Longfellow Elementary School Announces Incoming Principal Anne Sytsma
Salida School District is pleased to announce the selection of the next Longfellow Elementary School Principal, Anne Sytsma. She will step in with the start of the 26-27 school year, as current LES Principal Cory Scheffel has decided to step away from an...
Chamber Golf Scramble Set for May 8 at Salida Golf Course
The Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Golf Scramble on May 8 at the Salida Golf Course. The event is open to 30 teams. Those interested in participating can register online at the Chamber’s website or contact the golf course directly for...
HRRMC celebrates excellence in nursing awards nominees
SALIDA, Colo.— Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center (HRRMC) is thrilled to announce that registered nurse Yvonne Agime, RN and licensed practicing nurse Tiffany Wagler, LPN are nominated for the 2026 Colorado Nurses Foundation Excellence in Nursing...
Poncha Springs Trustees to Appoint New Member, Review Key Projects
The Poncha Springs Board of Trustees will meet tonight at 6:30 p.m. During the meeting, trustees are expected to appoint a new board member from two applicants, Dani Cook and Rich Mancuso. Additional agenda items include consideration of a re-zoning request for...
Buena Vista Trustees to Meet Tonight
The Buena Vista Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting tonight at 7 p.m. Under the consent agenda, trustees are expected to appoint Wes Erickson as a regular voting member of the Airport Advisory Board. During business items, trustees will receive updates from...
Weather Forecast for April 28th
Many in Chaffee and Saguache counties woke up to no power. Xcel Energy is reporting that 2,436 customers are without electricity. Crews are working to restore power as quickly as possible. Power went off at 1am and the estimated time of...
Heart of the Rockies Radio Seeks Sales Professional
Heart of the Rockies Radio is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Sales Support Professional tojoin our award-winning team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, iscurious about local businesses, and has an interest in marketing and...
Firefighters Stop Overnight Structure Fire on E Street; No Injuries
Salida, CO- Salida Fire Department (SFD) responded to a working structure fire at 821 ½ E Street at 5:15am on Friday, April 24th, 2026. A chief officer arrived first, established command, and Engine 11 (E11) responded immediately. Firefighters found heavy fire...
Lester (Les) Leroy Messamer August 12, 1926 ~ April 14, 2026
Lester (Les) Messamer Obituary On April 14th, 2026, Lester (Les) Leroy Messamer (99) passed away just 4 months shy of his 100th birthday in Columbine Manor Care Center in Salida, Colorado with family and friends surrounding him. He had suffered a broken hip in March...
Volunteers Needed at Salida Visitor Center
The Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce is seeking volunteers to help greet visitors and answer phones at the local visitor’s center. Organizers say the role is ideal for those who have a few hours to spare once or twice a week and enjoy sharing what makes Salida...
Chaffee County Community Foundation Awards $197,000 in Grants, Hosts Community Summit
CHAFFEE COUNTY, CO) April 24, 2026 — The Chaffee County Community Foundation (CCCF) is pleased to announce the recommendation of grant awards totaling $196,944 to 54 nonprofit organizations through its 2026 Community Grants program. This year, CCCF introduced a new,...
Public Comment Sought on Monarch Mountain Expansion Project
The U.S. Forest Service is inviting public comment on a proposed project that would allow Monarch Mountain to expand into the existing Upper/Paradise parking lot and reroute the current access road serving the area. According to project details, construction would...
