Saturday, January 11th Weather Forecast
Heres your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio--- More snowfall is expected today across the region, with over six inches of accumulation possible in the higher elevations. In the Upper Arkansas Valley, A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41....
Winter Blitz DUI Enforcement Continues Through January 22
The Colorado State Patrol and local law enforcement agencies have launched the Winter Blitz DUI enforcement campaign, running through January 22. Drivers should expect saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints aimed at reducing impaired driving incidents. Plan...
Chaffee County Young Guns Team Featured at Patriots Meeting
The Chaffee County Patriots will welcome the Chaffee County Young Guns Target Team during their monthly meeting tonight at 6:30 PM at St. Rose of Lima Church in Buena Vista. The meeting is free and open to all.
Chaffee County Firefighters Aid in California Wildfire Battle
As wildfires rage across Los Angeles, Chaffee County’s South Arkansas Fire Protection District has deployed a Type III engine and a four-person crew to assist with the efforts in California. The fires have burned over 30,000 acres, destroyed thousands of structures,...
Pueblo Man Arrested After Officer-Involved Shooting in Garfield
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has released details on an officer-involved shooting that occurred Wednesday evening in Chaffee County. Richard Chad Borrego, a 54-year-old Pueblo man, faces numerous felony charges, including: Two counts of attempted...
League of Women Voters to Explore Initiatives for Recycling, Renewing, and Repurposing in Chaffee Count
Recycling, Renewing, Repurposing. What are the possibilities and obstacles? How are local innovators addressing these issues? Ad LWVCC January 13 2025 ProgramDownload These and other questions will be discussed at the League of Women Voters Chaffee County (LWVCC)...
Arkansas Valley Conduit Project Secures $250 Million in New Funding
The Bureau of Reclamation has announced an additional $250 million in funding for the Arkansas Valley Conduit Project, courtesy of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The 130-mile pipeline will deliver fresh water to thousands of residents east of Pueblo. Initially...
Colorado’s Gray Wolf Reintroduction Moves Forward
The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission voted 10-1 last night to proceed with the gray wolf reintroduction program, denying a petition from ranchers to pause the effort. Plans include capturing up to 15 wolves from British Columbia this summer and releasing them in...
Chaffee County Behavioral Health Coalition Officially Launched
After years of preparation, Chaffee County Public Health has announced the launch of the Chaffee County Behavioral Health Coalition. This collaborative initiative aims to address local behavioral health challenges and improve access to care. First Meeting Details:...
Dr. Eugene Glen Siemer – January 3, 1926 ~ January 6, 2025
Dr. Eugene Glen Siemer, long-time Salida resident, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025 at Heart of The Rockies Regional Medical Center in Salida. Gene was born January 3, 1926 in Mt. Healthy, Ohio to Carl G. and Gladys (Manahan) Siemer and had his 99th birthday...
Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Council sets 2025 meeting dates
CAÑON CITY, Colo. — The Bureau of Land Management’s Rocky Mountain Resource Advisory Council has set meeting dates for the 2025 calendar year. All meetings are open to the public and conclude with a public comment period. Feb. 13, 2025: Meeting virtually...
