Red Flag Fire Warning Issued for Elevated Fire Danger
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Fire Warning due to dangerous fire weather conditions. Forecasters say elevated fire danger is expected because of a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures. These conditions can...
Weather Forecast for June 10th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Mostly sunny, warm and windy conditions can be expected again today. Winds will be gusting as high as 40 mph. Red Flag Fire Warnings are in place. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of...
Flow Report for Wednesday, June 10
The Arkansas River is running low, making for fun and technical rapids throughout the day. Current river flows: Pine Creek / Numbers: 280 cubic feet per second Browns Canyon: 368 CFS Royal Gorge: 382 CFS Looking ahead, The Angle will perform a free show at The Beach...
City of Salida & Chaffee County Community Foundation Launch SteamPlant Fee Assistance Program to Support Local Arts Organizations
Chaffee County, Colorado (June 9, 2026) — The City of Salida and the Chaffee County Community Foundation (CCCF) have partnered to launch the SteamPlant Fee Assistance Program, a new initiative designed to help local arts and cultural organizations access the...
Mural Tour and Celebration to Showcase We Are Chaffee’s Future Art Projects
We Are Chaffee’s Future is hosting a Mural Tour and Celebration tomorrow to highlight five murals completed as part of its Belonging Project. The event will feature speeches, activities, and food at each mural location, giving community members an opportunity to meet...
Chaffee County Emergency Preparedness Fair Set for Tonight
Chaffee County Public Health is inviting residents to attend a county-wide Emergency Preparedness Fair tonight from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds. The free event will provide community members with information about resources, services, and...
Howard Volunteer Fire Department to Conduct Drone Mapping Project
The Howard Volunteer Fire Department will be conducting drone mapping operations over Fremont County Roads 46, 47, and 48 in the coming weeks. Fire officials say the aerial mapping project is part of ongoing pre-incident planning efforts aimed at improving emergency...
Colorado Primary Election Ballots Being Mailed to Voters
Ballots for Colorado’s upcoming primary election began arriving in mailboxes yesterday as election officials started sending ballots to registered voters across the state. Voters will select their preferred candidates for a variety of county, state, and federal...
Buena Vista Trustees to Consider Data Center Moratorium and Drought Response in Tonight’s Meeting
The Buena Vista Board of Trustees will conduct a regular meeting tonight beginning at 7 p.m. The meeting will open with the administration of the oath of office to Buena Vista Police Officers Tim Sullivan and Stephen Caffrey. Trustees are scheduled to receive an...
Weather Forecast for June 9th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Mostly sunny, warm and windy conditions continue. Winds will be gusting as high as 45 mph. A chance of thunderstorms can be expected each afternoon. ...
Drought Forces Chaffee County Back Into Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
Press Release 06-08-26 Effective Tuesday, June 9th, 2026, at 6:00AM Chaffee County will move back into stage 1 fire restrictions for all unincorporated Chaffee County including all municipalities. The Forest Service will not yet be joining us with restrictions so...
Volunteers Needed for 3rd Annual Salida Chalk Festival
Organizers are seeking volunteers to help with the 3rd Annual Salida Chalk Festival, scheduled for June 27 in downtown Salida. The festival will transform downtown streets and sidewalks into a vibrant outdoor art gallery featuring large-scale chalk murals created by...
