Rocky Mountain Christmas Fair Returns to Buena Vista This Saturday
The Xi Mu Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi is bringing holiday cheer to Buena Vista this weekend with the annual Rocky Mountain Christmas Fair. The event takes place Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Buena Vista High School gym. More than 45 vendors are scheduled to...
Chaffee County Early Childhood Council Seeking Community Input on Childcare Needs
The Chaffee County Early Childhood Council is asking local workers to weigh in on the community’s childcare challenges as part of a new assessment aimed at better supporting families. The organization is gathering data on what local employees need most when it comes...
School Bus Rolls Off Snowy Highway in South Fork; All Students Safe
A potentially dangerous situation on a snowy Colorado highway ended with a sigh of relief yesterday in South Fork. A school bus carrying more than a dozen children slid off the road and rolled, but—remarkably—no one was hurt. The bus had been traveling along a...
Weather Forecast for November 21st
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Clearing skies and cool temperatures get us into the weekend. A weather system moves in Saturday night through Monday bringing accumulating snow to the mountains and rain to the valleys. Salida and Buena...
Vernelle Austin March 4, 1924 ~ November 12, 2025
Vernelle Austin, 101, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025. She was born in McCook, Nebraska, and later made Salida her home after moving there in 1967. She was the daughter of Blanche and Charles Austin and was preceded in death by her brothers, Mac and Doug...
Pamela Jo (Serafin) Bustos August 2, 1959 ~ November 15, 2025
Pamela Jo (Serafin) Bustos, passed away November 15, 2025 at the age of 66, with her husband, Pat Bustos by her side. Pam was a loved wife, daughter, sister, and friend. She was especially proud of being an aunt to her three nieces. She remained resilient, strong and...
Colorado reports 184 impaired-driving deaths this year as Thanksgiving DUI crackdown begins
CDOT and CSP urge sober rides this Thanksgiving Statewide — Avoid a DUI or crash this Thanksgiving by making sure a sober ride home is part of your menu. From Nov. 20 to Dec. 3, the Colorado Department of Transportation will support the Colorado State Patrol and...
Historic agreement preserves Colorado River flows
The Colorado Water Conservation Board voted Wednesday to approve an agreement for the Colorado River Conservation District to acquire the Shoshone water rights from Xcel Energy and convert them to instream flow rights. “Securing one of the state’s most significant...
CDOT Unveils New Online Resource for I-70 Mountain Corridor Travelers
The Colorado Department of Transportation has introduced a new online landing page designed to help motorists better prepare for travel along the Interstate 70 mountain corridor. CDOT communications manager Stacia Sellers noted that driving the I-70 mountain stretch...
Ice Castles Returning to Colorado This Winter
A beloved winter attraction is making its way back to Colorado. Ice Castles, the dazzling experience known for its massive frozen sculptures, winding mazes, and sparkling tunnels, will return to two locations this season. Visitors can once again enjoy the icy...
Salida Police Warn Residents of Rising Scam Activity
The Salida Police Department has issued a community alert about a surge in scams targeting local residents. Officials emphasize that no legitimate law enforcement agency will ever call and request payment over the phone, whether for fines, warrants, or donations. Any...
State and national partners unite to send a clear message: Protect our first responders and slow down near traffic crashes
Statewide — Slow down, move over, Colorado. On Tuesday, the Colorado Department of Transportation will hold a press conference to kick off Crash Responder Safety Week (CRSW), urging drivers to slow down and move over for emergency responders. In partnership with...
