Forecast for August 11th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Hot temperatures continue today with a moderate chance of afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures will cool for the rest of the week as rain chances increase into the weekend. ...
Monarch Mountain Impact Grant Applications Open
Applications for the 2026 Monarch Mountain Impact Grant are open through August 28th. This year the Chaffee County Community Foundation will award up to $15,000 to 1-3 local nonprofit organizations whose projects reflect Monarch Mountain’s core values of environmental...
Donations Matched at Ark Valley Humane Society Now
Ark Valley Humane Society (AVHS) has launched their August Matching Campaign. Every donation made between now and August 31st will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $20,000. The campaign aims to provide funding for AVHS to support its community assistance programs...
New, Free Digital Audio History Available in Downtown Salida
Visitors to historic downtown Salida have a new reason to spend more time exploring local businesses and discover the stories hidden throughout the city's National Historic District. This week, Salida Walking Tours launched the Salida Story Trail, a free digital audio...
County Commissioners Call Special Meeting Today at 1pm
Chaffee County Commissioners have called a special meeting for today. The agenda lists three executive sessions; one to receive legal advice on legal questions regarding Monarch Lodge building safety and health compliance, one to receive legal advice for the board’s...
CPW Asking Anglers to Avoid Fishing Portion of Arkansas River
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is asking anglers to avoid fishing on a portion of the Arkansas River through Pueblo during the hottest parts of the day. The voluntary fishing closure is in effect daily, noon to midnight, until further notice on the Arkansas River from...
Water to be Released into Upper Arkansas River
On another river note, the Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District has approved a plan to release 2,500-acre-feet of Fryingpan-Arkansas Project water to the Upper Arkansas River. Water will be released from Twin Lakes and end at Pueblo Reservoir. ...
Wildfire Updates
The Rio Blanco Fire burning 12 miles south of Pagosa Springs is almost 1,400 acres with 79% containment. The Aspen Acres Fire in Custer, Pueblo, Fremont, and Huerfano counties has burned 102,000 acres with containment at 72%. All pre-evacuation orders have...
Forecast for August 10th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Hot temperatures will continue through Wednesday, with increased chances if showers. Cooler weather with widespread showers and thunderstorms can be expected Thursday into the weekend. Salida and...
Star Gazing at Browns Canyon This Saturday
Friends of Browns Canyon will host a free stargazing and night sky observation this Saturday night at the Ruby Mountain parking area. Tom Karnuta and Wes Wilson of Ark Valley River of Stars will give an overview of the night sky that will include information of...
Wildfire Survey for Fremont County Residents
Fremont County citizens are being asked to take a Wildfire Survey to provide your perspectives and concerns about wildfire preparedness. The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete and is open until August 28th. The survey identifies perceptions about...
Bridge Construction Continues in Johnson Village
Improvements continue on the Highway 24 bridge over the Arkansas River in Johnson Village. Work hours are from 7am to 5pm Monday through Friday. There is a 15-foot width restriction and single-lane alternating traffic in place 24 hours a day. Work on the bridge will...
