President Biden Announces He Will Not Seek Reelection
President Joe Biden announced yesterday that he will not be running for reelection. In his statement, the president expressed, “I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down and to focus solely on fulfilling my duties as...
Full Closure of Oak Street in Salida Begins Today
Starting today, Oak Street in Salida will be fully closed for construction. Construction Details: Location: Oak Street between Walnut and Illinois Avenue Purpose: To provide a safe route along Oak Street for all transportation methods Improvements Include: New sewer...
New Arrival: Calvin Grant Sargen
SALIDA, Colo.— Calvin Grant Sargent was born at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center’sFamily Birthing Center in Salida on July 16, 2024 at 3:58 a.m. He weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces, andmeasured 20 ½ inches long.Calvin’s parents are Jacob and Sarah Sargent of...
River Runners CFS Report for Monday, July 22
Flows on the Arkansas River have leveled off, promising fun whitewater for all adventurers. Current Flows: Pine Creek / Numbers: 693 Cubic Feet Per Second Browns Canyon: 794 CFS Royal Gorge: 1020 CFS The Tierro Band will play a FREE show this Thursday at River...
Ark Valley Helping Hands Seeks Volunteers for Summer Service Day in Salida and Buena Vista
Ark Valley Helping Hands is calling on community members to volunteer for their Summer Service Day events next weekend. Volunteers are needed on Friday, July 26th in Salida and Saturday, July 27th in Buena Vista. Participants will assist older adults with light chores...
Full Closure of Oak Street in Salida Begins Monday for Major Improvements
Starting Monday, Oak Street in Salida will be fully closed for improvements between Walnut and Illinois Avenue. The project aims to create a safe and accessible route for all modes of transportation. Key improvements include: A new sewer line Installation of bike...
River Runners CFS Report for Friday, July 19
Flows on the Arkansas River have bumped up again. Expect a few more splashes out there. Current Flows: Pine Creek / Numbers: 743 Cubic Feet Per Second Browns Canyon: 858 CFS Royal Gorge: 1000 CFS Upcoming Events: The Tierro Band plays on The Beach at River Runners on...
Bees Knees, National Trail Championships in Salida July 27th
The Bee's Knees + National Trail Championships are coming up next week on Salida's mountain trails and there is still time to sign up for both events. Lead organizer Kenny Wilcox talks about the upcoming race on July 27th with Heart of the Rockies Radio Andrew...
Heart of the Rockies Rampage Skateboarding Festival This Weekend in Salida
Get ready for an action-packed weekend at the Salida Skatepark with the Heart of the Rockies Rampage! This three-day skateboarding festival features professional and amateur skateboarders and is sponsored by the Chaffee County Community Foundation and World Cup...
Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce Hosts Business After Hours Event Tonight
The Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring Business After Hours this evening from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at The Adventure Company in Johnson Village. Event Details: Date & Time: Tonight, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Location: The Adventure Company, Johnson Village...
Stream Explorers: Free Stream Ecology and Fly-Fishing Program for Middle School Students
The Greater Arkansas River Nature Association (GARNA) and the Collegiate Peaks chapter of Trout Unlimited are offering an exciting stream ecology and fly-fishing program for middle school students in Buena Vista at the end of the month. Program Details: Program Name:...
Chaffee Chips Wildfire Mitigation Events Offer Free Slash Removal and Chipping Services
Chaffee Chips Wildfire Mitigation Events are underway, providing valuable services to help landowners create defensible space around their homes. This year, Chaffee Chips is coordinating free neighborhood slash removal and chipping services in several geographic...
