Salida Girls Defeat Buena Vista
The Lady Spartans defeat their rival the Lady Demons on senior night 35-33 after double overtime. Highlights tonight are sponsored by Salida Ace Hardware....
City of Salida Reminds Property Owners to Clear Sidewalks
Property owners are reminded of their responsibility to remove snow and ice from sidewalks. Many members of our community highly value the ability to walk their neighborhoods, business areas, and have accessible routes. Ignoring snow removal poses...
Snow Day!
It's a snow day! Due to the Winter Storm, here's what's closed today around Chaffee County. There is no school today in Buena Vista and Salida. No decision has been made concerning tonight's scheduled Salida/Buena Vista basketball game. Cotopaxi Schools have moved to...
Snow Day! Salida School District is Closed
Salida Schools are closed today, Feb. 15th, because of snow and weather conditions.
Pet of the Week: Willow
Meet Willow! She's the Heart of the Rockies Radio Pet of the Week! Willow is a 7-month-old German Shepherd mix who is dog friendly. Kennels are full at the shelter right now, so, if you've been thinking of adopting a dog, now is a great time! Fill out a Match Maker...
Chaffee Republicans Elect Officers
The Chaffee County Central Republican Committee held its organizational meeting on February 11th and saw the three top Chaffee Republican leadership seats officially elected. Voting for all candidates was unanimous, seeing Kathy Rogers re-elected to Chair, Todd Tipton...
Colorado State Patrol Announces San Luis Valley Surge Operation
The Colorado State Patrol has announced that the Alamosa Troop will be increasing patrols and performing a surge operation today, Feb. 14th, in the San Luis Valley. The increased patrols in the valley are an effort to reduce bodily injury and fatal crashes. State...
Statewide storm to cause difficult driving conditions
Colorado Department of Transportation crews will be out in force for a multiple wave storm that will affect much of the state this week. The first wave will reach the mountains with heaviest accumulations in the southern mountains beginning Monday through Tuesday...
BLM issues decision on camping and travel management plan in Chaffee County
The Bureau of Land Management’s Royal Gorge Field Office has issued a decision on a camping and travel management plan for Chaffee County. This decision is based on the results of an environmental assessment and input from the public. The results of a preliminary...
Bonfire Entertainment Partners with Chaffee County Community Foundation to Boost Local Environmental Efforts
The Chaffee County Community Foundation announced a new partnership with event production company Bonfire Entertainment, resulting in an initial $30,000 donation. CCCF will, in turn, distribute to community nonprofits through its grant programs and nonprofit capacity...
Chaffee County Youth Alliance Opens Annual Mini-Grant Process
The Chaffee County Youth Alliance is offering its 6th annual mini-grant application process for organizations working with youth across Chaffee County.
Emergency SNAP benefits ending in March
All Coloradans who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will see a reduction in their monthly benefit amount in March. The temporary additional benefit amounts (emergency allotments) are ending due to the result of recent congressional...
