Student Spotlight: Buena Vista’s Tucker Storms
Today's spotlight goes to the Buena Vista boys basketball team, and fortuitously, it is the hero from last night's overtime win who joined Caleb on Monday to talk about the season. Tucker Storms is enjoying his sophomore season, and Caleb found out his goals, as well...
Ski Cooper Ski Report for December 12
Here’s your ski report for Ski Cooper. Cooper received: No new snow in the last 24 hours for a total of 98" of snowfall. They’re working with a 42" base.All 4 lifts are turning.And 38 trails, front and back, are open. Skip the lines, skip the crowds, skip the...
The ‘Space Force’ is Coming to Colorado Springs
The U.S. Congress recently passed a defense spending bill that will bring $322 million and the Space Force to Colorado Springs. The Senate overwhelmingly approved the 2020 defense bill yesterday. The House approved it last week. Congressman Doug Lamborn, a...
Journalist Joe Stone Joins Heart of the Rockies Radio Team
Chaffee County Commissioners yesterday set a date of April 21st for a public hearing on Nestle Waters North America’s 1041 permit application. Heart of the Rockies Radio News will follow this process by bringing in veteran journalist Joe Stone to join our team. ...
Frazee Moved to Maximum Security in Canon City
Patrick Frazee, the man convicted of killing his fiancée, Kelsey Berreth, has been moved to a maximum security facility in Canon City. Frazee is currently being held at the Colorado State Penitentiary. Frazee was convicted of first degree murder and...
REPLAY: Sports in the Rockies from Eddyline Brewpub
Last night was another enjoyable time at the Sports in the Rockies Coaches Show from the Eddyline Brewpub in Buena Vista. Girls basketball, wrestling and boys basketball all jumped onto the show and talked about the final week of the winter season coming up. If you...
Cremation, Burial, or “Natural Organic Reduction”?
There are two main choices after death—cremation and burial. Colorado legislators are introducing a bill that would provide a third legal option. Colorado’s General Assembly will consider a bill this coming session that would let Coloradans choose to turn their...
HRRMC Foundation Receives DOLA Grant
The Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center Foundation has received a $654,000 grant from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs. The grant will be used for the HRRMC Buena Vista Health Center expansion project. The grant will be used to purchase a digital...
HRRMC Board Votes on Budget/Mill Levy
The Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center board of directors meets tonight at 6 pm. Hospital board members will hear standard reports from staff and committees, and vote on a revised 2020 budget and mill levy.
Chaffee Commissioners Look at Short Term Rental Fees, Seven Peaks Music Festival, and Nestle Water
Chaffee County Commissioners will conduct a regular meeting today beginning at 9 am at the Buena Vista Annex at 114 Linderman Avenue. Commissioners will consider short term rental fees for 2020 and will consider an ordinance to extend the ban on retail marijuana...
Salida City Council to Vote on 2020 Fee Schedule/ADU’s
The Salida City Council will hold a regular meeting tonight beginning at 6 pm in the Touber Building. Council will conduct a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 16 of the Municipal Code regarding Accessory Buildings and Dwelling Units. Under the...
Skier Dies at Keystone
A 65-year-old skier who was found unconscious yesterday on a ski run at Keystone Ski Resort has died at a local hospital. Summit County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report of a skier who was found down with no visible sign of trauma. The unidentified...
