Buena Vista Recreation Master Plan Open House Tonight
The Town of Buena Vista is inviting residents to help shape the future of local parks and recreation during an open house tonight from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Buena Vista Community Center. Community members are encouraged to explore draft recommendations for the Buena...
Colorado Wildfire Update: Containment Improves, Evacuations Remain
Firefighters continue to make progress on several major wildfires burning across Colorado, though evacuation orders and Stage 2 Fire Restrictions remain in effect. The Aspen Acres Fire has grown to more than 96,000 acres and is now 15% contained. Evacuation orders...
Weather Forecast for July 9th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon. Storms will move off to the east where they could become severe over the plains. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 89. A...
River Flow Report: July 9th
Here’s your flow report for Thursday, July 9. The Arkansas River is running low. Expect technical rapids out there today. Currently:Pine Creek Numbers is running 160 Cubic Feet per Second.Browns Canyon is at 221 CFS.Royal Gorge is 217. Rhythms on the River...
Chaffee County Patriots to Host Town Hall on Immigration July 9
On Thursday, July 9, 2026, the Chaffee County Patriots will host a Town Halll on Illegal Immigration as well as the Timeline of Major U.S. Immigration Laws and Policies . Krystal O’Connell will give the presentation. This Town Hall will be held at the...
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Heavy weekend traffic expected on CO 69 to Westcliffe
Alternate routes are closed due to the Aspen Acres Fire Southern Colorado— The Colorado Department of Transportation is warning motorists that Colorado Highway 69 between Walsenburg and Texas Creek will see increased numbers of traffic July 9 through 12 for...
Monarch Mountain’s 2025 Master Development Plan Formally Accepted by U.S. Forest Service
10- to 15-year roadmap outlines parking, lift, trail, and facility improvements while reaffirming the resort's commitment to 100% natural snow SALIDA, CO - Monarch Mountain today announced that its 2025 Master Development Plan (MDP) has been formally accepted by...
Chaffee County Women Who Care to Host Quarterly Meeting in Buena Vista
Buena Vista, CO – The next quarterly meeting for Chaffee County Women Who Care (CCWWC) will take place on Tuesday, July 14th at Buena Vista Heritage Museum, located on 506 East Main Street in Buena Vista. The evening will begin with a social time at 5:00 PM, followed...
Great Colorado vs. Texas Tomato War Returns August 29
The Great Colorado vs. Texas Tomato War returns to Buena Vista on Saturday, August 29. Hosted by the Buena Vista Optimist Club, the annual event pits teams representing Colorado and Texas in a friendly tomato fight using tons of ripe tomatoes. The fundraiser supports...
Chaffee County Common Ground Grant Program Opens July 20
The Chaffee County Common Ground Competitive Grant Program will open its annual grant cycle on July 20, making $450,000 available to support projects throughout Chaffee County. Funding is available for projects that advance the program's core goals of strengthening...
High-Speed Chase Ends on Trout Creek Pass
A Fourth of July traffic stop in Park County turned into a high-speed pursuit that crossed two counties before ending on Trout Creek Pass. According to the Park County Sheriff's Office, deputies attempted to stop a vehicle speeding through Bailey. The driver refused...
Wildfire Containment Improves Across Central Colorado
Firefighters continue to make progress on several major wildfires burning across central and southern Colorado, although evacuation orders and fire restrictions remain in place. The Aspen Acres Fire has grown to more than 93,000 acres and is now 16% contained....
