City votes to ban public property camping
Deemed a problem due to complaints of Recreational Vehicles (RV) parking at Cattails Golf Course the city voted on Wednesday to ban camping on public property without expressed permission from the city
Updated: 2 days ago
Extreme weather demands climate action
Sen Michael Bennet, Zane Kessler with the Colorado River Water Conservation District stationed out of Glenwood Springs, and Colorado Rep. Joe Neguse were joined by elected officials from Nevada, Connecticut, Minnesota, Oregon, Illinois and Virginia, along with constituents who had experienced firsthand the devastating effects of extreme weather caused by climate change. Six states representing both coasts and the Midwest, each with firsthand stories to tell.
Updated: 2 days ago
Board of County Commissioners meeting Wednesday
Contributing to the public hearing portion of Wednesday’s meeting The Board of County Commissioners will hear proposals on both minor and major subdivisions. On the agenda, James and Sharon Bieriger have two proposals. One at 7010 Lane 11 North, Mosca and another at 11533 North County Rd 108 asking to split them into two and three tracts respectively.
Updated: 2 days ago
SLV Health give check to Friends of Ski Hi
SLV Health providers doing their part for Friends of Ski Hi.
Updated: 6 days ago
Scholarship drawing announced for vaccinated Trinidad State students
The Colorado Community College System (CCCS), in partnership with Amazon, has announced the “Shot at a Scholarship” program.
Updated: 6 days ago
Cast Your Vote Colorado - 8th Annual “Best Looking Cruiser” Contest
Each year the American Association of State Troopers (AAST), holds the “Best Looking Cruiser” contest, setting the stage for a friendly competition between the 50 state police agencies to see who will land in a calendar for the following year. Voting begins Tuesday, July 20 through Tuesday, August 2, 2021.
Updated: 1 week ago
Questa Studio in New Mexico to host Art Tour
Hosting 45 skilled and creative local artists, the Questa Studio Art Tour is ripe to set the trend for the fall season of northern New Mexico art tours.
Updated: 1 week ago
ASU offering new minor in Water Studies beginning this fall
If there has ever been a field of study that is relevant both now and in the future as well as dynamic in the crucial role it plays in a multitude of areas, Water Studies would qualify. And nowhere is that more apparent than the San Luis Valley where water is at the core of the Valley’s identity, community, economy and sustainability.
Updated: 1 week ago
Colton’s Heroes here to help
Being told that a child has been diagnosed with cancer defines the phrase “a parent’s worst nightmare.” The diagnosis alone can be devastating, and it is often just the beginning of a journey that is long, potentially terrifying and almost always disruptive to both the life of the child and the members of his or her family.
Updated: 1 week ago
SLVBHG opens new clinic in Fort Garland
San Luis Valley Behavioral Health Group (SLVBHG) celebrated the grand opening of their new Fort Garland clinic with an open house ribbon-cutting event. SLVBHG’s leadership team, including CEO Fernando Martinez, and members of the Board of Directors, and community supporters, were featured, speakers.
Updated: 1 week ago
Escape at Saguache County Jail brought to safe conclusion
An escaped prisoner from the Saguache County Jail was apprehended around 11 p.m. on July 5 without incident on U.S. Highway 285, according to the Saguache County Sheriff’s Office. It was unclear how he had escaped from the jail earlier that night.
Updated: 1 week ago
Commissioners hire new administrator — Craig Barraclough
Rio Grande County Commissioners on June 30 welcomed Jack Rudder who has spent the last year servicing veterans throughout the entire San Luis Valley. During the pandemic, Rudder was the only person helping veterans in all SLV counties while training new personnel.
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Denise Heersink joins SLV Federal Bank
Duane Bussey, CEO of San Luis Valley Federal Bank is pleased to announce that Denise Heersink has joined the bank’s management team and will handle mortgage and consumer lending at the bank’s Monte Vista office, and will soon handle Branch Manager responsibilities there.
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Adams State Marquez inspired students long after their graduation
Adams State student athlete, Ken Marquez, propelled himself through the air, cleared the bar and then free-fell onto the thick pit. His polevaulting technique, skill and success were future indicators of his approach to his life and profession.
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Planning ahead is key to selling a business
When it comes time to sale the business or transfer ownership to a family member, the decision can be difficult.
Updated: 2 weeks ago
Looking at the new public health order
It has been 6 months since COVID-19 vaccines began to be administered in the San Luis Valley. Since then, over 19,000 residents have been fully vaccinated, and another 2,000 have received the first of two doses.
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Trinidad State’s drone pilot certificate offers unique opportunity
As the county attorney for Alamosa County, Colorado, you could say that Jason Kelly already has a good overview of day-to-day life in this south-central region of Colorado. As an active member of the Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) advisory committee for Trinidad State College, Kelly’s vantage point is elevated even higher.
