Francis James “Jim” Schmotz, age 96, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2026, in Buena Vista, Colorado. Jim lived a long and wonderfully diverse life, filled with family, hard work, adventure, and a deep appreciation for the simple things. He spent much of his...
This past Saturday around 11am, the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the Midland Bike Trail east of Buena Vista on a report of three lost children, one, age nine, and two six-year-olds. Family members searched for two hours without luck, so they...
Ronald Thomas Martinez, lovingly known around town as Julio, suddenly passed away on September 17, 2026 surrounded by his family. Ron was born on August 7, 1954, in Del Norte, Colorado, to Joe and Eloisa Martinez. One of ten children, Ron grew up surrounded by family,...
The Colorado State Patrol says a motorcyclist is dead following a crash on Highway 285 on Friday. According to the State Patrol, the crash occurred north of Fairplay around 2:45 p.m. A woman riding a motorcycle was heading northbound and attempted to pass a...
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Showers and thunderstorms can be expected today through Thursday. Flash flooding will be a possibility. An inch or two of snow will be possible above 10,000 feet. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of...
Chaffee County Commissioners invite you to join them today or Wednesday to hear updates on the many county projects and initiatives underway and to learn more about Commission priorities and focus areas. Today’s meeting will be at the Chaffee County...
