http://www.alamosanews.com http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10414 Photos by Lloyd Engen The inaugural Colorado High School Activities Association varsity coed bowling season is just a year away, but these young bowlers are getting a jump-start on their careers at SLV SuperBowl in Monte Vista. Four-year-old Garrett Hayden, left, focuses intently as he Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:44:57 -0600 http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10416 USFS waits for amended application STAFF REPORT MONTE VISTA — The Rio Grande National Forest has put the Wolf Creek Access Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on hold until a new or amended application for access is submitted by Leavell-Mcombs Joint Venture (LMJV). The Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:46:37 -0600 http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10415 Ashtyn, Jaclyn to be featured ALAMOSA — A La Jara kindergartener has been drawn as the 2008 Little Miss Merry Christmas. Ashtyn Paige Haslett, daughter of Drew and Shae Haslett of Alamosa, will join Miss Merry Christmas Jaclyn Shreeve on a shopping Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:45:53 -0600 http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10413 $8.5 million 4th quarter grants announced By ERIC MULLENS ALAMOSA — Programs serving the aged, the homeless and youth were among the major grant recipients as the Daniels Fund board approved $8.5 million in funding at their fourth quarter meeting this week in Denver. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:43:10 -0600 http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10399 No lawsuits filed yet By RUTH HEIDE ALAMOSA— With more than 40 claims for damages ranging from $100 to $1 million, the City of Alamosa is still grappling with this spring’s salmonella outbreak linked to the city’s water supply. Alamosa City Attorney Erich Schwiesow Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:08:04 -0600 http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10398 Proposed school's contract signed By REBECCA VAN DYKE ALAMOSA — Alamosa School District’s Board of Education on Tuesday decided to move forward with SunEdison to add a solar plant at the high school and middle school, which will significantly reduce energy costs. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:55:18 -0600 http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10397 City to seek historic designation STAFF REPORT MONTE VISTA — A Monte Vista landmark in the 200 block of Adams Street for generations, the old “newspaper building” is still making the news. Long housing The Monte Vista Journal and then Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:54:47 -0600 http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10396 The historic Alamosa County Courthouse is decked out for the holidays. The lights will be turned on in a special ceremony this Fri., Nov. 21, at 5:30 p.m., followed by the lighting of the train and blue spruce near city hall, all on Fourth Street Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:54:05 -0600 http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10395 MV group ‘performed well’ STAFF REPORT MONTE VISTA — Charles Spielman, president of the Monte Vista Economic Development Corp., (MVEDC) said stories relating to the “ouster” of the corporation as the interim transportation agency for the Valley “gave entirely the wrong impression about Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:53:17 -0600 http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10349 Suspect cooperating with authorities By ERIC MULLENS ALAMOSA — Using modern analytical crime techniques and good old fashion ‘boots on the street’ police work, the Alamosa Police Department announced Tuesday one arrest in the northside burglaries that plagued city residents for 10-days Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:47:06 -0600 http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10348 VCF back on track By REBECCA VAN DYKE ALAMOSA — After three years of inconsistent finances, Valley Community Fund (VCF) finally has a solid set of finances according to Board of Directors President Stephanie Steffens. The VCF is a conglomeration of non-profit Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:46:28 -0600 http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10347 Photos by Rebecca Van Dyke Davis and Brooke enjoy the new playground equipment purchased by the City of Alamosa at Diamond Park. From money collected by the Colorado Lottery, $20,000 to $30,000 of new equipment could be purchased to update the playground and enhance safety Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:46:04 -0600 http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10346 Sen. excited about new administration By RUTH HEIDE ALAMOSA — Back in Washington after the election, U.S. Senator Ken Salazar and his Democrat colleagues are preparing for a change in power. At the same time, national legislators are working on ongoing economic challenges Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:45:20 -0600 http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10321 Residents urge minimal interference By RUTH HEIDE ALAMOSA — Area residents played a series of “what if” games during a recent meeting with consultants who are developing a plan for the Alamosa Ranch. Consultants with Design Concepts and Gerdom & Associates asked members Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:36:52 -0600 http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10320 No new cases reported By ERIC MULLENS ALAMOSA — With the arrest of a pair of suspects in connection with a Rio Grande County residential burglary and the capture of a San Luis Valley Community Corrections escapee late last week, no new Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:35:54 -0600 http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10319 Food network in planning phase By REBECCA VAN DYKE ALAMOSA — A proposed community food network was presented last Friday by Melissa Emminger of the Community Gardens in a meeting held by LiveWell. The lunch meeting highlighted local producers with meats, vegetables, and Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:35:22 -0600 