Updated: 3 weeks ago
“Unsilenced” exhibit at Ft Garland tells powerful untold story
When first stepping into the building at the Fort Garland Museum that houses the exhibit known as “Unsilenced: Indigenous Enslavement in Southern Colorado”, there is an overwhelming presence of, ironically, silence.
Updated: 3 weeks ago
Colorado begins awarding new Revitalizing Main Streets grants from additional state stimulus funding
The Colorado Department of Transportation continues to award Revitalizing Main Streets grants to help communities improve their roadways and community infrastructure, supporting strong economic activity and public safety.
Updated: 2 months ago
Fires strike structures in Alamosa County on Friday
ALAMOSA — Alamosa firefighters responded to two structure fires on Friday afternoon, one that destroyed an abandoned structure on the 2 South and another that damaged the art studio and home of the Jim Gilmore family.
Updated: 3 years ago
Controlled burn spreads to structure
An Alamosa County firefighter douses smoldering brush with a hose as his fellow firefighters tend to burning debris on County Road Two South at roughly 3 p.m. Friday.
Updated: 3 years ago
Semi rolls on Highway 17
In this accident occurring at approximately 10:13 a.m. on Thursday, April 26, a semi truck, driven by 57-year-old Thomas Stamm of Denver, was traveling southbound on Highway 17 hauling chicken fertilizer.
Updated: 3 years ago
Adams State ready to post president's job
Adams State University is officially looking for its next leader — at least its next interim one.
Updated: 3 years ago
Alamosa County Sheriff's Office staffer charged
ALAMOSA — Carol Orton, 54, office manager of the Alamosa County Sheriff’s Office, has resigned her position and has been charged with theft.
Updated: 3 years ago
Graham granddaughter shares story of choices
ALAMOSA — It was a cartoon that saved the life of Windsor Bauders’ first child.
Updated: 3 years ago
Tracy Simon is Educator of the Year for San Luis Valley
Teaching is often a thankless job, however 14 educators from around the San Luis Valley were recognized for their hard work and dedication on Wednesday night.
Updated: 3 years ago
Water managers encourage conservation measures
VALLEY — The 2018 water year began with lackluster snowfall. While the snowmelt and irrigation season have begun, the basin-wide estimate of snow water equivalent sat at just 42 percent of average on April 10th, which is normally the date of peak snowpack in the Rio Grande Basin.
Updated: 3 years ago
Standing for life
Windsor Bauders, left, stands with SLV Life Center Director Debora Black following the center’s annual fund-raiser Tuesday night in Alamosa.
Updated: 3 years ago
SLV Hazmat truck tour
Jim Clare talks to the San Luis Valley County Commissioners Association on Monday about the self-contained breathing apparatus on the relatively new hazmat truck that the San Luis Valley Hazardous Material Team purchased in 2005.
Updated: 3 years ago
Local kids think potatoes are tubular
ALAMOSA — A day after Monte Vista School District enjoyed quinoa, Sanford School was served a special treat on Thursday as their food service staff and members of the Farm to School Task Force doled out roasted local fingerling potatoes while dressed in vegetable costumes.
Updated: 3 years ago
9Health Fair saves lives
Alamosa's health fair on Friday served hundreds of area residents.
Updated: 3 years ago
Compromise key to city land swap
Working up a compromise the council said would probably never satisfy everyone, the Alamosa city council on Wednesday authorized the city manager to sign a land exchange agreement with Rio Bravo RV Resort developers.
Updated: 3 years ago
Arrest made in Tuesday Alamosa structure fire
ALAMOSA — The Alamosa County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest on suspicion of arson in connection with one of the multiple fires occurring in the Alamosa area on Tuesday.
Updated: 3 years ago
ASU settled with McClure for $250,000
ALAMOSA — According to public settlement documents, the Adams State University Board of Trustees agreed to jointly pay former ASU President Beverlee McClure and her attorneys, King & Greisen, LLP, a $250,000 lump sum on March 27 before her resignation on March 31.
Updated: 3 years ago
Vehicles pile up in windstorm
Although still under investigation by the Colorado State Patrol, the extreme wind conditions on Tuesday, April 17, apparently were to blame so no one was cited, and fortunately there were no serious injuries, in this multi-vehicle pile up on Highway 17 south of Saguache County Road G.
Updated: 3 years ago
South River Road evacuated
Amid high winds, Alamosa and supporting fire departments fought back a brush fire on Tuesday that consumed nearly 300 acres and evacuated area residents.
Updated: 3 years ago
Governor proclaims Colorado Journalism Week at convention
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper proclaimed April 16-22 as Colorado Journalism Week at the Colorado Press Association’s annual convention in Colorado Springs on Friday.
