Annual Community Awards to Celebrate Local Leaders and Businesses in Chaffee County
The Chaffee County Community Foundation, the Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce, and the Central Mountain Small Business Development Center will host the annual Community Awards on Friday, February 20, at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds. The evening will...
Know Your Rights: Rep. Brittany Pettersen to Host Immigration Webinar Amid National Controversy
U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen announced that she will host a “Know Your Rights” webinar tonight at 6 p.m. MST aimed at helping residents better understand their constitutional protections when interacting with federal immigration authorities. The online event...
Beth Helmke Appointed as New Chaffee County Administrator
The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday officially named Beth Helmke as the county’s new administrator. Helmke brings extensive experience to the role, having served as Chaffee County’s Deputy Administrator for the past five years. She has also been...
Weather Forecast on February 4th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Mostly sunny and mild conditions continue. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 51. A low of 25. (59) The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 47, a low of...
CMC forum talk Feb. 12 features former inmate’s turnaround
SALIDA – A history-making former Colorado prison inmate will talk about his journey as part of Colorado Mountain College’s Collegiate Peaks Forum series of informative and educational talks in Salida. Sentenced to life without parole when he was 19, David R. Carrillo...
Deadline Extended: Upper Arkansas Valley Civics Bee Entry Extended to February 17
Upper Arkansas Valley middle school students from public, private, charter, and home schools have until February 17, 2026 to submit short essays proposing a creative idea to improve their communities for the National Civics Bee. With so much discourse on...
William Thomas Redmon Jr. April 9, 1954 ~ January 29, 2026 (age 71)
William Thomas Redmon Jr. (Bill) went home to be with the Lord on January 29, 2026. Bill was deeply devoted to his relationship with Christ, family, friends and community.Bill was born on April 9, 1954, in Baltimore, Maryland, and was raised there. He graduated from...
Salida Boys Basketball Falls to Banning Lewis 65-31
The Spartans had a tough matchup against #1 Banning Lewis and fall 65-31. The Spartans are now 6-8 overall and hope to bounce back against Rye on Thursday. Check out highlights from tonight's game sponsored by Salida Ace Hardware here....
Salida Girls Basketball Defeats Banning Lewis 59-23
The Salida Girls Basketball team has now won 9 in a row after a 59-23 victory over the Banning Lewis Stallions. The Salida Girls are now 11-2 over all and undefeated in the Tri-Peaks League. Check out highlights from tonight's game sponsored by Salida Ace Hardware...
New Arrival: Wyatt Rhys McNease
SALIDA, Colo.— Wyatt Rhys McNease was born at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center’sFamily Birthing Center in Salida on January 25, 2026 at 8:37 p.m. He weighed 6 pounds, 8 ounces andmeasured 19.5 inches long.Wyatt’s parents are Tyler and Michelle McNease of...
Buena Vista Chamber to Host Community Coffee Tomorrow
The Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce will host its Community Coffee tomorrow from 8 to 9 a.m. at the Buena Vista Community Center. The Community Coffee is free and open to the public, offering an opportunity for residents, business owners, and community members to...
Salida Community Center to Hold Monthly Food Distribution Tomorrow
The Salida Community Center will host its monthly food distribution tomorrow beginning at 10 a.m. The distribution will be a drive-through event, and participants are asked to remain in their vehicles while food is brought to them. No paperwork is required. Attendees...
