Weather Forecast for June 3rd
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon. Showers will become more isolated going into the weekend. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 81. A low of...
Salida Spartan State Champions Named Grand Marshals for July 4th Parade
The Salida Spartan State Championship girls basketball team has been selected as the Grand Marshal for this year's July 4th Parade in Salida. Organizers say the team was chosen in recognition of its outstanding state championship season and the pride the players have...
Buena Vista Chamber to Host Monthly Community Coffee
The Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly Community Coffee tomorrow from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Buena Vista Community Center. The event is designed to bring together local businesses, nonprofit organizations, and community members to share updates,...
Salida Community Center to Host Monthly Food Distribution
The Salida Community Center will hold its monthly food distribution tomorrow beginning at 10 a.m. The event will be conducted as a drive-through distribution. Participants are asked to remain in their vehicles, and food will be brought directly to them by volunteers....
Construction Begins on South Ark Neighborhood Infrastructure Project
Construction is officially underway on the South Ark Neighborhood infrastructure project, marking a significant step toward expanding workforce housing opportunities and improving critical infrastructure in Salida. City officials say that access to nearby open space...
Chaffee County to Host Emergency Preparedness Fair June 9
Chaffee County Public Health is inviting residents to attend a county-wide Community Emergency Preparedness Fair at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds on June 9. The event is designed to help community members learn about the resources, services, and planning tools...
Salida City Council to Consider Event Licenses, Pride Proclamation, and Housing Measures
The Salida City Council will hold its regular meeting tonight beginning at 6 p.m. Under the consent agenda, council members are expected to approve special event liquor licenses for the community's Fourth of July celebration, the 30th Annual Brewers Rendezvous, and...
Weather Forecast for June 2nd
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Isolated thunderstorms will be possible again this afternoon. Showers and thunderstorms will be more widespread tomorrow. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of...
River Flow Report for June 2nd
Here's your flow report for Tuesday, June 2. The Arkansas River is bumping up but remains low, making for fun and technical rapids throughout the day. Current river flows: Pine Creek / Numbers: 265 cubic feet per second Browns Canyon: 364 CFS Royal Gorge: 368 CFS...
Monday Travel Notes for Chaffee County and Surrounding Areas
Motorists should plan for several ongoing road construction projects and traffic impacts throughout the region this week. Highway 69 Resurfacing Project Resurfacing work continues on Colorado State Highway 69 between Hillside and Texas Creek. Construction is taking...
Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters Expected to Be Released Following Sentence Commutation
Former Tina Peters is expected to be released from state prison today after Jared Polis commuted her sentence, reducing a nine-year prison term tied to a 2021 election security case. Peters was convicted in 2024 on seven charges stemming from a breach of Mesa County...
Salida City Council to Discuss Dog Leash Rules at Tonight’s Work Session
The Salida City Council will hold a work session tonight beginning at 6 p.m. The sole discussion item on the agenda is a conversation regarding dogs being kept on leash within the city limits of Salida. Council members are expected to review current policies and...
