Weekend Activities and Events Around Chaffee County
Several recreational, cultural, and educational events are taking place in the area this weekend. Monarch Mountain has announced the opening...
Central Colorado Writers to Open Submissions for Youth Writing Contest
Central Colorado Writers will begin accepting entries for its 5th annual Youth Writing Contest on Monday, with submissions open through March 2. The...
Early Bird Pricing for Chaffee County Community Awards Ends Tomorrow
Early bird pricing for the annual Chaffee County Community Awards concludes tomorrow. The event is presented jointly by the Chaffee County Community...
Universal Preschool Colorado Program Opens Enrollment
January 28th, 2026 – Chaffee County, CO – The Universal Preschool Colorado Program is now open for enrollment, offering 15 hours a week of...
Nationwide Anti-ICE Protests Scheduled for Today & Saturday
A nationwide day of action known as the National Shutdown is being observed today, as participants across the country pause work, school, and...
Weather Forecast for January 30th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Look for a mostly sunny and mild weekend. Salida and Buena Vista will see a...
Salida Recreation Hosts Adult Drop-In Volleyball and Basketball
Salida Recreation is offering adult coed drop-in volleyball tonight from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Salida Middle School gym. The program is open to...
WinterFest Brings Ski Films, Music, and Community to Buena Vista Tonight
The Greater Arkansas River Nature Association (GARNA) and Buena Vista Mountain Adventures will host WinterFest tonight, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at...
Monarch Mountain Opens No Name Basin, Expanding Lift-Served Terrain
Monarch Mountain opened its long-anticipated No Name Basin today, significantly expanding the ski area’s lift-served terrain. The opening adds 377...
Central Colorado Humanists Open Applications for 2026 Education Scholarships
Central Colorado Humanists are now accepting applications for their 2026 Education Scholarships, offering financial support to students pursuing...
City of Salida Seeks Volunteers for Advisory Commissions
The City of Salida is seeking volunteers to serve on two advisory commissions: the Historic Preservation Commission and the Arts and Culture...
Colorado Population Surpasses 6 Million, Renewing Focus on Growth Challenges
New estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau show that Colorado’s population has surpassed 6 million residents, marking a year-over-year increase of...
