Veterans Day Closures Scheduled for Tomorrow
Tomorrow is Veterans Day, and several local services will be closed in observance of the holiday. That includes area banks, the Salida and Buena Vista post offices, and all government offices. If you have errands to run or mail to send, be sure to plan ahead.
Salida Community Center Prepares for Annual Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinners
The Salida Community Center is already gearing up for the holiday season as planning begins for its annual Community Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinners. Each year, the center serves more than 1,200 free meals on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, an effort made possible...
Last Day to Register for Pottery & Ceramics Event for Neurodivergent Youth
Today is the final day to register for Achieve, Inc. and Buena Vista Recreation’s Pottery and Ceramics workshop, created specifically for neurodivergent youth ages 14 and older. The event will take place this Friday at Wildstone Ceramics Studio in Buena Vista,...
Chaffee County Public Health Warns of Major Insurance Premium Increases in 2026
Chaffee County Public Health is alerting residents to brace for potentially steep health insurance premium increases in 2026, following recent federal-level policy changes that are expected to significantly impact plans purchased through Connect for Health Colorado....
Salida to Break Ground on South Ark Neighborhood Infrastructure Project This Week
SALIDA, Colo. After more than 15 years of planning, collaboration, and community visioning, the City of Salida is set to officially kick off construction of the South Ark Neighborhood Phase 1 infrastructure project with a groundbreaking ceremony this Thursday at 3...
Sunday, November 10th Weather Forecast
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio. Salida & Buena Vista: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58 & a light breeze throughout the day. Tonight we will see a low around 28. In The San Luis Valley: Sunny, with a high near 52. Then back down to an...
Buena Vista Volleyball Team is 2A Region 10 Champions!
The Demons defeat the Telluride Miners in straight sets 25-11, 25-17, 25-16. The Demon's move on to the state tournament at the Denver Colosseum next week. Check out highlights from this afternoon's game sponsored by Buena Vista Ace Hardware here....
Salida Soccer Defeats Vanguard 3-0
The Salida Spartans continue their fight to State with a win over the Vanguard Coursers, 3-0, that takes them to the semi-finals. Highlights tonight are brought to you by Salida Ace Hardware...
Buena Vista Volleyball Defeats West Grand in Straight Sets
The Demons win their first game in the 2A Region 10 Tournament with a victory over West Grand 25-11, 25-20, 25-23. The Demons will face the Telluride Miners around 2pm. Check out highlights from this morning's game sponsored by Buena Vista Ace Hardware here....
Saturday, November 8th Weather Forecast
Here's your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio: In Salida & Buena Vista: We will see Sunny skies, with a high near 60. Winds will stay around 15mph. Then back down to a low around 22 tonight. In the San Luis Valley: Will be Sunny, with a high near 56 with...
Buena Vista Advances to Quarter Finals with a 48-14 Victory Over Holyoke
The Demons get another demanding victory that propels them to the Quarter Finals defeating the Holyoke Dragons 48-14. Check out highlights from tonight's game sponsored by Buena Vista Ace Hardware here....
Salida Volleyball Takes 2nd Place In The 3A Region 1 Tournament
The Salida Spartans will be coming home with the second place win in the 3A Region 1 Tournament after their win over DSST and their loss to Alamosa. Salida ends the season 16-9 after their sweep over the DSST Wolves and falling to the Alamosa Mean Moose in three sets....
