Semi-Truck Driver Pleads Guilty to Charges in Fatal Highway 285 Crash
The semi-truck driver involved in last month's tragic crash on Highway 285 near Conifer has pleaded guilty to multiple misdemeanor traffic charges. Incident Details: Date: Last month Location: Highway 285 near Conifer Driver: Ignacio Cruz-Mendoza, 47 years old Crash...
Deadly Wildfires Ravage Colorado, Claiming Lives and Injuring Firefighters
Wildfires in Colorado turned deadly yesterday, resulting in the loss of one life and injuries to four firefighters amidst widespread devastation. Stone Canyon Fire: Location: Boulder County, north of Lyons Impact: One fatality and four injured firefighters Damage:...
River Runners CFS Report for Thursday, August 1
Flows on the Arkansas River are down some, but you can still find fun whitewater out there today. Current Flows: Pine Creek / Numbers: 561 Cubic Feet Per Second Browns Canyon: 619 CFS Royal Gorge: 757 CFS Upcoming Event: Leadville Band plays a FREE SHOW this Sunday at...
Colorado Day: Honoring the 38th State’s Admission and Heritage
Colorado Day is August 1, observing the day President Ulysses S. Grant signed a proclamation admitting Colorado as the 38th state in the union in 1876. When Salida was incorporated on October 4, 1880, the state was just four years old, and like the rest of the state,...
Vicki Lynn Melton
March 29, 1951 ~ July 26, 2024 Vicki Lynn Melton, died July 26th, 2024 in Columbine Manor Care Center in Salida Colorado. On March 29th, 1951 Vicki Lynn Flowers was born to Robert Joseph and Eva LaVaughn (Pippin) Flowers at the Rio Grande Western Hospital in...
Sturgis Rally begins Friday: CDOT Urges Motorcyclists to Ride Sober
The world’s largest motorcycle rally begins Friday in Sturgis, South Dakota. Many of the 500,000 motorcyclists expected to attend will be riding through Colorado, especially on I-25 and I-76. Therefore, the Colorado Department of Transportation is urging motorcyclists...
New Arrival: Ophelia Maric Walker
SALIDA, Colo.— Ophelia Maric Walker was born at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center’sFamily Birthing Center in Salida on July 27, 2024 at 3:21 p.m. She weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces, andmeasured 19 inches long.Ophelia’s parents are Emily and Andrew Walker of...
Today’s Events at the Chaffee County Fair
Today at the Chaffee County Fair: 4-H Market Livestock Weigh-In: Witness the 4-H participants weigh in their market livestock. Exhibit Hall: Opens to the public, showcasing various exhibits and displays. Heart of the Rockies Roping Club Gymkhana: Enjoy exciting roping...
Xcel Energy to Remove 218-Foot Dam at Fooses Reservoir
Xcel Energy has commenced the removal of the 218-foot dam at Fooses Reservoir on the South Arkansas River near Garfield. The dam is being decommissioned and the stream will be reconstructed to a natural state, as the structure is no longer necessary for power...
Chaffee Chips Wildfire Mitigation Events Underway
Chaffee Chips Wildfire Mitigation Events are currently in progress, offering valuable assistance to landowners in creating defensible spaces around their homes. This year, Chaffee Chips is coordinating free neighborhood slash removal and chipping services across...
Alexander Mountain Fire Grows to Over 5,000 Acres; New Evacuations Ordered
The Alexander Mountain Fire in Larimer County, located between Loveland and Estes Park, has rapidly expanded to over 5,000 acres with 0% containment. As a result, new mandatory evacuations have been ordered for the affected areas. In response to the escalating...
River Runners CFS Report for Wednesday, July 21
Flows on the Arkansas River have stabilized, offering plenty of exciting whitewater adventures today. Here are the current flow rates: Pine Creek / Numbers: 551 Cubic Feet Per Second (CFS) Browns Canyon: 739 CFS Royal Gorge: 770 CFS Join us this Sunday at River...
