Loretta LaVerne Ordaz: December 10, 1939-November 1, 2025
Loretta LaVerne Ordaz, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and teacher, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2025, in Monte Vista at the age of 85. Loretta spent 84 years of her life in her hometown Salida that she loved. Born in Salida to Frangie and Bern...
Thursday, November 6th Weather Forecast
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Mostly sunny skies, mild temperatures and breezy conditions can be expected today. Winds will be gusting out of the west at 35mph as a week cold front moves through. Salida and Buena Vista will see a...
High Country Bank to Host Veterans Day Luncheon
SALIDA & BUENA VISTA, CO – In honor of Veterans Day, High Country Bank will host a Veterans Day Luncheon tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at both its Salida and Buena Vista branches. All veterans are invited to enjoy a free lunch as a token of appreciation for...
Fiber Arts Guild Meeting Tomorrow in Salida
SALIDA, CO – The Heart of Colorado Fiber Arts Guild will hold its monthly meeting tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. at the Salida United Methodist Church, located at 288 East 4th Street.Those interested in fiber arts, including weaving, knitting, quilting, and more, are welcome...
Voting Open for 2025 Chaffee County Community Awards
Chaffee County, CO : Voting is now open for the Chaffee County Community Awards, hosted by the Chaffee County Community Foundation (CCCF) in partnership with the Central Mountain Small Business Development Center and the Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce. The...
Sangre de Cristo Electric Awards $35,000 in Grants to Support Local Nonprofits
BUENA VISTA, CO – The Sangre de Cristo Electric Association (SDCEA) has awarded $35,000 in grant funding to nonprofit organizations serving Chaffee, Custer, Fremont, and Lake Counties, supporting programs that promote health, safety, and community well-being across...
Treasurer Dee Dee Copper Retires After 15 Years of Service to Chaffee County
SALIDA, COLO - Chaffee County Treasurer Dee Dee Copper has announced her retirement after serving for 15 years in the County Treasurer’s office, including 3 terms as elected Treasurer. Copper’s retirement commences on December 1st, just in time for ski season...
Salida Soccer Defeats Liberty Commons 5-1 To Advance In The Playoffs
The Salida Spartans continue their fight to the State Championship after defeating the Liberty Common Eagles 5-1 to advance to the quarter finals. The Spartans will host the Vanguard Coursers on Saturday 11/08/2025 for the quarter final game. Tonight's highlights are...
Chaffee County 2025 Election: Unofficial Results
Chaffee County, CO - The first round of results is in from the 2025 Chaffee County Election, with races in Salida and Buena Vista drawing strong voter turnout and several competitive contests. In Salida, voters are choosing a new...
Jeanne C Kostelic August 17, 1932 ~ October 27, 2025
Jeanne Couture Kostelic, beloved mother, grandmother, teacher and friend, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025 at the age of 93. Born on August 17, 1932, in St Ignatius, Montana, Jeanne was the daughter of Jesse and Evelyn Couture. She grew up on a large 1904...
Dean Kent Champlin May 3, 1946 ~ October 30, 2025
1946-2025 Dean Kent Champlin, 79, passed away peacefully on the morning of October 30, 2025, at 8:17am. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, teacher, coach, and friend, Dean lived a full and meaningful life dedicated to family, learning,...
New Arrival: Bindi May Koehler
SALIDA, Colo.— Bindi May Koehler was born at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center’s Family Birthing Center in Salida on October 26, 2025 at 7:21 p.m. She weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces and measured 20 ¾ inches long. Bindi’s parents are Kelsay Lundberg Koehler...
