News & Updates

As holiday celebrations ramp up, Colorado law enforcement is urging drivers to plan ahead and make a sober ride part of their Thanksgiving plans. The Colorado State Patrol, along with local police agencies statewide, has kicked off its Heat Is...

A significant law enforcement presence in Buena Vista’s Farm subdivision on Tuesday drew concern from residents, but officials have since clarified the situation in a statement shared on the Buena Vista Police Department’s Facebook page. According to the department,...

Salida, CO — The City of Salida has been awarded $50,000 from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) in recognition of the City’s early adoption of new state-required housing code language within its recently approved Land Use Code. This updated code...

Voting is officially underway for the 2025 Chaffee County Community Awards, presented by the Chaffee County Community Foundation, the Central Mountain Small Business Development Center, and the Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce. These prestigious awards...

The Buena Vista Board of Trustees will meet tonight at 7:00 PM at the BV Community Center for their regularly scheduled meeting. Among the items on the agenda, the Trustees will reappoint Joy Duprey and Jennifer Wright as regular voting members of the Beautification...

Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Mostly sunny and cool conditions continue through Friday. A weather system will move in this weekend bringing a chance of snow and much colder air.            Salida and Buena...

Favorable weather conditions in place for hazardous fuels reduction work PUEBLO, Colo., Nov. 19, 2025 — The Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron andComanche National Grasslands is planning prescribed fire pile burning operations during thewinter months of...

The Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (AHRA) and the Citizen Task Force (CTF) invite the public to attend our upcoming meeting on December 4, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The meeting will be held in person at 307 W. Sackett Ave, Salida, and is also available...

Statewide travel expected to surge, especially on I-70 Mountain Corridor Statewide – The Colorado Department of Transportation is encouraging motorists to plan ahead and prepare for heavy traffic as the Thanksgiving holiday approaches. Drivers should anticipate...

Join Us for the Winter Fun Festival at the Boys & Girls Club! We're excited to invite families and the community to the Boys & Girls Club's Winter Fun Festival on Thursday, December 4th, from 4:30–7:00 PM at the Salida Boys & Girls Club. This...

Wild Mountain Café in Poncha Springs is the newest member of the Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce. Owned by Ben Althoff, the café continues to grow its presence in the community with its welcoming atmosphere and locally inspired menu. Wild Mountain Café...