Officials discussed limited water storage capacity at the July board meeting of the Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District, with District Hydrologist Jord Gertson noting, “Pueblo Reservoir could spill.” A spill would mean that the Bureau of Reclamation, which...
Heart of the Rockies Radio News broke this news story July 12. This is the official announcement issued by the conservancy district. At the July 11 meeting of the Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District, the board of directors selected Gregory W. Felt to become the...
The Twin Lakes Company was established by Crowley County farmers to provide water for their farms – some of the best farmland in southeastern Colorado. In 1930, when the demand for irrigation water in Crowley County began to outpace the water available from Twin...
The Salida SteamPlant will screen the documentary film "Mirasol: Looking at the Sun" tomorrow night at 6:30pm. This film highlights the values embodied in the small farming community of St. Charles Mesa in the Arkansas River Valley, best known for its Pueblo chilies....
Chaffee Rec Adopters is hosting two upcoming events for volunteers to help improve our public lands. Event 1: Date & Time: Tonight from 5:30pm to 7:30pm Location: Midland Trailhead and County Road 304 Details: In partnership with the Buena Vista Singletrack...
The U.S. Forest Service is urging the public to prioritize campfire safety due to a concerning number of abandoned campfires. As of July 12th, 139 abandoned or unattended campfires have been reported to the Forest Service dispatch center. This dangerous trend is a...
