The Colorado Department of Transportation is reminding motorists to do their part to help prevent human-caused wildfires along Colorado roadways. According to CDOT, more than 90 percent of wildfires in Colorado are started by people. Many of those fires can be traced...
The Buena Vista has joined Chaffee County in reinstating Stage 1 Fire Restrictions due to elevated fire danger in the area. Town officials are urging residents and visitors to exercise extreme caution with any activity that could spark a wildfire, especially as dry...
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Fire Warning due to dangerous fire weather conditions. Forecasters say elevated fire danger is expected because of a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures. These conditions can...
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Mostly sunny, warm and windy conditions can be expected again today. Winds will be gusting as high as 40 mph. Red Flag Fire Warnings are in place. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of...
The Arkansas River is running low, making for fun and technical rapids throughout the day. Current river flows: Pine Creek / Numbers: 280 cubic feet per second Browns Canyon: 368 CFS Royal Gorge: 382 CFS Looking ahead, The Angle will perform a free show at The Beach...
Chaffee County, Colorado (June 9, 2026) — The City of Salida and the Chaffee County Community Foundation (CCCF) have partnered to launch the SteamPlant Fee Assistance Program, a new initiative designed to help local arts and cultural organizations access the...
