Buena Vista Community Book Club – April Selection
Chaffee County Public Health, the Town of Buena Vista, and The Book Club Salida are hosting the BV Community Book Club featuring: Book: The Anxious Generation by Jonathan HaidtDiscussion Date: April 24Location: Buena Vista Community CenterDetails: A light dinner will...
Park County Investigating Drug-Related Fatalities with CBI Assistance
The Park County Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) following multiple drug-related fatalities in the county. The Sheriff’s Office did not release specific details about the deaths but emphasized concerns about...
Meet Kida Heart of the Rockies Radio Pet of the Week!
Recently at Ark-Valley Humane Society, it seems like there have been a few dogs that have been at the shelter for awhile and keep getting overlooked. AVHS does not euthanize for time or space, but these pups would love to be adopted into a loving home of their own....
Pro-Democracy Rally & March Set for April 5 in Salida
Ark Valley Indivisible, in partnership with the Chaffee County Democrats, is organizing a peaceful Rally and March titled "Hands Off" on Friday, April 5, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Riverside Park in Salida. The event is part of a nationwide movement advocating for the...
Jose B. Archuleta – March 3, 1931 ~ March 5, 2025
Jose B. Archuleta was born on March 3rd, 1931. He was born in El Rito, New Mexico. On March 5, 2025, our Lord took him home. He was married to Gloria Maesta and they moved to Salida, Colorado. They had 71 years of time together. He retired from the Rio Grande...
Buena Vista Community Coffee Tomorrow
The Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce is hosting its monthly community coffee tomorrow. Details: Time: 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. Location: BV Community Center Who’s invited? Business leaders, elected officials, nonprofits, and residents. Free and open to all!
Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office – Press Release
On 03-26-25 at about 7:30PM law enforcement officers in the Salida area were dispatched to the 800 block of I Street in Salida, CO for a report of a domestic assault that was in progress. The reporting party warned that the suspect threatened he would kill officers if...
Salida Community Center Food Distribution Tomorrow
The Salida Community Center will hold its monthly food distribution tomorrow at 10 a.m. Drive-through format—stay in your car, and food will be brought to you. No paperwork required, only name, address, and household size. Location: 3rd & F Street, Downtown...
HRRMC Cancer Walk Bake Sale and Registration
The Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center Foundation will host a Cancer Walk Bake Sale tomorrow. Details: Location: HRRMC Café (main campus) Proceeds benefit local oncology patients. Cancer Walk registration opens in-person at the bake sale and online at...
Poncha Springs Seeks Public Input on Parks and Recreation Plan
The Town of Poncha Springs is updating its Parks and Recreation Master Plan and seeks community input. Details: Date: Thursday, April 10 Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Location: Open House in Poncha Springs With 40+ acres of new park and open space land, the town is...
Colorado Reports First Measles Case Since 2023
The Colorado Department of Public Health confirmed a case of measles in Pueblo. The unvaccinated adult had recently traveled to Mexico, where a measles outbreak is ongoing. Measles is highly contagious, but preventable with a vaccine.
Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office – Press Release
On Sunday, 03-30-25, at approximately 5:00PM the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office Communication Center received a teletype assistance request from the Saguache County Sheriff’s Office. The request, aired to all local Chaffee County law enforcement, asked that we look...
