The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners has denied a permit application for a proposed campground in the Pine Creek area north of Buena Vista. The proposal called for the development of a 36-site campground on approximately 24 acres near the Pine Creek Trailhead....
The girlfriend of a man sentenced earlier this year for a 2023 triple homicide in Custer County has now been indicted on multiple felony charges related to the case. An 11th Judicial District grand jury returned an indictment against Nancy Medina-Kochis, charging her...
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...
