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...
Tickets Available for Taste of Buena Vista Dinner and Concert
Tickets are now on sale for the Taste of Buena Vista Dinner and Concert, set for June 13 at the McGinnis Gym. The event is being hosted by the Buena Vista Historic Preservation Commission, BV Heritage, and Colorado Preservation, Inc.. Local musician Carin Mari will...
Forest Service Invites Public to Celebrate National Trails Day; June 6th
The United States Forest Service is inviting the public to participate in volunteer workdays, trail cleanups, and other outdoor activities in celebration of National Trails Day this Saturday. National Trails Day was established by the American Hiking Society in 1993...
Chaffee County Public Health Launches Community Mental Health Initiative
Chaffee County Public Health has launched a new program called “We Are Chaffee’s Heart,” an initiative designed to strengthen mental health awareness and support throughout the community. The program focuses on helping participants build confidence in recognizing and...
Buena Vista Implements Outdoor Watering Restrictions Schedule
The Buena Vista has implemented outdoor watering restrictions and is asking residents to conserve water by watering only when absolutely necessary. Under the new schedule, residents must water according to their address number: Odd-numbered addresses: Tuesday,...
