Friends of Monarch Ski Patrol Seeking New T-Shirt Design
Friends of Monarch Ski Patrol is looking for a new T-shirt design! The chosen artist will receive a season pass for the 2021/2022 season. They are looking for a design that ties together the world of ski patrol and avalanche dogs. Questions, proposals and submissions...
Salida Elections Set for November 2nd
The City of Salida will hold an Election on November 2, 2021, for three Ward seats and the mayor position. Nomination petitions can be picked up on August 3 in the Clerk’s office in the Touber Building. Petitions must be returned on August...
Family Medicine Physician joins HRRMC clinic in Buena Vista
Board-certified family medicine physician Anna Jones, M.D., has joined the Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center medical staff at the Buena Vista Health Center (BVHC) as of July 30. Jones will work part-time, seeing patients both by appointment and at the BVHC...
Thursday, July 29, 2021 Weather
Expect a mostly sunny day with a 50 percent chance of afternoon and evening thunderstorms. Salida and Buena Vista can expect a high of 89 today. Look for an overnight low of 57. The San Luis Valley will...
Pet of the Week: Jack
Meet Jack! He's the Heart of the Rockies Radio Pets of the Week! Jack is an incredibly sweet 1 year old male Mastiff mix who is looking for his next adventure! He is currently staying in an awesome foster home where he gets to play and cuddle with their big male dog...
Clerk’s Office Temporarily Relocated To New Offices in the Courthouse
Due to some minor damage sustained to their offices during construction last week, the Clerk’s Office has temporarily relocated some of its departments to different offices within the courthouse complex at 104 Crestone in Salida. They anticipate being able to return...
Recreation Taskforce to meet Tuesday, Aug. 3
The Recreation in Balance Taskforce has amended its monthly meeting day and time to the first Tuesday of the month from 3-4:30 p.m. The Taskforce advises the Chaffee County Outdoor Recreation Management Plan and the Recreation Council. Meetings held on Zoom are open...
Covid-19 on the Rise
New cases of Covid-19 are rising in the majority of Colorado counties. Coronavirus hospitalizations, however, remained stable. Less than a month ago, most of Colorado’s Covid-19 spread was happening on the Western Slope, while the...
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 Weather
Expect a mostly sunny day with a 40 percent chance of afternoon and evening thunderstorms. Salida and Buena Vista can expect a high of 91 today. Look for an overnight low of 59. The San Luis Valley will...
Onyx James Benjamin
Onyx James Benjamin was born at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center in Salida on July 23, 2021, at 6:34 am. He weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces, and measured 19½ inches long. Onyx’s parents are Courtney Newman and James Benjamin of Salida. Onyx has three...
A Reminder to be Bear Aware
I had my own bear encounter last night at my home in Poncha Springs! A bear knocked over my trash cans and scared the hell out of me. I admit, I wasn't being very "bear aware." I had left my trash cans out with the lids unsecured, and my garage doors open. Colorado...
Tuesday, July 27, 2021 Weather
Storm coverage and intensity will decrease beginning today through the remainder of the week. Salida and Buena Vista can expect a high of 89 today. Look for an overnight low of 57. The San...
