The Ark Valley Humane Society will hold its annual Microchip and Pet ID Tag Clinic next week, Monday through Sunday, at the Ark Valley Humane Society Shelter, located at 701 Gregg Drive. Free services available during the clinic include: Microchip implantation for...
The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners is accepting letters of interest from residents interested in serving on the Chaffee County Common Ground Citizens Advisory Committee. The county is seeking to fill three positions on the committee, including one regular...
After seven years of service on the Buena Vista School Board, Brett Mitchell announced his resignation Monday evening. In his resignation statement, Mitchell said he believes schools should remain free from politics and expressed concern that the school board was...
Andy Rohrich has moved Chaffee County into Stage 2 Fire Restrictions due to elevated wildfire danger. The restrictions also apply within the municipalities of Buena Vista, Poncha Springs, and Salida. Under Stage 2 Restrictions: No open fires may be built, maintained,...
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Typical summer thunderstorms are expected across the area this afternoon and evening. Fire weather conditions can also be expected. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 91. A low of...
Robert Backofen Obituary Robert Backofen February 16, 1946 – June 16, 2026 Robert Backofen passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born on February 16, 1946, in Rockville, Connecticut, Robert grew up with a strong sense...
