Chaffee County Community Foundation Announces 3 Recipients for the 2025 Impact Grants
(CHAFFEE COUNTY, CO) August 19, 2025 – The Chaffee County Community Foundation (CCCF) is pleased to announce three local nonprofit organizations will receive a total of $25,000. Grants from the Impact Grant Program designed to inspire community-wide innovation on two...
La Plata Fire Burning Near Twin Lakes
The La Plata Fire is burning about two miles north of La Plata Peak, west of Twin Lakes, and south of Highway 82 near the Chaffee–Lake County line. As of last night, the fire was estimated between 15 and 20 acres, burning entirely on National Forest Service land. No...
Buena Vista Police Investigating Crash That Injured Pedestrians
The Buena Vista Police Department says three people were injured yesterday morning after a vehicle struck two pedestrians and then crashed into a building along Highway 24, just south of Linderman Avenue. Police say the two women were walking on the sidewalk when they...
Man Arrested After Salida Home Invasion
The Salida Police Department says a man has been arrested after a couple woke to find him inside their home, rummaging through belongings and staring at the woman as she slept. Police say the incident happened in the early morning hours of Sunday, August 3rd. The...
Fremont County Reports Two West Nile Deaths
The Fremont County Health Department says two people have died from the West Nile virus. Public Health Director Paula Buser shared in a statement, “We are deeply saddened by the two recent West Nile virus-related deaths in our community. This is a reminder of the...
Tuesday August 19th Weather Forecast
Isolated to scattered thunderstorms will be possible today through Thursday. More widespread thunderstorms will be possible for the weekend when monsoon moisture picks back up on Friday. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 91 with a low of 53. The...
Salida Ward 3 Council Race
Incumbent Ward 3 Councilwoman Wayles Martin has announced she will run for election to the seat in November. Martin has served on the Salida City Council since her appointment in March 2024 to fill the vacancy left by Harald Kasper. She works full time in the service...
Chaffee County Commissioners Meeting
The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners will hold their regular meeting tomorrow at 9am at the Chaffee County Safety Complex in Buena Vista. On the agenda: discussion of the proposed Buena Vista Library District ballot measure seeking to waive the statutory property...
South Rim of Black Canyon Reopens
The South Rim of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is partially reopening today after being closed since July 10th due to wildfire. The visitor center and park store will be open daily from 8am to 5pm, and visitors can again access the Tomichi and Gunnison...
12th Annual BV Strong Community Dinner
The BV Strong Community Dinner will be held on Monday, September 15th. The dinner’s simple mission is “Just Dinner” — a chance for Buena Vista residents to come together in a nonpolitical, noncommercial, and non-promotional setting to share food and friendship. To...
Monday August 18th Weather Forecast
Isolated thunderstorms can be expected to begin the week. More widespread thunderstorms will be possible for the weekend beginning on Friday. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 89 with a low of 53. The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 85, a low...
Sunday, August 17th Weather Forecast
Here's your forecast from Heart of The Rockies Radio-- Salida and Buena Vista:There’s a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon today. Otherwise, expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 86. Winds will shift from the northwest at 5 to 10 mph, turning...
