Local Geothermal Project Near Buena Vista Secures $1 Million for Testing
Local geothermal developers Hank Held and Fred Henderson have recently received a significant boost for their project near Buena Vista. A $1 million investment from Icelandic investors, alongside support from the Colorado State Energy Office, will fund testing at...
Alexander Mountain Fire Fully Contained After Burning Nearly 10,000 Acres West of Loveland
The Alexander Mountain Fire, which destroyed 51 structures and scorched nearly 10,000 acres west of Loveland, is now 100% contained. Authorities are investigating the fire as human-caused.
Nighttime Paving Operations to Begin on Highway 285-50 Intersection Project in Poncha Springs
Nighttime paving operations are scheduled to start tomorrow on the Highway 285-50 intersection project in Poncha Springs. The work will continue through Thursday, with construction taking place from 7 PM to 7 AM each night. Motorists should expect one lane of...
HS Sports Gets Underway on Heart of the Rockies Radio
High School sports gets underway this week on Heart of the Rockies Radio! With over 60 events scheduled this fall, 2024 looks to be a memorable year. The first event up will be Sports in the Rockies airing live from Poncha Pub at 6pm on Wednesday August 21st. Salida...
Heart of the Rockies Radio Group Announces Pending Acquisition
August 16, 2024 SALIDA, Colo. - The award-winning Heart of the Rockies Radio Group announced the pending sale of the group’s stations, studio, and broadcast assets to a local Chaffee County business leader today, pending Federal Communications Commission approval of...
Weekend Events
Tonight, the Friday at the Farm concert at Turner Farm in Buena Vista features music from Old Man Crunchy from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Admission is by donation. Tomorrow, you can visit Farmers Markets in Buena Vista’s Columbine Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Salida’s Alpine...
Buena Vista Pocket Wave Maintenance Project Delayed Due to Contractor and Water Level Challenges
The planned maintenance project for the Pocket Wave in Buena Vista’s whitewater park has been delayed. Originally scheduled to begin this month, the project has been postponed due to delays faced by the contractor on other projects. Buena Vista Parks and Recreation...
Governor Polis Calls Special Legislative Session to Address Colorado Property Tax Relief
Governor Jared Polis announced yesterday that he will convene a special session of the Colorado state legislature to address property tax relief. The session is scheduled to begin on Monday, August 26th. Polis explained that the special session is necessary due to two...
Meet Heart of the Rockies’ Pet of the Week – Elvis!
Meet Elvis: Your New Best Friend Waiting for a Forever Home Elvis is much more than just a hound dog! This playful 1-year-old male Coonhound is an incredible companion. He's been on hikes with volunteers and loves nothing more than playing with a jolly ball. While...
Evening Events in the Area: Concerts, Picnics, and Upcoming Ski Resort Openings
Tonight's Activities: Buena Vista: Tim Burt will perform at the Concert in the Park from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in McPhelemy Park. Salida: Mo’Champipple and the Meso Horns will be playing a free show as part of the Summer Concert Series in Riverside Park from 6:30 p.m. to 8...
Chaffee County Public Health Announces 2024 Embracing Aging Expo
Chaffee County Public Health has scheduled the 2024 Embracing Aging Expo for Friday, September 13th, at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds. This annual event is dedicated to supporting and celebrating older adults in the community by offering a variety of activities and...
11th Annual BV Strong Community Dinner Set for September 16th
The 11th annual BV Strong Community Dinner is scheduled for Monday, September 16th. This event brings together the residents of Buena Vista to celebrate community spirit in a locally-funded and locally-organized gathering. To get involved by hosting a table,...
