Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office Releases May Activity Report
In May, the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office patrol unit conducted 486 traffic stops, issuing 318 citations. There were 59 arrests, including 14 for DUI. The Chaffee County Detention Center processed 100 new inmates: 64 from Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office 19 from...
Mass Casualty Incident Exercise Scheduled for Tomorrow June 11th in Granite
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center and St. Vincent Hospital are sponsoring a Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) exercise tomorrow in Granite. The drill will simulate a crash involving two tour buses traveling in opposite directions on Highway 24, blocking both...
Wildfire Near Illinois Creek in Gunnison County Prompts Evacuations
A wildfire is actively burning near Illinois Creek, just off Gunnison County Road 742, according to the Gunnison County Sheriff’s Office. The fire is currently estimated at 5 acres, and firefighting crews are on scene working to contain the blaze. All individuals who...
Tuesday June 10th Weather Forecast
Afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms will continue through Friday. Dryer and warmer conditions return for the weekend. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 83 with a low of 49. The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 79, a...
Monday June 9th CFS Report
Flows on the Arkansas River are rising. Currently: Pine Creek / Numbers is running 1640 Cubic Feet Per Second. Browns Canyon is at 1970 CFS And the Royal Gorge is 2300 The Runaway Grooms play a FREE SHOW on The Beach at River Runners this Father’s Day from 5-8,...
Central Mountain SBDC Hosts WE Gather: Whole Health Seminar & Business Expo June 12
The Central Mountain Small Business Development Center (SBDC) continues its WE Gather series with a Whole Health Seminar and Business Expo on Thursday, June 12, at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds. Hosted in partnership with the Chaffee County Department of Public...
HRRMC and Regional Agencies to Participate in Mass Casualty Incident Exercise
GRANITE, Colo.— Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center (HRRMC) and St. Vincent General Hospital District are sponsoring a Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) functional exercise on Weds., June 11, 2025. This exercise will focus on decision-making, coordination,...
Kayaker Dies in Arkansas River Accident Near Johnson’s Village
A 35-year-old kayaker died Friday following an accident on the Arkansas River just above Johnson’s Village, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW). Authorities say two kayakers capsized while navigating the river. One was able to swim to shore, while the...
Monday June 9th Weather Forecast
Afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms chances will continue through the week. Dryer conditions return for the weekend. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 79 with a low of 47. The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 75, a low...
Friday June 6th CFS Report
Flows on the Arkansas River are slightly down due to the cooler weather. Currently: Pine Creek / Numbers is running 1480 Cubic Feet Per Second. Browns Canyon is at 1800 CFS And the Royal Gorge is 2260 The Brothers Comatose play on The Beach at River Runners this...
Farmers Markets Return to Salida and Buena Vista This Weekend
Farmers Markets return tomorrow in both Salida and Buena Vista, offering a wide variety of locally grown food, handmade arts, crafts, and more. 🧺 Salida Farmers Market 📍 Alpine Park, Salida ⏰ Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM 🌻 Buena Vista Farmers Market 📍 Columbine...
Today is the Deadline to Apply for HRRMC’s $2,500 Annie Little Memorial Scholarship
The Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center (HRRMC) Foundation is reminding students that today, June 4, is the final day to apply for the Annie Little Memorial Scholarship. 🎓 Scholarship Details: Award Amount: $2,500 Eligibility: Buena Vista High School...
