FibArk Pancake Breakfast, June 20th
Flow Report for Friday, June 12
Here’s your flow report for Friday, June 12. The Arkansas River is running low, making for fun and technical rapids throughout the day. Current river flows: Pine Creek / Numbers: 326 cubic feet per second Browns Canyon: 384 CFS Royal Gorge: 368 CFS Looking ahead, The...
Leadville and Salida ranger districts enter Stage 1 fire restrictions
(Pueblo, CO, June 12, 2026)—Stage 1 fire restrictions went into effect today on the Leadville and Salida ranger districts of the Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands. This includes all National Forest System lands, roads and...
DUI Enforcement Campaign Underway Across Colorado
Colorado's The Heat Is On Summer Blitz DUI enforcement period is now underway, with law enforcement agencies increasing efforts to keep impaired drivers off the road. Drivers can expect to see saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints throughout the weekend as...
Weekend Farmers Markets Planned in Salida and Buena Vista
Residents and visitors will have two opportunities to shop local this weekend with farmers markets taking place in both Salida and Buena Vista. The Salida Farmers Market will be held Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at Alpine Park. The market will feature locally grown...
Taste of Buena Vista Dinner and Concert Set for Saturday
The Taste of Buena Vista Dinner and Concert will take place tomorrow evening at the McGinnis Gym. The event is hosted by the Buena Vista Historic Preservation Commission, BV Heritage, and Colorado Preservation, Inc.. Local musician Carin Mari will provide live...
Collegiate Peaks Stampede Rodeo Returns to Buena Vista This Weekend
The 105th Annual Collegiate Peaks Stampede Rodeo kicks off tonight at 7 p.m. at the Buena Vista Rodeo Grounds. The CPRA-sanctioned rodeo will feature traditional rodeo events along with mini bronc and mini bull competitions designed especially for younger...
City of Salida Seeking Volunteers for Boards and Commissions
The Salida is seeking residents of Salida and Chaffee County who are interested in serving on city boards and commissions. Upcoming vacancies are available on the Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Trails Board, the Sustainability Committee, the Tree Board, and the...
Colorado Drought Conditions Worsen as Nearly Entire State Falls Into Drought
Colorado's drought conditions worsened this week, with new data showing that nearly the entire state is now experiencing some level of drought. According to figures released yesterday, approximately 95 percent of Colorado is currently in drought conditions, an...
Buena Vista Reinstates Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
The Buena Vista has joined Chaffee County in reinstating Stage 1 Fire Restrictions due to increasing fire danger and dry conditions. Town officials are urging residents and visitors to exercise extreme caution with any activity that could ignite a wildfire, including...
Weather Forecast for June 12th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Hot and windy conditions will once again bring high fire danger to the area through Saturday. Winds will be gusting as high as 40 mph. A Red Flag Fire Warning has been issued. Salida and...
Columbine Gem and Mineral Society Meeting Tonight in Salida
The Columbine Gem and Mineral Society will hold its monthly meeting tonight at Mount Shavano Manor beginning at 6 p.m. Guest speaker Cindy Williams will discuss the geologic events that shaped many of the region’s most recognizable landmarks, including the Chalk...
