Support the Chaffee County Shop with a Cop Program: Fundraising Event on October 11th
Heart of the Rockies Radio, in partnership with Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce and the Vaqueros, is once again rallying the community to raise funds for this year's Chaffee County Shop with a Cop program. This annual event brings joy to deserving students...
Chaffee Chips Wildfire Mitigation Events Continue into Fall
Chaffee Chips is extending its wildfire mitigation efforts with free neighborhood slash removal and chipping services this fall. The program helps landowners create defensible space around their homes to reduce wildfire risks. Upcoming service dates are scheduled for:...
TABOR Refunds Shrinking for 2024 Tax Year Due to Economic Factors
Coloradans can expect significantly smaller TABOR refunds when filing their 2024 taxes. After receiving an $800 check for the 2023 tax year, next year's refunds will be based on income, with amounts ranging from $181 for those earning less than $53,000 to $571 for...
Chaffee County Nears Major Milestone in Land Use Code Update
Chaffee County has announced it is approaching the next significant milestone in its County Land Use Code update project. The full draft of the proposed updates will be available for public review by September 30th. Residents can access the draft document and the...
Carl A. Vallier 1935 – 2024
Carl Alexander Vallier of Salida, aged 88 passed away on September 9, 2024 with family by his side. He was born September 12, 1935 to Thomas and Clara Vallier. He married Glavaun Smith, June 5, 1967 in Ft. Worth, Texas. He is remembered for his great love for God, his...
Meet Winnie – Heart of the Rockies Pet of the Week
Have you ever seen a dog with a resting sad face? Even though 5 year-old Winnie is very happy and sweet, she often has a soft, forlorn look. Her big puppy dog eyes combined with her loving personality, has made Winnie a fan favorite at Ark-Valley Humane Society....
Support Chaffee County Shop With a Cop Program at Salida Golf Scramble and Business After Hours
Join Heart of the Rockies Radio, the Salida Chamber of Commerce, Vaqueros, and the Golf Cabin Bar & Grill in supporting the Chaffee County Shop With a Cop program! This initiative is backed by local law enforcement agencies, including the Salida Police Department,...
Monarch Announces New General Manager, Chris Haggerty
Salida, CO Monarch Mountain is pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher Haggerty as the new General Manager of the ski area. He brings with him a lifelong passion for the ski industry and a proven track record of leadership, team-building, and operational...
Affordable Housing Ballot Measures | Dan R with Rob Gartzman and Vince Phillips
Colorado mountain towns, including ours here in Chaffee County and the Central Mountains, are facing a persistent housing affordability crisis that is challenging local residents' ability to live, work and play here. In response to this crisis, a group of...
Monarch Mountain Names Chris Haggerty as New General Manager
Monarch Mountain has announced Chris Haggerty as the new General Manager of the ski area. According to a press release, Haggerty will maintain the high-quality ski experiences that guests know and love, while also exploring ways to enhance guest services and expand...
Chaffee Rec Adopters Seeks Volunteers for Final Stewardship Event on National Public Lands Day
Chaffee Rec Adopters is calling for volunteers to join their last stewardship event of the season this Saturday, in celebration of National Public Lands Day. The event will focus on campsite cleanup along the Arkansas River near Wellsville, at the Arkansas Headwaters...
Chaffee Housing Authority’s Ballot Measures to Tackle Housing Crisis
This November, the Chaffee Housing Authority (CHA) is proposing two critical measures aimed at addressing the ongoing housing crisis in Chaffee County. The first measure seeks to eliminate the current Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR) spending limits, allowing CHA to...
