On November 7th, 2025, at about 11:40PM Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jesse Camp attempted to make a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling northbound on Highway 291 north of Salida, CO for erratic driving behavior and some minor equipment violations. The...
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Mostly sunny, dry and mild conditions continue. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 67. A low of 31. The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 59, a low of 29. Leadville and Fairplay look for a high of 51...
Salida Mountain Trails (SMT) and the City of Salida Parks and Recreation Department are moving forward with plans to significantly expand the Salida Bike Park, and they’re inviting the community to help shape what comes next. Residents are encouraged to attend a...
Tom was born in South Dakota but spent his early childhood in Minnesota playing with neighborhood friends. The family moved with Western Airlines to Aurora, Colorado, where he graduated from Aurora Central High School in 1967. He graduated from the...
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- A mostly sunny, dry and mild week is ahead. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 65. A low of 35. The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 57, a low of 29. Leadville and Fairplay look for a high of 51...
Tomorrow is Veterans Day, and several local services will be closed in observance of the holiday. That includes area banks, the Salida and Buena Vista post offices, and all government offices. If you have errands to run or mail to send, be sure to plan ahead.
