BV Trishaw Program is Up and Rolling!
Buena Vista, CO – Feel the sun on your face and the wind in your hair as Chaffee County Public Health (CCPH) launches its much-anticipated Trishaw Program in Buena Vista. After several years of building the program and training dedicated volunteer pilots, CCPH is...
Robert John “Bob” Goos May 27, 1949 ~ May 28, 2026
[Bob was a loving son, brother, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend to so many during his 77 years. He will be greatly missed by so many of us. He was a Colorado native, born in Denver and raised in Wheat Ridge by his parents Louis and Kathryn Goos. Bob...
Great Colorado vs. Texas Tomato War Returns to Buena Vista in August
The fifth annual Great Colorado vs. Texas Tomato War will return to Buena Vista on Saturday, August 29. Organized by the Buena Vista Optimist Club, the event pits teams representing Colorado and Texas against one another in a friendly battle using tons of well-ripened...
July 4th Parade Entries Now Open Across the Arkansas Valley
Organizers are now accepting entries for several Independence Day parades taking place throughout the Arkansas Valley. In Buena Vista, businesses, nonprofits, clubs, and community groups are invited to participate in the annual Fourth of July Parade. Entry forms are...
New SteamPlant Fee Assistance Program to Support Local Arts Organizations
The Salida and the Chaffee County Community Foundation have launched the SteamPlant Fee Assistance Program, a new initiative aimed at helping local arts and cultural organizations access the SteamPlant Event Center for performances, exhibits, and community events. The...
Salida City Council to Discuss Downtown Property and Noise Ordinance Tonight
The Salida City Council will conduct a work session tonight beginning at 6 p.m. During the session, council members will discuss next steps for the 1st and D Street property and receive an overview of the city's Arts, Parks, Recreation and Culture Department. The work...
Chaffee County Commissioners Hold Work Session Today
The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners are holding a work session today to discuss a variety of county matters. During the session, commissioners will meet as the county's Landfill, Human Services, and Public Health committees to receive updates and discuss issues...
Buena Vista Approves Temporary Moratorium on Data Centers
The Buena Vista Board of Trustees approved a temporary moratorium on data centers during its meeting last week. The moratorium is in effect through December 9 and temporarily pauses the acceptance of applications for data center use permits within the town. Town...
Federal Lands in Chaffee County Move Into Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
The United States Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management have implemented Stage 1 Fire Restrictions on federal lands within the Leadville Ranger District and Salida Ranger District. The restrictions apply to all federal lands, roads, trails, and dispersed...
Weather Forecast for June 15th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Sunny, warm, dry and breezy conditions can be expected this week. Critical fire weather conditions will be possible due to low humidity and gusty winds. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of...
Kathryn “Kay” V Banning June 24, 1935 ~ April 15, 2026
Kathryn “Kay” Banning Obituary Kathryn “Kay” V. Banning, 90, a longtime resident of Buena Vista, CO went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 15, 2026. Kay was born on June 24, 1935 in DeWitt, MI. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence “Larry”, son...
