Salida Boys Basketball Defeats Buena Vista 55-42
The Chaffee County Showdown concludes with Salida taking home the wins over their rivals as the Salida Spartans get the win over the Buena Vista Demons, 55-42. The Salida boys team goes onto to 6-7 in league play. Listen below to the game highlights brought to you by...
Salida Girls Basketball Gets The Win Over Buena Vista Girls 39-25
The Salida Girls get the win over cross county rivals, 39-25. The Salida girls basketball team advances to 13-0 in league play after their win in part one of the Chaffee County Showdown. Listen below to the game highlights brought to you by Salida Ace Hardware and...
#FunFriday: Weekend Activities Around Chaffee County
Here’s a look at what’s happening in the area this weekend: Community Awards – Tonight The Chaffee County Community Foundation, Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce, and the Central Mountain Small Business Development Center will host the annual Community...
Commissioners Approve Multi-Year Permit for September Concert at The Meadows
Chaffee County Commissioners this week approved a multi-year special event permit for a September concert at The Meadows in Buena Vista. The event is scheduled to take place September 17 through 21. Under the terms of the permit, amplified sound will be allowed...
Colorado Marijuana Sales Generate $236 Million in 2025, State Surpasses $3.1 Billion in Total Revenue
The Colorado Department of Revenue has released its latest figures on marijuana sales and tax collections, reporting that the industry generated just over $236 million in 2025. With this year’s tax and fee revenue included, the state has now collected more...
Chaffee County Seeks Community Input on Safer Roadways for All Safety Action Plan
CHAFFEE COUNTY, CO. - Chaffee County is embarking on a “Safety Action Plan” to make its roads safer for all users and seeks community input as part of the data collection phase of the project. Chaffee County road users are invited to share traffic, biking,...
Hanme Clark Found Guilty in Triple Homicide Following 2023 Custer County Shooting
A jury has found Hanme Clark of Westcliffe guilty of killing three people in Custer County before fleeing the area and triggering a multi-state manhunt in November 2023. Clark was convicted on three counts of first-degree murder, as well as charges of attempted...
Weather Forecast for February 20th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Snow will fall over the Divide today coming to an end tonight. An additional 3-6 inches will be possible. A sunny, mild weekend can be expected. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 37. ...
Cottonwood dam upgrade could begin this year
At the February meeting of the Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District board of directors, District Engineer Chris Manera reported that the he has prepared a bid package for the Cottonwood Dam project. Time has taken a toll on the 1950s-era dam, and concrete at the...
Central Colorado Writers Accepting Entries for Youth Writing Contest
Central Colorado Writers are now accepting submissions for the 5th annual Youth Writing Contest, with entries open through March 2. This year’s theme is “Secrets.” The contest features two age divisions: a Junior Division for ages 10 to 13 and a Senior...
Free Tax Preparation Assistance Available in Salida and Buena Vista
The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is continuing to offer free income tax return preparation services to eligible residents. Appointments are required for assistance in both Salida and Buena Vista. Salida residents can schedule an appointment by...
Chaffee County Democrats to Hold Caucus and Assembly March 7
The Chaffee County Democratic Party will hold its County Caucus followed by the County Assembly on March 7 at Salida Middle School. During these meetings, registered Democrats will elect local party leaders, select delegates, and vote on which candidates will appear...