Updated: 3 years ago
Geiger receives awards for photos at Colorado Press Association convention
This photo by Valley Courier staff writer Jefferson Geiger, featuring Peter Martin from New Castle shaving at a mobile bathroom during the 23rd annual Bicycle Tour of Colorado rest stop in Alamosa in June 2017 was one of a group of photos winning first place in the best photo essay category for newspapers of similar circulation during the Colorado Press Association convention this past weekend in Colorado Springs.
Updated: 3 years ago
Wind whips welder spark-ignited fire
Alamosa firefighters were on the scene of a wind-driven fire all afternoon and well into the evening on Monday after sparks from a welder ignited brush off County Road 109 South (Old Sanford Road.)
Updated: 3 years ago
Fees to increase at sand dunes
MOSCA – The National Park Service (NPS) announced on April 12 that Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve will modify its entrance fees to provide additional funding for infrastructure and maintenance needs.
Updated: 3 years ago
Library hosts carnival
Alamosa Public Library hosted a carnival in honor of National Library Week on Friday.
Updated: 3 years ago
Rio Bravo RV resort land swap on city agenda
ALAMOSA — The Alamosa City Council has an agenda item scheduled for the April 18th regular council meeting at 7 p.m. at city hall regarding a potential land swap with Rio Bravo RV Resort.
Updated: 3 years ago
ASU begins president search
ALAMOSA — “We are at a crossroads … We may find we don’t need a railroad conductor. We need a spaceship driver.” — Reeves Brown, Adams State University trustee.
Updated: 3 years ago
Crews fight blaze in Sanford
Firefighters from multiple departments join Sanford Thursday evening in attacking a wind-whipped fire on 10th Street in Sanford.
Updated: 3 years ago
Valdez answers residency question
Responding to an article in “Colorado Politics” that raises questions about whether he still resides in the state house district he represents, Rep. Donald Valdez stated that La Jara was and continues to be his place of residence.
Updated: 3 years ago
Commissioners sign National Child Abuse Prevention Month proclamation
Alamosa County Commissioner Helen Sigmond, Department of Human Services Director Catherine Salazar, County Commissioner Michael Yohn and County Commissioner Darius Allen pose with a signed proclamation declaring April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month at Wednesday's meeting.
Updated: 3 years ago
Garcia appointed to advisory committee
Alamosa County Home Health Clinical Manager Tammy Garcia, center, holds an award with Home Health Administrator Jordan Kemp, County Commissioner Helen Sigmond, County Commissioner Michael Yohn, Public Health Director Della Cox-Vieira and County Commissioner Darius Allen during Wednesday's commissioner meeting after being appointed to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s home care advisory committee.
Updated: 3 years ago
Find farcical fun with ‘Noises Off’ at AHS
ALAMOSA — Be prepared for sore sides, slammed doors and too many plates of sardines tomorrow night at Alamosa High School during the premiere of “Noises Off.”
Updated: 3 years ago
SLV water outlook still abysmal
ALAMOSA — Major streams in the San Luis Valley will be running with less than half their average flows, and some spots will dry up this season.
Updated: 3 years ago
Bench dedication, run to remember Reedo
ALAMOSA— On Saturday, April 14 the Alamosa-Alumni Association will host the first annual “Run for Reedo” in memory of beloved Alamosa teacher Jerry Reed at the Alamosa High School Stadium.
Updated: 3 years ago
Leadership vital to water organizations
VALLEY — The Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) is the leading water policy agency in the State of Colorado.
Updated: 3 years ago
Tipton visits with hemp leaders
DEL NORTE — On Thursday US Representative Scott Tipton (R-Colorado) spent time at the new “Trading Post” store located at 505 Grande Avenue, Del Norte.
Updated: 3 years ago
Congressional candidate visits Alamosa
Congressional candidate Karl Hanlon visited in the San Luis Valley on Monday.
Updated: 3 years ago
Colorado Farm Brewery celebrates grand opening
The Colorado Malting Company cut the ribbon on its Farm Brewery on Saturday.
Updated: 3 years ago
Murder suspect pursued in Valley
COSTILLA COUNTY — Colorado and New Mexico authorities are searching for murder suspect Charles Lobato, 30, who allegedly shot at Costilla County code enforcement officers who tried to stop him before possibly crossing the New Mexico border on Thursday morning.
Updated: 3 years ago
Awareness, prevention keys in April
VALLEY — April is both Child Abuse Prevention Month (CAPM) and Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), and Tu Casa, Inc. would like to invite everyone to support the cause.
Updated: 3 years ago
ASU eliminates 27 positions, reduces pay for 22 others
ALAMOSA — After a two-and-a-half-hour executive session, and months of analyzing data, the Adams State Board of Trustees unanimously approved eliminating 27 positions and reducing salary of 22 employees during their meeting on Friday as part of their financial action plan to get the university on track monetarily.