http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10318 Courtesy photo From left Polston Primary kindergartner Ryan Astalos, first grader Jamie Brooks and second grader Justin Astalos say “thank you” to voters for passing a bond that will enable Alamosa to build a new elementary school. The youngsters practiced their penmanship on the Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:32:32 -0600 http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10304 Police line up to question Ruybal By ERIC MULLENS ALAMOSA — A 32-year old Alamosa man sentenced to San Luis Valley Community Corrections, and an active escapee from that facility since at least Nov. 6, 2008 was arrested Thursday night in Monte Vista. Monte Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:38:56 -0600 http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10303 Jamaica: Nice to visit, but there is no lottery By ERIC MULLENS ALAMOSA — Jamaica is a beautiful place with sandy beaches, tropical weather and activities and a tourist Mecca offering nearly everything and anything someone could want, except a legitimate lottery. Be Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:38:16 -0600 http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10302 Photo by Eric R. Flores The “White Team” won the first-ever San Luis Valley Volleyball Senior Showcase Match Thursday night in Adams State’s Plachy Hall, defeating the “Green Team” in close play, 2 games to 1. A large audience attended the event that honors SLV Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:36:28 -0600 http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10301 Students ask ‘why’ STAFF REPORT SAN LUIS — “This district is strapped literally from payroll to payroll with low cash flow,” Centennial Superintendent Mark Maksimowicz said during a special meeting of the school board this week. “We are barely making payroll and paying bills, Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:35:33 -0600 http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10300 ALAMOSA — The proposed Village at Wolf Creek still remains an issue to conservation groups such as the SLV Ecosystem Council who met for their annual meeting on Wednesday. As of late, a third plat for the Village at Wolf Creek has been submitted Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:34:57 -0600 http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10299 ALAMOSA — A fixture of the community for more than a century, Alamosa State Bank has a history of generously supporting Adams State College and its students. In recognition of those contributions, the Adams State College Foundation presented the bank with its Willis Fassett, Jr. Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:33:59 -0600 http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10296 4th ranked Grizzlies start season Saturday By CHRIS DAY ALAMOSA — Adams State junior Joey Deaguero, Commerce City, won a battle of returning All-Americans over junior Noomis Jones, Arvada, on a riding time point to propel the Black Team to an 11-9 lead and Fri, 14 Nov 2008 01:11:32 -0600 http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10291 Fred J. Olguin, 86 PUEBLO — Former Alamosa, Colo. resident Fred J. Olguin, 86, died Nov. 12, 2008 at the Pueblo Extended Care nursing facility. A Funeral Mass is pending and will be announced through Rogers Family Mortuary of Alamosa. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 01:04:49 -0600 http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10290 Public asked to keep close watch By ERIC MULLENS ALAMOSA — Alamosa police have spent a very busy week since Nov. 6 attempting to stop a brazen daytime burglar who has struck at least five times in one of the city’s older affluent Fri, 14 Nov 2008 01:02:45 -0600 http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10289 Decision expected next week By RUTH HEIDE SAN LUIS — The Centennial School Board during a special meeting Wednesday night received recommendations that would result in $675,500 savings to the financially distressed district over a two-year period. The recommendations primarily involve staff reductions Fri, 14 Nov 2008 01:01:52 -0600 http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10288 Town of Center featured STAFF REPORT CENTER — “The town of Center has financial troubles and some of the townspeople think they know who is to blame. FOX 31’s Leland Vittert tracks down the man minding the books in the town of Center.” This Fri, 14 Nov 2008 01:01:01 -0600 http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10287 Photos by Ruth Heide Colorado Department of Transportation snowplow driver for 11 years Larry Jack shows Torri Upton how to handle the big rig during a CDOT winter preparation/education event in Alamosa on Thursday. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:58:31 -0600 http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10286 Photo by Blake Wood It was a cold day in Kearney, Neb., last Saturday as the Adams State Grizzlies won both the women’s and men’s Central Region Championships. Now the Grizzlies go after something bigger. Both teams are ranked No. 1 in the nation as Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:07:52 -0600 http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10285 Arguments set for December By RUTH HEIDE ALAMOSA — Water/District Judge O. John Kuenhold will hear final arguments in the San Luis Valley’s first water sub-district management plan case on December 16. Testimony in the trial before Judge Kuenhold ended last week, a week Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:06:57 -0600 http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10284 Data bases search for victim matches By ERIC MULLENS ALAMOSA — Investigators at the Alamosa County Sheriff’s Office sometimes wish real life forensic investigations were a little more like television dramas such as CSI, as they wait for laboratory information in a found Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:05:41 -0600 http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10283 Opportunities available with Mahonee By REBECCA VAN DYKE ALAMOSA — With the results of the election in and ready, voters decided that David Mahonee would take over as District Attorney (DA) for the Twelfth Judicial District. The SLV County