Colorado reports 184 impaired-driving deaths this year as Thanksgiving DUI crackdown begins
CDOT and CSP urge sober rides this Thanksgiving Statewide — Avoid a DUI or crash this Thanksgiving by making sure a sober ride home is part of...
Historic agreement preserves Colorado River flows
The Colorado Water Conservation Board voted Wednesday to approve an agreement for the Colorado River Conservation District to acquire the Shoshone...
CDOT Unveils New Online Resource for I-70 Mountain Corridor Travelers
The Colorado Department of Transportation has introduced a new online landing page designed to help motorists better prepare for travel along the...
Ice Castles Returning to Colorado This Winter
A beloved winter attraction is making its way back to Colorado. Ice Castles, the dazzling experience known for its massive frozen sculptures,...
Salida Police Warn Residents of Rising Scam Activity
The Salida Police Department has issued a community alert about a surge in scams targeting local residents. Officials emphasize that no legitimate...
State and national partners unite to send a clear message: Protect our first responders and slow down near traffic crashes
Statewide — Slow down, move over, Colorado. On Tuesday, the Colorado Department of Transportation will hold a press conference to kick off...
Salida Schools Welcomes Interim Activities Director Jeremy Grier
Salida Schools is pleased to extend a warm Spartan welcome to Jeremy Grier, who will soon begin serving as the district’s Interim Activities...
ANNOUNCING THE 2026 COMMUNITY AWARDS — NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN
Chaffee County, CO (November 14, 2025) — The Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Chaffee County Community Foundation...
Rocky Mountain Christmas Fair Returns Nov 22nd
Buena Vista is gearing up for one of its most beloved holiday traditions, the Rocky Mountain Christmas Fair, returning Saturday, November 22, from...
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Investigating Poaching of Big Horn Ram in Saguache County
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has launched an investigation after a Rocky Mountain bighorn ram was found poached in Saguache County. CPW says the...
Health Insurance Premiums Expected to Rise in 2026; Chaffee County Public Health Advises Residents to Prepare
Due to changes at the federal level, health insurance premiums purchased through Connect for Health Colorado are expected to increase significantly...
Highway 24 Shut Down for Hours After Fatal Crashes Near Florissant
A fatality accident closed Highway 24 for several hours yesterday after two separate crashes occurred just east of Florissant. According to the...
