Buena Vista Boys Basketball Falls to Vail Christian 51-50
The Buena Vista Demons fall to 3-5 on the season after a heartbreaking 1-point loss to the Vail Christian Saints. 51-50. Listen below to the highlights from today's game that are brought to you by Buena Vista Ace Hardware....
Weather Forecast for Saturday, January 10th
Here's your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio: For Salida and Buena Vista, expect sunny skies today with afternoon highs near 42 degrees. Wind chill values will remain cold, ranging between ten below zero and zero. Temperatures drop quickly after sunset, with...
Early CDOT data says 234 traffic deaths involved an impaired driver last year
Statewide — Preliminary data shows that 234 people died in crashes involving an impaired driver in Colorado last year. While impaired driving-related fatalities are down 18% since 2022, impaired driving remains a leading contributing factor in Colorado...
Colorado State Patrol, Local Agencies Launch Winter DUI Enforcement Effort
The Colorado State Patrol is partnering with local law enforcement agencies for the “Heat Is On” Winter Blitz DUI enforcement period, which runs through the 21st. During the enforcement campaign, drivers can expect to see increased saturation patrols and sobriety...
National Western Stock Show Kicks Off in Denver
The 120th annual National Western Stock Show begins tomorrow in Denver and will run through January 25. The long-running event celebrates western culture and agriculture, featuring a wide range of attractions including rodeos, horse shows, livestock competitions,...
Cripple Creek Ice Castles Set to Open This Weekend
The Cripple Creek Ice Castles are officially set to open, marking the return of one of Colorado’s most anticipated winter attractions. The experience begins tomorrow at noon and will run through February 21. Visitors can explore the illuminated ice formations,...
Mountain West UAS Club to Hold Monthly Meeting in Buena Vista
The Mountain West UAS Club will hold its monthly meeting tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. at the Sangre de Cristo Electric Association Community Room in Buena Vista. During the meeting, attendees will hear from guest speaker Michael Cook, who will discuss the Colorado Department...
Collegiate Peaks Middle School Honor Band Concert Set for Tonight
The Collegiate Peaks Middle School Honor Band will perform in concert tonight at the Salida High School auditorium. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. The honor band is composed of middle school students from across the region, including Salida, Buena Vista, Alamosa,...
Telluride Ski Resort to Reopen After Agreement Ends Ski Patrol Strike
Telluride Ski Resort will reopen this weekend following an agreement between resort management and the ski patrol union, ending a strike that began in late December. In a news release, Telluride Ski Resort officials said, “We are delighted that the two parties came to...
League of Women Voters to Host Forum on Domestic and Sexual Violence
The League of Women Voters of Chaffee County will host a public forum on domestic and sexual violence from noon to 1:00 p.m. on Monday at the Chaffee County Public Safety Complex in Buena Vista. The forum will feature representatives from The Alliance, an organization...
Chaffee Housing Trust to Host Open House on Affordable Housing
Chaffee Housing Trust will host an open house tomorrow to help local residents learn more about affordable housing opportunities in the area. The event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at The Crossings in Buena Vista, located north of Crossman Avenue and...
House Fails to Override Trump Vetoes, Including Southeast Colorado Water Pipeline Bill
The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday declined to override President Donald Trump’s veto of two bills, as Republicans largely stood by the president despite having previously supported the measures. Among the vetoed legislation was a bill intended to help local...
