City of Salida Seeking Volunteers for Boards and Commissions
The Salida is looking for residents of Salida and Chaffee County who are interested in serving on city boards and commissions. Upcoming vacancies are available on the Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails Board, the Sustainability Committee, the Tree Board, and...
Last Recommended Day to Mail Primary Election Ballots
Today is the last recommended day for Colorado voters to mail back their primary election ballots. Voters are selecting the candidates they would like to nominate for a variety of county, state, and federal offices that will appear on the general election ballot....
Buena Vista School Board Meets Tonight
The Buena Vista School Board will hold a regular meeting tonight beginning at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will begin with the administration of the Oath of Office to newly appointed board member Joseph Teipel. Following the swearing-in ceremony, board members will hear...
Weather Forecast for June 22nd
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Warm, windy and dry conditions continue. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Fire Warning. Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch and spread rapidly. No open...
Weather Forecast for June 21st
Salida & BV: Sunny and breezy, with a high near 86. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Then back down to an overnight low near 49. SAN LUIS VALLEY: Sunny, with a high near 86. Tonight we will see a low around 46. LEADVILLE & FAIRPLAY: Sunny, with a high near...
Weather Forecast for June 20th
A Red Flag warning remains in effect throughout the region SALIDA & BUENA: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Breezy, Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Tonight we will see a low near 51. San Luis Valley: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Breezy,...
Free Pet Microchips and ID Tags Available Next Week in Buena Vista
The Ark Valley Humane Society will offer free microchip and pet ID tag services throughout next week, Monday through Sunday, at its shelter located at Ark Valley Humane Society Shelter on Gregg Drive. The free services include microchip implantation for both cats and...
Free Google Business Workshop Offered for Local Business Owners
The Central Mountain Small Business Development Center is offering a free, hands-on workshop to help local business owners improve their Google Business Profile and strengthen their online presence. Participants will learn how to appear more effectively in Google...
Weekend Activities Around the Arkansas Valley
The 78th annual FIBArk, the nation's longest-running whitewater festival, continues through Sunday in Salida. Today's activities include carnival rides and live music at Riverside Park through 10 p.m. River competitions include the Head-to-Head Raft and SUP Sprint,...
FIBArk Festival Continues Through Sunday in Salida
The 78th annual FIBArk, the nation's longest-running whitewater festival, continues through Sunday in Salida. Today's activities include carnival rides, food vendors, and live music at Riverside Park through 10 p.m. River events include the Head-to-Head Raft and SUP...
KO Fire in Fremont County Now Fully Contained
Fire officials report that the KO Fire in Fremont County is now 100 percent contained. The fire prompted mandatory evacuation orders in the area of Fremont County Road F45 and resulted in the temporary closure of Colorado Highway 115. Authorities say...
Juneteenth Holiday Closures Today
Today is Juneteenth, a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. As a result, most federal, state, county, and local government offices are closed today. Banking institutions and financial offices are also closed in observance of the...
