Many in Chaffee and Saguache counties woke up to no power. Xcel Energy is reporting that 2,436 customers are without electricity. Crews are working to restore power as quickly as possible. Power went off at 1am and the estimated time of...
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Heart of the Rockies Radio Seeks Sales Professional
Heart of the Rockies Radio is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Sales Support Professional tojoin our award-winning team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, iscurious about local businesses, and has an interest in marketing and...
Firefighters Stop Overnight Structure Fire on E Street; No Injuries
Salida, CO- Salida Fire Department (SFD) responded to a working structure fire at 821 ½ E Street at 5:15am on Friday, April 24th, 2026. A chief officer arrived first, established command, and Engine 11 (E11) responded immediately. Firefighters found heavy fire...
Lester (Les) Leroy Messamer August 12, 1926 ~ April 14, 2026
Lester (Les) Messamer Obituary On April 14th, 2026, Lester (Les) Leroy Messamer (99) passed away just 4 months shy of his 100th birthday in Columbine Manor Care Center in Salida, Colorado with family and friends surrounding him. He had suffered a broken hip in March...
Volunteers Needed at Salida Visitor Center
The Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce is seeking volunteers to help greet visitors and answer phones at the local visitor’s center. Organizers say the role is ideal for those who have a few hours to spare once or twice a week and enjoy sharing what makes Salida...
Chaffee County Community Foundation Awards $197,000 in Grants, Hosts Community Summit
CHAFFEE COUNTY, CO) April 24, 2026 — The Chaffee County Community Foundation (CCCF) is pleased to announce the recommendation of grant awards totaling $196,944 to 54 nonprofit organizations through its 2026 Community Grants program. This year, CCCF introduced a new,...
