Free Tax Preparation Assistance Available in Chaffee County
The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is offering free income tax return preparation services to eligible residents in Chaffee County. Assistance will be available in both Salida and Buena Vista, though appointments are required. Residents seeking...
Chaffee County Democrats to Hold Caucus and Assembly on March 7
The Chaffee County Democrats have announced that their County Caucus and County Assembly will take place on March 7 at Salida Middle School. The Caucus will be followed by the County Assembly, where registered Democrats will gather to elect local party leaders, select...
Weather Forecast for February 11th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Light to moderate snowfall will be possible across the higher elevations today and tomorrow with snow amounts of 4 to 7 inches. A rain/snow mix will be possible for the lower elevations. A second round of...
Salida Boys Basketball Falls to Vanguard 70-51
The Spartans fall to 7-10 on the year after a 70-51 defeat by the Vanguard Coursers. The Spartans look to bounce back against Manitou Springs on Thursday. Check out highlights from tonight's game sponsored by Salida Ace Hardware here....
Salida Girls Basketball Defeats Vanguard 58-38
The Salida girls come back after a 1st quarter deficit and beat the Vanguard Coursers 58-38. The Salida Girls Basketball team travels to Manitou Springs on Thursday February 12th. Check out highlights from tonight's game sponsored by Salida Ace Hardware here....
Kenneth A. Hilton October 27, 1932 ~ February 2, 2026
Ken Hilton passed away on Feb. 2, 2026, peacefully at his home in Salida, at the age of 93. Ken and his wife Carol moved to Salida in 1972, where they bought land and lived 49 years in the home he built with his own hands. He was most known for owning the only feed...
Deadline Extended for National Civics Bee Entries in Upper Arkansas Valley
Middle school students in the Upper Arkansas Valley have more time to enter the National Civics Bee, as the application deadline has been extended to February 17. The nonpartisan competition is organized locally by the League of Women Voters and the Buena Vista...
Former Colorado Inmate to Share Story of Clemency and Purpose at CMC Forum in Salida
A former Colorado prison inmate will speak about his journey as part of Colorado Mountain College’s Collegiate Peaks Forum series in Salida. David Carrillo was sentenced to life without parole at the age of 19 and spent more than 30 years in the Colorado Department of...
Colorado DMV Offices, Online Services Closed for System Upgrade
All Colorado Division of Motor Vehicle offices are closed for three days as the state completes a statewide technology system upgrade. The upgrade includes the public e-service platform, myDMV, resulting in the temporary shutdown of online driver license...
Public Invited to Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Citizen Task Force Meeting
The Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area and its Citizen Task Force are inviting the public to attend their regular meeting this Thursday. Participants can join the meeting in person at 307 West Sackett Avenue in Salida or attend virtually via Zoom. The Citizen Task...
Buena Vista Trustees Meeting Tonight at 7pm
The Buena Vista Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting tonight beginning at 7 p.m. Under business items, trustees will receive an update from Julie Mach, Regional Sustainability Contractor for Chaffee County. Staff will also introduce the proposed Electric...
Snow on the Way, But Colorado Still Faces Uphill Battle With Record-Low Snowpack
Some relief may arrive this week for Colorado’s record-low snowpack, though forecasters say it will be modest. While no major storm is expected, mountain areas could see up to a foot of snow through Friday. Meteorologists caution the snowfall won’t be enough to...
