Colorado Outfitters Expect Strong Whitewater Season Despite Drought Conditions
Whitewater rafting season is now underway across Colorado, and outfitters say drought conditions are not expected to prevent a strong summer on the rivers. Colorado River Outfitters Association estimates that nearly half a million people will take rafting trips on...
Southeastern Water Committee Recommends No Fry-Ark Allocation Amid Drought Conditions
With record-low snowpack and ongoing drought conditions across Colorado, the Allocation and Storage Committee of the Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District has voted to recommend no Fryingpan-Arkansas Project water allocation this year. If approved, 62...
Weather Forecast for May 19th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Chances for showers and thunderstorms persist daily into the weekend, especially over the higher terrain. Today will be windy once again, gusting to 30 mph. Salida and Buena...
River Runners Flow Report for Tuesday, May 19
River Runners and The Beach have released the latest Arkansas River flow report for Tuesday, May 19. Officials say the Arkansas River remains low but runnable, creating fun and technical whitewater conditions with boatable flows throughout the corridor. Current river...
Statewide Click It or Ticket enforcement begins today
More than half of all passenger vehicle fatalities this year have been unbuckled Statewide — A seatbelt crackdown will occur across the state from May 18 to 31 as the busy summer travel season approaches. During this time, law enforcement will increase...
PSICC seeks public comment on Sacramento Gulch Mill Site removal action
The 30-day comment period ends June 18 (Fairplay, CO, May 18, 2026) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service and Trout Unlimited are seeking public comment for an upcoming project located on the Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and...
Drought delivers bad news for Ark River Basin
With record-low snowpack and ongoing drought in Colorado, the Allocation and Storage Committee of the Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District voted to recommend no Fryingpan-Arkansas allocation this year at its May 7 meeting. Chris Woodka, senior policy...
River Runners Flow Report for Monday, May 18
River Runners and The Beach have released the latest Arkansas River flow report for Monday, May 18. Officials say the Arkansas River is currently running low but remains fully runnable, creating fun and technical whitewater conditions with boatable flows throughout...
Jeffrey L. Stephens July 17, 1970 ~ May 11, 2026
Jeffrey Stephens Obituary Born July 17, 1970 in La Junta, Colorado. He was adopted by Lloyd and Cleo Stephens. Jeff passed away May 11, 2026, surrounded by family. Jeff started his work life prior to graduating high school as a mechanic and tow truck driver at A1 Auto...
Cottonwood Pass Expected to Reopen Thursday for Summer Season
Chaffee County Road and Bridge Department plans to reopen Cottonwood Pass for the summer season this Thursday. Working alongside Gunnison County Public Works, crews anticipate the pass will be cleared on both sides of the county line by 5 p.m. Thursday, weather...
Chaffee County Seeking Applicants for Common Ground Advisory Committee
Chaffee County Commissioners are accepting letters of interest from residents interested in serving on the Chaffee County Common Ground Citizens Advisory Committee. The county is seeking to fill three positions on the committee, including one regular member position...
Chaffee County Commissioners to Hold Regular Meeting Wednesday
Chaffee County Commissioners will conduct a regular meeting tomorrow beginning at 9 a.m. at the Chaffee County Safety Complex. During the meeting, commissioners are scheduled to hold public hearings on proposed amendments to the International Energy Conservation Code...
