CREEDE — Creede Repertory Theatre (CRT) will attend the world premiere of “Creede U.S.A.,” a documentary by Kahane Corn Cooperman who directed the Oscar-nominated short documentary, “Joe’s Violin” in 2016. 

ALAMOSA — New books are always coming in at the Alamosa Public Library! Here are 10 of our most intriguing arrivals. For more information, or to have a book reserved for you, check alamosalibrary.org or call 719-589-6592. 

ALAMOSA — Since she was 8 years old, local author Patricia Eagle has had dogs in her life.  Although different, each dog has had a profound and lasting impact. 

ALAMOSA — The Adams State University Music Department celebrated a truly unique event, its 80th Annual Top of The Nation High School Honor Band Festival workshop and concert. 

MOFFAT — The Moffat Schools Archery recently competed in the Colorado State National Archery in the Schools Program 2025 Virtual Tournament. Chase Shellabarger, a Moffat sophomore, turned in the highest score across all divisions in the tournament, to be named the 2025 High School Colorado State Champion Boy.

ALAMOSA – The San Luis Valley’s new high school rock climbing club, the SLV Cliffhangers, sent nine of 17 members to regionals on Feb. 15, with two qualifying for state competition on Feb. 22. Caden Jackson and Ammon Reed represented the club at state, with Jackson earning the “Spirit of the League” award for her amazing contributions in growing the rock climbing league. 

SALIDA — The single-day, first-ever Colorado Grain Summit is going to be held on March 8 where the grain community from the San Luis Valley will have a strong presence among featured presenters discussing the potential opportunities to be found in increasing local grain sourcing in Colorado.  

Wayne and Sharon Nash of Del Norte are celebrating 58 years of marriage. They were married on March 4, 1967.  

MONTE VISTA – The Ag Fest was held Feb. 11-13 at the Ski-Hi Complex in Monte Vista. The educational event for young learners has become staple following right on the heels of the Southern Rocky Mountain Agriculture Conference and Trade Show. 

ALAMOSA – New York Times bestselling author Kevin Fedarko is the keynote speaker for the 7th annual Rio Grande State of the Basin Symposium, scheduled from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Saturday, March 29, on the Adams State University campus. 

ALAMOSA — The Alamosa County Chamber of Commerce is preparing for the Chamber Member Appreciation Art Gala on May 10. 

ALAMOSA — The Adams State University "Top of the Nation" Honor Band Festival, a prestigious event with a tradition spanning 80 years, is one of Colorado's most esteemed honor bands. 

ALAMOSA — When Paul Sedlak sat down to write “Life Is What You Make It”, it was the fulfillment of a promise he had made to God years before. Keeping a promise, being “brutally honest”, doing what you say you’re going to do and living by a set of values without compromise are all cornerstones of Sedlak’s approach to life and his experience as a “co-creator” with God. 

Malissa Strand has been previously nominated for this award numerous times and this is the first time she became the winner of this competitive award. She was nominated by a fellow employee who stated on the nomination form: 

CONEJOS COUNTY — Four law enforcement officers were recognized by the Conejos County Commissioners this week for their outstanding work in the investigation of a tragic case. 

ALAMOSA COUNTY — Sangre de Cristo School District recently announced that it has been accredited by the Colorado Department of Education as a “District with Distinction”, granted to districts that are the highest performing and meet or exceed standards on the majority of performance tasks. 

SAGUACHE COUNTY — As a frequent hiker in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, one of my favorite places to visit after a long and hard day on the trail is the View Pool at the Joyful Journey Hot Springs and Spa. Nestled near the natural beauty of the mountains, this spa is a unique oasis of tranquility, located on Highway 17, about 50 miles north of Alamosa. 

ALAMOSA — New books are always coming in at the Alamosa Public Library! Here are 10 of our most intriguing arrivals. For more information, or to have a book reserved for you, check alamosalibrary.org or call 719-589-6592. 

Stephen Quiller has been selected to be the awards juror for the International American Watercolor Society’s 158th Exhibition

The San Luis Valley (SLV) All-Hazards Region was well represented at the annual recognition event with four statewide awards and one regional award. From the 10 award categories the SLV Region came home with five of the prestigious awards.