Broken Arrow 4-H Club Hosts Rodeo Fundraising Fair Tomorrow at Lake County Fairgrounds
The Broken Arrow 4-H Club in Leadville is eager to bring back a rodeo to Lake County and is sponsoring a fundraiser tomorrow to support this effort. The Rodeo Fundraising Fair will take place at the Lake County Fairgrounds from 10 am to 4 pm. Event Details: Date:...
Join the Annual FIBArk Breakfast at Salida Community Center Tomorrow Morning
The Salida Community Center is hosting the annual FIBArk Breakfast tomorrow morning from 7:30 am to 10 am. This cherished community event promises a hearty breakfast and a chance to support a vital local cause. Menu and Cost: Menu: Pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage,...
CDOT Advises Motorists to Avoid Highway 285 and 50 Intersection in Poncha Springs Due to Paving Project
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is advising motorists to avoid the intersection of Highway 285 and 50 in Poncha Springs next week as paving begins on the realignment project. This advisory is particularly crucial for the intersection of Highway 285...
Semi Driver Arrested for Vehicular Homicide After Fatal Crash on US 285 Near Conifer
The driver involved in the tragic semi-truck accident on US 285 near Conifer on Tuesday has been arrested. The incident resulted in one fatality and another person injured. Ignacio Cruz-Mendoza, 47, is facing several charges, including vehicular homicide, vehicular...
Interlaken Fire Grows to 585 Acres with 5% Containment: Pre-Evacuation Orders in Place
The Interlaken Fire, burning 12 miles southwest of Leadville, has expanded to 585 acres with a containment rate of 5%. Efforts to control the fire continue as crews drop water and retardant to limit its spread. Currently, 140 personnel are assigned to the fire....
River Runners River Report for Friday, June 14
This is Travis at River Runners with your CFS report for Friday, June 14. The Arkansas River has leveled off some but be prepared for high flows and epic whitewater today. Currently: Pine Creek / Numbers is running 3480 Cubic Feet Per Second. Browns Canyon is at 4780...
Brewers Rendezvous Returns to Salida on July 13th: Over 65 Breweries Featured
The Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce has announced the return of the highly anticipated Brewers Rendezvous to Salida on July 13th. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better, featuring more than 65 breweries showcasing their finest brews. Event...
FIBArk Whitewater Festival Kicks Off Tonight in Salida: High Water Forces Event Cancellations
The highly anticipated FIBArk Whitewater Festival begins tonight, bringing a wave of excitement to the Whitewater and Riverside Parks in downtown Salida. The festival will run through Sunday, offering a range of activities and events for participants and spectators...
Pet Patrol: Help Find Leo, the Shy Shepherd Mix (UPDATED – FOUND)
LEO HAS BEEN FOUND! We need your help to find Leo (short for Leonidas), a beloved shorthair shepherd mix who went missing on Tuesday, June 11th, around 3 PM. Leo was last seen at the HRRMC Hospital parking lot. Description: Name: Leo (Leonidas) Breed: Shorthair...
Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke Issued for Lake & Chaffee Counties
Chaffee County, CO- Affected Area: Southern Lake County, and Northern Chaffee County. Locationsinclude, but are not limited to Twin Lakes, Granite, and along Hwy 24 in this service area.Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your...
Search Continues for Missing Teen in Arkansas River, River Usage Restricted from Pueblo to La Junta
The search continues today for a teenager who went missing in the Arkansas River in Otero County yesterday morning. The Otero County Sheriff’s Office received a distress call early Wednesday about three individuals in trouble on the water. Two of the individuals were...
Interlaken Fire Near Leadville Expands to 440 Acres, Pre-Evacuation Orders Issued
The Interlaken Fire, burning 12 miles southwest of Leadville, has rapidly expanded to an estimated 440 acres, more than doubling in size over the past two days. As of now, there is 0% containment of the blaze. Fortunately, no structures, including the Interlaken...
