River Runners River Report
This is Travis at River Runners with your CFS report for Tuesday, May 28. The Arkansas River is slowly rising. Expect medium flows and prime whitewater out there today Currently: Pine Creek / Numbers is running 1030 Cubic Feet Per Second. Browns Canyon is at 1180 CFS...
It’s Raining Kittens
By: Judy Hamontre, AVHS Vice-chair It is just the beginning of kitten season, and at Ark-Valley Humane Society there has been a deluge of kittens in the last two weeks. I am telling their “Tail” on May 23. Today, thirty kittens, eight weeks or younger, are in...
Salida Schools Warns Community About Potential Fundraising Scams
Several local businesses have reached out to Salida Schools about solicitors who have requested donations that they claim will support the school district and student athletics or activities. The district does not currently use any third party solicitors to gather...
We Are Chaffee to Host Second “A Home in Paradise” Documentary Showing
After a successful sold-out premiere of “A Home in Paradise” documentary in early May, We Are Chaffee is hosting a second showing of the film that includes a complimentary dinner and facilitated community discussion on June 5th at the Salida Steamplant. “The film...
Memorial Day River Report
This is Travis at River Runners with your CFS report for Memorial Day, May 27. The Arkansas River has leveled off for now, but water levels will rise over the next few weeks. Expect medium flows and prime whitewater out there today Currently: Pine Creek / Numbers is...
Buena Vista Baseball Advances after a 7-4 win over Daysprings Christian!
In another dog fight for 7 innings, the Demons advance to Championship Weekend where they will rematch the Limon Badgers. The Demons opened the game up with a couple RBI hits in the 5th inning and let their defense make plays the rest of the way The Demons improve to...
Buena Vista Baseball walks off Swink 6-5!
The Demons battled all game with the lions, but in the bottom of the 7th and a runner on 1st, Caleb Camp keeps the Demons season alive! A hit into deep right field drove in Julian Lopez-Olsen for the win. The Demons play again at 12pm against Daysprings Christain....
Saturday, May 25th Weather Forecast
Here’s your Forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio--- Scattered showers and high winds will be likely across the region this weekend. Salida & Buena Vista will be Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Showers and thunderstorms are possible in the afternoon along...
Buena Vista Baseball falls to Limon 17-7.
Buena Vista falls in their first game of the State Tournament to the #1 Limon Badgers 17-7. The Demons will be in action again tomorrow against Swink in the consolation side of the bracket at 9:30am. The Demons need 2 wins tomorrow to advance to Championship weekend....
Waste Management is looking for a full time CDL, COMMERCIAL TRUCK DRIVER
Position: CDL Truck Driver , Commercial Wage: Starting at $30/hr and up to $40/hr depending on experience. Shifts: Monday - Friday 4:45am start time.Click here to go to WM Careers (oraclecloud.com)
Independence Pass will not open for the Memorial Day weekend.
Independence Pass will not open for the Memorial Day weekend. The Colorado Department of Transportation has announced that due to late snowfall and poor road conditions, the opening has been delayed until June 1st. Additional snowfall is possible over the high country...
Salida Police Officer Receives Award
In March of 2021, Salida Police Officer Bri Tucker became the School Resource Officer (SRO) for the Salida Police Department. She was a little shy and hesitant at first, but said she was up for the challenge. Since that day, Officer Tucker jumped right in and has done...
