Chaffee County Commissioners Hold Public Hearing on Blue Triton Annual Report
The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners are meeting today at the Chaffee County Public Safety Complex for a regularly scheduled session. As part of the agenda, commissioners will conduct a public hearing on the annual report submitted by Blue Triton Brands. The...
Salida City Council to Review Funding Recommendations, Housing Agreement at Tonight’s Meeting
The Salida City Council will hold its regular meeting tonight beginning at 6 p.m., with several key items scheduled under new business. Council members are expected to hear funding recommendations from the Chaffee County Community Foundation, which supports local...
Xcel Energy Warns of Potential Power Shutoffs in Southern, Western Colorado Amid Fire Danger
Xcel Energy is alerting customers across western and southern Colorado about the possibility of Public Safety Power Shutoffs beginning as early as tomorrow due to heightened wildfire risk. According to the utility, crews are closely monitoring weather conditions that...
Antero Reservoir to Close for All Recreation in 2026 Amid Drought Response
Denver Water has announced that Antero Reservoir will be closed to all recreational activities, including boating, fishing, and camping, throughout 2026 as part of ongoing drought management efforts. In the coming weeks, Denver Water will begin transferring water from...
3,000 Miles Searched: Efforts Continue for Missing Salida Man Kaden Sites
Authorities in Chaffee County say the search for missing Salida resident Kaden Sites remains active, though the intensity of operations will begin to taper in the coming days. Chaffee County Sheriff Andy Rohrich provided an update, noting that search crews have...
Weather Forecast for April 21st
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Warm, dry and windy conditions can be expected through Thursday with widespread critical fire weather conditions likely. Spotty, isolated rain showers will be possible over the mountains. Shower chances will...
Salida Spartan Baseball Falls to Sand Creek Scorpions 7-2
The Salida Spartans fall to 4A Sand Creek Scorpions in 7 innings 7-2. The Salida Spartans are now 3-12 on the year and start a long stretch of away games. Check out highlights from today's game sponsored by Salida Ace Hardware here....
CDOT Urges Safe Driving as 4/20 Celebrations Take Place Across Colorado
Today marks 420, an informal holiday widely recognized within marijuana culture and celebrated by cannabis consumers across the country. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is once again participating in the Mile High 420 Festival to raise awareness about...
Colorado Gator Farm Exploring Expansion with Potential Dinosaur Experience Purchase
The Colorado Gator Farm in Mosca is working to raise funds for a potential expansion that could bring new life to a recently closed attraction in Cañon City. Farm officials say they were approached with the opportunity to acquire the Royal Gorge Dinosaur Experience as...
Salida City Council to Hold Work Session Tonight, Regular Meeting to Follow
The Salida City Council will convene for a work session this evening at 6 p.m. in Salida. Topics on the agenda include a review of results from a recent household waste and recycling survey, an update from the Arts and Culture Advisory Commission, and an overview...
Multi-Year Sewer Upgrade Project Begins Between Salida and Poncha Springs
The City of Salida has officially launched a multi-year infrastructure project aimed at upsizing the sewer main connecting Salida to Poncha Springs. Initial construction is underway near County Road 111, across from Walmart, and will continue west along U.S. Highway...
Fatal RV Fire Under Investigation at Salida RV Park
On Saturday afternoon, crews with the Salida Fire Department responded to a reported recreational vehicle fire at the Salida RV Park located off County Road 102. Upon arrival, firefighters found the RV fully engulfed in flames. Crews quickly launched an aggressive...
