HRRMC welcomes Physician Assistant Jessie Wilburn to Pain Management clinic
SALIDA, Colo.— Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center (HRRMC) happily welcomed board-certified physician assistant Jessie Wilburn, PA-C, to HRRMC’s medical staff in January. Wilburn will be seeing patients full-time in the HRRMC Pain Management Clinic,...
State Issues Cease-and-Desist Order Against Cañon City Funeral Home
The State of Colorado has issued a cease-and-desist order against Wilson Funeral Home in Cañon City, citing operation without a valid state registration. According to the order, the funeral home continued offering services after its state license expired in...
Colorado Snowpack Drops Again, Raising Water Supply Concerns
Colorado’s snowpack continues to deteriorate, increasing concerns about water availability as the state heads toward spring and summer. According to the latest data, statewide snowpack levels fell from 57% of average last week to 55% of average this week,...
Weather Forecast on February 5th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Mostly sunny and mild conditions continue. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 59. A low of 27. (61) The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 51, a low of...
Buena Vista Boys Win 45-30 over Ellicott
The Demons have won their third game in a row with a 45-30 victory over the Ellicott Thunderhawks. The Demons overcome a stressful first half and outscore the Thunderhawks 24-7 in the second half. The Demons are gearing up for the Vanguard Coursers to come to town...
Buena Vista Girls are Victorious over Ellicott 48-21
The Lady Demons get their sixth victory in a row after beating the Ellicott Thunderhawks 48-21. The Ladies are now 13-3 overall and 8-1 in Tri-Peaks League play. The Lady Demons host the Vanguard Coursers tomorrow night in a big Tri-Peaks League matchup. Check out...
Salida Council for the Arts Seeks Volunteers for 2026 Valley Visions Art Show
The Salida Council for the Arts is gearing up for the 2026 Valley Visions Art Show and is inviting community members to get involved. Organizers are currently seeking volunteers to help support planning and execution of the popular annual event, which showcases...
Lake County Chamber of Commerce Seeks Business Owners for Interim Board
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce is inviting local business owners to serve on its Interim Board of Directors as the organization restarts after a period of inactivity. Chamber officials say the interim board will help guide the organization during its rebuilding...
Whipple Bridge Reopens in Buena Vista After Decking Upgrades
The Whipple Bridge in Buena Vista has reopened for public use following the completion of recent improvements. The pedestrian bridge, which crosses the Arkansas River in the Buena Vista River Park, was closed on January 5 to allow crews to complete upgrades to the...
Annual Community Awards to Celebrate Local Leaders and Businesses in Chaffee County
The Chaffee County Community Foundation, the Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce, and the Central Mountain Small Business Development Center will host the annual Community Awards on Friday, February 20, at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds. The evening will...
Know Your Rights: Rep. Brittany Pettersen to Host Immigration Webinar Amid National Controversy
U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen announced that she will host a “Know Your Rights” webinar tonight at 6 p.m. MST aimed at helping residents better understand their constitutional protections when interacting with federal immigration authorities. The online event...
Beth Helmke Appointed as New Chaffee County Administrator
The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday officially named Beth Helmke as the county’s new administrator. Helmke brings extensive experience to the role, having served as Chaffee County’s Deputy Administrator for the past five years. She has also been...
