Flow Report for July 2nd
Here’s your flow report for Thursday, July 2. The Arkansas River is running low. Expect fun and technical rapids out there today. Currently:Pine Creek Numbers is running 129 Cubic Feet per Second.Browns Canyon is at 253 CFS.Royal Gorge is 265. RapidGrass plays...
Free Concerts Return 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 the 101st Army Band will perform from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Meanwhile, the free summer...
Election Update: Redhorse Advances, Governor’s Primary Remains Undecided
Updated election results from the Colorado Secretary of State's Office show that Consuelo Redhorse has narrowly won the Democratic nomination for Colorado House District 13. According to unofficial results, Redhorse defeated Chris Floyd with 50.58 percent of the vote....
Colorado Wildfire Crisis Worsens as Largest Fire Tops 48,000 Acres
Wildfires continue to burn across Colorado as hot, dry, and windy conditions keep fire danger at extreme levels. The Aspen Acres Fire burning in Custer and Pueblo counties has grown to more than 48,000 acres and remains 0% contained, making it the largest wildfire...
Weather Forecast for July 2nd
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- High fire danger continues into the July 4th weekend. A Red Flag Fire Warning is again in effect. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 89. A low of 49. (89) The San Luis Valley can...
CDOT to support CSP, 30 agencies for increased DUI patrols
Statewide — The Colorado Department of Transportation will support Colorado State Patrol and 30 local law enforcement agencies for The Heat Is On Fourth of July DUI enforcement period from July 1 to 7. During this time, drivers may see saturation patrols, sobriety...
Chaffee County Public Health Urges Residents to Monitor Air Quality as Regional Wildfire Smoke Continues
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BV Freedom 3K and 5K Runs Set for Saturday Morning
The annual BV Freedom 3K and 5K runs will take place Saturday morning in Buena Vista. The fundraising race winds through downtown Buena Vista and along the Arkansas River Trail, finishing before the Fourth of July parade begins at 10 a.m. Proceeds from the event...
Volunteers Needed for Salida’s Fourth of July Celebration
The Salida Community Center is looking for volunteers to help with the city's Fourth of July celebration this Saturday in Riverside Park. Volunteers are needed to assist with the community celebration, which follows Salida's annual Fourth of July parade and includes...
CDOT Urges Drivers to Prepare for Busy Fourth of July Travel
The Colorado Department of Transportation is reminding motorists to expect heavier traffic and longer travel times on mountain highways during the Fourth of July holiday weekend. CDOT is also urging travelers to be aware of heightened wildfire danger and to use extra...
Colorado Primary Election Results
Results are in from Colorado's Primary Election, with several statewide races decided and others still too close to call. In the Democratic primary for governor, Phil Weiser defeated Michael Bennet to earn his party's nomination. On the Republican side, the...
Colorado Wildfires Continue to Grow Ahead of Fourth of July
Wildfires continue to burn across Colorado, destroying homes, prompting evacuations, and keeping firefighters busy as hot, dry, and windy conditions persist. The Aspen Acres Fire burning near Rye on the Custer-Pueblo county line has grown to more than 28,000 acres and...
