Flow Report for July 3rd
River Runners and The Beach — CFS Report Here’s your flow report for Friday, July 3. The Arkansas River is running low. Expect fun and technical rapids out there today. Currently:Pine Creek Numbers is running 178 Cubic Feet per Second.Browns Canyon is at 203...
Arkansas River Outfitters Continue to Welcome Visitors Despite Statewide Wildfires
Arkansas River Valley, Colo. — As wildfires continue to impact portions of Colorado, the Arkansas River Outfitters Association (AROA) wants visitors to know that rafting and fishing trips on the Arkansas River are continuing as scheduled. Outfitters remain open...
Fourth of July Weekend Events Across Chaffee County
It's a busy holiday weekend across Chaffee County with art walks, parades, races, family activities, and community celebrations. Tonight is First Friday in downtown Salida, where local art galleries will stay open late with artist demonstrations, receptions,...
Free Lifeguard Training Begins Monday in Salida
The City of Salida is offering a free Lifeguard Certification Program throughout the month of July for individuals interested in working at the Salida Hot Springs Aquatic Center. No previous lifeguard experience is required, and qualified participants may receive an...
CDOT, State Patrol Urge Safe Fourth of July Travel
The Colorado Department of Transportation is reminding motorists to expect heavier traffic and longer travel times on mountain highways during the Fourth of July holiday weekend. To help ease congestion, CDOT has suspended most highway construction and maintenance...
Outdoor Watering Restrictions in Effect Across Chaffee County
The towns of Salida, Buena Vista, and Poncha Springs have implemented outdoor watering restrictions in response to ongoing drought conditions. Residents may water lawns and landscapes based on whether their street address ends in an odd or even number. Outdoor...
Colorado Wildfires Continue to Grow Under Extreme Fire Conditions
Extreme fire danger continues across Colorado as the National Weather Service maintains a Red Flag Warning due to hot, dry, and windy conditions. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has also extended an Air Quality Health Advisory, warning that...
Weather Forecast for July 3rd
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- High fire danger continues through the July 4th weekend due to warm temperatures, dry vegetation and gusty winds. A Red Flag Fire Warning remains in effect. A chance of rain returns to the forecast on...
Flow Report for July 2nd
Here’s your flow report for Thursday, July 2. The Arkansas River is running low. Expect fun and technical rapids out there today. Currently:Pine Creek Numbers is running 129 Cubic Feet per Second.Browns Canyon is at 253 CFS.Royal Gorge is 265. RapidGrass plays...
Free Concerts Return Tonight in Buena Vista and Salida
Enjoy an evening of free live music tonight with concerts in both Buena Vista and Salida. The Concerts in the Park series continues at McPhelemy Park in Buena Vista, where the 101st Army Band will perform from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Meanwhile, the free summer...
Election Update: Redhorse Advances, Governor’s Primary Remains Undecided
Updated election results from the Colorado Secretary of State's Office show that Consuelo Redhorse has narrowly won the Democratic nomination for Colorado House District 13. According to unofficial results, Redhorse defeated Chris Floyd with 50.58 percent of the vote....
Colorado Wildfire Crisis Worsens as Largest Fire Tops 48,000 Acres
Wildfires continue to burn across Colorado as hot, dry, and windy conditions keep fire danger at extreme levels. The Aspen Acres Fire burning in Custer and Pueblo counties has grown to more than 48,000 acres and remains 0% contained, making it the largest wildfire...
