Cañon City Firefighters Respond to Multiple Incidents on Independence Day
The Cañon City Fire Department had a busy Fourth of July, responding to four separate fire incidents throughout the holiday. Crews were called to: A fire on Skyline Drive during the city’s fireworks show A 4-acre wildfire near the Dinosaur Flats shooting range A...
Captain Chris Bainbridge Named Salida Fire Department’s New Division Chief of Wildfire
The City of Salida has announced the promotion of Captain Chris Bainbridge to the role of Division Chief of Wildfire within the Salida Fire Department. The appointment comes at a critical time, as wildfire risk continues to escalate across the region. With longer,...
Monday July 7th Weather Forecast
Isolated to scattered afternoon showers will be possible every day this week. Otherwise, look for mostly sunny skies and warm temperatures. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 89 with a low of 51. The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 87, a low of...
Sunday, July 6th Weather Forecast
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio— Upper Arkansas Valley: Showers and thunderstorms are likely after 3pm today, Sunny, with a high near 88. Winds will stay light at 5-10 mph. Then back down to a low around 51 overnight. Night: A 10 percent chance of...
Saturday, July 5th Weather Forecast
It’s a mostly sunny Saturday across the Rockies, with warm temperatures and a few light showers possible later in the day. Salida and Buena Vista: Expect plenty of sunshine today, with highs reaching around 86 degrees. Winds will be steady at about 15 mph throughout...
Ark Valley Humane Society Pet of the Week: Ms Kitty
Thursday July 3rd CFS Report
Flows on the Arkansas River have leveled off. Expect awesome whitewater out there. Currently: Pine Creek / Numbers is running 665 Cubic Feet Per Second. Browns Canyon is at 721 CFS And the Royal Gorge is 867 CFS The Copper Children play on The Beach at River Runners...
CDOT Warns of Heavy Holiday Traffic on I-70 and Highway 285
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is urging travelers to prepare for heavy traffic along the Interstate 70 mountain corridor and Highway 285 throughout the Fourth of July holiday weekend. To help reduce congestion and improve safety, CDOT has announced...
“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...
