State Engineer addresses Ark Basin water issues
Director of the Colorado Division of Water Resources Jason Ullmann provided an overview of current Arkansas River Basin water issues during the September board meeting of the Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District in Salida. Commonly referred to as the State...
Salida Volleyball Defeats Florence In Three Sets
The Salida Spartans dominate in their game against the Lady Huskies, sweeping Florence for the win. 25-19, 25-18, 25-12. Highlights tonight are brought to you by Salida Ace Hardware...
Ark Valley Humane Society Pet of the Week: Porch
Jason Keith Bessant Obituary April 2, 1974 ~ August 17, 2025
Jason Keith Bessant, 51, of Parker, Colorado passed away doing what he loved, fishing and boating on Sunday, August 17, 2025. He was raised on a farm in Ninette, Manitoba. Due to his misadventures on dirt bikes and snowmobiles he discovered his love of...
Xcel Energy Reaches $640 Million Settlement in Marshall Fire Lawsuit
Xcel Energy has agreed to pay about $640 million to settle claims connected to the 2021 Marshall Fire, the most destructive wildfire in Colorado history. The fire burned more than 6,000 acres in Boulder County, destroying over 1,000 homes in Superior, Louisville, and...
Traffic Stop Near Poncha Pass Leads to Drug Arrest
On September 23rd, 2025, at approximately 9:00AM Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Alec Coscarella observed a motor vehicle near the summit of Poncha Pass on Highway 285 south of Poncha Springs (Chaffee County) that was pulled over on the side of the road with no...
Deadly Road Rage Incident Near Leadville
A road rage incident Tuesday night near Leadville turned deadly when a driver was shot and killed. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation reports that 31-year-old Robert Chase of Leadville was arrested on suspicion of second-degree murder after allegedly shooting...
Thursday September 25th Weather Forecast
Mostly sunny and mild conditions can be expected today. Temperatures continue to warm up heading into the weekend. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 77. A low of 41. The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 73, a low of 39. Leadville and Fairplay...
Buena Vista Volleyball Defeats Crested Butte In Five Sets
In tonight's game against the Crested Butte Titans, the Lady Demons come out on top after five hard fought sets. 25-17, 25-23, 25-17, 25-17, 15-10. Tonight's highlights are brought to you by Buena Vista Ace Hardware...
Early Signs of Ski Season in Chaffee County
With a dusting of snow already visible on the high peaks, ski season is just around the corner. Monarch Mountain is preparing for winter with a nearly 400-acre expansion, featuring a dozen new runs, including beginner and intermediate terrain, along with a new lift...
Salida Council Candidate Meet & Greet
The City of Salida is inviting residents to a City Council candidate meet and greet on Thursday, October 9, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Scout Hut. The informal event is designed to give community members the chance to meet the candidates, ask questions, and learn more...
Salida Municipal Election Debate Scheduled
Heart of the Rockies Radio News has scheduled a Salida Municipal Election candidate debate for Wednesday, October 8, in council chambers at the Touber Building. The debate will be broadcast live on The Peak 92.3 and streamed on Facebook. The debate will feature the...
