Buena Vista Approves Temporary Moratorium on Data Centers
The Buena Vista Board of Trustees approved a temporary moratorium on data centers during its meeting last week. The moratorium is in effect through December 9 and temporarily pauses the acceptance of applications for data center use permits within the town. Town...
Federal Lands in Chaffee County Move Into Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
The United States Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management have implemented Stage 1 Fire Restrictions on federal lands within the Leadville Ranger District and Salida Ranger District. The restrictions apply to all federal lands, roads, trails, and dispersed...
Weather Forecast for June 15th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Sunny, warm, dry and breezy conditions can be expected this week. Critical fire weather conditions will be possible due to low humidity and gusty winds. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of...
Kathryn “Kay” V Banning June 24, 1935 ~ April 15, 2026
Kathryn “Kay” Banning Obituary Kathryn “Kay” V. Banning, 90, a longtime resident of Buena Vista, CO went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 15, 2026. Kay was born on June 24, 1935 in DeWitt, MI. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence “Larry”, son...
FibArk Pancake Breakfast, June 20th
Flow Report for Friday, June 12
Here’s your flow report for Friday, June 12. The Arkansas River is running low, making for fun and technical rapids throughout the day. Current river flows: Pine Creek / Numbers: 326 cubic feet per second Browns Canyon: 384 CFS Royal Gorge: 368 CFS Looking ahead, The...
Leadville and Salida ranger districts enter Stage 1 fire restrictions
(Pueblo, CO, June 12, 2026)—Stage 1 fire restrictions went into effect today on the Leadville and Salida ranger districts of the Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands. This includes all National Forest System lands, roads and...
DUI Enforcement Campaign Underway Across Colorado
Colorado's The Heat Is On Summer Blitz DUI enforcement period is now underway, with law enforcement agencies increasing efforts to keep impaired drivers off the road. Drivers can expect to see saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints throughout the weekend as...
Weekend Farmers Markets Planned in Salida and Buena Vista
Residents and visitors will have two opportunities to shop local this weekend with farmers markets taking place in both Salida and Buena Vista. The Salida Farmers Market will be held Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at Alpine Park. The market will feature locally grown...
Taste of Buena Vista Dinner and Concert Set for Saturday
The Taste of Buena Vista Dinner and Concert will take place tomorrow evening at the McGinnis Gym. The event is hosted by the Buena Vista Historic Preservation Commission, BV Heritage, and Colorado Preservation, Inc.. Local musician Carin Mari will provide live...
Collegiate Peaks Stampede Rodeo Returns to Buena Vista This Weekend
The 105th Annual Collegiate Peaks Stampede Rodeo kicks off tonight at 7 p.m. at the Buena Vista Rodeo Grounds. The CPRA-sanctioned rodeo will feature traditional rodeo events along with mini bronc and mini bull competitions designed especially for younger...
City of Salida Seeking Volunteers for Boards and Commissions
The Salida is seeking residents of Salida and Chaffee County who are interested in serving on city boards and commissions. Upcoming vacancies are available on the Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails Board, the Sustainability Committee, the Tree Board, and the...
