New Wildfires Spark in Southwest Colorado
Two wildfires broke out over the weekend in La Plata County: 🚨 Elkhorn Fire Reported: Just after 5 p.m. Saturday Size: Estimated at 145 acres Location: ~13 miles north-northeast of Durango Land Impacted: ~90% within San Juan National Forest Containment: 0% 🚨 Rim Road...
Monday July 28th Weather Forecast
Today will be mostly cloudy with an increase of thunderstorm chances throughout the week. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 88 and a low of 59. San Luis Valley have a high of 83 with a low of 53. Leadville and Fairplay will see a high of 73 and a low of...
Sunday, July 27th Weather Forecast
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio— Upper Arkansas Valley: Sunny skies for your Sunday, with a high near 91. Winds reaching up to 10mph in the afternoon, tonight we will see a low near 54. San Luis Valley: Sunshine is in the forecast, with a high...
Saturday, July 26th Weather Forecast
Very hot and dry conditions are expected across our plains and valleys today. Be cautious and avoid activities that could start fires. Salida and Buena Vista Will be Sunny, with a high near 87. Winds will stay around 5 to 15 mph throughout the day. Tonight,...
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Dreesen to Step Down After Notable Accomplishments
Dreesen to Step Down After Notable Accomplishments St. Vincent Health CEO, Andy Dreesen to leave in September The St. Vincent General Hospital District (SVGHD) announces that Andy Dreesen, Chief Executive Officer of St. Vincent Health (SVH), will step down from his...
New Arrival: Warren Louis Trueblood
Warren Louis Trueblood was born at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center’s Family Birthing Center in Salida on June 22, 2025 at 3:42 p.m. He weighed 5 pounds, 10 ounces and measured 19 ¾ inches long. Warren’s parents are Pixie and Matthew Trueblood of Salida,...
Friday July 25th CFS Report
Flows on the Arkansas River have leveled off again. Currently: Pine Creek / Numbers is running 511 Cubic Feet Per Second. Browns Canyon is at 625 CFS And the Royal Gorge is 737 CFS Arthur Lee Land’s Twang is Dead play a FREE SHOW on The Beach at River Runners this...
Chaffee County Fair & Rodeo Kicks Off Tonight!
Head to the Chaffee County Fairgrounds as the Chaffee County Fair and Rodeo officially begins this evening! 📅 Tonight’s Highlights (Friday): 🐑 Mutton Bustin’ – 5:00 PM 🐂 Steer Riding – 5:45 PM 🤸♀️ Trick Rider Cortney Clabaugh 🐎 CPRA Rodeo – Main event 🎶 After-Rodeo...
76th Annual Burro Days Celebration – This Weekend in Fairplay!
Join the Town of Fairplay this weekend for the 76th Annual Burro Days, a fun-filled celebration honoring the historic role of the burro in Colorado’s mining heritage. 🗓️ Weekend Highlights Include: Burro, llama, dog, and outhouse races Parade Arts, crafts & food...
Medano Pass Primitive Road Remains Closed in Great Sand Dunes National Park
🚧 Closure Update:Medano Pass Primitive Road is still closed following heavy rains and flash flooding from Castle Creek that have washed out multiple sections of the route. 🛠️ Repair Efforts:Crews have deployed heavy machinery to begin clearing debris and repairing the...
Friday July 25th Weather Forecast
We will begin to see a decrease in thunderstorm coverage and intensity today. Drier and warmer conditions are expected for the weekend. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 85 with a low of 51. The San Luis Valley can expect a high of...
