Questions Still Await Answers After Butala Public Meeting Last Night
Data is still pending to satisfy the questions asked at the public meeting last night concerning the recent environmental regulatory actions filed against Butala Sand and Gravel. Tabetha Lynch of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) confirmed that “so far”...
Pet of the Week
Bruce has a smile that is sure to brighten anyone’s day! This happy four-year-old Shepherd mix loves playing fetch, going on walks with volunteers, and spending time with his fellow shelter dogs during play sessions. Bruce is ready to bring some extra joy into...
Cleora Park Opening Ceremony Oct. 8th
The City of Salida invites community members to celebrate the opening of Cleora Park with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at 6303 Cleora Road in the Confluent Park development. The ceremony will mark the completion and opening of...
Forecast for Sept. 30th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall will continue across the area today. The heaviest rainfall will be along and south of Highway 50. Flash flooding remains a concern. Several inches of snow could fall over the...
Community Invited to Commissioners Update Tonight
Chaffee County Commissioners invite you to join them tonight to hear updates on the many county projects and initiatives underway and to learn more about Commission priorities and focus areas. Tonight’s event will happen at the Chaffee County Public Safety Complex in...
Meet the New Chamber This Friday
The New Salida Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a meet and greet this Friday, October 2nd from 5pm to 7pm at the Salida Community Center. The New Chamber wants residents to share thoughts on the Chamber, what works, and how can they better serve the community. ...
Guidestone Harvest Festival Begins This Weekend
Guidestone’s Annual Pumpkin Patch and Harvest Festival begins this weekend October and then again the 9th through the 11th at the Hutchinson Homestead and Learning Center at 8913 W. Hwy 50, from 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 4pm each day. Festivities include horse-drawn...
Last Day to Complete County Public Health Survey
Today is the last day to participate in Chaffee County Public Health’s 2026 Community Health Assessment. Residents are invited to complete the confidential community survey that will help identify the health issues, strengths, and priorities that matter most. The...
Big Book Club Event Oct. 16th
Chaffee County Public Health is partnering with Salida High School, Book Club Salida, and Family and Youth Initiatives on this semester’s Big Read Book Club featuring the, The Addiction Inoculation. A book discussion is happening October 16th at 9am at the Scout Hut...
Salida Volleyball Defeats Manitou Springs In Four Sets
The Salida Spartans defend their home court against the Lady Mustangs in four sets, 27-25, 25-14, 25-23, 27-25. Salida Ace Hardware game highlights below! https://redcircle.com/shows/22d860b7-e8f8-40d2-b9df-6ce2d37c4911/ep/b560aa1b-bb3e-4cfb-b73f-5ab7152c84bf Coach...
Buena Vista Clean Sweep Vs Custer County 3-0
Today Buena Vista played a very clean and efficient game against Custer County which resulted in a dominating sweep of 25-23, 25-18, and 25-22. The highlights of this enthralling game found below were brought to you today by Buena Vista Ace Hardware....
Environmental and Health Concerns Over Contaminants at Butala Addressed Tonight
A public meeting concerning the Smeltertown Superfund site and regulatory actions at Butala Sand & Gravel will happen tonight, September 29th at the Poncha Springs Town Hall beginning at 5:30pm. The Environmental Protection Agency, the Colorado Department of...
