Multiple Wildfires Continue to Burn Across Colorado; New Fire Prompts Evacuations in Garfield County
A new wildfire, the Cottonwood Flat Fire, ignited yesterday in western Colorado and has prompted evacuations in Garfield County. The 310-acre brush fire is burning just south of I-70, between Parachute and Rulison, and has forced the closure of Highway 6 in the area....
Friday July 18th Weather Forecast
Daily shower and thunderstorm activity can be expected through the weekend and into next week. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 85 with a low of 55. The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 81, a low of 51. Leadville and Fairplay look for a high of 67...
Ark Valley Humane Society Pet of the Week: Pirate
Join 4-H at the 38th annual Chaffee County Fair & Rodeo
Salida, CO: From July 25 – August 3, 2025, the Chaffee County Fair Committee will host the38th annual Chaffee County Fair & Rodeo. The Fair is held at the Fairgrounds at 10165 CountyRoad 120, Salida, CO 81201. The Chaffee County Fair Committee hosts two...
Thursday July 17th CFS Report
Flows on the Arkansas River have leveled off. Currently: Pine Creek / Numbers is running 623 Cubic Feet Per Second. Browns Canyon is at 709 CFS And the Royal Gorge is 770 CFS Bonfire Dub, Silas Herman and the Tone Unit play a free show on The Beach at River Runners...
Matching Funds Campaign to Support Assisted Living and Memory Care Project in Chaffee County
Places to Age has launched a matching funds campaign to support preconstruction and infrastructure planning for a future Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Chaffee County. Now through July 27th, every dollar donated will be matched dollar for dollar up to...
Salida Prepares for 2025 Municipal Election – Candidate Packets Available August 5th
The City of Salida will make election packets for the upcoming 2025 municipal election available starting Tuesday, August 5th. This year, voters will elect: A new Mayor, as Mayor Dan Shore has announced he will not seek re-election after serving four years on City...
Air Quality Alert in Effect – Smoke from Wildfires Impacting Chaffee County
Moderate to heavy smoke from multiple wildfires burning across Colorado is impacting air quality in Chaffee County today. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued an Air Quality Alert for our area due to elevated smoke levels. To help...
Thursday July 17th Weather Forecast
Moderate to heavy smoke from multiple wildfires in the state will continue to move across our area today. Widespread shower and thunderstorm activity in anticipated through the weekend. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 85 with a low of 53. The San...
Wednesday July 16th CFS Report
Flows on the Arkansas River have leveled off. Currently: Pine Creek / Numbers is running 617 Cubic Feet Per Second. Browns Canyon is at 703 CFS And the Royal Gorge is 764 CFS Bonfire Dub, Silas Herman and the Tone Unit play a free show on The Beach at River Runners...
Volunteer for Summer Service Day with Ark Valley Helping Hands – July 25th in Buena Vista
Ark Valley Helping Hands is seeking volunteers to assist older adults in our community during Summer Service Day on Thursday, July 25th in Buena Vista. 🌱 Volunteers will help with outdoor projects like garden maintenance and yard work.💬 Your time provides essential...
Multiple Wildfires Burn Across Colorado; Over 10,000 Acres Affected, Evacuations Underway
Colorado is experiencing a wave of active wildfires, with well over 10,000 acres currently burning across the state. Evacuation and pre-evacuation orders are in place in several counties, and conditions remain challenging due to dry weather and wind. Current Wildfire...
