Weather Forecast for July 10th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible again this afternoon. Warmer and drier conditions can be expected for the weekend. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 91. A low of...
Free Concerts Tonight in Buena Vista and Salida
Enjoy an evening of free live music tonight with concerts in both Buena Vista and Salida. The Concerts in the Park series continues at McPhelemy Park in Buena Vista, where Bad Penny will perform beginning at 6 p.m. In Salida, the Riverside...
Salida Creative Mixer and Artist Reception Tonight at the SteamPlant
The Salida Council for the Arts will host its monthly Creative Mixer and Artist Reception tonight beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the SteamPlant Event Center. This month's featured exhibition is The Art of Graphic Design by Jared Jacob. Live music will be provided...
Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival Canceled Due to Wildfire Activity
Organizers of the Royal Gorge Whitewater Festival have announced that this weekend's event in Cañon City has been canceled. Festival organizers said the decision was made because of the multiple wildfires burning throughout the region and concerns about placing...
Buena Vista Recreation Master Plan Open House Tonight
The Town of Buena Vista is inviting residents to help shape the future of local parks and recreation during an open house tonight from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Buena Vista Community Center. Community members are encouraged to explore draft recommendations for the Buena...
Colorado Wildfire Update: Containment Improves, Evacuations Remain
Firefighters continue to make progress on several major wildfires burning across Colorado, though evacuation orders and Stage 2 Fire Restrictions remain in effect. The Aspen Acres Fire has grown to more than 96,000 acres and is now 15% contained. Evacuation orders...
Weather Forecast for July 9th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon. Storms will move off to the east where they could become severe over the plains. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 89. A...
River Flow Report: July 9th
Here’s your flow report for Thursday, July 9. The Arkansas River is running low. Expect technical rapids out there today. Currently:Pine Creek Numbers is running 160 Cubic Feet per Second.Browns Canyon is at 221 CFS.Royal Gorge is 217. Rhythms on the River...
Chaffee County Patriots to Host Town Hall on Immigration July 9
On Thursday, July 9, 2026, the Chaffee County Patriots will host a Town Halll on Illegal Immigration as well as the Timeline of Major U.S. Immigration Laws and Policies . Krystal O’Connell will give the presentation. This Town Hall will be held at the...
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Heavy weekend traffic expected on CO 69 to Westcliffe
Alternate routes are closed due to the Aspen Acres Fire Southern Colorado— The Colorado Department of Transportation is warning motorists that Colorado Highway 69 between Walsenburg and Texas Creek will see increased numbers of traffic July 9 through 12 for...
Monarch Mountain’s 2025 Master Development Plan Formally Accepted by U.S. Forest Service
10- to 15-year roadmap outlines parking, lift, trail, and facility improvements while reaffirming the resort's commitment to 100% natural snow SALIDA, CO - Monarch Mountain today announced that its 2025 Master Development Plan (MDP) has been formally accepted by...
Chaffee County Women Who Care to Host Quarterly Meeting in Buena Vista
Buena Vista, CO – The next quarterly meeting for Chaffee County Women Who Care (CCWWC) will take place on Tuesday, July 14th at Buena Vista Heritage Museum, located on 506 East Main Street in Buena Vista. The evening will begin with a social time at 5:00 PM, followed...
