11+ hour, 19+ min ago  (317+ words) Posted by Dan R | Jun 19, 2026 The 78th annual FIBArk, the nation's longest-running whitewater festival, continues through Sunday in Salida. Today's activities include carnival rides and live music at Riverside Park through 10 p. m. River competitions include the Head-to-Head Raft and SUP Sprint, Ducky…...

11+ hour, 24+ min ago  (93+ words) Posted by Dan R | Jun 19, 2026 Today is Juneteenth, a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. As a result, most federal, state, county, and local government offices are closed today. Banking institutions and financial offices are…...

11+ hour, 22+ min ago  (131+ words) Posted by Dan R | Jun 19, 2026 Fire officials report that the'KO Fire'in Fremont County is now 100 percent contained. The fire prompted mandatory evacuation orders in the area of Fremont County Road F45 and resulted in the temporary closure of Colorado Highway 115. Authorities…...

11+ hour, 17+ min ago  (123+ words) Posted by Dan R | Jun 19, 2026 The Ark Valley Humane Society will offer free microchip and pet ID tag services throughout next week, Monday through Sunday, at its shelter located at Ark Valley Humane Society Shelter on Gregg Drive. The free…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (171+ words) Posted by Dan R | Jun 18, 2026 The Chaffee County Sheriff's Office is seeking information from the public regarding an attempted arson incident along County Road 390, west of Clear Creek Reservoir. The Sheriff's Office was notified of the incident on Sunday after…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (94+ words) Posted by Dan R | Jun 18, 2026 High fire danger is expected again today due to warm temperatures, gusty winds and low humidity." No open burning is allowed." Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 93." A low of 53." (93) The San…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (153+ words) Posted by Dan R | Jun 18, 2026 A lieutenant at the Federal Correctional Complex Florence is facing federal charges after investigators alleged he accepted money in exchange for smuggling contraband into a prison facility. According to court documents, Michael Popma worked as…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago  (89+ words) Posted by Dan R | Jun 17, 2026 Fire weather conditions can be expected again today due to warm temperatures, low humidity and gusty winds." Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 93." A low of 51." (93) The San Luis Valley can expect…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (206+ words) Posted by Dan R | Jun 17, 2026 The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles is warning vehicle owners about a scam in which third-party "helpers" illegally gain ownership of vehicles while claiming to assist with registration or title issues. According to the DMV,…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago  (399+ words) Heart of the Rockies Radio | Lucille May Bolin May 26, 1934 ~ May 26, 2026 Posted by Dan R | Jun 17, 2026 Long time Salida resident Lucille May Bolin died May 26, 2026, on her 92nd birthday. She was born in Findlay, Ohio on May 26, 1934, to Victor and Gertrude Freeman…...