Weather Forecast for March 31st
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Rain and snow return to the area tonight and tomorrow. Up to 15 inches could fall along the Divide. Winds will be gusting to 35mph. Salida and Buena Vista will see...
Girls Basketball State Championship Celebration Planned for April 14th
BLM seeks input on Iron Mountain Quarry Expansion Environmental Assessment
CAÑON CITY, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management Royal Gorge Field Office has opened a 30-day public comment period to receive public input on the Iron Mountain Quarry Expansion Environmental Assessment. The public comment period will end April 29, 2026. The...
Arkansas River Outfitters Association Launch 2026 Season with Strong Economic Momentum and New Strategic Partnership
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Local Leaders to Participate in Town Hall on Immigration Enforcement in Chaffee County
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Easter Egg Hunts Planned Across Chaffee County This Saturday
Families across Chaffee County will have several opportunities to celebrate Easter this weekend with community egg hunts in Salida, Poncha Springs, and Buena Vista. The Salida Community Center will host its annual Community Easter Egg Hunt beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday...
Sustainable Chaffee to Host ‘Green Drinks’ Event Focused on Safe Streets
Sustainable Chaffee will hold its monthly Green Drinks gathering tonight in Salida, bringing the community together for conversation and connection. The event begins at 6 p.m. at The Office Bar, located at 146 First Street. This month’s discussion will center on the...
Final Day to Apply for Valley Visions Art Showcase in Salida
Today is the final day for artists to apply for the 14th annual Valley Visions Art Showcase. Applications are available online at salidacouncilforthearts.org. The event, hosted by the Salida Council for the Arts, highlights up to 70 established and emerging artists...
Buena Vista Implements Outdoor Watering Restrictions Amid Drought Concerns
The Town of Buena Vista has enacted outdoor watering restrictions as officials warn of worsening drought conditions driven by record low snowpack and rising temperatures. An earlier-than-normal runoff season is expected, which could significantly impact water...
Federal Agencies Implement Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Across Region
The Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service have both moved into Stage 1 Fire Restrictions as conditions continue to dry across the region. Under Stage 1 restrictions, campfires are only allowed in permanent fire rings located within developed, organized...
Arkansas River Outfitters Association Launch 2026 Season withStrong Economic Momentum and New Strategic Partnership
Arkansas River Valley, Colorado — [Insert Date] — As Colorado’s spring and summerrecreation season approaches, the Arkansas River community is preparing for another excitingsummer on one of the most iconic whitewater rivers in the United States. Today, the...
Costilla County Sheriff Resigns Following Indictment by Grand Jury
Costilla County Sheriff Danny Sanchez resigned Saturday, one day after being indicted by a 12th Judicial District grand jury. The Costilla County Board of Commissioners is expected to appoint a new sheriff today. The grand jury issued indictments against Sheriff...
