Free Dinner and a Movie Tonight in BV
Colorado Mountain College and We Are Chaffee are sponsoring Dinner and a Movie tonight from 6pm to 8:30pm at the Surf Hotel in Buena Vista. “Stories of Change” will be shown. Register for the free event at wearechaffee.org.
Buena Vista Votes to Purchase Water
Buena Vista Trustees this week voted to enter into a contract with the Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District to purchase 50 acre-feet of water over a ten year period. Buena Vista will purchase 5 acre-feet per year at $38,500 per acre-foot for a total of...
Poncha Springs Increases Short Term Rental Fees, Closes Dump
During their regular meeting this week, Poncha Springs Trustees approved a measure to increase the annual licensing fee for short-term rentals. Trustees increased the annual fee to $1,000 for a new license, up from $125, and $500 for a renewal. The old fee...
Gray Wolf Activity Map Released
Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced yesterday that they have created a new tool to provide information to the public on the activity of the gray wolves in the state. The map will help inform the public, recreationists, and livestock producers on where wolves...
Buena Vista Board of Trustees to Hold Public Hearing on Liquor Permit for Hi-Lonesome Boutique
The Buena Vista Board of Trustees will conduct a regular meeting tonight at the BV Community Center beginning at 7 pm. Under business items, trustees will hold a public hearing to consider a retail liquor permit for Hi-Lonesome Boutique at 505 East Main, will review...
County Commissioners Concerned About District Attorney’s Office’s Ability to Prosecute Criminal Cases
Chaffee and Fremont County Commissioners say they’re concerned over a recent change in the office of 11th Judicial District Attorney Linda Stanley. They say her office is now operating on a four-day, 32-hour week, and they believe the decision will hinder the...
Registration Open for 19th Annual ‘Run Through Time’ Marathon on March 9th
Registration is currently open for the 19th annual "Run Through Time" marathon, half marathon, and two-mile fun run to take place on Saturday, March 9th on the Arkansas Hills Trails System. For more information or to register, go to runsignup.com.
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center Providers Now at the Salida Health Center
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center providers that were in the Antero Pavilion are now seeing patients at their new location at the Salida Health Center on Highway 50. Patients can continue to make appointments with Dr. Grant-Nierman, Sarah Laing and Dr....
Chaffee Common Ground Citizens Advisory Committee Opens Grant Cycle
The Chaffee Common Ground Citizens Advisory Committee has opened their latest grant cycle. $750,000 is available for programs and projects that strengthen forest health and reduce wildfire danger; conserve and support agriculture and rural...
Demons Beat La Junta 43 – 39
Despite a 4th quarter run by the Tigers, the Buena Vista Demons held on to defeat the La Junta 43 - 39.
Salida Easily Defeat Del Norte
The Salida Spartans beat Del Norte 67-23. Heart of the Rockies Radio · Salida's Ashton Walker Fires Up The Team in the 3rd Coach Christensen gave his thoughts on the impressive victory. Heart of the Rockies Radio · Salida Coach Christensen gave his thoughts on...
Lady Demons Trounce La Junta
The Buena Vista Lady Demons easily defeated the La Junta Tigers 51 - 17.
