Demons Fall 11-4 to Las Animas Trojans
The BV Demons are now 8-2 on the year after the loss to the Las Animas Trojans this afternoon. The Demons are in action again this weekend Vs Florence for a double header. Check out highlights from today's game sponsored by Buena Vista Ace Hardware here....
Salida Council for the Arts Opens Applications for 2026 Community Grants
The Salida Council for the Arts is now accepting applications for its 2026 Community Grants program, offering funding opportunities for creative projects that benefit the local community. Grants of up to $500 are available to individuals and organizations pursuing...
Community Town Hall in Chaffee County to Address Immigration Enforcement Policies
The Chaffee Immigrant Partnership Team and Ark Valley Indivisible are hosting a public town hall tonight focused on how Chaffee County responds to immigration enforcement. The event will bring together a panel of local leaders, including Andy Rohrich, Russ Johnson,...
Five Former Costilla County Sheriff’s Office Employees Appear in Court on Criminal Charges
Five former employees of the Costilla County Sheriff’s Office, including the agency’s former sheriff, made their first court appearances yesterday following indictments tied to two separate incidents. Danny Sanchez and Keith Sanchez are each facing one count of abuse...
Massive Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down I-70 Near Loveland Pass and Eisenhower Tunnel
Interstate 70 was closed yesterday near Loveland Pass and the Eisenhower Tunnel following a major crash involving more than 75 vehicles, causing significant disruption for travelers in the area. According to the Colorado State Patrol, no fatalities have been reported....
Weather Forecast for April 15th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Mostly sunny skies and breezy conditions can be expected today and tomorrow. Winds will be gusting to 35 mph. Another weather system will bring mountain snow and lower elevation rain back to the area...
Chaffee County Public Health Seeks Volunteer Trishaw Pilots in Buena Vista
Forest Service announces $248 Million in Secure Rural Schools payments to support counties, schools, and wildfire preparedness
(Washington, D.C., April 14, 2026) — The U.S. Forest Service today announced it will be issuing $248 million in Secure Rural Schools payments for 2025, delivering critical funding to eligible states and counties with National Forest System...
Teamwork, Growth Drive Next Chapter in Faricy Legacy
(Colorado Springs, CO, April 14, 2026) – Faricy Automotive, a family-owned, Colorado-based automotive dealership group serving Salida, Cañon City, and Colorado Springs for 80+ years, today announced it has added Peak Kia Colorado Springs to the Faricy group...
Chaffee County Women Who Care to Host Quarterly Giving Meeting in Salida
SALIDA, Colo. — Chaffee County Women Who Care (CCWWC) has announced its upcoming quarterly meeting, set to take place Tuesday, April 14, at A Church. The organization, known for its collective giving model, currently includes 187 members who each donate $100 per...
Salida Schools Arts Council to Host 11th Annual Spring Collage Show Fundraiser
SALIDA, Colo. — The Salida Schools Arts Council (SSAC) will host its 11th Annual Spring Collage Show Fundraising Event on Friday, April 24, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Salida High School. The Spring Collage Concert is a community-wide celebration of student creativity,...
Mixed media painting exhibit by Salida artist Kerstin Stock now on display at HRRMC
SALIDA, Colo.— A collection of original mixed media paintings from Salida artist Kerstin Stock are on display at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center (HRRMC) now through June 30 of this year. Stock’s exhibit, Scenes from the High Country, depicts the...
