Peers with Purpose Offers Paid Summer Internships for High School Students – Apply by Tomorrow
Peers with Purpose, a paid summer internship from Achieve Inc., is now accepting applications from high school students interested in building leadership and mentoring skills. Interns will work to create inclusive, supportive experiences for neurodivergent youth,...
Chaffee County Opens Applications for Emerging Early Childhood Educators Program
The Chaffee County Early Childhood Council has opened applications for the second cohort of its Emerging Early Childhood Educators program. The initiative is designed to support individuals interested in beginning a career in early childhood education. Participants...
Act Against Wildfire Open Houses Help Chaffee County Residents Prepare for Fire Season
Chaffee County residents are invited to attend two free “Act Against Wildfire” open houses in May to learn how to better protect their homes, families, and property from the growing risk of wildfires. Hosted by members of the Chaffee Forest Health Council, the events...
Buena Vista Students Shine at Civics Bee
The Buena Vista Civics Bee was held yesterday at the newly renovated American Legion Hall.Sponsored by the Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce and the League of Women Voters of Chaffee County, the event featured 13 middle school students competing in civics-based question...
Salida Hospital District Board Election Scheduled for May 6
Eligible voters in the Salida Hospital District can cast their ballots for board seats on Tuesday, May 6.Polling places will be available at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center (second-floor conference room) in Salida and Mountain Heights Church in Buena...
Grandfamilies Listening Sessions Offered in Buena Vista and Salida
Grandparents raising or caring for grandchildren are invited to participate in Grandfamilies Listening Sessions hosted by the Intergenerational Task Force.Sessions include a light dinner and childcare, and will be held at the Buena Vista Community Center tomorrow and...
Chaffee County Community Foundation Launches 2024 Impact Grant Cycle
The Chaffee County Community Foundation (CCCF) has opened the 2024 Impact Grant cycle, supporting local affordable housing and environmental innovation efforts.The Housing Solutions Grant offers up to $12,000 for a single project that enhances long-term housing...
Highway 24 and Highway 285 Resurfacing Projects Begin Today
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) begins resurfacing work today on two major highways.Highway 24 will be resurfaced from Florissant to just west of Woodland Park. At the same time, Highway 285 in Park County will undergo resurfacing from west of Bailey...
Chaffee County Road 160 Closed for Water Line Installation
Chaffee County Road 160 will be closed for three days starting today as Pridemore Construction installs a water line for the Colorado Division of Wildlife.Drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes, including Franz Lake and County Road 166, during the closure.Stay...
Sunday, April 27th Weather Forecast
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio--- In the Upper Arkansas will see be Sunny for your sunday, with a high near 72. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Tonight, temps will go back down to a low around 33. The San Luis Valley will see sunshine today,...
Buena Vista Falls to Monte Vista 17-1
The Demons take a tough loss to the Monte Vista 17-1. The Buena Vista Demons end their home tournament 2-1 for the weekend. The 6-8 Demons take on the 3-11 La Junta Tigers on Tuesday April 29th. Check out highlights from today's game here sponsored by Buena Vista Ace...
Saturday, April 26th Weather Forecast
Here’s your weather update from Heart of the Rockies Radio. Isolated afternoon and evening thunderstorms will be possible, mainly across the eastern mountains and plains. Today, Wind gusts up to 45 mph and pea size hail will be possible along with lightning across the...
