Middle school students in the Upper Arkansas Valley are invited to apply for the National Civics Bee, a nonpartisan academic competition focused on civic knowledge and engagement. The local competition is organized by the League of Women Voters in partnership with the...
Central Colorado Humanists are now accepting applications for their 2026 Education Scholarships. This year, the organization is partnering with the Chaffee County Community Foundation, using the foundation’s scholarship platform to streamline and simplify the...
The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program will begin offering free income tax return preparation services on February 7. Assistance will be available to eligible taxpayers in both Salida and Buena Vista, though appointments are required. Residents seeking...
U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen’s office announced that her staff will hold constituent office hours in Chaffee County tomorrow. The specific location will be provided to those who register in advance at Pettersen’s official website, Pettersen.house.gov. Staff...
The Salida City Council will hold a regular meeting tonight, beginning at 6 p.m. Among the items on the consent agenda, council members will conduct a first reading of an ordinance addressing short-term rental business licenses and set a date for a public hearing on...
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- A mostly sunny, mild and breezy day can be expected. Winds will be gusting out of the northwest at 30 mph. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 51. A low of 19. (47)...
