Tuesday August 19th Weather Forecast
Isolated to scattered thunderstorms will be possible today through Thursday. More widespread thunderstorms will be possible for the weekend when monsoon moisture picks back up on Friday. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 91 with a low of 53. The...
Salida Ward 3 Council Race
Incumbent Ward 3 Councilwoman Wayles Martin has announced she will run for election to the seat in November. Martin has served on the Salida City Council since her appointment in March 2024 to fill the vacancy left by Harald Kasper. She works full time in the service...
Chaffee County Commissioners Meeting
The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners will hold their regular meeting tomorrow at 9am at the Chaffee County Safety Complex in Buena Vista. On the agenda: discussion of the proposed Buena Vista Library District ballot measure seeking to waive the statutory property...
South Rim of Black Canyon Reopens
The South Rim of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is partially reopening today after being closed since July 10th due to wildfire. The visitor center and park store will be open daily from 8am to 5pm, and visitors can again access the Tomichi and Gunnison...
12th Annual BV Strong Community Dinner
The BV Strong Community Dinner will be held on Monday, September 15th. The dinner’s simple mission is “Just Dinner” — a chance for Buena Vista residents to come together in a nonpolitical, noncommercial, and non-promotional setting to share food and friendship. To...
Monday August 18th Weather Forecast
Isolated thunderstorms can be expected to begin the week. More widespread thunderstorms will be possible for the weekend beginning on Friday. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 89 with a low of 53. The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 85, a low...
Sunday, August 17th Weather Forecast
Here's your forecast from Heart of The Rockies Radio-- Salida and Buena Vista:There’s a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon today. Otherwise, expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 86. Winds will shift from the northwest at 5 to 10 mph, turning...
Weekend Events in Chaffee County
Friday at the Farm – Tonight at Turner Farm in Buena Vista with music by Tim Burt, 6–8 p.m. Admission by donation. Twinfest 2025 – Presale event for Salida’s Last Waltz in November, happening all weekend at Drift In Bar & Grill at Independent Whitewater. Festival...
South Rim of Black Canyon to Partially Reopen Monday
The south rim of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park will partially reopen Monday after being closed since July 10 when lightning sparked a wildfire inside the park. Visitors will again be able to access the Tomichi and Gunnison Point overlooks, along with the...
Friday August 15th Weather Forecast
Afternoon and evening thunderstorms will be possible each day through the weekend and into next week. Lightning, gusty winds and brief heavy rainfall can be expected. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 89 with a low of 53. The San Luis...
Heightened DUI enforcement begins Friday
Statewide — July was the deadliest month so far this year for impaired driving-related crashes in Colorado, claiming 26 lives. In 2025 so far, 124 people have died in traffic crashes involving a suspected impaired driver. With the end of summer approaching and...
Carl Eugene Miller October 28, 1938~August 9, 2025
Carl Miller was born in Leadville on October 28, 1938, to Carl and Ruth (Walsh) Miller. He attended St. Mary’s grade school and then attended Leadville High School and graduated with the class of 1956. After high school, Carl went to work in the local mines at the...
