Paid Internship Opportunity for Area High School Student – Achieve
Great opportunity for youth interested in education, mental health, or social work. Internship made possible by a grant from Chaffee County Youth Alliance! Achieve, Inc. is now accepting applications for Peers with Purpose, a paid summer internship for high school...
Southeastern Board welcomes new directors
Two new directors joined the Board of the Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District and were sworn in on Thursday, April 17, according to a statement issued by the District. Abby Ortega will represent El Paso County and Mike Bartolo will represent Otero County...
Salida Baseball defeats Sand Creek 14-6.
The Spartans took down the 4A scorpions with a season high 20 hits. The Spartans went up 6-0 early, but after a rally from Sand Creek it was 6-6. Salida Scored 8 unanswered after that to take the win 14-6 on the road. Salida Improves to 7-6 on the year. Catch the...
Heart of the Rockies Chamber Seeks Teams for May Golf Scramble
The Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce is now accepting team registrations for the annual Chamber Golf Scramble, happening Thursday, May 9th at the Salida Golf Club. Entry is $200 per co-ed team of four and includes: 9 holes of golf Food and a player starter kit...
League of Women Voters Geranium Sale Begins Today
The League of Women Voters of Chaffee County has launched its annual geranium fundraiser, running from now through May 3rd. Gallon-sized potted geraniums are available for $18 each, supplied by Merrifield’s Garden Hut in Buena Vista. Orders can be placed online or by...
Eggcellent Easter Egg Hunt and Fun Runs Rescheduled for Saturday in Buena Vista
After being postponed due to last weekend’s snowstorm, the Most Eggcellent Easter Egg Hunt, 5K, and 10K events in Buena Vista will now take place this Saturday at McPhelemy Park. The fun begins at 9:00 a.m. This family-friendly event combines fitness with festive fun,...
Chaffee County Community Foundation Announces 2025 Nonprofit Summit
The Chaffee County Community Foundation invites nonprofit professionals and volunteers to the 2025 Community Summit, taking place April 29–30 at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds. The two-day event will feature workshops and training sessions focused on: Fundraising and...
Parent Toolkit for Kids Class Begins Tonight in Chaffee County
Family and Youth Initiatives (FYI), in partnership with the Chaffee County Department of Human Services, is offering a free Parent Toolkit for Kids Class beginning tonight and continuing on Mondays from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. through May 19th. The class is designed...
Chaffee County Commissioners Host Community Leadership Roundtable Today
The Chaffee County Commissioners are inviting the public to participate in a Community Leadership Roundtable this afternoon at 4:00 p.m. in the commissioners’ meeting room at the Chaffee County Courthouse. This month’s roundtable features a single agenda item:...
Easter Sunday Weather Forecast
Here's your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio --- Warmer and drier weather is in the forecast Easter Sunday & into early next week. In the Upper Arkansas Valley, expect sunny skies with a high near 58 degrees. Winds will pick up a bit this afternoon,...
Saturday, April 19th Weather Forecast
Here’s your weather update from Heart of the Rockies Radio. A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect through 4 PM this afternoon, so if you’re heading out, be prepared for winter driving conditions. Heavy snow is falling across the region, with total accumulations...
Salida Theatre Project Presents ‘Barefoot in the Park’ This Weekend
The Salida Theater Project is staging Neil Simon’s classic romantic comedy “Barefoot in the Park” this weekend at A Church, located at 419 D Street in Salida. Showtimes include: Tonight and Saturday at 7:00 p.m. Sunday matinee at 3:00 p.m. Tickets are $20 and can be...
