Salida Community Center Food Distribution Tomorrow
The Salida Community Center will hold its monthly food distribution event tomorrow at 10 a.m. This will be a drive-through event. Participants are asked to remain in their cars, and food will be brought directly to them. No paperwork is required—only your name,...
Barry Morphew Back in Court
Barry Morphew, the man accused of murdering his wife Suzanne, appeared in Alamosa County Court today as his defense team presented several motions. Morphew’s attorneys are seeking to reduce his bond from $3 million to $500,000, arguing he is not a flight risk and...
Tuesday September 2nd Weather Forecast
Isolated to scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms can be expected this week. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 83 with a low of 49. The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 79, a low of 45. Leadville and Fairplay look for a high of 67 with a...
Sunday, August 31st Weather Forecast
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio: A slight chance of rain showers and thunderstorms is expected in the afternoon today across the Upper Arkansas and San Luis Valley. In Salida & Buena Vista, Mostly Sunny skies, with a high near 80. Overnight,...
Saturday, August 30th Weather Forecast
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected again today, with hail and possible wind gusts to 60 mph. A few stronger storms on the plains & locally heavy rainfall is expected. In Salida & Buena Vista, There's a slight chance of rain showers after 9am....
Buena Vista Demons Football Defeats Cross County Rival Salida, 50-7
The Buena Vista Demons end the Chaffee County Showdown weekend 1-1 after Demons Football Defeats Salida Spartans 50-7. Highlights tonight are brought to you by Salida Ace Hardware and Buena Vista Ace Hardware....
Chaffee County Firefighters Launch Fill the Boot Campaign for MDA This Weekend
Firefighters with the Chaffee County Fire Protection District will be out this weekend for their annual Fill the Boot Campaign to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). 📍 Firefighters will be collecting donations at: Main and Railroad in Buena Vista Highway...
Deadline Today for Monarch Mountain Community Outreach Impact Grant Applications
Today, August 29, 2025, is the deadline to apply for the Monarch Mountain Community Outreach Impact Grant, a new funding opportunity designed to reflect Monarch Mountain’s commitment to environmental sustainability, recreation, humanitarian values, and building a...
Holiday weekend wrapping up summer travel season
The Colorado Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to expect additional traffic in numerous areas of the state due to the many events and recreational activities taking place over the Labor Day weekend. Beginning at noon on...
Friday August 29th Weather Forecast
A good chance of afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms can be expected again today. Flash flooding will remain a possibility. Drier air begins to work back into the region over the weekend, though enough moisture will remain in place for...
Salida Spartans Volleyball Defeat Buena Vista Demons 3-2
The volleyball edition of the Chaffee County Showdown did not disappoint and went right to the end to declare a winner. The Salida Spartans put up a fight to win for the 2nd year in a row. Check out highlights for both teams sponsored by Salida Ace Hardware and Buena...
Free “Write Your Own Obituary” Workshop in Salida August 29
Embracing Aging Chaffee and Colorado Mountain College are hosting a free lecture and hands-on workshop titled “Write Your Own Obituary” on Friday, August 29, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 📍 Location: Kesner Building, 349 East 9th Street, Salida The workshop will...
