Applications Due Today for BV School Board Seat
Applications are due today for those seeking a seat on the Buena Vista School Board. The seat became open when Brett Mitchell resigned June 22nd. The appointment would serve until November 2027. Again, applications are due today.
Chaffee County Treasurer’s Office Closed This Week
The Chaffee County Treasurer’s Office is closed through Thursday for staff to attend a conference. The treasurer’s office will reopen for normal business hours Monday.
Forecast for August 4th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Daytime highs will be a little cooler today with a chance of afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms. Areas of moderate to heavy smoke from out-of-state wildfires can be expected again today. ...
Moderate Air Quality Today
Areas of moderate to heavy smoke from out-of-state wildfires can be expected again today. People with heart or lung disease, older adults, and children should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion outside. To track the air quality go here:...
22 Flights Diverted from DIA to Colorado Springs
Twenty-Two flights were diverted from Denver to the Colorado Springs Airport last night due to “significant turbulence.” The first diverted flight arrived at about 4:40 p.m. Monday, according to the airport. As of 8:45 p.m., five passengers had received medical...
Chaffee County Commissioners Meet This Morning
Chaffee County Commissioners are meeting today at the courthouse in Salida at 9am. Commissioners are holding a discussion with Xcel Energy, receiving an update on the Childcare Expansion Program, holding a public hearing on the River Village Manufactured Home Park...
Salida City Council Meets Tonight
The Salida City Council will conduct a regular meeting tonight beginning at 6pm. Under the agenda, council will approve on first reading an ordinance concerning residency and annual active use requirements for short term rental licenses. In unfinished business,...
BV School Board Applications Due Tomorrow
Applications are due tomorrow for a seat on the Buena Vista School Board. The seat became open when Brett Mitchell resigned June 22nd. To be eligible for appointment, you must be a registered voter, lived for 12 consecutive months in the Buena Vista School...
State Forest Service Wildfire Mitigation Grant Open
The Colorado State Forest Service is now accepting applications for the Forest Restoration and Wildfire Risk Mitigation grant program. An informational webinar is scheduled for tomorrow at 9am. Community groups, fire protection districts, and non-profit organizations...
Chaffee County Continues Stage 2 Fire Restrictions
The Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office reported yesterday that the county is staying in Stage 2 Fire Restrictions after reviewing the latest data. Most of Chaffee County remains in exceptional drought despite recent moisture. This week’s weather forecast has high...
BV Community Coffee Tomorrow
The Buena Vista Community Coffee will be held tomorrow morning from 8am to 9am at the BV Community Center at 715 E Main St. The coffee will feature business leaders, elected officials and area nonprofits talking about happenings in and around Buena Vista. The Buena...
Food Distribution at Salida Community Center Tomorrow
The Salida Community Center will host their monthly food distribution event tomorrow beginning at 10am. This will be a drive through event, stay in your car and food will be brought to you. The Salida Community Center is located at 305 F Street in downtown...
