Buena Vista High School Presents ‘The SpongeBob Musical’
he Buena Vista High School Performing Arts department is bringing “The SpongeBob Musical” to the stage this weekend! Showtimes: Tonight & tomorrow: 7 p.m. Matinees: Saturday & Sunday at 2 p.m. Performances take place at Buena Vista High School. Get tickets...
Upper Arkansas Valley Big Game Banquet Set for Tomorrow
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation presents the Upper Arkansas Valley Big Game Banquet tomorrow night at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds. The event includes:✅ Prime rib dinner✅ Auctions and raffles For tickets, call Desiree at 207-1183.
Chaffee County Youth Alliance Opens Mini-Grant Program
The Chaffee County Youth Alliance has launched its 7th annual mini-grant program, aimed at supporting community organizations working with youth development in the county. A total of $7,500 will be awarded, with grants of up to $2,500 available for individual projects...
Service for Jason Marsden Tomorrow in Salida
A service for Jason Marsden will be held tomorrow at the Salida United Methodist Church, located at 228 East 4th Street, starting at 1 p.m. A Celebration of Life will follow at the Salida SteamPlant at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Greater...
Teller County Sheriff Jason Mikesell Announces Run for Governor in 2026
Teller County Sheriff Jason Mikesell has officially announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor in the 2026 election. During his announcement yesterday, Mikesell stated that his experience in law enforcement and interactions with crime victims...
The Wizard of Oz Weekend at the SteamPlant!
Join the Salida Arts & Culture Department for a magical evening as we revisit the 1939 classic, The Wizard of Oz! And the new Wicked movie on a big screen! Costume Contest – Dress as your favorite character & walk the Yellow Brick Runway for a chance to win...
Darlene O. Meyer – September 2, 1934 ~ February 4, 2025
Darlene “Dee” Meyer, passed away at her home in Buena Vista with her family by her side, on February 4, 2025. Dee was born on September 2, 1934, in Wayland, Missouri, to James Morrow and Opal (Brumbaugh) Morrow. As a child, Dee was always fond of the movies and never...
A Fundraiser for Her Next Project: Sarah Hamilton Two Film Screening at The SteamPlant in Salida, CO
Salida, CO – Join filmmaker Sarah Hamilton for an exclusive screening of her award-winning short documentaries River Mamma and Dolly's Song on Tuesday, March 18th at 6:00 PM at The SteamPlant in Salida. This special event will raise funds to support Hamilton’s travel...
Meet Rusty – Heart of the Rockies Radio Pet of the Week!
Rusty is almost 7 years-old and is a very loving boy! He will run right up to you and demand pets and snuggles. Rusty has lived with other cats before and has reported to do well. He will need to be an indoor-only cat. Stop by Ark-Valley Humane Society to get cuddles...
New Podcast ‘Water Talks’ Debuts on Heart of the Rockies Radio
A new podcast, Water Talks, is now available on Heartoftherockiesradio.com. Hosted by Joe Stone, a journalist with over 20 years of experience covering Colorado water issues, the first episode features: Greg Felt, the new general manager of the Upper Arkansas Water...
Karen L. Backofen – August 21, 1947 ~ February 27, 2025
Karen Lynn Backofen, 77, of Salida, Colorado, passed away peacefully after a long illness at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Karen lived a life defined by kindness, generosity, and a deep love for her family and community....
Mountainfilm on Tour Comes to Salida’s SteamPlant Tonight
The Greater Arkansas River Nature Association (GARNA) is hosting Mountainfilm on Tour tonight at Salida’s SteamPlant, starting at 5:30 p.m. The event features nine documentaries from Telluride’s Mountainfilm Festival, showcasing adventure, environmental activism, and...
