Tomato War Happens in BV August 29th
The fifth “renewal” of the Great Colorado vs Texas Tomato War will return on Saturday, August 29th between 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm at The Meadows located at 14998 County Road 350, Buena Vista, CO 81211. The Buena Vista Optimist Club is the organizer and...
Fremont County Wildfire Survey Closes August 28th
Fremont County citizens are being asked to take a Wildfire Survey to provide your perspectives and concerns about wildfire preparedness. The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete and is open until August 28th. The survey identifies perceptions about...
Common Ground Competitive Grant Open Until Aug 28th
The Chaffee County Common Ground Competitive Grant is providing $450,000 to support projects that align with the program’s core goals: strengthening forest health, conserve working ranches and farms, and manage impacts of growth to our outdoors. Grants are being...
Commissioners Meeting Today at 9am
Chaffee County Commissioners are meeting today at 9am at the Chaffee County Public Safety Complex in Buena Vista at 200 Steele Drive. Under the consent agenda, Commissioners are approving a no-cost extension for the Common Ground Williams and Hamm Ditch Company Inlet...
Lois R. Martinez, April 8, 1938 ~ August 12, 2026
Lois Rae Martinez, 88, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend to all who knew her, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2026, at her family home in Salida, Colorado. Lois was born on April 8, 1938, at the Denver & Rio Grande Hospital...
Heavy Rain Near Aspen Acres Burn Scar Turns Deadly
According to a news release from The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) on Sunday, Henry R. Humphreys, 80, died after being swept downstream by flash flooding after heavy rain fell over the Beulah Valley and the Aspen Acres burn scar. Humphreys was standing outside...
Two Deaths Within Two Weeks on Eleven Mile Reservoir
Two deaths on Eleven Mile Reservoir within two weeks have prompted the Park County Sheriff’s Office to remind the community that proper safety measures could mean life and death when on the water. On Friday, authorities responded to a water rescue at 3:40pm for...
Construction in the Area
Construction on the Highway 24 bridge over the Arkansas River in Johnson Village continues. Single-lane alternating traffic is in place 24 hours a day. Construction on the Highway 50 sewer line replacement project is ahead of schedule and is advancing into a new phase...
Forecast for August 17th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Drier and warmer conditions take over this week. Isolated to scattered showers will still remain possible. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 89. A low of 53. The San Luis Valley...
Sharing the Road with Bicycles
It’s back to school time, and the roads are going to be busy with a variety of transportation as students make their way to class. Knowing the laws for theses various modes of transportation can prevent accidents. Colorado law defines bicycles as two wheeled vehicles...
BV School Zone Reduced Speed Limit in Enforcement
As the school year begins, many Buena Vista residents have likely noticed the “School Zone” signs posted along Highway 24 through town. The normal speed limit of 35 mph town will be reduced to 25 mph when the lights are flashing to alert drivers of students traveling...
Petitions for BV Election Due August 24th
Buena Vista’s next regular municipal election will be held November 3rd. Voters will elect a mayor and three town trustees. The seats are currently held by Mayor Libby Fay and Trustees Cindie Swisher, Chris Sturm and Maggie Huyck. Residents interested in...
