Wildfire Awareness Month encourages Coloradans to Live Wildfire Ready
FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Wildfire is a part of nature in Colorado, but drought, high winds and warmer temperatures are increasing wildfire risk, while at the same time, more people are moving into wildfire-prone areas. Just under half of all Coloradans...
Buena Vista Baseball defeats Platte Canyon 11-5 in 5 innings.
The Demons saw the pitching staff well for the Huskies, drawing many walks and hitting in runs all game. The Demons route the Huskies 11-5 in run rule fashion in 5 innings. The Demons improve to 8-11 on the year. Catch the highlights (presented by the Buena Vista Ace...
Anna Hunter Senff – May 17, 1934 ~ February 21, 2025
Ann Hunter Senff, 90, died Feb. 21, 2025, at home while under Hospice care with her oldest son, Richard (Butch) Senff present. She is survived by her youngest sister Lynn Hunter Gerber of Ohio, daughter Leesa Hobbs, and son Butch Senff both of Fremont County. She also...
Rodney Dale Ommen – December 7, 1949 ~ February 23, 2025
Rodney Dale Ommen, age 75 of Buena Vista, CO, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on February 23rd, 2025. Rodney is survived by his wife, Janet Ommen, his son Dr. Lukas Ommen (wife Sammi Ommen), and his sister Rita Snow (husband Jim Snow). Rodney...
Town Hall with Chaffee County Commissioners Wednesday Evening
The League of Women Voters Chaffee County is sponsoring a Town Hall with county commissioners on Wednesday, May 1, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Buena Vista Community Center. Commissioners PT Wood, Gina Lucrezi, and Dave Armstrong will share updates and answer public...
Local Tickets Available Now for Colorado Brewers Rendezvous
Tickets are on sale for the 29th annual Colorado Brewers Rendezvous, happening July 12 at Riverside Park in Salida. Locals tickets: $50 Available at the Salida Chamber of Commerce on Highway 50 and at salidachamber.org Also available in person at Elevation Beer...
Wilma Kate Williams – September 30, 1929 ~ January 27, 2025
Wilma Kate (Lehn) Williams was born September 30, 1929 in Ainsworth, Nebraska. She passed away on January 27, 2025 in Salida Colorado at the age or 95. Wilma was the fifth child or seven born to Frank and Anna (Januschewski) Lehn. She grew up as the...
Meet Cher – Heart of the Rockies Pet of the Week!
Cher was brought to Ark-Valley Humane Society as a found stray with her three kittens, Ozzy, Motley, and Stevie, AKA the 80's litter. As a stray, there is not much history with Cher, but she is very sweet! She loves to strut up to you to get some head scratches....
V-E Day 80th Anniversary Cookout Fundraiser
Join the Buena Vista SAL Squadron on Saturday, May 10, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Buena Vista USO (American Legion Post 55) for a community cookout fundraiser honoring the 80th Anniversary of V-E Day—the day Nazi Germany surrendered, bringing World War II in...
EV Ride and Drive Event- May 10th, 2025
SALIDA, CO – The City of Salida is pleased to partner with Drive Clean Colorado and Faricy Boys Automotive to host an Electric Vehicle Ride & Drive event on Saturday, May 10, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Faricy...
HRRMC welcomes Dermatologist Martin Harris, M.D. to medical staff
SALIDA, Colo.— Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center (HRRMC) is thrilled to welcome board-certified Dermatologist Martin Harris, M.D., to HRRMC’s medical staff. Dr. Harris sees patients full-time at the HRRMC Antero Pavilion, located at 910 Rush Drive,...
AHRA, GARNA Celebrate Colorado Public Lands Day with Annual Clean Up Green Up and Gear Up for Summer
(Salida, Colo.) - The Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (AHRA) and the Greater Arkansas River Nature Association (GARNA) are hosting the 34th Annual Clean Up Green Up in conjunction with Colorado Public Lands Day on Saturday May 17. Volunteers can preselect online...
