Recently, a group of nine Hispanic, Latina, and Indigenous women from across the San Luis Valley went through a ceremony honoring their graduation from the Family Leadership Training Institute (FLTI), an intensive five-hours-per-week, 20-week-long course held at the Shooting Stars Cultural and Leadership Center in Alamosa.

In celebration of National Park Week, Valley Courier news editor John Waters went to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, where he asked visitors what the parks mean to them and what they think of the quote from American writer Wallace Stegner, "The national parks are the best idea we ever had."

With signs of Spring in the air and runoff picking up in the Rio Grande basin, the 3rd Annual Rio Trio adventure triathlon is fast approaching.

In recognition of Earth Week 2023, USDA Rural Development Colorado State Director Armando Valdez announced Thursday, April 20, that the United States Department of Agriculture is investing $29,297,000 to make critical wastewater infrastructure improvements in Monte Vista.

Learning is something that never stops, says Aaron Miltenberger, one of the “do-gooders” working in education in the San Luis Valley.

Registration is open for the fifth annual Rio Grande State of the Basin Symposium on Saturday, May 6, on the Adams State University campus.

Colorado State University Extension in the San Luis Valley has been strengthened by county and university investment and community support, expanding its capacity to serve residents in the area.

Free presentation on April 21 for both tenants and landlords of need-to-know information including eviction process and legal requirements for housing conditions and upkeep of the property.

What can anyone do about the violence in our country? Are there any solutions? Is there any hope?

Society Hall is hosting San Luis Valley favorite Robear and several of his musical friends at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 1.

As the last days of March pass, I want to recognize that we are also closing out Women’s History Month.

For the past year, San Luis Valley resident Deborah Romero in partnership with local historians Rosalind Weaver and Polly Cox have made it their mission to name the many unmarked graves at the Del Norte Cemetery.

Hundreds of San Luis Valley students have benefited from the Adams State University Upward Bound program and all alumni and friends are invited to the 50-Year Anniversary Celebration on April 14 and 15, on the Adams State campus.

Adams State University Women’s Week special guest artist, writer, and activist Danielle SeeWalker will present “Art + Activism” at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 27, in McDaniel Hall 101.

The 13th Annual 2023 San Luis Valley Seed Exchange will take place on Saturday, April 1, and Sunday, April 2, at Joyful Journey Hot Springs Spa, beginning at 10 a.m. each day

People migrated to the San Luis Valley for the 40th annual Monte Vista Crane Festival on March 10 –12.

Sandhill cranes bask in the afternoon sun Thursday at the Monte Vista Wildlife Refuge.

Locavores, the Alamosa casual restaurant located on Highway 160, has closed according to owner Wendi Seger.

Stephen Quiller was notified that his painting “Fox & Crow” was selected for the Rosie Maheffey Memorial Award at the American Watercolor Society’s International Exhibition that will be held April 3-28 at the Salmagundi Club in New York City.

Mineral County officials recently announced that Clint Leggitt was hired as the new Mineral County Emergency Manager.