5 p.m. Sunsets Return as Daylight Slowly Increases
A seasonal milestone arrives today as 5 p.m. sunsets return, signaling the gradual lengthening of days across the region. Throughout the month of January, daylight increases by about 40 minutes in total. The last time sunsets occurred as late as 5 p.m. was in early...
FIBArk Seeks New Committee Members Ahead of Upcoming Festival
FIBArk, the nation’s oldest and largest whitewater festival, is seeking new members to join its festival committee. Organizers are looking for dependable and enthusiastic individuals to help support a variety of areas, including fundraising, vendor coordination,...
Colorado Mountain Club to Host Backcountry Film Festival Screening in Salida
The Colorado Mountain Club will host a screening of the Backcountry Film Festival tomorrow night at Salida’s SteamPlant, running from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the club’s Snow Rangers program, which partners with the U.S. Forest Service...
Colorado State Patrol Steps Up Enforcement of Hands-Free Driving Law
Colorado drivers are being reminded that using a cellphone while driving must be done hands-free under state law. Colorado’s Hands-Free Law, which took effect last year, was enacted to reduce distracted driving crashes and improve safety on roadways statewide. Drivers...
Chaffee County Patriots to Host Free Speech Town Hall in Buena Vista
The Chaffee County Patriots will host a Free Speech Town Hall tonight at the American Legion Hall in Buena Vista, offering community members an opportunity to engage in an open discussion about the role of free speech in public life. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m....
Weather Forecast on January 14th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Mostly sunny skies and mild conditions continue. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 55. A low of 25. (57) The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 45, a low of 21. ...
Buena Vista Boys Basketball Falls to Sanford 49-21
The Buena Vista Demons fall to 3-5 on the season after the Sanford Mustangs come out on top of tonight's game. 49-21. Highlights are brought to you by Buena Vista Ace Hardware....
Buena Vista Girls Basketball Falls to Sanford 24-23
The Lady Demons go to 7-2 on the season after a hard fought game against Sanford. The game came down to the wire with last second shots made by both teams with the Lady Mustangs ultimately coming out with the win. 7-2. Tonight's highlights are brought to you by Buena...
Salida Boys Basketball Defeats Gunnison 58-49
The Spartans start 2026 off with a victory over the Gunnison Cowboys 58-49. After getting the lead in the second quarter the Spartans defended their lead. Check out highlights from tonight's game sponsored by Salida Ace Hardware here....
Salida Girls Basketball Defeats Gunnison Cowboys 65-32
The Salida Girls Basketball team starts off hot from 24 days off taking a big lead and never looking back to get a 65-32 victory over the Gunnison Cowboys. The Salida girls are now 6-2 on the year. Check out highlights from tonight's game sponsored by Salida Ace...
Nurturing Parenting Class Offered in Poncha Springs
Family and Youth Initiatives, in partnership with the Chaffee County Department of Human Services, will offer a Nurturing Parenting Class beginning tomorrow and continuing through April 8. The classes will focus on parenting with empathy, understanding child...
Buena Vista Trustees to Hold Regular Meeting Tonight
The Buena Vista Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting tonight beginning at 7 p.m. During the meeting, trustees will hear presentations from Chaffee County Fire and the Chaffee Housing Authority. Under business items, trustees will consider the appointment of...
