A jury has found Hanme Clark of Westcliffe guilty of killing three people in Custer County before fleeing the area and triggering a multi-state manhunt in November 2023. Clark was convicted on three counts of first-degree murder, as well as charges of attempted...
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Snow will fall over the Divide today coming to an end tonight. An additional 3-6 inches will be possible. A sunny, mild weekend can be expected. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 37. ...
At the February meeting of the Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District board of directors, District Engineer Chris Manera reported that the he has prepared a bid package for the Cottonwood Dam project. Time has taken a toll on the 1950s-era dam, and concrete at the...
Central Colorado Writers are now accepting submissions for the 5th annual Youth Writing Contest, with entries open through March 2. This year’s theme is “Secrets.” The contest features two age divisions: a Junior Division for ages 10 to 13 and a Senior...
The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is continuing to offer free income tax return preparation services to eligible residents. Appointments are required for assistance in both Salida and Buena Vista. Salida residents can schedule an appointment by...
The Chaffee County Democratic Party will hold its County Caucus followed by the County Assembly on March 7 at Salida Middle School. During these meetings, registered Democrats will elect local party leaders, select delegates, and vote on which candidates will appear...
