Commissioner Debate Monday
Voters in Chaffee County will have the opportunity to hear directly from the two candidates competing for the District 3 County Commissioner seat during a public debate between incumbent P.T. Wood and challenger Toby Taylor at Salida’s SteamPlant on Monday night from...
Salida Council for the Arts Grant Cycle Open
The Salida Council for the Arts has opened their Community Grant cycle. All artists and creatives can apply for up to $500 each in funding for local art and cultural projects. The grant cycle will run through November 2nd. Applicants must be individuals or...
Feline & Fido Photo Contest Open through the 11th
The Ark-Valley Humane Society (AVHS) Feline & Fido Photo Contest is open, celebrating its 11th year of raising critical funds to support homeless pets in need. During the contest, anyone can submit a photo of their beloved pet for a chance to be voted into the...
Forecast for Oct. 7th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- A slight chance of thunderstorms will be possible this afternoon and evening. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 77. A low of 43. The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 73, a low of 41. ...
Last Weekend for Guidestone Harvest Festival
Enjoy the bucolic setting at Hutchinson Homestead for the 20th Annual Guidestone Harvest Festival and Pumpkin Patch this weekend. Green pastures mingle with the changing leaves as a backdrop for happy children finding that perfect pumpkin! Lots to do, from face...
Cleora Park Opens Tomorrow
The City of Salida invites community members to celebrate the opening of Cleora Park with a ribbon cutting ceremony tomorrow at 3:00 p.m. at 6303 Cleora Road in the Confluent Park development. The ceremony will mark the completion and opening of this new neighborhood...
Pet of the Week
Four-month-old Strudel has come a long way since arriving at Ark-Valley Humane Society (AVHS) as a very timid stray. With time in a loving foster home, plenty of patience, treats, and gentle affection from staff and volunteers, Strudel is slowly coming out of his...
Salida Clean Sweeps Florence 3-0
Today Salida played a very efficient and ruthless game in which they swept Florence with a powerful wind of determination at their backs, intent on getting their win streak back up and running after their tragic defeat against Centauri last week. The scores for these...
Big Read Book Club Event Oct. 16th
Chaffee County Public Health is partnering with Salida High School, Book Club Salida, and Family and Youth Initiatives on this semester’s Big Read Book Club featuring the, "The Addiction Inoculation." A book discussion is happening October 16th at 9am at the Scout Hut...
BV Chamber Coffee Tomorrow
The Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce invites you to their monthly community coffee tomorrow morning from 8am to 9am at the BV Community Center. Business leaders, nonprofits and local citizens gather to share what’s going on in and around Buena Vista. The Buena Vista...
Chaffee Search and Rescue Locate Stranded Hunters
Chaffee County Search and Rescue North reported yesterday that REACH Air Medical Services were deployed in an effort to reach two hunters that had been stranded in rough terrain over night on Sept. 26th. The hunters reported being cliffed out and exhausted, the...
Salida City Council Meets Tonight
The Salida City Council will conduct a regular meeting tonight beginning at 6pm. There is a full agenda. Under unfinished business, Council will hold two public hearings; one to authorize up to two alternate members of the Historic Preservation Commission, the...
