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...
Barry Morphew Pleads Not Guilty in Alamosa Court; Trial Set for October
Barry Morphew, the man accused of killing his wife in 2020 and concealing her body in Colorado’s San Luis Valley, entered a not-guilty plea during a court appearance in Alamosa on Tuesday. During the hearing, Morphew waived his right to a speedy trial. Attorneys for...
Deadline Approaching for Upper Arkansas Valley Middle School Students to Share Ideas, Showcase Civics Knowledge, Engage in Communities, and Compete for Prizes and Recognition
Upper Arkansas Valley middle school students from public, private, charter, and home schools have until February 3, 2026 to submit short essays proposing a creative idea to improve their communities for the National Civics Bee. With so much discourse on...
Chaffee County Treasurer Jolene Ellis Announces Candidacy for 2026 Election
Chaffee County, Colorado — January 12, 2026 — Jolene Ellis, the current Chaffee CountyTreasurer, today announced her candidacy for election to the office of Chaffee County Treasurer inthe 2026 election.Following the retirement of the former Treasurer, Ellis was...
Weather Forecast for January 13th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Mostly sunny skies and mild conditions can be expected again today. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 61. A low of 27. (55) The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 49, a low of...
