Natural Gas Leak Prompts Evacuations in Saguache
An intermittent natural gas leak from a high-pressure pipeline in Saguache is producing a plume of natural gas over portions of the town. The leak is located on Gunnison Avenue between 11th and 12th Streets. Firefighters went door-to-door overnight evacuating...
Three Firefighters Killed Battling Colorado Wildfires
Three federal firefighters were killed and two others were injured over the weekend while responding to wildfires burning near the Colorado-Utah state line. The firefighters were part of an interagency response to the Knowles and Gore fires in western Colorado. In...
Lake County Joins Neighboring Counties Under Stage 2 Fire Restrictions
Lake County has joined Chaffee County, Park County, and Fremont County in implementing Stage 2 Fire Restrictions due to extreme wildfire danger. Under Stage 2 Fire Restrictions: No open fires may be built, maintained, or attended. All campfires are prohibited,...
New Wildfire Prompts Evacuations in Fremont County
A new wildfire, known as the 11 Fire, is burning in Fremont County south of Guffey near the Teller County border. As of the latest update, the fire has grown to approximately 43 acres. Mandatory evacuation orders have been issued for residents in the area of High Park...
Willow Fire Grows to More Than 1,000 Acres in Lake County
The Willow Fire continues to grow in Lake County. As of last night, the wildfire had burned more than 1,000 acres. The fire started Sunday in the Mount Massive Wilderness and has prompted mandatory evacuation orders for residents along County Road 4 east of County...
Weather Forecast for June 29th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Critical fire weather conditions continue through much of this week as warm, dry windy conditions persist. A Red Flag Fire Warning has been issued. No open burning of any kind is allowed. ...
Weather Forecast for Sunday, June 28th
Here's your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio: High Winds up to 45mph are expected throughout the region today. Salida & BV: Sunny and breezy, with a high near 87. Tonight we will see a low around 53. SAN LUIS VALLEY: Sunny & breezy , with a high near...
Weather Forecast for Saturday, June 27th
Here's your forecast from Heart of The Rockies Radio: Widespread critical fire weather conditions are expected to return this weekend and into next week as dry and windy conditions return. Salida & Buena Vista: We will see sunshine, with a high near 87. Windy,...
Weekend Events Across Chaffee County
There are plenty of ways to enjoy the weekend across Chaffee County with festivals, markets, live entertainment, and family activities. Chaffee County is kicking off the nation's 250th birthday celebration with two free drone light shows. The first takes place...
Flow Report- Friday, June 26th
Here’s your flow report for Friday, June 26. The Arkansas River is running low. Expect fun and technical rapids out there today. Currently:Pine Creek Numbers is running 276 Cubic Feet per Second.Browns Canyon is at 356 CFS.Royal Gorge is 451. The Tierro Band...
Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Remain in Effect Across the Region
Stage 2 Fire Restrictions remain in effect for Lake County, Park County, Fremont County, and Chaffee County, as well as the municipalities of Buena Vista, Poncha Springs, and Salida. Under Stage 2 Fire Restrictions: No open fires may be built, maintained, or attended....
Weekend Farmers Markets in Salida and Buena Vista
Fresh local produce, handmade goods, and live entertainment are on the schedule this weekend with farmers markets in both Salida and Buena Vista. The Salida Farmers Market takes place Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at Alpine Park. The market features locally grown...
