Thursday, September 19th Weather
Warm, dry and breezy conditions continue through tomorrow. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 79. A low of 43. The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 73, a low of 39. Leadville and Fairplay look for a high of 65 with a low of 35....
Meet Milky – Heart of the Rockies Radio Pet of the Week!
Milky is a 10 year-old feline and honestly, he is enjoying his "retirement years". You can catch Milky enjoying retirement life by soaking up the sun during porch time (on the catio). Cozied up in blankets (or curled up on your lap). Milky came to AVHS as a stray, so...
CDOT Urges Drivers to Be Cautious of Increased Traffic During Fall Foliage Season
Drivers are being urged to exercise caution as fall approaches, with increased traffic expected in Colorado’s high country. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is reminding motorists to watch for vehicles pulling off highways and heavy pedestrian traffic,...
Heart of the Rockies Chamber Hosts “What’s Up Salida” Community Coffee Tomorrow
The Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce is hosting its monthly community coffee event, "What’s Up Salida," tomorrow from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM at the Salida Community Center. This networking event will feature business leaders, elected officials, and chamber...
Colorado Farm to Table Seeking Volunteers for Harvest on Thursday and Friday
Colorado Farm to Table is seeking volunteers to assist with their harvest tomorrow and Friday. Volunteer hours are from 8 AM to 11 AM each day. This is a great opportunity to contribute to local agriculture and support food distribution to those in need. If you're...
Salida Seeks Volunteers for Planning and Parks Advisory Boards
The City of Salida is looking for Salida and Chaffee County residents to volunteer for two important boards and commissions. Openings are available on the Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment and the Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails Advisory Board....
Suspicious Package Sent to Colorado Secretary of State’s Office; Part of Multi-State Incident
Authorities intercepted a suspicious package yesterday addressed to the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office. The package, which contained a white powder, was sent with the return address of "U.S. Traitor Elimination Army." A preliminary investigation determined that...
Salida Volleyball falls to Vanguard in 5 sets.
The Spartans fall at home in 5 sets to Vanguard in a down to the wire game. Salida Volleyball falls by scores of 18-25, 25-16, 20-25, 25-14, and 12-15. The Spartans fall to 5-3 on the year. Catch the highlights from Salida Ace Hardware (visit them here......
Free Parenting Class Offered by Family and Youth Initiatives
Family and Youth Initiatives is offering a free Nurturing Parenting Class for parents and caregivers of children up to 11 years old. This program provides a great opportunity for families to strengthen connections and improve parenting skills. The class begins...
Dream Harvesting Workshop to Take Place at Chaffee County Fairgrounds
Chaffee County Public Health, in collaboration with The Happiness Project, is hosting the Dream Harvesting Workshop tomorrow from 10 AM to 1 PM at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds. Led by local motivational speaker Rob Dubin, the workshop aims to provide participants...
Colorado 2024 Election Ballots to be Mailed in October
While Election Day for the 2024 general election is set for November 5th, Colorado voters will receive their ballots nearly a month in advance. The state's mail-in voting system ensures that every registered voter will have a ballot sent to them by their county clerk....
Leadville Ranger District to Begin Forest Health Treatments Near Turquoise Lake
Next week, the Leadville Ranger District of the U.S. Forest Service will begin forest health treatments in the area below Sugarloaf Dam near Turquoise Lake. The project aims to improve forest resilience and prevent future ecological damage. During the operations,...
