Popular summer library program comes to end
Posted: Thursday, Jul 29th, 2010
ALAMOSA -- From sand castles to Greek mythology, area children were enthralled with the entertainment provided by Southern Peaks Library this summer.
Under the direction of librarian Babbette Reeves children were introduced to musicians, artists and authors they might otherwise not have encountered.
The entertainers were chosen to provide a variety of programs.
The programs were geared to give ...more

Wessels named National Park Service regional director
Posted: Wednesday, Jul 28th, 2010
WASHINGTON -- National Park Service Director Jonathan Jarvis has named John A. Wessels as the Service's Intermountain regional director, responsible for leading 5,000 employees and 92 national parks visited by more than 42 million people annually. Wessels, who serves as the region's associate director for administration, business and technology, assumes his new position in Denver in August.
"John has ...more

Ranger to lead wetlands hike Saturday
Posted: Tuesday, Jul 27th, 2010
SAND DUNES -- On Saturday, July 31, join Park Ranger Patrick Myers for a free guided hike to South Twin Lake, a large wetland west of Great Sand Dunes. Participants should meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Visitor Center, and will return to the Visitor Center about noon.
Rarely visited by people, South Twin Lake is ...more

'Keeping the Dream Alive' to recognize three men
Posted: Monday, Jul 26th, 2010
DEL NORTE -- Rio Grande Hospital will be holding their 4th Annual Fundraising Dinner and Auction "Keeping the Dream Alive" August 14 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Del Norte School Bus Garage.
The dinner will be donated once again this year by Ron Martinez of Mountain View Restaurant and tickets are on sale at Rio Grande Hospital and Clinics. ...more

SLVRMC adds more services for cancer patients, survivors
Posted: Friday, Jul 23rd, 2010
ALAMOSA -- A team of physical therapists at SLV Regional Medical Center (SLVRMC) recently became certified in what Carol Schneider, Ph.D., could have used years ago.
While undergoing cancer treatments in 1995, no one could tell her how to keep from getting so tired. She decided to find out for herself.
"Nobody was really doing anything for the ...more

Big Band to perform Sunday at Six
Posted: Thursday, Jul 22nd, 2010
ALAMOSA -- Continuing their mission of spreading the message of swinging jazz and other music genres, the San Luis Valley Big Band performs this Sun., July 25 at 6 p.m. in Alamosa's Cole Park, as part of the Alamosa Live Music Association's (ALMA) "Sundays@Six," series.
A dedicated group of people from all walks of life, the San Luis Valley Big ...more

Saguache County RAC is accepting project proposals
Posted: Wednesday, Jul 21st, 2010
SAGUACHE COUNTY--The Saguache Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) is seeking proposals for projects that would enhance forest ecosystems or restore and improve land health and water quality on the Rio Grande and Gunnison National Forests and other nearby lands in Saguache County. Currently, the RAC has more than $510,000 to spend on projects this year. These funds are made available ...more

Dunes shares June stats
Posted: Tuesday, Jul 20th, 2010
SAND DUNES -- June was another busy month at Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, with about 56,844 visitors entering the park.
June visitation was lower than last June's level, but about 108 percent of the 12 year average for June. Most park visitors were unaffected by the Medano Fire burning in the mountains of the ...more

Life’s greatest adventure
Posted: Monday, Jul 19th, 2010
Steve Kern always lived life to the fullest, whether he was working as a social worker, musician, teacher, marketing/event planner, professional clown or shaman.
But now he is undergoing his greatest adventure yet: He is becoming a woman.
The legal changes have already been made. He is legally Camilla Rose Waters, with all the proper papers signed and filed.
The ...more