Salida Cancels Fourth of July Fireworks Display
The City of Salida has officially announced there will be no Fourth of July fireworks display this year because of current fire restrictions and the elevated risk of wildfire. City officials said the decision was made in coordination with Salida Fire Department...
Multiple Colorado Wildfires Continue to Grow
Several large and fast-moving wildfires continue to burn across Colorado, forcing evacuations, road closures, and sending smoke across much of the state. The Aspen Acres Fire burning near Rye along the Pueblo and Custer county line has grown to more than 23,000 acres...
Weather Forecast for June 30th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Critical fire weather conditions continue through the week as warm, dry windy conditions persist. A Red Flag Fire Warning has been issued. No open burning of any kind is allowed. ...
Pikes Peak, South Park, South Platte, Leadville, Salida and San Carlos ranger districts enter Stage 2 fire restrictions
(Pueblo, CO, June 29, 2026)— Stage 2 fire restrictions will go into effect June 30, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. on Pikes Peak, South Park, South Platte, Leadville, Salida and San Carlos ranger districts. This includes all National Forest System lands, roads and trails, as...
City of Salida Announces No Fireworks This Year Due to Current Fire Restrictions
Salida, CO — As Independence Day approaches, the City of Salida is announcing that there will be no City fireworks display this year due to current fire restrictions and elevated risk of unintended ignitions. This decision was made in coordination with Wildfire...
Rocky Mountain District field offices enter stage 2 fire restrictions
CAÑON CITY, Colo. — To protect human life and public lands in the face of elevated fire danger, the Bureau of Land Management’s Rocky Mountain District Office will implement stage 2 fire restrictions beginning today. These restrictions apply to...
Raffaela “Ruth” Francesca Guccione December 8, 1932 ~ June 25, 2026
Raffaela "Ruth" Guccione Obituary Raffaela Francesca (Ruth) Guccione It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Raffaela Francesca (Ruth) Guccione. She was a beloved wife, mother, Nana, and Great-Nana, who left this world peacefully...
Festival Update: Fireworks Canceled Due to Fire Ban, Drone Show Takes Center Stage Tonight!
Saturday, June 27, 2026 • 9:15pm • BV Drone Park @ The Rodeo Grounds While we're disappointed to share this news, the Independence Day fireworks display has been canceled due to current fire restrictions and out of an abundance of caution for our community and...
Flow Report- June 29th
Here’s your flow report for Monday, June 29. The Arkansas River is running low. Expect fun and technical rapids out there today. Currently:Pine Creek Numbers is running 190 Cubic Feet per Second.Browns Canyon is at 284 CFS.Royal Gorge is 363. RapidGrass plays at...
Chaffee County to Open $450,000 Competitive Grant Program
The Chaffee County Common Ground Competitive Grant Program will open its annual grant cycle on July 20, making $450,000 available to support projects throughout Chaffee County. Funding is available for projects that align with the program's core goals of strengthening...
Last Day to Apply for Salida Boards and Commissions
Today is the final day for residents to apply to serve on boards and commissions for the Salida. The city has vacancies on the Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails Board, Sustainability Committee, Tree Board, and Planning Commission. Residents interested in...
Election Day Is Tomorrow
Tomorrow is Election Day in Colorado. Voters will decide who they would like to nominate for several county, state, and federal offices. Unaffiliated voters receive both Republican and Democratic primary ballots. However, only one ballot may be returned. Returning...
