MONTE VISTA — The Colorado State University SLV Area Extension office would like to thank San Luis Valley Rural Electric Coop for its donation of $10,000 to the endowment fund from the SLVREC Energy Foundation.

Beginning in 2021, the SLV Extension office has been in a rebuilding period. After years of instability and a reduction of staff, Larry Brown has stepped into the leadership role to rebuild the extension in the San Luis Valley.

In the last two years, the full-time staff has doubled. Operating now with a Director/Ag Specialist, a Youth Development/4-H Specialist, a Family and Consumer Science Specialist, a Juntos 4-H Specialist, and Office Administrator. Their newest addition, made possible by 3 years of funding from the Outcalt Foundation, is a second 4-H Specialist. Brown’s team focus now is to secure permanent funding for an additional 4-H agent.

“We are extremely grateful and appreciative of all who have generously jumped on board and contributed to the project. Once our funding in the endowment fund is secured, this community driven project will leave a lasting legacy for our youth,” officials stated.

If anyone is interested in donating to the endowment fund, checks can be dropped off at the SLV Extension office at 1899 E. Hwy 160 in Monte Vista or mailed to PO Box 30 Monte Vista, CO 81144. If you have any questions, call 719-852-7381.