Chaffee Housing Authority Releases Update on Status of Jane’s Place
The Chaffee Housing Authority has provided an update on the construction of Jane’s Place. The Authority received an award letter from the Division of Housing in July for the Transformational Affordable Housing Grant to close the construction funding gap for...
Buena Vista Falls to Sanford
The Buena Vista Lady Demons fell to the Sanford Mustangs on the volleyball court 3-1. Buena Vista took set one 25-17, but from then on it was all Mustangs. Sanford won set two 25-19, set three 25-18, and set four 25-21.
Anson “Ace” Costin Hart (1955 – 2023)
Anson Costin Hart of Salida passed away peacefully in his home after many years of chronic pain on September 21st, 2023, at the age of 68. Anson “Ace” was born on April 5th, 1955, in Inglewood, California. Ace owned Monarch Brokers Real Estate and Consultation in...
New Colorado Law Removes Medical Debt from Credit Reports
Colorado is the first state in the nation to pass a law that removes medical debt from credit reports, helping many people in the state improve their credit scores. However, experts say it’s ultimately up to the individual to make sure medical debt is actually removed...
Buena Vista Trustees to Consider Intergovernmental Agreement to Create a Collective SWAT Team
Buena Vista Trustees will conduct a regular meeting tonight, Sep. 26th, beginning at 7pm. Trustees will consider an intergovernmental agreement with Chaffee County, the City of Salida and the Town of Buena Vista for a Collective Special Weapons and Tactics Team and...
Poncha Springs Trustees Appointed Leslie Klusmire Interim Town Administrator
Poncha Springs Trustees last night appointed Leslie Klusmire to the position of Interim Town Administrator. Poncha Trustees also discussed amendments to the lease of the old schoolhouse to Chaffee County Childcare, secured the town attorney’s services in drafting an...
BLM Prepping Multiple Prescribed Burns in Deer Haven and Waugh Mountain Areas
The Bureau of Land Management is preparing two prescribed burns. The annually scheduled burns will take place as weather conditions permit. The Deer Haven area is slated for a prescribed burn 15 miles northwest of Canon City. Another burn is planned on the north side...
Colorado’s Berthoud Pass Was the Coldest Place in the Nation on Saturday
The first day of Fall brought frigid temperatures on Colorado’s Berthoud Pass. According to the National Weather Service, the mountain pass near Winter Park recorded the coldest temperature in the Continental United States on Saturday, Sep. 23rd, at a bitter 19...
Buena Vista Falls to Limon
The Limon Badgers proved why they're #1 beating the #3 Buena Vista Demons 21-0. Play of the game brought to you by Buena Vista Ace Hardware. Heart of the Rockies Radio · Demons' Aman Wingo Takes the Ball 38 Yards in the 4th
Salida Beats Del Norte
Under the Friday night lights, the Spartans beat the Del Norte Tigers 30 to 12. After an awkward first half for both teams and some questionable officiating in the second half, the Spartans gained momentum in the 3rd and went on to win. Tonight's highlights are...
Salida Ranger District Postpones Prescribed Burns on Mount Shavano [UPDATE]
[Update] The U.S. Forest Service has postponed the prescribed burn in the Mount Shavano area until Monday, Sep. 25th, due to increased wildfire danger. Fire and Fuels staff will continue to monitor conditions for potential opportunity for fall burning. Personnel will...
As Fall Arrives, CDOT Expects Heavy Traffic Through Our Area
The Colorado Department of Transportation is expecting heavy traffic this weekend due to a combination of leaf peeping and good weather. Heavy traffic can significantly increase travel time. CDOT is asking motorists to plan ahead and be patient. Also, the...
