Highway 50 Closures Over Blue Mesa Reservoir Canceled, Flagging Operations in Place
Highway 50 Closures Over Blue Mesa Reservoir Replaced with Extended Flagging Operations The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has canceled the previously scheduled overnight full closures on Highway 50 over Blue Mesa Reservoir. Instead, CDOT will implement...
Governor Jared Polis Signs Property Tax Bill Aimed at Reducing High Taxes
Governor Jared Polis Signs Property Tax Relief Bill into Law Governor Jared Polis signed a new property tax bill into law yesterday, following its passage during a special session of the general assembly. The session was convened by the governor to address the issue...
2024 Stewardship Gala to Benefit Central Colorado Conservancy at Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort
Support Conservation Efforts at the 2024 Stewardship Gala Next Wednesday The 2024 Stewardship Gala, benefiting the Central Colorado Conservancy, is set for next Wednesday night at the Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort Pavilion. This annual event offers attendees a...
Colorado 14er Hiking Numbers Drop to Lowest Level Since 2015
Fewer Hikers Took on Colorado’s 14,000-Foot Peaks in 2023, Lowest Numbers Since 2015 The number of people hiking Colorado’s 14,000-foot mountains, commonly known as 14ers, dropped significantly in 2023, reaching the lowest level since 2015. According to estimates from...
Meet Bean, Heart of the Rockies’ Pet of the Week!
If you ask any volunteer who is the most distinguished cat at the shelter, I bet you'd get a resounding answer with Bean. That's because he has the funniest personality. Four year-old Bean is a mix of sweet and mischievous. You never know where he will be when he free...
Buena Vista Volleyball Sweeps Monte Vista.
The Demons earn a sweep in Monte Vista over the pirates by scores of 25-17, 28-23, and 25-20, including a 6 point comeback in the 3rd set. The Demons improve to 2-2 on the year. Catch the Highlights here......
Labor Day Crash Claims One Life, Injures Seven
One person is dead, and seven others injured as a result of a 3-vehicle crash yesterday near Nathrop. The crash happened at 1:30 Monday afternoon and shut down Highway 285 for nearly five hours. The Colorado State Patrol said the collision happened when a...
Buena Vista Community Coffee and Chaffee Housing Initiative Meeting Tomorrow
The Buena Vista Community Coffee will take place tomorrow from 8 AM to 9 AM at the BV Community Center. This event brings together business leaders, elected officials, and local citizens to discuss community happenings. The coffee is free and open to the public....
Salida Community Center Hosts Monthly Food Distribution Event Tomorrow
The Salida Community Center will hold its monthly food distribution event tomorrow starting at 10 AM. The event will be a drive-through format to ensure convenience and safety for all participants. Attendees are asked to remain in their cars, and food will be brought...
Salida City Council Meeting Tonight to Address Annexation, Rezoning, and Legal Matters
The Salida City Council will hold a regular meeting tonight at 6:30 PM. The meeting will include a public hearing on the acceptance and rezoning of the Salida School District annexation under unfinished business. In new business, council members are set to vote on a...
BLM Approves Partial Expansion of Salida’s Hard Rock Paving and Redi-Mix Gravel Pit
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has approved a decision for the partial expansion of the Hard Rock Paving and Redi-Mix sand and gravel pit in Salida. This expansion will extend the lifespan of the mine by 30 years while preserving the Solstice Mountain Bike Flow...
County Road 154 Closed for Culvert Replacement Near Heart of the Rockies Medical Center
A section of County Road 154, stretching from the Heart of the Rockies Medical Center to the Mt. Shavano Fish Hatchery, will be closed today and tomorrow for culvert replacement. The road will be completely closed to all through traffic, including bicycles and...
