekend
The Salida Farmers Market is tomorrow from 8am to noon at Alpine Park. The Buena Vista Farmers Market is Sunday from 9am to 1pm at Turner Farm.
Salida Narrowly Falls To Dolores 1-3
Salida put up a fantastic fight against Dolores in an incredibly close game but unfortunately fell short of the win in four sets of 27-29, 25-19, 15-25, and 18-25. The highlights of this incredibly intense game have been brought to you by Salida Ace Hardware....
Meeting Set for Sept. 29th for Butala Regulatory Actions
A public meeting concerning the Smeltertown Superfund site and regulatory actions at Butala Construction has been scheduled for Tuesday, September 29th at the Poncha Springs Town Hall beginning at 5:30pm. The Environmental Protection Agency, the Colorado Department of...
Forecast for Sept. 10th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Drier air is moving in with breezy conditions leading to elevated danger today and tomorrow. Isolated showers return for the weekend and into early next week. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 89. ...
Embracing Aging Expo Happens Tomorrow
Chaffee County Public Health presents the Embracing Aging Expo tomorrow, September 11th from 8:30am to 3pm at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds. The Embracing Aging Expo is a free, community-wide event offering a full day of learning, resources and opportunities to...
Fiber Art Featured at Creative Mixer Tonight
The Salida Council for the Arts presents their Creative Mixer tonight at the SteamPlant from 5pm to 6:30pm. Tonight’s Creative Mixer will feature the Fiber Arts Grand Opening Exhibition with live music by Andrew Calloway. The Creative Mixer if free to attend and...
Patriot Day Tribute Tomorrow in BV
The Roy Williams Foundation, a local 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to ending suicides within the veteran and first responder communities, is sponsoring a Patriot Day Tribute tomorrow, the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. The event will be held at the Poncha...
