Monarch Mountain’s 2025 Master Development Plan Formally Accepted by U.S. Forest Service
10- to 15-year roadmap outlines parking, lift, trail, and facility improvements while reaffirming the resort's commitment to 100% natural snow SALIDA, CO - Monarch Mountain today announced that its 2025 Master Development Plan (MDP) has been formally accepted by...
Chaffee County Women Who Care to Host Quarterly Meeting in Buena Vista
Buena Vista, CO – The next quarterly meeting for Chaffee County Women Who Care (CCWWC) will take place on Tuesday, July 14th at Buena Vista Heritage Museum, located on 506 East Main Street in Buena Vista. The evening will begin with a social time at 5:00 PM, followed...
Great Colorado vs. Texas Tomato War Returns August 29
The Great Colorado vs. Texas Tomato War returns to Buena Vista on Saturday, August 29. Hosted by the Buena Vista Optimist Club, the annual event pits teams representing Colorado and Texas in a friendly tomato fight using tons of ripe tomatoes. The fundraiser supports...
Chaffee County Common Ground Grant Program Opens July 20
The Chaffee County Common Ground Competitive Grant Program will open its annual grant cycle on July 20, making $450,000 available to support projects throughout Chaffee County. Funding is available for projects that advance the program's core goals of strengthening...
High-Speed Chase Ends on Trout Creek Pass
A Fourth of July traffic stop in Park County turned into a high-speed pursuit that crossed two counties before ending on Trout Creek Pass. According to the Park County Sheriff's Office, deputies attempted to stop a vehicle speeding through Bailey. The driver refused...
Wildfire Containment Improves Across Central Colorado
Firefighters continue to make progress on several major wildfires burning across central and southern Colorado, although evacuation orders and fire restrictions remain in place. The Aspen Acres Fire has grown to more than 93,000 acres and is now 16% contained....
Weather Forecast for July 8th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Scattered afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms can be expected through Friday. Gusty winds, small hail and locally heavy rainfall will be possible. Salida and Buena Vista will see a...
SteamPlant Fee Assistance Program Now Accepting Applications
The City of Salida and the Chaffee County Community Foundation have officially launched the SteamPlant Fee Assistance Program to help support local arts and cultural organizations. The new program is designed to make the SteamPlant Event Center more accessible for...
Buena Vista School Board Accepting Applications for Vacant Seat
Applications are now being accepted to fill a vacant seat on the Buena Vista School Board. The vacancy was created when board member Brett Mitchell resigned on June 22. To be eligible for appointment, applicants must be a registered voter, have lived within the Buena...
City of Salida Implements Watering Restrictions
Salida, CO- In response to ongoing drought conditions and to protect the reliability of the City’s water system, the City of Salida is implementing water restrictions pursuant to Section 13-2-240 of the Salida Municipal Code. These measures are intended to reduce...
Buena Vista Seeks Public Input on Recreation Master Plan
The Town of Buena Vista will host an open house Thursday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Buena Vista Community Center to gather public input on its Recreation and Outdoor Master Plan. Residents are invited to review draft recommendations and share their ideas for the...
Salida City Council Meets Tonight
The Salida City Council will hold its regular meeting tonight beginning at 6 p.m. Under the consent agenda, council members will consider approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Chaffee County for the Co-Response Program and will consider the first reading of an...
