Colorado State Patrol Announces Summer DUI Enforcement Period
The Colorado State Patrol and local law enforcement are teaming up for the ‘Summer Strikeout’ DUI enforcement period running today through the...
Increased Flows Through the New Scout Wave Have Created a Dangerous Effect for Boaters
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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Decomposed Bodies Found Near Gunnison County Campsite [Updated]
[UPDATE] The Gunnison County Sheriff's Department has confirmed that there were only three "badly decomposed" bodies discovered, rather than five as...
FYI Sponsors New Teen Discount Pass
A new teen discount pass is being made available from Family and Youth Initiatives. The Salida Extraordinary Teen Council and the Buena Vista High...
Chaffee County Commissioners Considering Intergovernmental SWAT Agreement
Chaffee County Commissioners are considering an intergovernmental agreement with the county, the Town of Buena Vista, and the City of Salida...
Chaffee County Search and Rescue Extracted 24-year-old Hiker Due to Heat Exhaustion
Chaffee County Search and Rescue - South is reporting their first call for heat exhaustion for the summer 14'er season. Crews met a 24-year-old...
Park County Sheriff’s Office Release Identity of Body Discovered Near Guanella Pass
The Park County Sheriff’s Office and Coroner’s Office have released the name of the deceased person discovered off Guanella Pass on July 7th. The...
