Weekend Farmers Markets Planned in Salida and Buena Vista
Residents and visitors will have two opportunities to shop local this weekend with farmers markets taking place in both Salida and Buena Vista. The Salida Farmers Market will be held Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at Alpine Park. The market will feature locally grown...
Taste of Buena Vista Dinner and Concert Set for Saturday
The Taste of Buena Vista Dinner and Concert will take place tomorrow evening at the McGinnis Gym. The event is hosted by the Buena Vista Historic Preservation Commission, BV Heritage, and Colorado Preservation, Inc.. Local musician Carin Mari will provide live...
Collegiate Peaks Stampede Rodeo Returns to Buena Vista This Weekend
The 105th Annual Collegiate Peaks Stampede Rodeo kicks off tonight at 7 p.m. at the Buena Vista Rodeo Grounds. The CPRA-sanctioned rodeo will feature traditional rodeo events along with mini bronc and mini bull competitions designed especially for younger...
City of Salida Seeking Volunteers for Boards and Commissions
The Salida is seeking residents of Salida and Chaffee County who are interested in serving on city boards and commissions. Upcoming vacancies are available on the Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails Board, the Sustainability Committee, the Tree Board, and the...
Colorado Drought Conditions Worsen as Nearly Entire State Falls Into Drought
Colorado's drought conditions worsened this week, with new data showing that nearly the entire state is now experiencing some level of drought. According to figures released yesterday, approximately 95 percent of Colorado is currently in drought conditions, an...
Buena Vista Reinstates Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
The Buena Vista has joined Chaffee County in reinstating Stage 1 Fire Restrictions due to increasing fire danger and dry conditions. Town officials are urging residents and visitors to exercise extreme caution with any activity that could ignite a wildfire, including...
Weather Forecast for June 12th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Hot and windy conditions will once again bring high fire danger to the area through Saturday. Winds will be gusting as high as 40 mph. A Red Flag Fire Warning has been issued. Salida and...
Columbine Gem and Mineral Society Meeting Tonight in Salida
The Columbine Gem and Mineral Society will hold its monthly meeting tonight at Mount Shavano Manor beginning at 6 p.m. Guest speaker Cindy Williams will discuss the geologic events that shaped many of the region’s most recognizable landmarks, including the Chalk...
Salida Creative Mixer and Community Art Show Set for Tonight
The Salida Council for the Arts will host its Creative Mixer tonight from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the SteamPlant Event Center. The event will feature a community art show in the Paquette Gallery showcasing works inspired by FIBArk and the Arkansas River lifestyle. Live...
Chaffee County Patriots to Host Town Hall on the Second Amendment
The Chaffee County Patriots will hold its monthly Town Hall meeting tonight beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Buena Vista. The topic of discussion for this month's meeting will be the Second Amendment. Jake Farber is scheduled to give the evening's...
Applications Open for New Affordable Housing Development in Saguache
The Saguache County Housing Authority is now accepting applications for the Range View Apartments, a new 32-unit affordable housing development in Saguache. The development will offer one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartment units and is designed to serve residents...
Construction Underway on Phase 1 of New Salida Bike Park
Salida Mountain Trails and the City of Salida have begun Phase 1 construction of the new Salida Bike Park. The project will completely redesign the existing bike park with improvements aimed at enhancing trail flow, rider progression, and the overall experience for...
