Dump Truck Strikes Power Line, Causes Explosion Sound and Outage in Florissant
The Florissant Fire Department responded this week to reports of an explosion followed by a widespread power outage in Florissant. Upon arrival, crews determined that a large dump truck had made contact with overhead power lines, triggering a blown breaker and causing...
Trailer Loaded With Kennels Stolen From San Luis Animal Shelter
The San Luis Valley Animal Welfare Society is asking for the public’s help after a trailer loaded with kennels was stolen earlier this week. According to the shelter, an 18-foot flatbed trailer carrying multiple kennels was taken from its location in San Luis on...
Weather Forecast for April 16th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Mostly sunny skies, warm and windy conditions can be expected today. Winds will be gusting to 40 mph with higher gusts possible over the mountains. A Red Flag Fire Warning is in effect. ...
Forest Service seeks public input on proposed parking lot expansion at Monarch Mountain
The 14-day comment period ends April 29 (Salida, CO, April 15, 2026) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is seeking public comment for an upcoming project located on the Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche...
Regional Creative Conference “Made in Chaffee” to Support Artists and Entrepreneurs
Salida, CO— On May 4, 2026, the Made in Chaffee conference will convene artists, makers, and creative entrepreneurs from across Chaffee County for a one-day event dedicated to building sustainable, thriving creative businesses. Held at the historic SteamPlant Event...
Demons Fall 11-4 to Las Animas Trojans
The BV Demons are now 8-2 on the year after the loss to the Las Animas Trojans this afternoon. The Demons are in action again this weekend Vs Florence for a double header. Check out highlights from today's game sponsored by Buena Vista Ace Hardware here....
Salida Council for the Arts Opens Applications for 2026 Community Grants
The Salida Council for the Arts is now accepting applications for its 2026 Community Grants program, offering funding opportunities for creative projects that benefit the local community. Grants of up to $500 are available to individuals and organizations pursuing...
Community Town Hall in Chaffee County to Address Immigration Enforcement Policies
The Chaffee Immigrant Partnership Team and Ark Valley Indivisible are hosting a public town hall tonight focused on how Chaffee County responds to immigration enforcement. The event will bring together a panel of local leaders, including Andy Rohrich, Russ Johnson,...
Five Former Costilla County Sheriff’s Office Employees Appear in Court on Criminal Charges
Five former employees of the Costilla County Sheriff’s Office, including the agency’s former sheriff, made their first court appearances yesterday following indictments tied to two separate incidents. Danny Sanchez and Keith Sanchez are each facing one count of abuse...
Massive Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down I-70 Near Loveland Pass and Eisenhower Tunnel
Interstate 70 was closed yesterday near Loveland Pass and the Eisenhower Tunnel following a major crash involving more than 75 vehicles, causing significant disruption for travelers in the area. According to the Colorado State Patrol, no fatalities have been reported....
Weather Forecast for April 15th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Mostly sunny skies and breezy conditions can be expected today and tomorrow. Winds will be gusting to 35 mph. Another weather system will bring mountain snow and lower elevation rain back to the area...
Forest Service announces $248 Million in Secure Rural Schools payments to support counties, schools, and wildfire preparedness
(Washington, D.C., April 14, 2026) — The U.S. Forest Service today announced it will be issuing $248 million in Secure Rural Schools payments for 2025, delivering critical funding to eligible states and counties with National Forest System...
