Wildfire Updates
The Rio Blanco Fire burning 12 miles south of Pagosa Springs is almost 1,400 acres with 79% containment. The Aspen Acres Fire in Custer, Pueblo, Fremont, and Huerfano counties has burned 102,000 acres with containment at 72%. All pre-evacuation orders have...
Forecast for August 10th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Hot temperatures will continue through Wednesday, with increased chances if showers. Cooler weather with widespread showers and thunderstorms can be expected Thursday into the weekend. Salida and...
Star Gazing at Browns Canyon This Saturday
Friends of Browns Canyon will host a free stargazing and night sky observation this Saturday night at the Ruby Mountain parking area. Tom Karnuta and Wes Wilson of Ark Valley River of Stars will give an overview of the night sky that will include information of...
Wildfire Survey for Fremont County Residents
Fremont County citizens are being asked to take a Wildfire Survey to provide your perspectives and concerns about wildfire preparedness. The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete and is open until August 28th. The survey identifies perceptions about...
Bridge Construction Continues in Johnson Village
Improvements continue on the Highway 24 bridge over the Arkansas River in Johnson Village. Work hours are from 7am to 5pm Monday through Friday. There is a 15-foot width restriction and single-lane alternating traffic in place 24 hours a day. Work on the bridge will...
Complete the Chaffee County Public Health Survey
Chaffee County Public Health is inviting residents to complete a confidential community survey that will help identify the health issues, strengths, and priorities that matter most. The survey is available in both English and Spanish and takes approximately 10–15...
Forecast for August 7th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Temperatures will remain hot through the weekend. Critical fire weather conditions continue. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 95. A low of 55. The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 93, a low of...
Man Drowns at Eleven Mile Reservoir
Colorado Parks and Wildlife says it recovered the body of a man who drowned Thursday in Eleven Mile Reservoir. Officials say CPW responded to a kayaker who flipped into the water during high winds. Officers were able to pull the man out of the water and attempted CPR...
Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Remain in Effect
A Red Flag Fire Warning is in effect. Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with anything that could start a fire. Stage 2 Fire Restrictions remain in effect for Chaffee, Lake, Park, Saguache and Fremont counties. Patchy to moderate smoke from...
This Weekend’s Farmer’s Markets
The Salida Farmers Market is tomorrow from 8am to noon at Alpine Park. The Buena Vista Farmers Market is Sunday at Turner Farm from 9am to 1pm.
Leadville Boom Days Begins Today
Boom Days is this weekend in Leadville. Activities begin this afternoon with the Opening Ceremony at 5pm, followed by the Boom Days Dance at 8pm. A food and craft fair is tomorrow along with mining events, a parade at 10am, car show and children’s activities. The...
Madams of Central Colorado Perform Tomorrow
Buena Vista Heritage Museum presents “Madams of Central Colorado” with legendary Victorian-era “soiled doves” telling stories of the red light district, tomorrow night at the museum at 506 E. Main Street. Doors open at 6:30. Show starts at 7pm. A cash bar will be...
