The new Scout Wave on the Arkansas River running through Salida created an ideal setting for surfers to take part in their sport however, with the spring runoff, increased flows have caused a dangerous hydraulic effect for unaware boaters.
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Three Bodies Discovered in Gunnison County May Have Been There Since Last Year
Authorities say the "badly decomposing" bodies of three people have been found in a remote area of Gunnison County, and that they may have been lying there since late last year. Gunnison County Sheriff Adam Murdie said a hiker contacted the sheriff’s office...
First Bear Attack of the Year Recorded Northeast of Durango
Colorado Parks and Wildlife says the first bear attack of the year was recorded this week. On Tuesday, a sheepherder in a wilderness area northeast of Durango was woken at 1am in the morning by a bear that was messing with his sheep. The shepherd fired his...
Chaffee County Road and Bridge Department Chip Sealing Multiple County Roads
The Chaffee County Road and Bridge Department will be chip sealing on multiple county roads. The chipseal paving operations are scheduled for Wednesday, July 12th, and Thursday, July 13th, and possibly into Friday, July 14th. The work will cover...
Pet of the Week: Pearl
Meet Pearl! She's the Heart of the Rockies Radio Pet of the Week! Pearl has lingered at the shelter since March. Pearl is an 8-year-old female American Staffordshire terrier mix who has been staying in an awesome foster home for over 3 months now. She does well when...
New Colorado Air Quality Regulation Could Ban Gas-Powered Chainsaws and Lawn Mowers
Gas powered chain saws, push mowers, leaf blowers and other lawn and garden equipment would disappear from stores by 2025 under a proposed air-quality regulation working its way through Colorado’s state government.
