Wildfire Prompts Evacuations in Park County
The Park County Sheriff's Office issued mandatory evacuation orders yesterday in response to a wildfire burning along County Road 62 outside Grant. The evacuation order applies to the Bruno Gulch Campground. As of last night, the fire had grown to approximately three...
Barry Morphew Murder Trial Delayed Until 2027
The murder trial of Barry Morphew has been postponed until 2027 after a judge granted the defense's request for additional time to prepare the case. During a hearing yesterday, Morphew's attorneys told the court they are still reviewing what they described as a...
Weather Forecast for June 25th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Afternoon and evening thunderstorms are expected today with small hail and gusty winds possible. Critical fire weather conditions will return for the weekend. Salida and Buena Vista...
Flow Report for Thursday, June 25
Here’s your flow report for Thursday, June 25. The Arkansas River is up slightly but continues to run at relatively low levels, making for fun and technical rapids throughout the day. Current river flows: Pine Creek / Numbers: 295 cubic feet per second Browns...
Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal Trail Accident
Rotary Club of Salida, Salida Sunrise Rotary Club and Rotary District 5470 Award $10,000 Grant to Achieve for Brew & Bloom Coffee
26 Jun 17 Press ReleaseDownload Dr. Harry Payton (Rotary), Jenna Janisch (Brew & Bloom Manager), Jay Lobeck (Brew & Bloom Associate), Jenny Davis (Achieve Executive Director), Dr. Dan Wardrop (Rotary).
Plant Sale this Saturday to Benefit Local Job Skills Program
Farm to Table is partnering with Brew and Bloom Coffee for a plant sale benefiting Achieve Incorporated and its mentorship-based job skills program at Jane’s Place. The fundraiser will take place Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at Brew and Bloom Coffee in Salida. Plants...
Salida High School Track Closed for Resurfacing Project
The Salida High School Track and Field remains closed for resurfacing through June 30. During the construction period, both the track and turf field are closed to all athletic practices and community use while crews complete improvements to the facility. School...
Coroner Rules Death of Missing Chaffee County Hunter a Suicide
An autopsy report from the El Paso County Coroner's Office has concluded that 27-year-old Kaden Sites died by suicide after going missing during a turkey hunting trip in April. Sites, of Salida, was reported missing after he failed to return from a hunting trip....
Free Pet Microchip and ID Tag Clinic Coming to Buena Vista
The Ark Valley Humane Society will hold its annual Microchip and Pet ID Tag Clinic next week, Monday through Sunday, at the Ark Valley Humane Society Shelter, located at 701 Gregg Drive. Free services available during the clinic include: Microchip implantation for...
Last Day to Apply for Common Ground Advisory Committee
The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners is accepting letters of interest from residents interested in serving on the Chaffee County Common Ground Citizens Advisory Committee. The county is seeking to fill three positions on the committee, including one regular...
Buena Vista School Board Member Resigns After Seven Years
After seven years of service on the Buena Vista School Board, Brett Mitchell announced his resignation Monday evening. In his resignation statement, Mitchell said he believes schools should remain free from politics and expressed concern that the school board was...
