Salida and Chaffee Fire Departments Host Events Saturday
The Salida Fire Department invites the community to their Open House at 611 Oak Street tomorrow from 11am to 2pm at the Salida Fire Station. This free and family-friendly event offers residents the opportunity to meet their local firefighters and learn about...
BV Drone Club Meets Tomorrow
The October regular meeting of the Mountain West Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) club is tomorrow beginning at 9am at the Central Colorado Airport in Buena Vista. Tomorrow’s meeting will give a behind the scenes look at drone light shows exploring the technology,...
Salida Skillfully Rebounds Vs La Junta 1-3 10/01/2026
Today Salida had a bit of a rocky start in set one of their matchup with the La Junta Tigers but managed to gather their wits and make a forceful rebound, winning all three consecutive sets. This was not, however, without a good amount of pushback from La Junta. The...
Teen Airlifted After Fatal Crash South of Limon
A semi-truck's failure to stop at the intersection of highways 94 and 71 south of Limon caused a fatal crash early this morning. According to the Colorado State Patrol, a 2022 Volvo semi hauling a trailer was traveling eastbound on Highway 94 as a 2014 brown Buick...
BV School District to Reinforce Governing Activities of Outside Organizations’ on School Property
Buena Vista School District will reinforce its rules governing outside organizations and religious activity on school property after a September 23rd prayer gathering at Buena Vista High School prompted concerns about the participation of adults and district...
Forecast for Oct. 1st
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Rain is moving out, making way for a sunny, mild weekend. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 67. A low of 41. The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 61, a low of 37. Leadville and Fairplay look...
Enter Your Home in Salida’s Halloween Decor Contest
Salida residents are invited to transform their homes into spooky, silly, creative, or downright terrifying displays for the community to enjoy. The Salida Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring a contest where homeowners can enter their decorated dwellings in...
League of Women Voters Offers Ballot “Explainer” Forum
This year Colorado voters will face 14 state-wide measures for the November 3rd election. Votes will be cast on wide-ranging topics such as graduated income taxes, changes to business taxes, creating new rights, education funding, determining who can compete in school...
Salida Fire Department Hosts Open House Saturday
The Salida Fire Department invites the community to their Open House at 611 Oak Street this Saturday from 11am to 2pm at the Salida Fire Station. This free and family-friendly event offers residents the opportunity to meet their local firefighters and learn about...
Coach’s Show Kenny Wilcox, Paul Mickelbart, And Ryus Mattix 09/30/2026
On today's coach's show Andrew Stossmeister interviewed Coach Kenny Wilcox, Coach Paul Mickelbart, and golf player Ryus Mattix with some interesting insights into the games coming up this week including but not limited to Salida's game against La Junta and Buena...
Questions Still Await Answers After Butala Public Meeting Last Night
Data is still pending to satisfy the questions asked at the public meeting last night concerning the recent environmental regulatory actions filed against Butala Sand and Gravel. Tabetha Lynch of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) confirmed that “so far”...
Pet of the Week
Bruce has a smile that is sure to brighten anyone’s day! This happy four-year-old Shepherd mix loves playing fetch, going on walks with volunteers, and spending time with his fellow shelter dogs during play sessions. Bruce is ready to bring some extra joy into...
