APD looking for three people of interest in connection with early morning shooting UPDATE: Gonzales and juvenile located. Third person, identified as Levi Turningrobe, 22, has not yet been located.

Donavan Gonzales, 18, a person of interest in an early morning shooting.

At 3:00 a.m. Saturday morning, an 18 year old was shot multiple times in the 900 block of Hunt Avenue in Alamosa. Three people have been identified as persons of interest. Two have been located - Dennis Gonzales, 18, and a juvenile whose identity is not being released. The third person, Levi Turningrobe, 22, has not yet been located. ,

House kills funding for NPR, PBS

KRZA General Manager Gerald Rodriguez recently told the Valley Courier that eliminating federal funding he receives to buy NPR content will impact 40% of the public radio station’s programming and require him to probably lay off his only remaining staff member.

ALAMOSA — By a margin of two votes, Republicans in the House of Representatives narrowly passed legislation 214 to 212 that eliminates all federal funding for National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting System (PBS) for the next two years

Hooper man found guilty of sexually assaulting a person-at-risk

ALAMOSA — At the conclusion of a trial that was scheduled for five days but lasted only three, Raymond Karpovage, 68, of Hooper was found guilty of “knowingly, unlawfully and feloniously” sexually assaulting an adult person-at-risk.

AVSAR rescues climber on Mount Lindsey

On June 5, rescuers from Alamosa Volunteer Search and Rescue (AVSAR) teamed up with REACH 71 and other agencies in a successful rescue on Mount Lindsey.

COSTILLA COUNTY — On the morning of June 5, Alamosa Volunteer Search and Rescue (AVSAR) was contacted to assist the Costilla County Sheriff's Office in rescuing an injured climber near the summit of Mt. Lindsey.

SLV Commissioners, county sheriffs discuss possible regional jail

SLV Board of Commissioners met on Monday to explore the possibility of building a regional jail.

ALAMOSA — SLV Board of Commissioners met on Monday morning to discuss the feasibility of building a jail to service the needs of the entire San Luis Valley. Currently, only three counties have detention centers, including Alamosa, Conejos and Rio Grande, and Rio Grande’s jail needs significant repairs.

ACSO issues statement about inmate death

ALAMOSA — Officials with the Alamosa County Sheriff’s Office issued a statement on Tuesday afternoon regarding the death of an inmate who was being held in the Alamosa County Detention Center.

APD Capt. Spangler is FBI National Academy grad

ALAMOSA — Chief George Dingfelder announced on Tuesday that Alamosa Police Department Capt. Joey Spangler has graduated as a member of the 294th session of the FBI National Academy. The graduation took place at the National Academy in Quantico, Va., on June 5.

Immigrant support meeting held in Alamosa

ALAMOSA — The Saguache County Immigrant Protection Team and Crestone/Baca Grande Indivisible held a town hall on immigration at Society Hall in Alamosa on Sunday, June 8. The event included speakers and a question-and-answer session.

Heredia is shaping a generation of students

ALAMOSA — When the Alamosa School District (ASD) saw historic progress this year in the number of elementary students advancing in their fluent English proficiency scores, it all pointed back to the work of Elisamaria Heredia, an English Language instructor at the Alamosa Elementary 3-5 school.

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Alamosa County Coroner Joe Dzuris addresses city council regarding annexation of property where his new office is being built.

Another busy meeting for city council

ALAMOSA — Wednesday night’s meeting of Alamosa City Council was shorter than usual but no less interesting.

The San Luis Valley, by the numbers

ALAMOSA — Recently, the San Luis Valley Resource Development Group (SLVRDG) and the San Luis Valley Council of Governments (SLVCOG) released the 2025 San Luis Valley Statistical Profile, an in-depth report examining the region’s demographic, economic, and geographic conditions.

This fence along US 160 near Fort Garland is part of the construction of a wildlife corridor by the Colorado Department of Transportation intended to reduce vehicle-wildlife collisions.

Wildlife corridor construction on US 160 near Ft. Garland

COSTILLA COUNTY — The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has announced it will begin traffic changes on Wednesday, June 11, at 5 p.m., to accommodate the construction of wildlife underpasses on US 160 east of Fort Garland.

Toni Wells and her goat, Matcha. Wells sold $1,000 in raffle tickets with proceeds going to the 4-H Livestock Judging team.

