As residents begin to rebuild following the Aspen Acres Fire, the Custer County Sheriff’s Office is warning the community to watch for contractor fraud. Sheriff Rich Smith took to social media to share red flags residents should watch for when hiring contractors. ...
The City of Salida’s improvement project along West Highway 291/First Street, requires closure for paving operations. First Street will be closed to through traffic between 3rd Street and M Street starting this Thursday morning. The closure is expected to remain...
As the school year begins, many Buena Vista residents have likely noticed the “School Zone” signs posted along Highway 24 through town. The normal speed limit of 35 mph throughout BV will be reduced to 25 mph when the lights are flashing. The lights will flash at the...
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Hot temperatures continue today with a moderate chance of afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures will cool for the rest of the week as rain chances increase into the weekend. ...
Applications for the 2026 Monarch Mountain Impact Grant are open through August 28th. This year the Chaffee County Community Foundation will award up to $15,000 to 1-3 local nonprofit organizations whose projects reflect Monarch Mountain’s core values of environmental...
Ark Valley Humane Society (AVHS) has launched their August Matching Campaign. Every donation made between now and August 31st will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $20,000. The campaign aims to provide funding for AVHS to support its community assistance programs...
