Tuesday July 1st CFS Report
Flows on the Arkansas River have leveled off. Expect awesome whitewater out there. Currently: Pine Creek / Numbers is running 687 Cubic Feet Per Second. Browns Canyon is at 769 CFS And the Royal Gorge is 875 CFS RapidGrass plays a FREE SHOW on The Beach at River...
Salida Community Center Hosts Monthly Drive-Thru Food Distribution Tomorrow
The Salida Community Center will hold its monthly food distribution event tomorrow, beginning at 10:00 AM. The distribution will operate as a drive-thru, ensuring quick and convenient service for those in need. 📍 Event Details: 📅 Date: Tomorrow ⏰ Time: Begins at 10:00...
Monarch Mountain Community Outreach Impact Grant Now Accepting Applications in Chaffee County
The Chaffee County Community Foundation (CCCF) has announced the launch of the Monarch Mountain Community Outreach Impact Grant, a new funding initiative designed to support environmental sustainability, recreation, humanitarian efforts, and community development. The...
New 748 Area Code Coming to Colorado as 970 Numbers Run Low
A new area code is coming to western and northern Colorado. The Colorado Public Utilities Commission has announced the introduction of the 748 area code, which will overlay the existing 970 region to meet growing demand for new phone numbers. đź“… Key Dates: Starting...
Salida Police Department Issues Warning on Active Scam Attempts in the Community
The Salida Police Department has issued an alert about several active scams targeting local residents, urging the community to stay vigilant and protect themselves from financial fraud. According to the department, scammers are impersonating law enforcement officers,...
Salida City Council to Hold Regular Meeting Tonight
The Salida City Council will convene for a regular meeting tonight at 6:00 PM, with a full agenda including public hearings and multiple intergovernmental agreements under consideration. 🔹 Key Agenda Highlights: Unfinished Business: A public hearing and final vote on...
Barry Morphew Extradited to Colorado, In Custody at Alamosa County Jail
Barry Morphew, who was recently indicted for the first-degree murder of his wife, Suzanne Morphew, has been extradited from Arizona to Colorado and is now in custody at the Alamosa County Jail. Morphew will make his first court appearance today in the 12th Judicial...
Tuesday July 1st Weather Forecast
Isolated to scattered afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms can be expected again today. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 83 with a low of 53. The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 79, a low of 49. Leadville and Fairplay...
Monday June 30th CFS Report
Flows on the Arkansas River are slowly dropping, but there is still awesome whitewater out there. Currently: Pine Creek / Numbers is running 693 Cubic Feet Per Second. Browns Canyon is at 757 CFS And the Royal Gorge is 911 CFS RapidGrass plays a FREE SHOW on The Beach...
Memorial Service for Chamber Executive Director Lori Roberts Set for Wednesday July 2nd
A memorial service honoring the life and legacy of Lori Roberts, Executive Director of the Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce, will be held this Wednesday evening, July 2nd. Lori passed away on May 24th after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a dedicated...
Salida City Council to Discuss Housing, Health Care & ADU Regulations at Tonight’s Work Session
The Salida City Council will hold a work session tonight at 6:00 PM, focusing on a range of key community topics, including affordable housing, health care updates, and Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations. 📝 Tonight’s Agenda Includes: Discussion on affordable...
Penrose Funeral Home Co-Owner Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison
Jon Hallford, co-owner of the Return to Nature Funeral Home, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with a disturbing case involving nearly 200 decomposing bodies discovered...
