Wednesday, June 3, 2020 Weather
Look for only slight chance of afternoon thundershowers today. Salida and Buena Vista can expect a high of 81 today, an overnight low of 49. The San Luis Valley will see a high of 79, a low of 49. Leadville and Fairplay will warm up to...
The Great Potato Chip Debate: Boulder Canyon VS Cape Cod
I can't say how this started, but this morning I was asked to preside over a contest to determine the best kettle cooked chips. The lines were drawn: It was Boulder Canyon vs Cape Cod. I set up a voting sheet and two samples of each kind of chip. Everyone at the...
Mady McFee heading north to Minnesota for college hoops
The road of athletics ends for many at the end of the high school seasons. But for Mady McFee from the Buena Vista girls basketball team, her career will be continuing. After leading the Demons to the postseason this year, McFee has decided to continue her career at...
A look at Buena Vista recreation with Earl and Shane
On Monday night, Caleb had the chance to sit down and talk with Earl Richmond and Shane Basford from Buena Vista Rec to talk about what things may look like for kids, adults and tourists when visiting the recreation areas in Buena Vista.
Jeannie Watts joins the Heart of the Rockies Radio Team
A new face has been added to the team here at Heart of the Rockies Radio! Jeannie Watts has lived in Chaffee County for over 40 years. Graduating from BVHS in 1993 and staying in the Arkansas Valley raising her family, 2 boys and a girl. Jeannie worked for a major...
Your Community Foundation is Working Hard for Chaffee County
Words cannot adequately capture the events of the last few days and months. Instability and change are constant. Unknowns cloud the horizon and make planning nearly impossible. Yet there are moments of inspiration. This community is a persistent reminder of that - in...
Chaffee County Crime Stoppers is Asking for Your Help
Chaffee County Crime Stoppers is asking for your help in locating 45-year-old Ashley David Bednarek of Salida. In November of 2019, a burglary was reported where several firearms were stolen. The investigation led to the arrest of 30-year-old Luke Anthony...
Swimming Pools, Playgrounds, and Short-Term Rentals To Open
As Colorado’s coronavirus numbers continue to improve, swimming pools, playgrounds, and recreational sports leagues are allowed to resume. Governor Jared Polis released new orders yesterday that allow for the reopening of swimming pools and playgrounds and the...
Buena Vista Recreation reveals plans for facility use
With June 1st arriving, the Buena Vista Rec Department is giving guidelines for those who are looking to use facilities. Below you can find the full release:
Chaffee County Lifts Restrictions on Short-Term Rentals
Chaffee County Public Health Responds to State Public Health Order; Lifts Restrictions on Short-Term Rentals In response to the state-wide Safer at Home order amendment announced on 6.1.20, Chaffee County Public Health (CCPH) is working on amending local order 2020-07...
Investigation Continues Into Suzanne Morphew Disappearance
The Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office continues the missing person investigation involving Suzanne Morphew. Investigators’ continue to review and follow-up on tips reported to the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office. The public is asked to continue to report any...
Pike and San Isabel National Forests Begin Re-Opening
The Pike and San Isabel National Forests will begin reopening some recreational facilities in a phased approach beginning today. Visitors are asked to stay as local as possible when choosing a site to visit and to pack out everything they bring, especially...
