Great Colorado vs. Texas Tomato War Returns August 29
The Great Colorado vs. Texas Tomato War returns to Buena Vista on Saturday, August 29. Hosted by the Buena Vista Optimist Club, the annual event pits teams representing Colorado and Texas in a friendly tomato fight using tons of ripe tomatoes. The fundraiser supports...
Chaffee County Common Ground Grant Program Opens July 20
The Chaffee County Common Ground Competitive Grant Program will open its annual grant cycle on July 20, making $450,000 available to support projects throughout Chaffee County. Funding is available for projects that advance the program's core goals of strengthening...
High-Speed Chase Ends on Trout Creek Pass
A Fourth of July traffic stop in Park County turned into a high-speed pursuit that crossed two counties before ending on Trout Creek Pass. According to the Park County Sheriff's Office, deputies attempted to stop a vehicle speeding through Bailey. The driver refused...
Wildfire Containment Improves Across Central Colorado
Firefighters continue to make progress on several major wildfires burning across central and southern Colorado, although evacuation orders and fire restrictions remain in place. The Aspen Acres Fire has grown to more than 93,000 acres and is now 16% contained....
Weather Forecast for July 8th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Scattered afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms can be expected through Friday. Gusty winds, small hail and locally heavy rainfall will be possible. Salida and Buena Vista will see a...
SteamPlant Fee Assistance Program Now Accepting Applications
The City of Salida and the Chaffee County Community Foundation have officially launched the SteamPlant Fee Assistance Program to help support local arts and cultural organizations. The new program is designed to make the SteamPlant Event Center more accessible for...
Buena Vista School Board Accepting Applications for Vacant Seat
Applications are now being accepted to fill a vacant seat on the Buena Vista School Board. The vacancy was created when board member Brett Mitchell resigned on June 22. To be eligible for appointment, applicants must be a registered voter, have lived within the Buena...
City of Salida Implements Watering Restrictions
Salida, CO- In response to ongoing drought conditions and to protect the reliability of the City’s water system, the City of Salida is implementing water restrictions pursuant to Section 13-2-240 of the Salida Municipal Code. These measures are intended to reduce...
Buena Vista Seeks Public Input on Recreation Master Plan
The Town of Buena Vista will host an open house Thursday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Buena Vista Community Center to gather public input on its Recreation and Outdoor Master Plan. Residents are invited to review draft recommendations and share their ideas for the...
Salida City Council Meets Tonight
The Salida City Council will hold its regular meeting tonight beginning at 6 p.m. Under the consent agenda, council members will consider approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Chaffee County for the Co-Response Program and will consider the first reading of an...
Barry Morphew Murder Trial Scheduled for July 2027
The murder trial of Barry Morphew is now scheduled to begin in July 2027. An Alamosa judge set the new trial date during a motions hearing held yesterday. Barry Morphew is charged with first-degree murder in the death of his wife, Suzanne Morphew, who was reported...
Willow Fire Tops 4,100 Acres as Evacuations Continue
The Willow Fire burning in the Mount Massive Wilderness west of Leadville has grown to more than 4,100 acres and is now 5% contained. The American Red Cross has closed the emergency shelter at Battle Mountain High School in Edwards. Anyone needing shelter should...