Commissioners Association agreed Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:05:18 -0600 http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10282 Volunteer efforts not possible without community support ALAMOSA — Looking back on a tremendously busy 2008 of volunteer searches and rescues, members of the Alamosa Volunteer Search and Rescue (AVSAR) took time out recently to honor some of their own and give Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:04:48 -0600 http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10274 Commissioners to ring the bell By REBECCA VAN DYKE ALAMOSA— Traffic congestion at Ortega Middle School during drop-off and pick-up times has caused Alamosa Public Schools to reevaluate safety and practicality during those times. Assistant Superintendent Jerri Stucky joined Alamosa County Commissioners Wed, 12 Nov 2008 23:57:32 -0600 http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10249 MATURE, QUIET FEMALE housemate to share nice home near college in Alamosa. NO pets, call 587-1022. (11/19) Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:30:51 -0600 http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10242 STAFF REPORT MONTE VISTA — About 635 people got a lesson on “Fresh Ideas for Fall” at the 2008 Taste of Home cooking school Monday night at Ski Hi Park, sponsored by the Valley Courier. The 2 1/2 hour program directed by Taste of Home’s Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:55:36 -0600 http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10241 Wisdom urges county support By REBECCA VAN DYKE ALAMOSA — Michael Wisdom of the San Luis Valley Development Resource Center gave the San Luis Valley County Commissioners Association an update on the proposed Power Authority this week. After setting up a data collection Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:54:24 -0600 http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10240 Photo by Rebecca Van Dyke Monte Vista Middle School’s marching band made their presence known at the Veteran’s Day Parade on Main Street yesterday with a well-rehearsed compilation piece. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:53:52 -0600 http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10239 Haynie Center houses ASC student media By REBECCA VAN DYKE ALAMOSA — Monday was a bittersweet day for those in attendance at the grand opening of the Haynie Center for Mass Communication. Dr. Brooks Haynie, professor of Mass Communications from 1998 to Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:52:23 -0600 http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10238 No one turned away By RUTH HEIDE ALAMOSA — “Ladies and gentlemen, this is health reform,” Valley-Wide Health Systems CEO Marguerite Salazar announced last weekend at the grand opening of the Convenient Care Community Clinic in Alamosa, the first of its kind in Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:50:44 -0600 http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10237 By LISA MOORE LA JARA — Aging and disabled residents of Conejos and Costilla Counties and their families will be pleased to learn that steps are being taken to meet their inpatient healthcare needs close to home. The Board of Directors and staff of Conejos Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:49:44 -0600 http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10230 Students at Trinity Lutheran School, including Ainsley Kern, enjoy listening to Adams State College football player Tommy Porter, defensive end, read to them. Throughout September and October, Adams State football players spent an hour a week at the school reading to groups of Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:57:48 -0600 http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10217 MONTE VISTA — Monte Vista resident Virginia Salazar, 79, passed away November 9, 2008. Arrangements are in care of Romero Funeral Home of Monte Vista. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 02:51:25 -0600 http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10212 ALAMOSA COUNTY — A Monday collision on Highway 160 between Alamosa and Monte Vista ended in injuries and charges of careless driving and child abuse. Following a two-vehicle crash about 12:25 p.m. on Monday, Josephine M. Hernandez, 25, of Monte Vista, was charged with careless Tue, 11 Nov 2008 02:48:48 -0600 http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10211 ALAMOSA — During a tumultuous year of public transportation, funding issues have caused the Alamosa Bus Company to become unreliable and inconsistent. With a new fiscal agent and a committee now making the important decisions, the Alamosa Bus Company as a public transportation business Tue, 11 Nov 2008 02:47:01 -0600 http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10210 Photos by Lloyd Engen The Alamosa Volunteer Fire Dept. was out in full force around 8:30 p.m. Friday night to quell a fire that broke out in a woodworking utility building at 8144 Road 10 South at the Waverly intersection just east of Highway Sat, 08 Nov 2008 03:58:37 -0600 http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10209 ALAMOSA - The San Luis Mental Health Center launched a pilot program yesterday called the Firefly Initiative. In conjunction with First Lady of Colorado Jeannie Ritter and the Civilians for Veterans Fund, SLV Mental Health Center is one of three pilots around the state. Sat, 08 Nov 2008 03:57:32 -0600 http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10208 ANTONITO — It has been quite a season for Antonito’s 8-man football “Men of Troy,” a historical allusion to the Trojans of ancient Greek lore seen on the backs of T-shirts worn throughout the school and community. But the gridiron Antonito Trojans aren’t only the Sat, 08 Nov 2008 03:56:52 -0600 http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php http://www.alamosanews.com/V2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=72&story_id=10206 ALAMOSA — Twenty-five kills from your big gun and a career night from your young setter. Twenty-four dollars. Winning a 5-set match in front of a rocking Parent’s Night crowd of more than 700. Sixty-seven dollars. Clinching a berth in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Tournament Sat, 08 Nov 2008 03:52:57 -0600