River Flow Report: July 9th
Here’s your flow report for Thursday, July 9. The Arkansas River is running low. Expect technical rapids out there today. Currently:Pine Creek...
Chaffee County Patriots to Host Town Hall on Immigration July 9
On Thursday, July 9, 2026, the Chaffee County Patriots will host a Town Halll on Illegal Immigration as well as the Timeline of Major U.S....
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Heavy weekend traffic expected on CO 69 to Westcliffe
Alternate routes are closed due to the Aspen Acres Fire Southern Colorado— The Colorado Department of Transportation is warning motorists...
Monarch Mountain’s 2025 Master Development Plan Formally Accepted by U.S. Forest Service
10- to 15-year roadmap outlines parking, lift, trail, and facility improvements while reaffirming the resort's commitment to 100% natural snow...
Chaffee County Women Who Care to Host Quarterly Meeting in Buena Vista
Buena Vista, CO – The next quarterly meeting for Chaffee County Women Who Care (CCWWC) will take place on Tuesday, July 14th at Buena Vista Heritage...
Great Colorado vs. Texas Tomato War Returns August 29
The Great Colorado vs. Texas Tomato War returns to Buena Vista on Saturday, August 29. Hosted by the Buena Vista Optimist Club, the annual event...
Chaffee County Common Ground Grant Program Opens July 20
The Chaffee County Common Ground Competitive Grant Program will open its annual grant cycle on July 20, making $450,000 available to support...
High-Speed Chase Ends on Trout Creek Pass
A Fourth of July traffic stop in Park County turned into a high-speed pursuit that crossed two counties before ending on Trout Creek Pass. According...
Wildfire Containment Improves Across Central Colorado
Firefighters continue to make progress on several major wildfires burning across central and southern Colorado, although evacuation orders and fire...
Weather Forecast for July 8th
Here’s your forecast from Heart of the Rockies Radio- Scattered afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms can be expected through...
SteamPlant Fee Assistance Program Now Accepting Applications
The City of Salida and the Chaffee County Community Foundation have officially launched the SteamPlant Fee Assistance Program to help support local...
Buena Vista School Board Accepting Applications for Vacant Seat
Applications are now being accepted to fill a vacant seat on the Buena Vista School Board. The vacancy was created when board member Brett Mitchell...
