CCPH Officially Launches Purple Air Quality Monitoring Program
Chaffee County Public Health (CCPH) is excited to announce that it is officially launching its local Purple Air Quality Monitoring Program. There are several monitors that have been placed in strategic locations across the county to give the public a sense of timely...
Chaffee County Department of Human Services Statement in Response to the Federal Budget Reconciliation Bill
Chaffee County Department of Human Services (DHS) would like to share a message to the community on the new federal budget reconciliation bill passed through Congress last week: While the act is titled a “big, beautiful bill,” we at Chaffee County Department of Human...
Tuesday July 8th Weather Forecast
Afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms are expected over the next several days. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 91 with a low of 53. The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 87, a low of 51. Leadville and Fairplay look for a high of 73 with a...
Obituary for Alice K. Hill Sept. 16th, 1943 – July 2nd, 2025
Alice K. Hill age 81, of Saguache, CO passed away on Wednesday July 2, 2025 at the River Valley Inn in Del Norte, CO. Mrs. Hill was born September 16, 1943 in Salida, CO to Glen and Margaret (Morrison) McMurry. Mrs. Hill lived in Nathrop, CO for 63 years...
Monday July 7th CFS Report
Flows on the Arkansas River are expected to level off for the next five weeks. Currently: Pine Creek / Numbers is running 607 Cubic Feet Per Second. Browns Canyon is at 663 CFS And the Royal Gorge is 777 CFS Galen Clark and the Orrey play a fundraiser on The Beach at...
Volunteers Needed for This Saturday’s Colorado Brewer’s Rendezvous
The 29th annual Colorado Brewer’s Rendezvous is set for this Saturday at Riverside Park in Salida, and the Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce is calling for volunteers to help make it a success. This beloved summertime event will bring together over 60 breweries...
City of Salida Seeks Volunteers for Boards and Committees
The City of Salida is inviting residents of Salida and Chaffee County to apply for open volunteer positions on two important boards: Sustainability Committee Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Trails (PROST) Board These boards play a vital role in shaping the city’s...
Buena Vista Watering Restrictions in Effect for Summer
The Town of Buena Vista has issued its best watering practices for the summer months to help conserve water and reduce stress on the municipal water system during peak demand. Key guidelines include: No watering on Mondays Odd-numbered addresses may water on Tuesdays,...
Safeway Strike Ends After Tentative Agreement Reached
The 20-day strike involving Safeway union workers has officially ended. The walkout affected 45 stores statewide, including some in the Upper Arkansas River Valley region. A tentative agreement has been reached between the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 7...
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...
