“Mirasol: Looking at the Sun” Documentary Screening at Salida SteamPlant
The Salida SteamPlant will screen the documentary film "Mirasol: Looking at the Sun" tomorrow night at 6:30pm. This film highlights the values embodied in the small farming community of St. Charles Mesa in the Arkansas River Valley, best known for its Pueblo chilies....
Volunteer with Chaffee Rec Adopters to Improve Public Lands
Chaffee Rec Adopters is hosting two upcoming events for volunteers to help improve our public lands. Event 1: Date & Time: Tonight from 5:30pm to 7:30pm Location: Midland Trailhead and County Road 304 Details: In partnership with the Buena Vista Singletrack...
U.S. Forest Service Urges Campfire Safety Amid Rising Number of Abandoned Campfires
The U.S. Forest Service is urging the public to prioritize campfire safety due to a concerning number of abandoned campfires. As of July 12th, 139 abandoned or unattended campfires have been reported to the Forest Service dispatch center. This dangerous trend is a...
CDOT Continues Chip Seal Operation on Highway 285 Over Poncha Pass
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is continuing a two-week chip seal operation on Highway 285 over Poncha Pass. The work is taking place on an 8-mile segment of Highway 285 between Saguache County Road 57 and Mears Junction. Motorists can expect full...
River Runners CFS Report for Wednesday, July 17
Flows on the Arkansas River have bumped up again, bringing a few more splashes to your whitewater adventures today. Currently: Pine Creek / Numbers: 704 Cubic Feet Per Second Browns Canyon: 832 CFS Royal Gorge: 1050 CFS Don’t miss the Tierro Band playing on The Beach...
Chelsea – Heart of the Rockies Radio’s Pet of the Week
Chelsea is a 10 year old female Vizsla mix who has been at the shelter for over 122 days now, Ark Valley Humane Society's longest stay shelter dog. She is incredibly dog-friendly and loves all people. She'd prefer a home without cats.
Hospitals Through History – Salida Red Cross
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center is the region’s pride today, but it had many predecessors since the county was established in 1879. Probably the first was the Denver & Rio Grande Hospital on Buena Vista’s Main Street, built between 1880 and 1882. It...
Judy Ann Papproth
September 14, 1960 ~ July 14, 2024 Judy Ann Papproth (Goodwin) went home on 7.14.2024. Judy was a lifetime resident of Buena Vista with generations before her from Buena Vista as well. Judy loved gardening, cooking, and spending time with her family....
Salida Police Make Arrest in Downtown Stabbing
On July 14th, 2024, at approximately 1:55 AM, the Salida Police Department and Chaffee Sheriff’s Office Deputies were dispatched to a fight involving several individuals at Benson’s Tavern, located at 128 North F Street. As the Officers were responding, it was...
Chaffee County Department of Human Services Hosts Annual “Back to School Supply Drive”
The Chaffee County Department of Human Services (DHS) is once again hosting their annual "Back to School Supply Drive." Last year, thanks to generous community donations, DHS was able to provide school supplies to 150 students in Salida and Buena Vista. This year,...
Salida City Council Meeting Tonight to Address Key Ordinances and City Administrator Performance Evaluation
The Salida City Council will hold a regular meeting tonight at 6pm. The agenda includes public hearings on five significant ordinances: Inclusionary Housing: An amendment to the municipal code related to inclusionary housing. Green Heart Development: Approval of a...
Tubing Tragedy on Arkansas River Results in Fatality
The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal incident that occurred over the weekend during a private tubing trip down the Arkansas River, east of Portland in Fremont County. On Saturday, Arkansas River Recreation Area Rangers were notified that a man...
