Weather Forecast for January 9th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Snow is moving out today leaving behind much colder air. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 31. A low of 9. (43) The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 27, a low of...
Chaffee County Public Health Seeing High Rates of Flu; Addresses Childhood Vaccination Schedule Change
Chaffee County, CO — Chaffee County Public Health (CCPH) is alerting the community that influenza activity in Chaffee County is mirroring statewide trends in Colorado, with high rates of influenza and increased hospitalizations compared with prior seasons. Statewide,...
Buena Vista Boys Basketball Defeats Florence Huskies 54-45
The Demons hit 9 threes in the victory over the Florence Huskies 54-45. The Demons improve to 3-4 on the year and 1-3 in TriPeaks League play. Check out highlights from tonight's game sponsored by Buena Vista Ace Hardware here....
Buena Vista Girls Basketball Defeat Florence Huskies 44-21
The Lady Demons pick up right where they left off before Christmas Break and defeat the Florence Huskies 44-21. The Lady Demons are now 6-1 overall and improve to 3-0 in the TriPeaks League. Check out highlights from tonight's game sponsored by Buena Vista Ace...
FIBArk Seeking New Festival Committee Members
FIBArk, the nation’s oldest and largest whitewater festival, is looking to add new members to its festival committee. Organizers are seeking dependable and enthusiastic individuals to help with a variety of roles, including fundraising, vendor coordination, volunteer...
TABOR Refund Uncertain for Colorado Taxpayers This Year
Colorado taxpayers may not receive a TABOR refund this year, according to a newly submitted state budget amendment request. TABOR, short for the Colorado Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights, is a constitutional law that limits how much revenue the state can collect and requires...
Chaffee Housing Trust to Host Open Houses on Affordable Housing Opportunities
Chaffee Housing Trust will host two open houses this week aimed at helping local residents learn more about affordable housing options in the area. The first open house will take place tomorrow from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m., followed by a second event on Saturday from 10:00...
New Arrival: Mille Jean Schoenfeld
SALIDA, Colo.— Millie Jean Schoenfeld was born at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center’s Family Birthing Center in Salida on January 5, 2026 at 8:10 a.m. She weighed 6 pounds, 9.5 ounces and measured 20 ½ inches long. Millie’s parents are Mykeltie and...
Ruby Ann Hollenbeck March 7, 1936 ~ January 4, 2026
Ruby Ann Hollenbeck went to be with the Lord on January 4, 2026. Ruby was a genuine treasure. Ruby lived a very full life but her greatest success in life was the impact she had on people. She will leave a lasting mark on the heart of everyone who had the privilege of...
Sophia Gibb Announces Candidacy for Chaffee County Clerk & Recorder
Sophia Gibb, MBA, current Elections Deputy in the Chaffee County Clerk & Recorder’s Office, today announced her candidacy for Chaffee County Clerk & Recorder.Gibb brings hands-on experience administering elections, managing complex public operations,and...
Flu Cases Surge Across Colorado, Local Hospital Sees Sharp Increase
Flu cases are surging across Colorado this season, with hospitalizations more than double what they were at this time last year. State health officials have already reported one pediatric flu-related death and caution that flu season is far from over. Heart of the...
Weather Forecast for January 7th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Snow will spread across the area tomorrow into Friday. Up to 7 inches of snow could fall over the higher peaks, 4 inches are forecast for the lower elevations. Travel will become hazardous. Much colder...
