Jazz Week Continues in Salida
Jazz Week continues in Salida. Salida Arts and Culture presents opportunities to hear Jazz every day this week. Tonight the band Jazz Musicians Wanted play on the SteamPlant Plaza. Blue Recluse plays the free Riverside Live concert tomorrow night, then it’s a Jazzy...
Pianist Steven Spooner Performs Saturday
Steven Spooner, a new faculty member at the Aspen Music Festival and School, will perform Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Salida High School auditorium as part of the Salida Aspen Concerts Summer Series. Spooner has been hailed worldwide for his uniquely compelling...
Salida Elected Officials Experience Historic Tour
Salida's elected officials and senior city staff stepped back into the city's frontier past this week during a private Wild West History Tour led by local historian Steve Chapman of Steve's Original Salida Walking Tours. The private tour brought together members of...
A Letter From Salida School Board President – School Begins August 12th
Dear Salida Schools Community, As another school year begins, I would like to welcome everyone back on behalf of the Salida School District Board of Education. We look forward to another exciting year of learning and growth. First and foremost, thank you to our...
Nominations Open for Poncha Springs Trustees
The Town of Poncha Springs will elect three trustees in the upcoming November election. Nomination petitions are available from the Office of the Town Clerk, located at 333 Burnett Ave., Poncha Springs, CO, 81242. Petitions must be returned by 5pm on Monday,...
Construction Continues on Hwy 24 Bridge in Johnson Village
Construction continues today on the Highway 24 bridge improvements over the Arkansas River in Johnson Village begins. Work hours will be from 7am to 5pm Monday through Friday. There will be a 15-foot width restriction and single-lane alternating traffic in place 24...
Temple Grandin in Salida Friday
Dr. Temple Grandin will be in Salida Friday to share insights on livestock, education, and trade skills. Dr. Grandin will kick off the day at Brew and Bloom, a private event with Achieve Inc. providing job skills training for neurodiverse individuals. Dr Grandin will...
Applications Due Today for BV School Board Seat
Applications are due today for those seeking a seat on the Buena Vista School Board. The seat became open when Brett Mitchell resigned June 22nd. The appointment would serve until November 2027. Again, applications are due today.
Chaffee County Treasurer’s Office Closed This Week
The Chaffee County Treasurer’s Office is closed through Thursday for staff to attend a conference. The treasurer’s office will reopen for normal business hours Monday.
Forecast for August 4th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Daytime highs will be a little cooler today with a chance of afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms. Areas of moderate to heavy smoke from out-of-state wildfires can be expected again today. ...
Moderate Air Quality Today
Areas of moderate to heavy smoke from out-of-state wildfires can be expected again today. People with heart or lung disease, older adults, and children should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion outside. To track the air quality go here:...
22 Flights Diverted from DIA to Colorado Springs
Twenty-Two flights were diverted from Denver to the Colorado Springs Airport last night due to “significant turbulence.” The first diverted flight arrived at about 4:40 p.m. Monday, according to the airport. As of 8:45 p.m., five passengers had received medical...
