More Colorado Ski Areas Open as Snowmaking Conditions Improve
Ski season is ramping up across Colorado, with Breckenridge and Copper Mountain opening yesterday and Lovelandwelcoming skiers and riders starting today. Eldora and Vail are also preparing to open next week. While natural snowfall has been limited so far,...
League of Women Voters to Host Forum on Wealth Inequality in Buena Vista
The Chaffee County League of Women Voters will host a community forum on wealth inequality in Colorado this Monday from noon to 1:00 p.m. at the Chaffee County Safety Complex in Buena Vista. The discussion will focus on the distribution of wealth and income across the...
Kick Off to Winter Event Set for Tomorrow at the SteamPlant
The Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce and Monarch Mountain are joining forces to host Kick Off to Winter tomorrow night at the Salida SteamPlant from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. The event will feature a business expo showcasing local vendors and organizations, along with...
First Friday Returns to Downtown Salida Tonight
Downtown Salida’s art galleries will host First Friday this evening from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m., inviting the community to enjoy extended hours, artist demonstrations, gallery receptions, and live music. The event offers a unique opportunity to meet local artists in their...
Salida’s Holiday Park Returns with 100 Decorated Trees This Season
Salida’s beloved Holiday Park tradition is returning once again, featuring 100 festive trees decorated by local families, nonprofits, and businesses. The display will be open to the public from November 24 through early January. The Salida Sunrise Rotary, which...
Chaffee County Early Childhood Council Launches Childcare Needs Survey
The Chaffee County Early Childhood Council (CCECC) is once again conducting a survey to assess the childcare needs of the local workforce. The information gathered will help the Council collaborate with community partners, local businesses, and potential funders to...
Chaffee Housing Authority Seeks New Board Members
The Chaffee Housing Authority is currently accepting applications for four open board positions representing Salida, Buena Vista, Chaffee County, and one at-large seat. Board members play a key role in shaping the organization’s mission to ensure that every resident...
CDOT Completes Major Intersection and Bridge Upgrade in Fairplay
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has officially wrapped up the final phase of the Highway 285 and Colorado 9 intersection improvement and bridge replacement project in Fairplay. The newly completed intersection now features two through lanes and a...
Weather Forecast for November 7th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Mostly sunny skies and breezy conditions can be expected today. Winds will be gusting out of the west at 30 mph. Temperatures will be cooler for the weekend. Salida and Buena Vista will see a...
Loretta LaVerne Ordaz: December 10, 1939-November 1, 2025
Loretta LaVerne Ordaz, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and teacher, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2025, in Monte Vista at the age of 85. Loretta spent 84 years of her life in her hometown Salida that she loved. Born in Salida to Frangie and Bern...
Thursday, November 6th Weather Forecast
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Mostly sunny skies, mild temperatures and breezy conditions can be expected today. Winds will be gusting out of the west at 35mph as a week cold front moves through. Salida and Buena Vista will see a...
High Country Bank to Host Veterans Day Luncheon
SALIDA & BUENA VISTA, CO – In honor of Veterans Day, High Country Bank will host a Veterans Day Luncheon tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at both its Salida and Buena Vista branches. All veterans are invited to enjoy a free lunch as a token of appreciation for...
