Chaffee Housing Authority Seeks New Board Members
The Chaffee Housing Authority (CHA) is inviting applications for four open board seats, representing Salida, Buena Vista, Chaffee County, and one at-large position. Board members play a key role in guiding the organization’s mission to ensure that every Chaffee County...
Salida to Celebrate Groundbreaking for South Ark Neighborhood Project
The City of Salida will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony tomorrow at 3 p.m. to mark the start of construction on Phase 1 of the South Ark Neighborhood infrastructure project. The celebration will take place just west of the green gate entrance off County Road 104. Phase...
Buena Vista Trustees to Meet Tonight at Town Hall
The Buena Vista Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting tonight at 7 p.m. Under the consent agenda, trustees are expected to appoint Ryan Doke as a regular voting member of the Tree Board. During business items, the board will hear updates from the Airport...
Fatal Collision on Highway 50 Claims Life of Cotopaxi Rider
The Colorado State Patrol has confirmed that a Cotopaxi man was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 50 late last week According to investigators, the collision occurred at the intersection of Highway 50 and County Road 61. Troopers say Gregory Sharp, a Cotopaxi...
The Salida Distillery has been honored as the 2025 Sustainable Salida Business of the Year
The Salida Distillery has been honored as the 2025 “Sustainable Salida Business of the Year” by the Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Greater Arkansas River Nature Association (GARNA). Founded and operated by Gabe and Maggie Barnard, the...
Chaffee County Commissioners will convene their regular meeting tomorrow at 9 a.m.
Chaffee County Commissioners will convene their regular meeting tomorrow at 9 a.m.During the session, commissioners are scheduled to administer the oath of office to newly appointed County Assessor Janie Williams and newly appointed County Treasurer Jolene Ellis. The...
Monarch Mountain and Chaffee County Community Foundation Announce 2025 Community Outreach Impact Grant Recipients
Left to right, Eva Egbert, Matthew Stanek, Chris Haggerty, Wendy McDermott, Bryce Howe, Chesney Thompson, Aidan Warner, Jess Downing, Cara Freeman and Carol Novak (CHAFFEE COUNTY, CO) — The Chaffee County Community Foundation (CCCF) and Monarch Mountain Community...
Salida Man Allegedly Eludes Deputies, Faces Multiple Charges After Highway 291 Incident
On November 7th, 2025, at about 11:40PM Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jesse Camp attempted to make a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling northbound on Highway 291 north of Salida, CO for erratic driving behavior and some minor equipment violations. The...
Weather Forecast for Tuesday, November 11th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Mostly sunny, dry and mild conditions continue. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 67. A low of 31. The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 59, a low of 29. Leadville and Fairplay look for a high of 51...
Salida Mountain Trails and City Seek Community Feedback for Major Bike Park Expansion
Salida Mountain Trails (SMT) and the City of Salida Parks and Recreation Department are moving forward with plans to significantly expand the Salida Bike Park, and they’re inviting the community to help shape what comes next. Residents are encouraged to attend a...
Thomas Frank Moore August 10, 1949 ~ November 3, 2025
Tom was born in South Dakota but spent his early childhood in Minnesota playing with neighborhood friends. The family moved with Western Airlines to Aurora, Colorado, where he graduated from Aurora Central High School in 1967. He graduated from the...
Weather Forecast for November 10th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- A mostly sunny, dry and mild week is ahead. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 65. A low of 35. The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 57, a low of 29. Leadville and Fairplay look for a high of 51...
