SAN LUIS VALLEY— “The Milagro Beanfield War,” the novel, was written by John Nichols and published in 1974. As the story goes, most of the west side of Milagro was deserted except for the land of Amarante Cordova and the land Jose Mondragon inherited from his father. A wealthy developer, Ladd Devine now owned the other farmers' land.
ALAMOSA COUNTY – Through a joint effort of the Alamosa County Road and Bridge Department and the Colorado Pacific Railroad, four railroad crossings will be repaired and upgraded this fall and beginning the week of Sept. 9.
ALAMOSA – Mark Manzanares, Ph.D., professor of counselor education and coordinator of Adams State Online, joins the ranks of dedicated and accomplished alumni who spent the majority of their professional career at Adams State and are recipients of the Outstanding Alumnus Award.
ALAMOSA – The Second Annual ‘Battle of the Bowls’ Chili Cook-Off held at Alamosa/Great Sand Dunes KOA Journey Campground was another memorable success marked by good times, a variety of good chili, good music from local DJ Ef and a cheerful crowd of spoon-carrying tasters.
ALAMOSA — Artist of the Month: Come and see the artwork of Kendall McNeilsmith throughout the month of September. We love his street-art inspired style, and the use of color and shape that really captures your attention and emotions.
ALAMOSA — The Alamosa Food Bank will be opening at a new location on Monday, Sept. 30. Currently, this food bank is at 513 6th St., Alamosa, and will be moving to the old Atencio’s Market, 802 State Ave., Alamosa.
ALAMOSA — On Saturday, the Dumb Friends League animal shelter on Airport Road in Alamosa has a special, name your price adoption event.
ALAMOSA – The Alamosa Police Department has released an enhanced photo of a person-of-interest in an armed robbery from March of 2023.
CREEDE – Creede has been a busy place this summer and the mountain town has the best way to spice up the summer goodbye with a Labor Day weekend sure to entertain families of all ages. …
SOUTH FORK – For the past three years, the South Fork Friends Foundation has worked to strengthen a new event in South Fork and their efforts have paid off. The annual Alder Ass Race is next …
ALAMOSA —On Tuesday, Aug. 27, at 6 p.m., join the Narrow Gauge Book Cooperative, in partnership with Society Hall, in welcoming Pam Houston for a special pre-release of her latest book, …
SAGUACHE COUNTY – The Saguache County Tourism Council (SCTC) recently presented its new brand identity, marking a significant step in its ongoing efforts to enhance and promote the unique …
ALAMOSA – Society Hall is excited to welcome back IFMA Artist of the Year Ordinary Elephant for a CD release concert at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 23. Doors to the concert hall, 400 Ross Ave., …
ALAMOSA – In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Adams State University’s Equity Board and El Llamado Hispano, a committee of the Alamosa Chamber of Commerce, are seeking talented …
MONTE VISTA – The San Luis Valley Potato Festival is set to return for its 17th edition on Saturday, Sept. 7. There will be plenty of opportunities for a day filled with fun at Chapman Park.
CENTER – The Town of Center recently announced it will have a parade in conjunction with its first-ever Mardi Gras celebration on Saturday, Aug. 24. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. with the …
Monte Vista Community LOR Officer Ivette Atencio helped the Monte Vista Ambulance Service purchase a CPR machine. ‘As we all know, CPR machines are essential life-saving machines that are key …
ALAMOSA – Society Hall is presenting a rare double-header of shows the weekend of Aug. 16 and 17, with Colorado treasure Jon Chandler bringing great western songs on Friday, followed by the …
CENTER – On Aug. 4, the Town of Center and artist Bianca Maestas hosted a community mural paint by numbers event at the 300 block of Worth Street. People of all ages were invited to …
MONTE VISTA — The Monte Vista Police Department will have its National Night Out event from 4 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 13 at Chapman Park. The public is invited to attend this child friendly that will feature free food and drinks, and games and music.