4-H, an extraordinary commitment to kids

ALAMOSA — Twelve-year-old Toni Wells, longtime member of the 4-H club of the San Luis Valley, was recently announced as the top seller in a fundraiser to support the Livestock Judging Team. Donations and fundraisers are crucial to a program like the Livestock Judging Team as the program can involve traveling when not all team members may have the financial ability to participate.

12th JD hosts 2025 Colorado Diversion Conference in Alamosa

Damnera Ranch wins ranch rodeo again

ALAMOSA – For the third straight year, Damnera Ranch from the Lamar area has won the Alamosa Round-Up ranch rodeo. Damnera, which consists of Josh Weimer, Tyler Hainer, Wyatt Wollert, …

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Teeka Chacon (left) smashes into Ryan Cordova in the old school class at the Alamosa Round-up demolition derby on Saturday. Chacon won this events as well as large cars, and Cordova was second.

Teeka Chacon wins twice at demo derby

ALAMOSA – The annual Alamosa Round-Up demolition derby took place Saturday with several cars entered. The story of the derby was Teeka Chacon, who won two events. Chacon started by …

MOSCA – Mosca Motorsports Park hosted its Father’s Day show, as well as the IMCA Colorado Alliance Tour, on Sunday. There were eight divisions that performed with 41 cars entered. …

15 SLV baseball players named All-State by CHSAA

ALAMOSA – The Colorado High School Activities Association released its All-State baseball teams on Monday with 15 athletes from the San Luis Valley being recognized. The All-State teams …

Father’s Day racing at Mosca Motorsports Park on Sunday

ALAMOSA – BST Promotions will present the Father’s Day Show and the Colorado Alliance Tour Sunday at Mosca Motorsports Park. There will be several different race car divisions …

A Cocker Spaniel, a classified ad, and unknown singer George Strait

On a sunny afternoon in October 1977, my former husband, a graduate student at the local university, and I, extremely pregnant, responded to a classified ad for a cocker spaniel puppy. The address was on Uhland Street, across the street from Herbert's Taco Hut in San Marcos. The ad gave a phone number and the name: “G. & N. Strait.”

Time to address homelessness

This month, I’m rolling up my sleeves to discuss what is probably the most controversial topic I have encountered as Mayor - homelessness. Not only is the subject controversial, but it is usually the one that is most misunderstood or couched in rumors and misinformation.

Swerving saves our lives

One Monday morning in the summer of 2015, I almost met my maker as I was traveling east near La Vita Pass. I was behind a slow-moving semi that was gradually climbing the mountain at about 55 mph. e traffic had picked up behind me, and the vehicle immediately behind the crawling truck had passed at a safe pace.

One ‘big beautiful’ grift

One-term Congressman Jeff Hurd has the distinction of casting a vote that will bring irreparable harm to the San Luis Valley. In short, he voted to give $4 trillion dollars in tax cuts to the ultra-wealthy and corporations while cutting access to healthcare, food assistance, and education for the people of our community.

Federal firefighters are digging a fire line.

Protect the firefighters who protect our homes and forests

You probably don’t see wildland firefighters on the job because they usually work in remote areas. But with wildfires moving from the backcountry to backyards, the public is becoming more aware of the men and women who do this dangerous work. At the same time, people probably don’t know much about the very real health risks of the job. Now, it’s getting harder for anyone to know.

A hilarious play not to be missed

In the midst of sentimental Hallmark Christmas movies and those beloved holiday classics that come around every year, “Christmastime: A Holiday Noir” is a delightful and unexpected surprise, especially for those seeking a different story but one still focused on Christmas.

The Candlelight Service will be at the Calvary Blanca Church, 607 Broadway, Blanca, on Dec. 15 at 1:30 p.m.

Christmas music in candlelight

BLANCA — The Calvary Blanca Church, 607 Broadway, Blanca, will host a unique and free Candlelight Service at 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 15.

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CRHC celebrates Safety Net Clinic Week in Alamosa

Pictured left to right, Alamosa County Commissioner Lori Laske, Alamosa City Councilor Dawn Krebs, Colorado State Representative Matthew Martinez, SLVH Special Projects Manager Becky Daniels, Alamosa Mayor Ty Coleman, and Colorado Rural Health Associate Director for Outreach Matthew Enquist.

ALAMOSA – Colorado Rural Health Center staff travelled to Alamosa recently to host a luncheon aimed at celebrating Colorado’s rural safety net clinics during this year’s Annual …