‘Cultivate Compassion’ Ark-Valley Humane Society’s 4th Annual T-Shirt Fundraiser
Ark Valley Humane Society’s 4th annual T-Shirt fundraiser, Cultivate Compassion, kicks-off today. Visit https://bonfire.com/avhs23 to purchase their Cultivate Compassion t-shirt, hoodie, or crewneck sweatshirt. Youth tees are also available for purchase. Each style...
41-year-old Man Died on the Arkansas River Near Buena Vista
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is reporting that a 41-year-old man died while riding an inner tube over the weekend on the Arkansas River near Buena Vista. Witnesses told CPW the man entered the Buena Vista whitewater park on an inner tube and was seen in distress a...
Construction Projects on Highway 285 and 50
Travellers should be aware of several road construction projects on Highways 285 and 50. An intersection improvement project is underway at the US 285/Colorado 9 intersection on the southside of Fairplay. The project involves road widening to accommodate additional...
Chaffee County Public Health Now Offers Free Sexually Transmitted Infection Testing
Chaffee County Public Health has expanded its clinical services to include free sexually transmitted infection testing. Chaffee County Public Health has launched a new program and website, GetTestedChaffee.com, in an attempt to provide a central resource of...
FIBArk Announces Carnival Ticket Refund
Due to the carnival cancellation, FIBArk organizers have announced several refund options. Full Refund. To receive this option, please bring your carnival ticket to the front entry gate (in front of the Vic) and you will receive a cash exchange. Bouncy House All Day...
FIBArk ‘Pivots to the Positive’ with the 2023 Hooligan Carnival
The President of the FIBArk Board of Directors, Lindsay Sutton-Stephens, told Heart of the Rockies Radio News that after the loss of the Sun Valley Rides Carnival, they are trying to “pivot to the positive.”
Fremont County Suspends Fire Restrictions
Upon recommendations from the Fremont County Sheriff, Fremont County Commissioners suspended fire restrictions in the county effective immediately. Commission Chair Kevin Grantham reminded the public to remain vigilant with fire whether a ban is in place or...
Former Cripple Creek Detective Pleaded Guilty to Indecent Exposure Charge
A former Cripple Creek detective has pleaded guilty to indecent exposure and attempting to influence a public servant. Alexander Kenoyer was taken into custody last December after a lengthy investigation by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. He faced...
Carnival Gone, Other FIBArk Activities Continue
FIBArk begins today… without a carnival. The FIBArk Board of Directors has announced that the carnival operated by Sun Valley Rides, will not be participating in this year’s festival. In a post on their Facebook page (which has since been deleted), the board said,...
FIBArk Board of Directors Announce No Carnival at this Year’s Festival
In a scathing post via their official Facebook page, the FIBArk Board of Directors have announced that the carnival, Sun Valley Rides, will not be participating in this year’s festival. In the post (which has since been deleted), the Board wrote, “The challenges of...
Demons and Spartans Named to Colorado High School Activities Association’s All-State Honors
All State honors have been announced by the Colorado High School Activities Association and include Buena Vista's Charlotte Apodaca and Salida's Eva Capozza. The 2023 all-state girls' soccer teams honor the best players in the sport as judged by the leagues and...
FIBArk’s Kick-Off Party is Tonight
FIBArk, the nation’s oldest whitewater festival, gets underway in Salida tonight (June 14th) with the Kick-off Party at The High Side beginning at 5 pm. The F Street Parking lot closes for the weekend along with North F Street and Sackett Avenue. RELATED: FIBArk...
