Travel Delays On County Road 371 During Midland Tunnels Testing, June 17-18
SALIDA, COLO - Travelers may experience delays along County Road 371 on Tuesday, June 17th and Wednesday, June 18th between 8:00am and 5:00pm each day, while the County’s contracted geotechnical/tunneling engineering firm performs testing of the Midland Tunnel...
Upper Ark Conservancy District welcomes new board member
Kristie Nackord of Coaldale was sworn in as the newest board member of the Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District at the board’s monthly meeting Thursday in Salida. Nackord is the second woman to serve on the District board since its inception. The first was Pat...
Thursday June 12th CFS Report
Flows on the Arkansas River are down from yesterday. Currently: Pine Creek / Numbers is running 1330 Cubic Feet Per Second. Browns Canyon is at 1590 CFS And the Royal Gorge is 1870 The Runaway Grooms play a FREE SHOW on The Beach at River Runners this Father’s Day...
Free Community Picnic Tonight in Poncha Springs Hosted by Church of Christ
The Poncha Springs Church of Christ is inviting the community to a free Picnic in the Park tonight, Thursday, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM, at Chipeta Park, next to Poncha Springs Town Hall. Guests can enjoy burgers, hot dogs, and friendly company in a relaxed outdoor...
FIBArk Whitewater Festival Kicks Off Today in Salida with Music, Races, and Family Fun
The FIBArk Whitewater Festival officially kicks off today and runs through Sunday, bringing a packed schedule of river competitions, live music, and family-friendly fun to Riverside Park and Whitewater Park. 🎉 Opening Day Highlights – Thursday 4:00 PM – Riverside Park...
Lake County Community Fund Cancels 2025 Community Dinner
The Lake County Community Fund (LCCF) has announced it will not host the annual We Love Lake County Community Dinner in 2025. In a press release, the organization said it hopes to bring the popular event back in 2026. The LCCF Board stated, “After careful...
Safeway Union Workers in Colorado Could Strike Sunday Amid Staffing and Healthcare Disputes
Safeway union workers across Colorado could walk off the job as early as this Sunday after the union's bargaining committee voted to end the current contract extension. The move follows an overwhelming vote by union members in support of strike action, citing unfair...
Thursday June 12th Weather Forecast
Isolated to scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms will continue through tomorrow. Dryer and warmer conditions can be expected for the weekend. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 85 with a low of 49. The San Luis Valley can...
Ernest Lorin Gardner Obituary
In Loving Memory of Ernest Lorin Gardner Sunrise: December 26, 1937– Sunset: June 9, 2025 High in the rugged mountains of Colorado, where the rivers run clear and the pines whisper ancient truths, our beloved Lorin took his final rest on June 9. A man of deep faith,...
Wednesday June 11th CFS Report
Flows on the Arkansas River are down from yesterday. Currently: Pine Creek / Numbers is running 1540 Cubic Feet Per Second. Browns Canyon is at 1810 CFS And the Royal Gorge is 2130 The Runaway Grooms play a FREE SHOW on The Beach at River Runners this Father’s Day...
Shots Fired in Canon City Walmart Parking Lot: One Arrested, No Injuries Reported
CANON CITY — The Canon City Police Department is investigating an incident involving gunfire at the Walmart parking lot on Highway 50. Officers responded yesterday afternoon after receiving reports of a disturbance involving several individuals inside a vehicle....
Illinois Creek Fire in Gunnison County Fully Contained After Burning Five Acres
GUNNISON COUNTY — Fire crews have fully contained the Illinois Creek Fire, which was burning on private property in Gunnison County. Containment was achieved yesterday afternoon. The fire was first reported on Monday near Illinois Creek, off County Road 742, just...
