Governor Polis Declares Statewide Drought Emergency
Jared Polis has declared a statewide drought emergency and activated Phase 3 of Colorado’s Drought Response Plan in response to worsening drought conditions across the state. According to the Governor's office, the action was taken due to record-low snowpack levels...
Weather Forecast for June 5th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Drier and warmer conditions continue into the weekend. Thunderstorms will remain possible each afternoon. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 89. A low...
Flow Report for Friday, June 5
The Arkansas River is down slightly today but continues to offer fun and technical rapids for boaters and paddlers. Current river flows: Pine Creek / Numbers: 306 cubic feet per second Browns Canyon: 488 CFS Royal Gorge: 446 CFS Looking for something to do tonight?...
Sunday Science to Explore the Efficiency of America’s Food System
The Central Colorado Humanists will host its monthly Sunday Science program on June 7, featuring a presentation titled “The Inefficiency of Our Food System.” Doors open at 9:30 a.m., with the presentation beginning promptly at 10 a.m. Presenter John Mattingly will...
The Colorado Department of Transportation launches Drive Safe Colorado Summer campaign alongside agency partners as summer travel season begins
A new initiative encourages shared responsibility to stay safe this summer Statewide – Today, the Colorado Department of Transportation, Colorado State Patrol, the Colorado Motor Carriers Association and the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and...
Governor declares statewide drought emergency
Gov. Jared Polis declared a statewide drought emergency and activated Phase 3 of Colorado’s Drought Response Plan Thursday, June 4, "in response to worsening drought conditions driven by record-low snowpack and prolonged warm temperatures across Colorado." The...
Travel Alert: Multiple Road Projects Causing Delays Across the Region
Motorists traveling throughout Chaffee County and neighboring areas should plan for ongoing construction projects and possible delays on several major roadways. Highway 69 Resurfacing Continues Resurfacing work remains underway on Colorado State Highway 69 between...
Applications Open for New Affordable Housing Development in Saguache
The Saguache County Housing Authority is now accepting applications for the Range View Apartments, a new 32-unit affordable housing development in Saguache. The project will offer one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartment units and is designed to serve residents in the...
Howard Volunteer Fire Department Conducting Drone Mapping Operations
The Howard Volunteer Fire Department will be conducting drone mapping operations over Fremont County Roads 46, 47, and 48 in the coming weeks. Department officials say the aerial mapping project is part of ongoing pre-incident planning efforts designed to improve...
Weather Forecast for June 4th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Drier and warmer conditions will take us into the weekend. We will hang on to a slight chance of an afternoon shower each day. Salida and Buena Vista will see a...
Summer Blitz DUI enforcement period begins in early June
67 law enforcement agencies will increase statewide patrols from June 4 to 17 Statewide — The Colorado Department of Transportation is supporting Colorado State Patrol and 67 local law enforcement agencies from June 4 to 17 for The Heat Is On Summer Blitz DUI...
Buena Vista Scrap Metal Theft Leads to Arrest of Suspect Wanted on $200,000 Boulder Warrant
On June 1st, 2026, the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a theft call at a business in Buena Vista, CO. The owner of the business reported a large amount of scrap metal that had been stolen. It was further reported that the suspect had been captured on...
