Petitions for BV Election Due August 24th
Buena Vista’s next regular municipal election will be held November 3rd. Voters will elect a mayor and three town trustees. The seats are currently held by Mayor Libby Fay and Trustees Cindie Swisher, Chris Sturm and Maggie Huyck. Residents interested in...
Sports News
The Broncos beat the Falcons 27-7 in their first preseason game on Friday night. Jarrett Stidham led the first half, throwing a 5-yard touchdown pass to Jaleel McLaughlin, while Jahdae Barron sealed the early lead with a 97-yard interception return for a touchdown....
Salida Police End Use of License Plate Reader System
The Salida Police Department has made the decision to cancel their contract with Flock Safety and discontinue use of the Flock Automated License Plate Reader system. In a press release, Salida Police Chief, Russ Johnson, said that the department recognizes that the...
Forecast for August 14th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Widespread showers and thunderstorms will continue through the weekend. Locally heavy rainfall and lightning can be expected with flash flooding possible. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 85. A low of...
Increased Traffic at Hwy 24 Bridge Construction This Weekend
Construction on the Highway 24 bridge over the Arkansas River in Johnson Village continues. There will be single-lane alternating traffic in place 24 hours a day. Combine this with regular weekend traffic and 10,000 people attending the Field of Vision music festival...
CR 150 Closed Monday
Chaffee County Road 150 will be closed to thru traffic on Monday from 8am to 5pm from County Road 175 to 150A for tree removal.
US-50 Sewer Replacement Project Begins New Phase
According to a press release from the City of Salida, construction on the US-50 Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project, also known as the Poncha Trunk Line Project, is ahead of schedule and is advancing into a new phase as work nears completion in Poncha Springs and...
Broncos Play Tonight
The Denver Broncos open preseason play tonight against the Falcons. Kick-off is set for 5pm on Eagle Country 104.
Farmers’ Markets This Weekend
The Salida Farmer's Market is tomorrow from 8am to noon at Alpine Park at 4th and F St. To view some of the vendors go here: https://www.foodshedalliance.com/ The Buena Vista Farmers' Market is Sunday at Turner Farm at 829 W. Main Street from 9am to 1pm.
Salida Aspen Concert Tomorrow Night
Salida Aspen Concerts presents bassist and composer Edgar Meyer and pianist Amy Yang at the Salida High School Auditorium tomorrow night at 7pm. Tickets are $30 at the door or online at https://www.salidaaspenconcerts.org/summer-concert-series
Browns Canyon Stargazing Tomorrow Night
Friends of Browns Canyon is hosting a free stargazing and night sky observation tomorrow night at the Ruby Mountain parking area. Tom Karnuta and Wes Wilson of Ark Valley River of Stars will give an overview of the night sky that will include information of...
Monarch Mountain Impact Grant Open Until Aug. 28th
Applications for the 2026 Monarch Mountain Impact Grant are open through August 28th. This year the Chaffee County Community Foundation will award up to $15,000 to 1-3 local nonprofit organizations whose projects reflect Monarch Mountain’s core values of environmental...
