Highway 50 Bridge Over Blue Mesa Reservoir Temporarily Reopens for July 4th Weekend
Travelers and emergency services will soon benefit from a temporary reopening of the Highway 50 bridge over Blue Mesa Reservoir. Here are the key details: Reopening Schedule: Starts: 6:30 AM on Wednesday, July 4th Ends: 12 hours daily through the holiday weekend...
New Colorado State Laws Effective Today: July 1
Several new state laws take effect today, introducing significant changes in local governance, firearm regulations, and employment practices. Here are the key updates: 1. Residential Occupancy Limits: Local governments are now prohibited from limiting the number of...
Buffs Trying To Land 5 Star QB, Shedeur Sanders Helping Out
The Colorado Buffaloes are working to get their centerpiece of the 2025 football recruiting class and got a positive sign on Sunday. Five-star QB Julian “JuJu” Lewis removed a few mentions of his USC commitment on social media and had a cryptic tweet, which left many...
Oak Ridge Fire Update: July 1
The Oak Ridge Fire, burning near Beulah on the Custer/Pueblo County line, has grown to 1,190 acres with 5% containment reported. Key Details: Fire Activity: Rain over the weekend has slowed fire activity, allowing firefighters to make progress on establishing fire...
Broncos QB Race Starting to Heat Up, Zach Wilson Gets Engaged
Denver Broncos rookies report for training camp on July 17, with veterans following them beginning on July 23. The quarterback competition will be the most discussed position battle of training camp. Read the full story...
Former Colorado HS Basketball Player Dalton Knecht Drafted by Los Angeles Lakers
Dalton Knecht, a member of Prairie View's 2019 graduating class, has been selected by the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft, with the 17th overall pick. Read the story here on...
River Runners CFS Report for Monday, July 1
The Arkansas River is down some, but be prepared for high flows and awesome whitewater today. Current Flow Rates: Pine Creek / Numbers: 2360 Cubic Feet Per Second (CFS) Browns Canyon: 2630 CFS Royal Gorge: 2890 CFS Riverside Grill Hours: Open daily from 11am to 8pm...
Aurora defends plans to export Ark Basin water
Multiple officials with the City of Aurora, the third-largest municipal water provider in Colorado, attended the June board meeting of the Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District in Salida to discuss their recent purchase of water rights in the Arkansas River Basin....
River Runners CFS Report for June 30th
This is Travis at River Runners with your CFS report for Sunday, June 30. The Arkansas River is down some. Be prepared for high flows and epic whitewater today. Currently: Pine Creek / Numbers is running 2400 Cubic Feet Per Second. Browns Canyon is 2760 CFS And the...
Weekend Events: Friday Concerts, Business Networking, and Chalk Festival
Friday, June 28 Friday at the Farm Concert: Performer: BAD PENNY - Gene Farrar and Oren Dreeben Time: 6pm - 8pm Location: Turner Farm, Buena Vista Admission: By donation Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours: Time: 5pm - 7pm Location: Mountain...
After two years in the shelter’s care and several months in a wonderful foster home, King has been adopted!
His foster mom decided to make it official and adopt King. This is the happiest news we could share. We couldn’t ask for a better ending to King’s journey as he now gets to spend the rest of his years in a home he truly loves.” This post has received over 305 likes...
U.S. Forest Service Reminds Campers of Fire Safety Rules Ahead of Busy Weekend
As we head into a busy camping weekend, the U.S. Forest Service is emphasizing the importance of fire safety to all visitors. With increased outdoor activities, it’s crucial to adhere to fire regulations to ensure the safety of our natural resources and fellow...
