Salida City Council Work Session Agenda: Community Grants and Highway 291 Discussion
The Salida City Council will convene for a work session tonight at 6 p.m. with two items on the agenda. The council will receive an update on community grants from the Chaffee County Community Foundation and discuss the devolution of State Highway 291 within the City...
Election Day Voting and Ballot Instructions & Drop-off Locations in Chaffee County
Tomorrow is Election Day, and Chaffee County Clerk Lori Mitchell reports that 10,288 residents have already cast their ballots in the General Election. For those still planning to vote, in-person voting is available today from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Salida Voter...
Linda Stanley Removed as 11th Judicial District Attorney Following Disbarment
Linda Stanley, District Attorney for Colorado's 11th Judicial District, was officially removed from office on Friday following a Colorado Supreme Court order that disbarred her. Stanley, who can no longer hold the DA position without a valid law license, has been...
Sunday, November 3rd Weather Forecast
Here's your Forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio-- In Salida and Buena Vista, we will have a chance of rain and snow showers throughout the day starting around 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Winds will stay around 5-10mph. Then back down to 28 overnight....
Salida Soccer advances with a 3-0 win over Gunnison.
The Spartans advance to the Final 8 of the State Tournament with a 3-0 win over the Cowboys at home. Salida will play the #5 seed Lotus School for Excellence next Saturday at Spartan Stadium. Highlights are presented by The Salida Ace Hardware (Check them out online...
Buena Vista Football rolls CSCS 68-18 on senior night.
Buena Vista football dominates against the Lions with a barrage of touchdowns. From start to finish the offense couldn't be stopped. The Demons improve to 8-2 on the year as they head into the Postseason. Highlights presented by The Buena Vista Ace Hardware (check out...
Salida Football falls to Gunnison 43-28 in their season finale.
The Spartans fall on the road to the Cowboys of Gunnison by a score of 43-28. The Spartans finish the year with a 3-6 record. Tonight's highlights are presented by The Salida Ace Hardware (find their website here...https://www.acehardware.com/store-details/17052) and...
Weekend Events in Salida: First Friday Art, Mountain Lion 5K, Wedding Show, and More
This weekend in Salida is packed with events for all ages! Tonight: Salida's First Friday Art Walk, with downtown art galleries open late until 7:30 p.m. Don’t miss the chance to explore local art in a relaxed, evening setting. Saturday Morning: The Mountain Lion 5K...
Keystone and A-Basin Ski Areas Open for the Season Tomorrow
Colorado’s ski season is officially underway as Keystone and Arapahoe Basin (A-Basin) open tomorrow. These popular ski areas join Wolf Creek, which kicked off the season as Colorado’s first resort to open on October 22nd. Early-season snowfall has helped prime the...
Over 9,000 Ballots Cast in Chaffee County as Election Day Nears
As of today, more than 9,000 Chaffee County residents have already cast their ballots for the General Election. In-person voting continues through Election Day on Tuesday. Voters in Salida can vote at the Salida Vote Center at 235 West 10th Street, while Buena Vista...
Cottonwood Pass Closed for Winter Season
Cottonwood Pass is now officially closed for the winter season. Chaffee County Road 306 is closed at the Denny Creek Trailhead, marking the annual winter closure for the pass, which crosses the Continental Divide at an elevation of 12,120 feet. Typically, Cottonwood...
Halloween Events in Salida, Buena Vista, and Poncha Springs
Get ready for a fun-filled Halloween in Chaffee County with events happening across Salida, Buena Vista, and Poncha Springs. In Salida, the Heart of the Rockies Halloween kicks off tonight with activities at Alpine Park and on F Street. From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., enjoy...
