The Salida Distillery has been honored as the 2025 “Sustainable Salida Business of the Year” by the Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Greater Arkansas River Nature Association (GARNA). Founded and operated by Gabe and Maggie Barnard, the...
Chaffee County Commissioners will convene their regular meeting tomorrow at 9 a.m.During the session, commissioners are scheduled to administer the oath of office to newly appointed County Assessor Janie Williams and newly appointed County Treasurer Jolene Ellis. The...
Left to right, Eva Egbert, Matthew Stanek, Chris Haggerty, Wendy McDermott, Bryce Howe, Chesney Thompson, Aidan Warner, Jess Downing, Cara Freeman and Carol Novak (CHAFFEE COUNTY, CO) — The Chaffee County Community Foundation (CCCF) and Monarch Mountain Community...
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...
