Chamber Golf Scramble Accepting Team Entries
The Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce is now accepting team registrations for the Chamber Golf Scramble, happening May 9 at the Salida Golf Club.Entry is $200 per coed four-person team. Sign up now for a fun day of golf and networking. Register here.
Texas Truck Driver Killed in Highway 50 Accident
A 54-year-old truck driver from Texas, Stephen Gomez of Rosharon, died in a one-vehicle crash on Wednesday near Garfield on Highway 50.According to the Colorado State Patrol, Gomez failed to negotiate a right-hand turn and slid down a steep embankment, resulting in...
Weekend Events – Chaffee County Home & Garden Show, Salida Rotary Friday Fish Fry, Ark Valley Indivisible Rally
Chaffee County Home and Garden ShowSaturday from 9 to 5 and Sunday from 10 to 4 at the Chaffee County FairgroundsThe show will feature more than 70 businesses, educational seminars, food trucks, and kids’ activities. Admission is $3, though free tickets are available...
— Winter Travel Alert —
Winter is not over yet! Spring snowstorm to affect the Front Range, southern Colorado this week Motorists urged to plan ahead Statewide - Spring snowstorms are moving across the state this week from southwestern Colorado across the central mountains to...
Ark-Valley Humane Society’s Spring Fever Adoption Promotion Sponsored by Full Circle Real Estate Group
Buena Vista, Colo. - Ark-Valley Humane Society (AVHS) presents a Spring Fever Adoption Promotion sponsored by Full Circle Real Estate Group to help homeless pets find their happily-ever-afters. This adoption promotion will be held at the shelter, located at 701 Gregg...
Colorado’s Hands-Free Law drives 135% increase in distracted driving citations
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month Statewide — Following the start of Colorado’s new distracted driving law, Colorado State Patrol has issued 94 citations to Colorado drivers who were using their cellphones or mobile devices while behind the wheel, more...
Leave impaired driving behind: CDOT urges motorists to drive sober this spring
Spring Events DUI enforcement period begins Thursday Statewide — Spring into safety this spring by choosing a sober ride. From April 3 to 23, the Colorado Department of Transportation will support the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and 74 local law enforcement...
Chaffee County Community Foundation Offers Impact Grants
The Chaffee County Community Foundation has opened its Impact Grant cycle to support affordable housing and environmental innovation projects. Housing Solutions Grant Up to $12,000 for one project/program enhancing long-term housing in Chaffee County. Open to...
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...
