Complete the Chaffee County Public Health Survey
Chaffee County Public Health is inviting residents to complete a confidential community survey that will help identify the health issues, strengths, and priorities that matter most. The survey is available in both English and Spanish and takes approximately 10–15...
Forecast for August 7th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Temperatures will remain hot through the weekend. Critical fire weather conditions continue. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 95. A low of 55. The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 93, a low of...
Man Drowns at Eleven Mile Reservoir
Colorado Parks and Wildlife says it recovered the body of a man who drowned Thursday in Eleven Mile Reservoir. Officials say CPW responded to a kayaker who flipped into the water during high winds. Officers were able to pull the man out of the water and attempted CPR...
Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Remain in Effect
A Red Flag Fire Warning is in effect. Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with anything that could start a fire. Stage 2 Fire Restrictions remain in effect for Chaffee, Lake, Park, Saguache and Fremont counties. Patchy to moderate smoke from...
This Weekend’s Farmer’s Markets
The Salida Farmers Market is tomorrow from 8am to noon at Alpine Park. The Buena Vista Farmers Market is Sunday at Turner Farm from 9am to 1pm.
Leadville Boom Days Begins Today
Boom Days is this weekend in Leadville. Activities begin this afternoon with the Opening Ceremony at 5pm, followed by the Boom Days Dance at 8pm. A food and craft fair is tomorrow along with mining events, a parade at 10am, car show and children’s activities. The...
Madams of Central Colorado Perform Tomorrow
Buena Vista Heritage Museum presents “Madams of Central Colorado” with legendary Victorian-era “soiled doves” telling stories of the red light district, tomorrow night at the museum at 506 E. Main Street. Doors open at 6:30. Show starts at 7pm. A cash bar will be...
Jazzy First Friday Tonight in Salida
Jazz Week continues in Salida. Tonight is Jazzy First Friday at the downtown art galleries who will be offering extended hours, demonstrations, live music and opportunities to meet local artists in their studios. The Salida Jazz Fest featuring the U.S. Air Force...
Pianist Steven Spooner Performs Tomorrow
Steven Spooner, a new faculty member at the Aspen Music Festival and School, will perform Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Salida High School auditorium as part of the Salida Aspen Concerts Summer Series. Spooner has been hailed worldwide for his uniquely compelling...
Boil Water Advisory Still in Effect for Monarch Mountain Lodge
The Colorado Department of Health (CDPHE) has issued a boil water advisory for people at the Monarch Mountain Lodge including for residents in the Town of Garfield yesterday. In a release, the Department of Health said they were aware of several pressure loss events...
Buena Vista Contin-Tail Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show
The Buena Vista Contin-Tail Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show runs through Sunday at the Buena Vista Rodeo Grounds. The show features about 100 vendors showcasing gems, minerals, fossils, lapidary art, jewelry and more, plus gold panning, children’s dig pit and...
Early Bird Tickets for Central Colorado Conservancy Gala
The Central Colorado Conservancy’s 2026 Stewardship Gala will take place on Thursday, September 24, at Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort. The Conservancy's mission is to keep our communities open and beautiful through conservation easements and restoration projects,...
