Chaffee County Announces 2026 Common Ground Investment Plan, Five-Year Funding Strategy
Chaffee County has released its 2026 investment plan for the voter-approved Common Ground initiative, along with a new five-year financial strategy aimed at strengthening long-term stability while continuing to deliver community impact. Since its launch in 2018, the...
Owl Landing on Transformer Sparks Fire in Buena Vista
A fire that broke out in Buena Vista on Monday was caused by an owl landing on a transformer, according to Buena Vista Police. The fire ignited near Yale Avenue and James Place, west of Highway 24. A Buena Vista police officer and Chaffee County deputies were the...
CDOT Warns of Hazardous Driving Conditions Amid High Winds and Dust
The Colorado Department of Transportation is warning motorists that high winds and blowing dust continue to create dangerous driving conditions across southern Colorado. Drivers may encounter sudden drops in visibility and possible road closures as a result of the...
Weather Forecast for February 18th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Another round of snow will continue across the Divide through the day, keeping hazardous driving conditions in place across the higher terrain. Additional accumulations of 3-5 inches will be possible. ...
Arthur Leroy “Artie” Babcock June 5, 1944 ~ February 15, 2026
Arthur Babcock Obituary Arthur Leroy (Artie) Babcock Went to be with our Lord on February 15th, 2026. He passed peacefully with his wife and family by his side. Artie was born June 5th, 1944, to Arthur Leo and Margaret may Babcock. Artie And Carol Finney were...
Sports In The Rockies 02-17-2026
Andrew Stossmeister was live tonight from the Poncha Pub with this weeks show talking all things sports in the Rockies. If you were unable to toon in on Eagle Country 104.1 or listen live on Heart of the Rockies Radios, don't fret! Below are the interviews Andrew had...
Ida Marjorie “Marge” Grantham April 2, 1924 ~ February 14, 2026
Ida Marjorie "Marge" Grantham. age 101, passed away on February 14, 2026. She was born in Mesita, Colorado on April 2,1924, to Frederick and Edna Quiller. Following graduation, she became a telephone operator for Mountain Bell in Alamosa, CO. It was there that she met...
Deadline Today for Upper Arkansas Valley Students to Enter National Civics Bee
Today is the final day for Upper Arkansas Valley middle school students to apply for the National Civics Bee, a nonpartisan competition organized locally by the League of Women Voters and the Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce. Students enter by submitting a...
Pearl Theater in Buena Vista Named to Colorado’s Most Endangered Places List
Colorado Preservation, Inc. has announced five new additions to its 2026 Most Endangered Places list, highlighting historic sites across the state that face significant threats. The nonprofit organization, which works with communities to preserve endangered historic...
Chaffee County Community Foundation Accepting Applications for 2026 Community Grants
The Chaffee County Community Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2026 Community Grants program. A total of $196,000 in funding is available through contributions from Sangre de Cristo Electric Association, Monarch Mountain Community Outreach,...
Salida City Council to Consider Zoning, STR Ordinance and Planning Commission Appointments Tonight
The Salida City Council will hold a regular meeting tonight beginning at 6 p.m., preceded by a 5 p.m. work session. During the work session, council members will discuss the proposed F Street closure and receive an overview of the city’s Dark Skies initiative. Under...
Free Wildfire Preparedness Forum Tonight in Salida
A free Community Forum on Wildfire Preparedness will be held tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Salida. The event will feature Leeza Vasko, A Forester with the Colorado State Forest Service, who will discuss what the Forest Service...
