“We Are Chaffee’s HEART”: Free Program Builds Mental Health Support Skills in the Community
Salida Community Center to Host Monthly Drive-Through Food Distribution
The Salida Community Center will hold its monthly food distribution tomorrow beginning at 10 a.m. The event will be conducted as a drive-through. Participants are asked to remain in their vehicles while food is brought directly to them. No paperwork is required....
Buena Vista Chamber to Host Monthly Community Coffee Event
The Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly Community Coffee tomorrow morning from 8 to 9 a.m. at the BV Community Center. The event brings together business leaders, elected officials, and local nonprofit organizations to share updates and discuss...
South Arkansas Fire District Seeking Wildland Firefighters, Hiring Key Support Role
The South Arkansas Fire Protection District is urgently seeking certified wildland firefighters as officials prepare for what experts are calling a high-risk fire season. The district is looking to add personnel to help protect the community and strengthen emergency...
Morphew Daughters Withdraw Request for Mother’s Remains Ahead of Hearing
The daughters of Suzanne Morphew have withdrawn their request to have their mother’s remains released by the state. The two had filed a motion last month seeking the return of the remains, but the Alamosa County District Attorney opposed the request, arguing that the...
Costilla County Commissioners Appoint New Sheriff Following Resignation
Costilla County has a new sheriff after commissioners appointed Deputy Joe Smith to the position during a special meeting yesterday. Smith replaces former Sheriff Danny Sanchez, who resigned Saturday after he, along with the undersheriff and three deputies, was...
Weather Forecast for March 31st
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Rain and snow return to the area tonight and tomorrow. Up to 15 inches could fall along the Divide. Winds will be gusting to 35mph. Salida and Buena Vista will see...
Girls Basketball State Championship Celebration Planned for April 14th
BLM seeks input on Iron Mountain Quarry Expansion Environmental Assessment
CAÑON CITY, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Royal Gorge Field Office has opened a 30-day public comment period to receive public input on the Iron Mountain Quarry Expansion Environmental Assessment. The public comment period will end April 29, 2026. The...
Arkansas River Outfitters Association Launch 2026 Season with Strong Economic Momentum and New Strategic Partnership
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Local Leaders to Participate in Town Hall on Immigration Enforcement in Chaffee County
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Easter Egg Hunts Planned Across Chaffee County This Saturday
Families across Chaffee County will have several opportunities to celebrate Easter this weekend with community egg hunts in Salida, Poncha Springs, and Buena Vista. The Salida Community Center will host its annual Community Easter Egg Hunt beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday...
