ALAMOSA – Since its founding in 1921, Adams State University has prioritized students who are the first in their families to attend and graduate from college. Nearly 40% of the university’s current 1,728 undergraduates are considered first generation (neither parent completed college.) An endowment designed to further support such students was recently created by two Adams State vice presidents who themselves successfully navigated higher education as first-generation students. 

ALAMOSA – Society Hall, 400 Ross Ave., Alamosa, is presenting Roger Dawson and Friends for a CD release concert on Saturday, Nov. 2, at 7:30 p.m. 

ALAMOSA— The San Luis Valley Joint Interagency Oversight Group (SLV Joint IOG) recently honored partner agency staff members with the “Boots on the Ground” award in recognition of employees who exemplify the spirit of cross-systems collaboration.  

ALAMOSA – Adams State University was awarded nearly $3 million from the U.S. Department of Education’s Title V Developing Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) grant program, according to Andrea Benton-Maestas, Project Director of the new Title V grant, ASCENDER: Elevating Hispanic and Low-Income Student Postsecondary Access and Success. 

The 2024 Fall Farm Festival on Saturday, Oct. 26, at Cole Park was another hit this year with costume contests, races and games, but the petting zoo seemed to draw the most attention.

ALAMOSA — The Adams State University Chamber Choir first full performance of the season begins at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, in Richardson Hall Auditorium. 

Jen Gardner with the community planning firm, Logan Simpson was at Knee Knockers Bar and Grill on Oct. 23 to engage with the public regarding the future of Alamosa County and the comprehensive plan.

ALAMOSA — San Luis Valley Trout Unlimited would like to invite all interested individuals to their meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m. at the Alamosa Senior Center, 92 Colorado Ave., Alamosa.  

ALAMOSA – Society Hall is excited to welcome Taos, N.M., singer-songwriters Kim Treiber and Chipper Thompson and their band to the stage. They will be joined by Alamosa multi-instrumentalist and producer Don Richmond, as well as drummer Gilbert Frayer and bassist Conrad Cooper, and special guest Nicole Hayworth on vocals. The concert will be on Friday, Oct. 25, at 7:30 p.m. at Society Hall, 400 Ross Ave., Alamosa.

FORT GARLAND — History Colorado is excited to announce that it has received a $164,000 grant from the Historic Preservation Fund, as administered by the National Park Service, Department of the Interior. This funding – which was congressionally directed – will be matched by History Colorado to update geothermal heating systems and make various buildings at Fort Garland Museum and Cultural Center more energy efficient. 

WOLF CREEK PASS – Wolf Creek Ski Area, known for the “Most Snow in Colorado”, lives up to its name after an impressive 26-inch mid-October storm and is opening today, Oct. 22.  The storm left an 18-inch midway for Wolf Creek’s 85th anniversary opening day. 

MONTE VISTA — Boys and Girls Clubs of the San Luis Valley celebrated 32 years of service to Valley youth and community at the annual Be Great Gala — Dancing with the SLV Stars on Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Outcalt Event and Conference Center at the SLV Ski-Hi Complex.  

ALAMOSA – The Adams State University School of Visual and Performing Arts and the Department of Music will host the Pikes Peak Brass Band at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1, in Richardson Hall Auditorium. 

Students of Sharon Meyer performed a recital on Oct. 8 at the Living Water Bible Fellowship Church.

ALAMOSA – Korsail Energy recently announced it was having a job fair and local business meet and greet on Oct. 29 at Adams State University’s Plachy Hall Field House from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Alamosa City Councilor Jan Vigil presents a signed proclamation declaring October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month in Alamosa.

ALAMOSA — A 59-year-old woman from Santa Fe, N.M., was fatally injured in a traffic accident on Friday when the vehicle in which she was riding tried to pass another vehicle as it was turning left. 

ALAMOSA – Adams State University will host “25 Yard Gap-The Veteran Experience,” by Dave Nordel, at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, in Carson Auditorium, located in the Student Union Building, as part of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). The event is free and open to the public. 

MONTE VISTA — Byron Syring DELTA Center, part of the Monte Vista School District, has become the first school in Colorado to achieve Trauma-Skilled Schools Certification. This certification is a significant milestone, demonstrating the school’s commitment to fostering a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. 

ALAMOSA – Society Hall is excited to bring two powerhouse Austin singer-songwriters, Michael O'Connor and Jason McIntyre, to the stage at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 18, at Society Hall, 400 Ross Ave., Alamosa.