Sunday, June 16th Weather Forecast
Here’s your Forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio--- Near critical fire weather conditions are expected across the region today through Tuesday. Salida & Buena Vista will be sunny & breezy today, with a high near 88. Winds gusts could get up to 20 mph...
Conservancy district approves Felt as finalist for GM position
The Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District board of directors voted to extend an offer to Greg Felt for the position of general manager following an executive session at the board’s monthly meeting Thursday. The board made an offer to Blake Osborn in May, so the...
Saturday, June 14th Weather Forecast
Here’s your Forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio--- Winds will be around 5-10 mph across the region with a chance of rain showers after 3pm today. Salida & Buena Vista will be Sunny, with a high near 85 on your Saturday, then back down to 51 overnight. In the...
Middle Bridge on Highway 50 Over Blue Mesa Reservoir Set to Reopen by July 4th After Extensive Repairs
Repairs on the Middle Bridge on Highway 50 over Blue Mesa Reservoir are on track to meet the anticipated reopening date of July 4th. The highway has been closed for seven weeks due to significant safety concerns discovered during an inspection in April. The closure...
Join the 1950s Dance Hosted by Chaffee County Patriots Tonight in Buena Vista
Step back in time and dance the night away! The Chaffee County Patriots are hosting a 1950s-themed dance tonight, starting at 6:30 pm at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Buena Vista. Event Details: Date: Tonight Time: 6:30 pm Location: St. Rose of Lima Catholic...
The Chaffee County Fair, in one form or another, has been around since 1893.
The Chaffee County Fair, in one form or another, has been around since 1893. The first Fair Association was organized that year after an article in the Salida Mail proposed that the county have a fair because it possessed some excellent stock, fine agricultural land...
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...
