Burglary Suspects Arrested After Standoff with Law Enforcement
On Nov. 17th at approximately 7:57PM the Chaffee County Communications Center received a 911 call from a Chaffee County home owner residing at a residence north of Poncha Springs on Hwy 285.
Nestlé 1041 permit update
County Commissioners continue permit hearing; decision likely months away. Chaffee County Commissioners continued the Nestlé Waters North America 1041 permit hearing today and decided to negotiate a contract with Harvey Economics to conduct an economic impact...
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 Weather
Mostly sunny and breezy today. Winds will be out of the southwest at 15 to 20 mph. Salida and Buena Vista can expect a high of 65, an overnight low of 31. The San Luis Valley will see a high of 59, a low of 31. Leadville...
Pet of the Week: Donovan
Meet Donovan! He is the Heart of the Rockies Radio Pets of the Week. Donovan is a 4 year old male Australian Cattle Dog Mix who has been doing great in all of the foster home's he's gotten to visit since coming into our care. Donovan is very smart and knows a lot of...
Chaffee Commissioners: Regular Meeting/1041 Authority
Chaffee County Commissioners face a lengthy agenda when they hold a regular meeting today. Commissioners will consider appointments to the Salida Regional Library Board, a request from Chaffee County Habitat for Humanity for fee waivers, three public...
Salida City Council Meets Tonight
The Salida City Council will hold a regular meeting tonight beginning at 6 pm. Council members will consider a consent agenda approving two Elks Lodge special event liquor license permits, the 2021 Chaffee County Search and Rescue Car Show, Chaffee...
Covid-19 Update: Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Chaffee County Public Health is reporting 31 new Covid-19 cases in the last 7 days, 63 in the last 14 days, for a 2-week positivity rate of 5.92 percent. One of the new cases required hospitalization; the others are resting at home. ...
Tuesday, November 17, 2020 Weather
Salida and Buena Vista can expect a sunny high of 63, an overnight low of 33. The San Luis Valley will see a high of 53, a low of 27. Leadville and Fairplay will warm up to 49 with a low of 23. Windy conditions return tomorrow. Look...
Colorado Parks & Wildlife Search Team Finds Body in Reservoir Where Buena Vista Teen Went Missing
Divers recovered a body in the water at Clear Creek Reservoir State Wildlife Area Monday, November 16th, following a two-day search. Witnesses reported that a teenaged boy was missing after the canoe he and a friend were paddling had capsized. The remains were turned...
Search For Missing Buena Vista Teen Now a “Recovery Effort”
A search and rescue for a Buena Vista High School student was launched late Saturday at Clear Creek Reservoir and has now become a recovery effort. The teen went missing after the canoe he was in capsized while he was duck hunting. Witnesses at the scene...
Monday, November 16, 2020 Weather
A sunny, mild and dry week is ahead. Salida and Buena Vista can expect a high of 59, an overnight low of 25. The San Luis Valley will see a high of 51, a low of 25. Leadville and Fairplay will warm up to 43 with a low of...
Click It or Ticket enforcement begins Monday
Starting Monday, Nov. 16, the Colorado State Patrol and 29 local law enforcement agencies will begin a two-week Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement period. The heightened enforcement period will run through Sunday, Nov. 29. El Paso County has had a total of 22...
