Monica McCarthy’s “Living in Salida” Podcast Returns for Season 2!
Get ready, Salida! The popular podcast Living in Salida is back for its second season, bringing you even more authentic stories from the heart of the Arkansas Valley. Hosted by local Realtor Monica McCarthy with HomeSmart Preferred Realty, this podcast dives deep into...
Colorado Senate Passes Controversial Gun Bill
The Colorado Senate passed a contentious gun bill on Friday, which now heads to Governor Jared Polis. Key details: The bill does not affect existing guns owned by Coloradans. It adds restrictions on new purchases of certain gas-powered semi-automatic firearms that...
Envision Chaffee County’s Recreation Taskforce Meeting Tomorrow
Envision Chaffee County invites the public to attend the Chaffee Recreation Taskforce meeting tomorrow. Details: Date: Tomorrow Time: 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Format: Online meeting To attend: Email for access Topics include: Federal staffing...
Senator Michael Bennet’s Staff to Visit Chaffee County Tomorrow
Senator Michael Bennet’s staff will be in Chaffee County tomorrow to assist residents with federal agency issues, including: Veterans Affairs (VA) Social Security Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Details: Time: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Location: Chaffee County Public Safety...
Chaffee County Commissioners Meeting Tomorrow
The Chaffee County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting tomorrow at 9 a.m. Agenda highlights: Public hearing on the final plat for the Alpine West development: 33-lot subdivision near Buena Vista Approved for up to 165 dwellings Construction contracts:...
Salida City Council Work Session Tonight
The Salida City Council will hold a work session tonight at 6 p.m. Agenda items include: Agenda and packet management training An update on Chaffee County Community Foundation grants Discussion on summer plans for F Street Tenderfoot Mountain discussion: Community...
Betty Irene Veltrie – June 30, 1926 ~ March 17, 2025
Betty Irene Veltrie, age 98 of Salida, passed away on March 17, 2025 at Columbine Manor Care Center in Salida. Mrs. Veltrie was born June 30, 1923 in Kentucky to Owen Edward and Laura S. (Foster) Gregory. She went to #2 Elementary school and graduated from Wayne...
Chaffee County Community Foundation Announces 35 Recipients in Spring Grant Cycle
(CHAFFEE COUNTY, CO) March 31, 2025 – The Chaffee County Community Foundation (CCCF) is pleased to announce its recommendation of grant awards totaling $146,592 to 35 local nonprofit organizations following the conclusion of its Spring grant cycle. Open from January...
Sunday, March 30th Weather Forecast
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio--- In the Upper Arkansas will have a slight chance of rain or snow showers around 1pm.. Increasing clouds, with a high near 56. Breezy, with winds increasing up to 30 mph in the afternoon. Then temperatures will go...
Salida Baseball defeats Meeker 13-2.
The Spartans dominate the Cowboys, scoring in every inning leading to the 13-2 win. Spartans will improve to 3-3 on the year. Catch the highlights (presented by the Salida Ace Hardware...find them here https://www.acehardware.com/store-details/17052) from the Spartans...
Salida Baseball falls to Steamboat Springs 13-9.
The time limit was called in the 6th as Salida falls 13-9 to Steamboat in Gunnison. The Spartans will fall to 2-3 on the year and will take on Meeker at 12:30pm tomorrow 03/29 on The Peak 92.3, pregame starting at 12:15pm. Catch the highlights (presented by the Salida...
Salida Baseball falls to Olathe 6-3.
The Spartans fall to the Pirates at their tournament in Gunnison 6-3. The Spartans drop to 2-2 on the year. The Spartans will play Steamboat Springs at 1:30pm on The Peak 92.3. Catch the highlights (presented by the Salida Ace Hardware...find them here...
