Salida Hospital District Board Calls Special Meeting for CEO Search
The Salida Hospital District board of directors has called a special meeting for tomorrow morning at 8:30am. The agenda for this meeting includes an executive session focused on contract negotiations and changes in the search for a new CEO.
River Runners CFS Report for Thursday, July 18
Flows on the Arkansas River have slightly decreased, but there's still plenty of fun whitewater to enjoy. Here's the current flow report: Pine Creek / Numbers: 671 Cubic Feet Per Second (CFS) Browns Canyon: 794 CFS Royal Gorge: 1020 CFS Upcoming Event: The Tierro Band...
Abundance of water could limit river flows for recreation
Officials discussed limited water storage capacity at the July board meeting of the Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District, with District Hydrologist Jord Gertson noting, “Pueblo Reservoir could spill.” A spill would mean that the Bureau of Reclamation, which...
Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District Announces next General Manager
Heart of the Rockies Radio News broke this news story July 12. This is the official announcement issued by the conservancy district. At the July 11 meeting of the Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District, the board of directors selected Gregory W. Felt to become the...
Twin Lakes Water
The Twin Lakes Company was established by Crowley County farmers to provide water for their farms – some of the best farmland in southeastern Colorado. In 1930, when the demand for irrigation water in Crowley County began to outpace the water available from Twin...
“Mirasol: Looking at the Sun” Documentary Screening at Salida SteamPlant
The Salida SteamPlant will screen the documentary film "Mirasol: Looking at the Sun" tomorrow night at 6:30pm. This film highlights the values embodied in the small farming community of St. Charles Mesa in the Arkansas River Valley, best known for its Pueblo chilies....
Volunteer with Chaffee Rec Adopters to Improve Public Lands
Chaffee Rec Adopters is hosting two upcoming events for volunteers to help improve our public lands. Event 1: Date & Time: Tonight from 5:30pm to 7:30pm Location: Midland Trailhead and County Road 304 Details: In partnership with the Buena Vista Singletrack...
U.S. Forest Service Urges Campfire Safety Amid Rising Number of Abandoned Campfires
The U.S. Forest Service is urging the public to prioritize campfire safety due to a concerning number of abandoned campfires. As of July 12th, 139 abandoned or unattended campfires have been reported to the Forest Service dispatch center. This dangerous trend is a...
CDOT Continues Chip Seal Operation on Highway 285 Over Poncha Pass
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is continuing a two-week chip seal operation on Highway 285 over Poncha Pass. The work is taking place on an 8-mile segment of Highway 285 between Saguache County Road 57 and Mears Junction. Motorists can expect full...
River Runners CFS Report for Wednesday, July 17
Flows on the Arkansas River have bumped up again, bringing a few more splashes to your whitewater adventures today. Currently: Pine Creek / Numbers: 704 Cubic Feet Per Second Browns Canyon: 832 CFS Royal Gorge: 1050 CFS Don’t miss the Tierro Band playing on The Beach...
Chelsea – Heart of the Rockies Radio’s Pet of the Week
Chelsea is a 10 year old female Vizsla mix who has been at the shelter for over 122 days now, Ark Valley Humane Society's longest stay shelter dog. She is incredibly dog-friendly and loves all people. She'd prefer a home without cats.
Hospitals Through History – Salida Red Cross
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center is the region’s pride today, but it had many predecessors since the county was established in 1879. Probably the first was the Denver & Rio Grande Hospital on Buena Vista’s Main Street, built between 1880 and 1882. It...
