Monarch Mountain Opens for Ski Season as Excitement Builds for New Terrain
Ski season has officially returned to Monarch Mountain, where eager skiers and snowboarders lined up early for opening day—some even spending the night in their cars to secure first tracks. While the much-anticipated No Name Basin expansion has not yet...
Ark Valley Humane Society Launches “Home Fur the Holidays” Adoption Promotion
The Ark Valley Humane Society is kicking off its Home Fur the Holidays campaign, offering 50% off adoption fees for all adoptable shelter animals throughout the month of December. The organization hopes the promotion will help more pets find loving...
CPW Reports Rise in Bear–Human Conflicts Across Colorado
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) says conflicts between bears and people have reached their highest level since 2019. Between January 1 and December 1 of this year, CPW received more than 5,000 bear-related reports, slightly higher than the number recorded...
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area, Citizen Task Force to Hold Public Meeting Tuesday
The Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (AHRA) and its Citizen Task Force are inviting the public to attend their upcoming meeting tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Participants may join in person at 307 West Sackett Avenue in Salida or...
Chaffee County Commissioners Set for Regular Meeting Tuesday Morning
The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting tomorrow at 9 a.m., with several notable items on the agenda. Under the consent agenda, commissioners are expected to approve a three-year special event permit for the annual August...
Salida School District R-32-J Swears in New Directors to School Board
Calling 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 are invited to apply now through February 3, 2026 for the National Civics Bee, a nonpartisan competition created and organized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. The...
Weather Forecast for December 3rd
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for our area today. Up to 8 inches of new snow is expected. Roads will become slick and hazardous. Travel will be difficult. Salida and Buena...
Salida Boys Basketball Defeats Crested Butte 62-27
The Salida Spartans gain a 1-0 advantage on their season after defeating the Crested Butte Titans 62-27. Tonight's highlights are brought to you by Salida Ace Hardware....
Salida Girls Basketball Defeats Crested Butte 52-6
The Salida Spartans girls basketball team starts their season off 1-0 after defeating the Lady Titans 52-6. Highlights are brought to you by Salida Ace Hardware. https://redcircle.com/shows/22d860b7-e8f8-40d2-b9df-6ce2d37c4911/ep/1ad477d0-b323-42a0-b5fb-1234410bba78...
Salida Elks Lodge to Host Annual Youth Hoop Shoot Contest on Sunday
The Salida Elks Lodge will hold its annual Hoop Shoot free-throw contest this Sunday, December 7, at the Salida High School gym. The competition is open to all boys and girls ages 8–13 as of April 1, 2026, and participation is free....
Buena Vista Chamber to Host Monthly Community Coffee Tomorrow
The Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly Community Coffee tomorrow from 8 to 9 a.m. at the BV Community Center. This informal gathering brings together residents, elected officials, and local business leaders to discuss current...
