“The Heat Is On” DUI Enforcement Underway Through Fourth of July Weekend
The Colorado State Patrol and local law enforcement agencies have launched a DUI enforcement period as part of "The Heat Is On" campaign for the Fourth of July holiday weekend, running through Monday. Drivers can expect to see saturation patrols, sobriety checkpoints,...
4th of July Celebrations in and Around Chaffee County
Poncha Springs starts the day tomorrow with parade line up at 9am, the Poncha July 4th Parade begins at 10am. A celebration follows at Chipeta Park from 11am to 2pm with strider bike races, watermelon eating contest, balloon toss, bouncy house and pie...
Thursday July 3rd Weather Forecast
Scattered showers and thunderstorms can be expected this afternoon and evening. More scattered showers will be possible tomorrow. Saturday will be sunny, dry and warm. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 85 with a low of 53. The San Luis Valley...
Wednesday July 2nd CFS Report
Flows on the Arkansas River have leveled off. Expect awesome whitewater out there. Currently: Pine Creek / Numbers is running 693 Cubic Feet Per Second. Browns Canyon is at 769 CFS And the Royal Gorge is 889 CFS RapidGrass plays a FREE SHOW on The Beach at River...
Frozen Hot Dogs Distributed to Community After Semi Rollover Near Westcliffe
The Custer County Sheriff’s Office teamed up with local organizations to distribute free frozen hot dogs to the community on Tuesday, following a semi-truck rollover on Highway 69 earlier this week. The rollover occurred Monday near Westcliffe. Fortunately, no...
Local Breweries Named ‘Business of the Month’ Ahead of 29th Annual Colorado Brewers Rendezvous
In celebration of the upcoming Colorado Brewers Rendezvous, the Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce has honored eight local breweries as the July Business of the Month recipients. Amica’s, Browns Canyon Brewing Company, Eddyline Brewery, Elevation Beer Company,...
“The Heat is On” DUI Enforcement Begins for Fourth of July Weekend Across Colorado
The Colorado State Patrol, along with local law enforcement agencies, is launching a Fourth of July weekend DUI enforcement period starting today through Monday as part of the statewide “The Heat is On” campaign. Expect to see increased patrols, sobriety checkpoints,...
Barry Morphew Appears in Colorado Court on Murder Charge in Wife’s Death
Barry Morphew, the man accused of murdering his wife, Suzanne Morphew, and burying her in a shallow grave in the San Luis Valley, made his first court appearance in Colorado yesterday following his extradition from Arizona. Morphew, now charged with first-degree...
Wednesday July 2nd Weather Forecast
Isolated to scattered afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms continue. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 87 with a low of 53. The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 83, a low of 51. Leadville and Fairplay look for a high of 71 with a low of...
Tuesday July 1st CFS Report
Flows on the Arkansas River have leveled off. Expect awesome whitewater out there. Currently: Pine Creek / Numbers is running 687 Cubic Feet Per Second. Browns Canyon is at 769 CFS And the Royal Gorge is 875 CFS RapidGrass plays a FREE SHOW on The Beach at River...
Salida Community Center Hosts Monthly Drive-Thru Food Distribution Tomorrow
The Salida Community Center will hold its monthly food distribution event tomorrow, beginning at 10:00 AM. The distribution will operate as a drive-thru, ensuring quick and convenient service for those in need. 📍 Event Details: 📅 Date: Tomorrow ⏰ Time: Begins at 10:00...
Monarch Mountain Community Outreach Impact Grant Now Accepting Applications in Chaffee County
The Chaffee County Community Foundation (CCCF) has announced the launch of the Monarch Mountain Community Outreach Impact Grant, a new funding initiative designed to support environmental sustainability, recreation, humanitarian efforts, and community development. The...
