Salida Community Center Hosting Community BBQ This Saturday
Salida Community Center is sponsoring a Community BBQ this Saturday as part of preparations for this summer’s celebration of the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Community Center located at the...
Chaffee County Public Health Seeking Volunteer Trishaw Pilots in Buena Vista
Chaffee County Public Health is inviting Buena Vista residents to participate in a unique volunteer opportunity this summer by becoming trained Trishaw pilots. The program offers free bike rides for older adults, helping provide fresh air, social connection and...
Buena Vista Trustees to Hold Regular Meeting Tonight
Town of Buena Vista Trustees will hold a regular meeting tonight beginning at 7 p.m., following a work session scheduled for 6 p.m. During the work session, Trustees will hear presentations from the Recreation Department and the Town Treasurer. Under the consent...
Salida Police Warn Public About Fraudulent Emails Impersonating Police Chief
The Salida Police Department is warning the public about several suspicious or fraudulent emails that appear to have been sent by Police Chief Russ Johnson. According to the department, the emails may contain encrypted links and credentials designed to make the...
Weather Forecast for May 12th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Mostly sunny skies and warm temperatures continue. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 87. A low of 47. (87) The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 83, a low of 39. (81)...
Buena Vista Baseball Gets Senior Night Win 14-7
The Buena Vista Demons are ending their regular season on a high note after getting the win on senior night over the Clear Creek Golddiggers, 14-7. The Demons end regular season 18-4. Listen below to the game highlights from Buena Vista Ace Hardware....
Peaks Precast seeks concrete carpenter-production tech
POSITION: Concrete Carpenter/Precast Production TechSCHEDULE: Full-Time at Indoor FacilityLOCATION: Peaks Precast facility in Buena VistaCOMPENSATION: $25–$35 per hour + Benefits At Peaks Precast, we're redefining how homes and buildings get built — through innovative...
Arapahoe Basin Extends Ski Season Again Following Recent Snowfall
Arapahoe Basin Ski Area has extended its ski season once again thanks to recent snowstorms in the high country. The ski area’s new closing day is now set for this Sunday, giving skiers and snowboarders a few more days on the slopes before the season officially comes...
FIBArk Seeking Volunteers for Annual Whitewater Festival
FIBArk is looking for volunteers to help with this year’s annual whitewater festival taking place June 18 through 21. Organizers say volunteers are needed to assist with a variety of festival activities throughout the event. Those who volunteer will receive a festival...
Browns Canyon Hike Planned for Colorado Public Lands Day
The Friends of Browns Canyon is organizing a Browns Canyon National Monument hike this Saturday in celebration of Colorado Public Lands Day. The moderate 4.5-mile round trip hike will take participants to Chloride Camp and Quartz Mountain in the Aspen Ridge Roadless...
City of Salida Seeks Developers for South Ark Neighborhood Housing Project
The City of Salida is inviting qualified developers and homebuilders to participate in Phase 1 of the South Ark Neighborhood, a new mixed-income housing development planned on 12 acres of city-owned land. City officials say the project is intended to help meet the...
Buena Vista School Board to Meet Tonight, Application Deadline for Vacant Seat Ends Today
The Buena Vista School Board will meet tonight, beginning with a budget study session at 5 p.m. The board’s regular meeting is scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m. Today is also the deadline to apply for the vacant seat on the Buena Vista School Board. Applications must be...
