Colorado Primary Election Ballots Arriving in Mailboxes
Ballots for Colorado’s upcoming primary election should now be arriving in voters' mailboxes across the state. Voters will select their preferred candidates for a variety of county, state, and federal offices that will appear on the general election ballot later this...
Chaffee County Seeking Applicants for Citizens Advisory Committee
The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners is accepting letters of interest from residents interested in serving on the Chaffee County Common Ground Citizens Advisory Committee. The county is looking to fill three positions on the committee, including one regular...
Weather Forecast for June 11th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- 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 85. A...
CPW Reminds Hikers to Watch for Rattlesnakes on Colorado Trails
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is reminding outdoor enthusiasts that rattlesnakes are emerging from hibernation as temperatures continue to warm across the state. Wildlife officials say rattlesnakes are often found sunning themselves on trails and other open areas,...
Chaffee County Commissioners Deny Pine Creek Campground Proposal
The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners has denied a permit application for a proposed campground in the Pine Creek area north of Buena Vista. The proposal called for the development of a 36-site campground on approximately 24 acres near the Pine Creek Trailhead....
Woman Indicted in Connection With 2023 Custer County Triple Homicide
The girlfriend of a man sentenced earlier this year for a 2023 triple homicide in Custer County has now been indicted on multiple felony charges related to the case. An 11th Judicial District grand jury returned an indictment against Nancy Medina-Kochis, charging her...
CDOT Urges Drivers to Help Prevent Human-Caused Wildfires
The Colorado Department of Transportation is reminding motorists to do their part to help prevent human-caused wildfires along Colorado roadways. According to CDOT, more than 90 percent of wildfires in Colorado are started by people. Many of those fires can be traced...
Buena Vista Reinstates Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
The Buena Vista has joined Chaffee County in reinstating Stage 1 Fire Restrictions due to elevated fire danger in the area. Town officials are urging residents and visitors to exercise extreme caution with any activity that could spark a wildfire, especially as dry...
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...
