Pickleball Tournament to Fund New Courts
The Rally in the Valley pickleball tournament is coming to Salida this weekend. Peak to Peak Pickleball Club is hosting the tournament that will be held at the Centennial Park courts next to the Salida Aquatic Center. More than 240 contestants from 11 states...
Embracing Aging Expo Sept. 11th
The Embracing Aging Expo is taking place Friday, September 11th from 8:30am to 3pm at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds. The Expo is a free, community-wide event offering a full day of learning, resources and opportunities to connect. The event will feature...
Public Health Survey Available Until Sept. 30
Chaffee County Public Health is inviting residents to complete a confidential community survey that will help identify the health issues, strengths, and priorities that matter most. The survey is available in both English and Spanish and takes approximately 10–15...
Sewer Project Advances Towards Two Rivers
Construction on the Highway 50 sewer line replacement project is ahead of schedule and is advancing into a new phase as work nears completion in Poncha Springs and shifts toward Salida. Final sewer connections in Poncha Springs have been completed. Equipment...
HRRMC Expands Lab Testing Offerings
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center will begin offering a selection of hormone tests to add to its direct access laboratory testing (DAT) menu starting this week. Through HRRMC’s DAT program, patients may order a selection of common lab tests at discounted...
Forecast for Sept. 1
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Showers and thunderstorms will become more isolated today. Drier conditions will spread across the area tomorrow and Thursday. Monsoon moisture returns for the weekend. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of...
Buena Vista Candidate List Now Official
The list of candidates for the Buena Vista municipal election is now official. For Mayor: Thomas Brown, Devin Rowe and Carlin Walsh. Running for the three open Trustee seats are: Jared Lane, Alexia McCarty, Feather Bokker, Tony LaGreca, Chris Strum, Stacie...
Salida City Council Meets Tonight
Salida City Council will conduct a regular meeting tonight beginning at 6pm. As the Liquor Licensing Authority, Council will review and approve applications for several event liquor licenses and discuss the Offense Report stemming from an incident generated by the...
Proposed Senior Living Project Opens Wait List Today
Places to Age has opened its waitlist today for individuals interested in future independent living, assisted living, or memory care at its planned senior living community off of County Road 120 in Salida. Joining the waitlist lets the Places to Age board members know...
Select Forest Areas Re-Open as Aspen Acres Fire Gains Containment
According to a Forest Service news release, Pike-San Isabel National Forest is reopening some areas that have been closed due to the Aspen Acres Fire. The reopening includes several popular destinations while still restricting access where fire activity and...
Commissioners Meet Today at 9am
Chaffee County Commissioners meet this morning at 9am in the Commissioner’s meeting room at the courthouse. On the consent agenda, they are to ratify the submission of a Marketing Management Grant application to the Colorado Tourism Office for a county branding...
Buena Vista Community Coffee Tomorrow
The Buena Vista Community Coffee will be held tomorrow morning from 8am to 9am at the BV Community Center at 715 E Main St. The coffee will feature business leaders, elected officials and area nonprofits talking about happenings in and around Buena Vista. The Buena...
