Park County Commissioners Terminate Interim County Manager Mike Smith
In a 2-1 vote, the Park County Commissioners have terminated Interim County Manager Mike Smith. Commissioners Dave Wissel and Amy Mitchell supported the decision, citing a lack of trust, while Commissioner Dick Elsner cast the dissenting vote. Wissel, quoted in The...
Highway 50 Lake Fork Bridge Reopens to Two-Way Traffic
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) fully reopened the Highway 50 Lake Fork Bridge over Blue Mesa Reservoir to two-way traffic this past weekend, marking a major milestone in ongoing repairs. The Highway 50 Middle Bridge, located five miles east of Lake...
Chaffee County Commissioners Meeting Tomorrow
The Chaffee County Commissioners will convene tomorrow at 9:00 AM in the commissioner’s meeting room at the courthouse. Key items on the agenda include: Approval of updates to the intergovernmental agreement with the City of Salida regarding the operation and...
Salida Seeks Applicants for Local Boards
The City of Salida is looking for community members to fill key roles on two important boards: Chaffee Housing Authority Board: Open to Salida residents interested in addressing local housing challenges. Sustainability Committee: Open to Chaffee County residents...
Representative Brittany Pettersen’s Staff Holding Office Hours at Salida Regional Library
Staff from Representative Brittany Pettersen’s office will be available for office hours tomorrow, November 30th, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Salida Regional Library. This is an opportunity for constituents to meet with Representative Pettersen’s team, ask...
Buena Vista Board of Education Meeting Tonight
The Buena Vista Board of Education will hold its regular meeting tonight at 6:30 PM at the District Office, located at 113 N. Court Street. Agenda items include a discussion on mill levy certification and proposed revisions to the district's public concerns and...
US 50 Lake Fork Bridge over the Blue Mesa Reservoir fully reopens on Friday afternoon
Montrose, Gunnison and Hinsdale Counties — The Colorado Department of Transportation is pleased to announce the reopening of the US Highway 50 Lake Fork Bridge to normal two-way travel beginning Friday, Dec. 6, in the afternoon.The US 50 Middle Bridge, located...
New Arrival: Wyatt Ray Osborn
SALIDA, Colo.— Wyatt Ray Osborn was born at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center’sFamily Birthing Center in Salida on December 3, 2024 at 2:38 p.m. He weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces,and measured 18 ½ inches long.Wyatt’s parents are Bailey and Jeremiah Osborn of...
Sunday, December 8th Weather Forecast
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio--- In Salida & Buena Vista, will be Mostly sunny for your Sunday, with a high near 52. Winds can get up to 15mph in the afternoon. Then back down to a low of 19 overnight. Over In The San Luis Valley, breezy...
Buena Vista Boys Basketball defeats Alamosa 54-40.
A fast start jumped the Demons out to a 10-0 start, as they lead wire to wire in a 54-40 win on the road. The Demons improve to 2-0 on the year. Highlights are presented by the Buena Vista Ace Hardware (visit them...
Buena Vista Girls Basketball Falls To Alamosa 50-21.
The Demons fall to the Mean Moose on the road 50-21. The Lady Demons fall to 0-2 on the year. Highlights tonight are presented by the Buena Vista Ace hardware (find their website here...https://www.acehardware.com/store-details/18033) can be found here.......
Saturday, December 6th Weather Forecast
Here’s your weekend weather forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio: Expect plenty of sunshine across the region this weekend. In Salida and Buena Vista, it will be sunny with highs around 53°F, and dropping to 21°F overnight. Over in the San Luis Valley, sunshine...
