Students and E-bikes
Is your student using an e-bike or scooter to get to school? There are a now a wide variety of battery operated modes of transportation in our midst, many driven by kids. E-bikes look like a regular bike with an electric motor, usually under 750 watts of power,...
Woman Ejected from Copper Mountain Coaster
A 60-year-old Texas woman remains hospitalized after she was ejected from the Rocky Mountain Coaster at Copper Mountain and dragged along the track last week. The coaster is now closed pending investigation. Nicki Parker was riding the coaster with her husband when...
Mo’Champipple and the Meso Horns Play Tonight at Riverside Park
Riverside Live, the free summer concert series in Salida’s Riverside Park, features Mo’Champipple and the Meso Horns tonight with music beginning at 6:30pm.
BV vs. Salida Volleyball Airs Live Tonight at 7pm
Chaffee County Showdown volleyball is on the air tonight as Salida travels to Buena Vista. First serve is set for 7pm on The Peak 92.3.
GARNA Fundraising Gala Tonight at The Beach
Boogie on the Beach, the 30th anniversary fundraiser celebration of the Greater Arkansas River Nature Association (GARNA), takes place tonight at The Beach at River Runners. The evening features dinner at 5:30pm followed by a concert by the band Dorado at 7pm. The...
School Zone Reminder
As the school year has begun, many Buena Vista residents have likely noticed the “School Zone” signs posted along Highway 24 through town. The normal speed limit of 35 mph through town will be reduced to 25 mph when the lights are flashing. The lights will be...
Pet of the Week
Today's Pet of the Week is Pepper, a beautiful 10 year-old orange senior girl. Female orange cats are relatively rare (with only about 20 percent being female), making Pepper even more special! Pepper enjoys naps, affection, and cuddles—but she also knows when she...
Two State Troopers Shot and Wounded in Woodland Park
Two Colorado State Patrol troopers were shot and wounded after a man opened fire during a traffic stop west of Woodland Park yesterday morning. The incident happened at about 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, when a resident reported suspicious activity near milepost 286. The...
BV Candidates for Mayor and Trustees
Several Buena Vista residents returned petitions to run for mayor and trustee positions. Three people are running for mayor: Thomas Brown, Devin Rowe and Carlin Walsh. Eight are running for the three open trustee seats: Jared Lane, Alexia McCarty, Feather...
Forecast for August 26th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Showers and thunderstorms remain possible each afternoon and evening through the end of the week. Locally heavy rainfall will be the main hazard, with flash flooding a possibility. Salida and Buena Vista...
Tickets Available for Salida Community Dinner
The City of Salida has announced the inaugural Salida Community Dinner on Monday, September 21st. The Salida Community Dinner will bring neighbors together for a shared meal in the heart of downtown Salida as we celebrate Colorado’s 150th anniversary and gather...
Free Embracing Aging Expo Coming Sept. 11th
Chaffee County Public Health presents the Embracing Aging Expo – Transforming Well-Being Through Community, on Friday, September 11th from 8:30am to 3pm at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds. The Embracing Aging Expo is a free, community-wide event offering a full...
