Volunteers Needed at Salida Visitor Center
The Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce is seeking volunteers to help greet visitors and answer phones at the local visitor’s center. Organizers say the role is ideal for those who have a few hours to spare once or twice a week and enjoy sharing what makes Salida...
Chaffee County Community Foundation Awards $197,000 in Grants, Hosts Community Summit
CHAFFEE COUNTY, CO) April 24, 2026 — The Chaffee County Community Foundation (CCCF) is pleased to announce the recommendation of grant awards totaling $196,944 to 54 nonprofit organizations through its 2026 Community Grants program. This year, CCCF introduced a new,...
Public Comment Sought on Monarch Mountain Expansion Project
The U.S. Forest Service is inviting public comment on a proposed project that would allow Monarch Mountain to expand into the existing Upper/Paradise parking lot and reroute the current access road serving the area. According to project details, construction would...
Buena Vista School Board Announces Vacancy, Seeks Applicants
The Buena Vista School District Board of Education has announced a vacancy following the passing of Director Norm Nyberg. The district is now accepting applications to fill the open seat. To be eligible, applicants must be a registered voter, have lived within the...
Funeral Home Co-Owner Sentenced After Discovery of Decomposing Bodies
Carie Hallford, co-owner of Return to Nature Funeral Home, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison on state charges related to abuse of a corpse after investigators discovered nearly 200 decomposing bodies at the business’s Penrose location. Hallford had previously...
Remains of Missing Local, Kaden Sites Found Near Tabeguache Creek
The remains of 27-year-old Kaden Sites was discovered over the weekend in a remote area near Tabeguache Creek, according to the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said Sites was found Saturday approximately a mile and a half from his vehicle in a wilderness...
Weather Forecast for April 27th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms will remain possible this afternoon and evening. Light snow accumulations can also be expected across the higher terrain. ...
Weather Forecast for Sunday, April 26th
Here's your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio: Salida & BV: Showers likely in the morning, with a High near 61. Breezy, with Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Tonight we will see rain and snow showers with a low around 37. SAN LUIS VALLEY:...
Buena Vista Baseball Goes 2-1 At Home Tournament
The Buena Vista Demons go 2-1 at their home tournament after falling to the Monte Vista Pirates 6-2. The Demons are now 12-3 on the season. Listen below to the Buena Vista Ace Hardware Highlights....
Weather Forecast for April 25th
Here's your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio: Salida & Buena Vista: Increasing clouds, with a high near 69. Breezy, with winds as high as 35 mph. Tonight we will see a low around 37. San Luis Valley: Increasing clouds, with a high near 64. Winds will stay...
Buena Vista Baseball Goes 2-0 At Home Tournament
The Buena Vista Demons go 2-0 at their home tournament against the Rye Thunderbolts. The Demons advance to 12-2 on the season after their 4-3 win today. Tune in tomorrow on Eagle Country 104.1 and Heartoftherockiesradio.com for Buena Vistas next game against Monte...
Buena Vista Starts Home Tournament 1-0
The Buena Vista Demons win their first of three games this weekend versus the Rangely Panthers 13-10. The Demons are now 11-2 on the year with games versus Rye and undefeated Monte Vista still to come this weekend. Check out highlights from today's game sponsored by...