Updated: 3 years ago
Alamosa combines prosecutor, city attorney jobs
ALAMOSA — Although not unanimous, the Alamosa city council on Wednesday decided to combine its prosecutorial and city attorney positions into one.
Updated: 3 years ago
Trustees approve tenure, sabbaticals
ALAMOSA — The Adams State University Board of Trustees approved six faculty for tenure and emeritus positions and two sabbatical leaves during their meeting on Thursday.
Updated: 3 years ago
New wildlife area added
COSTILLA COUNTY — In the heart of the San Luis Valley, a new state wildlife area now protects 17,019 acres of public open space along the Rio Grande, as well as outstanding habitat for fish and wildlife, thanks to the efforts of Western Rivers Conservancy (WRC) and its partners Costilla County, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO), Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), the LOR Foundation and Colorado Open Lands.
Updated: 3 years ago
Reservoir rehab project goes to Phase 2
CENTER — The San Luis Valley Irrigation District Board of Directors on Wednesday, April 4, voted to award Moltz Civil LLC: Moltz Contractors and Moltz Construction, as principal contractor for the completion of Phase 2 of the Rio Grande Reservoir Rehabilitation Project located above Creede in the upper Rio Grande.
Updated: 3 years ago
Outdoor foundation director: Colorado loves the outdoors but could love it more
ALAMOSA — “All people, particularly all children, deserve nature and the outdoors,” said Outdoor Foundation Executive Director Lise Aangeenbrug at San Luis Valley Great Outdoors’ conference on Wednesday.
Updated: 3 years ago
ASU trustees accept McClure's resignation
ALAMOSA — The Adams State University Board of Trustees has accepted the resignation of ASU President Dr. Beverlee McClure, effective March 31.
Updated: 3 years ago
Suspect arrested after short pursuit
ALAMOSA — Alamosa and Adams State University police arrested a burglary suspect and his teenage accomplice on Tuesday afternoon following a short pursuit.
Updated: 3 years ago
SANE nurses assist sex assault victims
ALAMOSA — Sandi Beheiry and Melissa Dominguez are making sure no sexual assault victim has to face the aftermath alone.
Updated: 3 years ago
Weakening falls
Warmer weather and an abundance of water is keeping a large area open at North Clear Creek Falls west of Creede.
Updated: 3 years ago
Trooper Tips: 'Turn to your right, turn to your left'
Usually when I finish writing one of my articles I read back over it and hope that I don’t sound as if I give a lecture every month. My hope is to help us remember some of those driving tips we got back when we were 16 and bring it to the forefront of our minds.
Updated: 3 years ago
Termain commends veterans center at annual meeting
MONTE VISTA — Aaron Termain has seen first-hand the life of a veteran and recently expressed amazement at what the Colorado Veterans Community Living Center (CVCLC) at Homelake has done — and is doing — for veterans.
Updated: 3 years ago
Afternoon of Easter fun in Creede
About 40 youngsters participated in an afternoon of Easter fun at the Creede Recreation Center (former school gym) Friday including an energetic egg and balloon toss with a giant parachute.
Updated: 3 years ago
Rabbit killings cause concern in Sanford
SANFORD — The slaying of about 10 rabbits and dumping them near the fire department across from the L.D.S. church in Sanford on Sunday was more than a cruel April Fools’ Day joke.
Updated: 3 years ago
Winds fan the flames
Alamosa firefighters knock down Friday afternoon fire.
Updated: 3 years ago
Stations of the Cross come to life
Alamosa youth portray Stations of the Cross for Easter.
Updated: 3 years ago
Motorway building tours held
Gene Williams of the San Luis Valley Antique Iron Club, left, discusses his museum idea with Alamosa County Local Marketing District member Matt Abbey during a tour of the Rio Grande Motorway Building at the corner of Sixth Street and Hunt Avenue on Thursday.
Updated: 3 years ago
Candidates face off in Antonito election
A group of candidates on this April’s ballot say it’s time for a change.
Updated: 3 years ago
Senator hears about opioid solutions
Meeting with staff and guests at SLV Health in Alamosa on Thursday, U.S. Senator Cory Gardner said he wanted to hear what is happening locally with the opioid crisis and how his office might be able to help.
Updated: 3 years ago
Worley shares story of perseverance
First Southwest Bank Senior Vice President Delzia Worley shared her personal story of overcoming obstacles at Adams State University on Wednesday as part of the regular Lean In Lunch events.
Updated: 3 years ago
Winter snow in the springtime
The bronze statue of Old Moose, Colorado's last grizzly bear that died in 1904, wears a new white coat along First Street as Alamosa sees much-needed snow on Tuesday.
Updated: 3 years ago
Gallegos seeks San Luis mayoral position
Tiffany Gallegos is running for mayor of the town of San Luis.
Updated: 3 years ago
Counties urged to support scholarships
Counties have a unique opportunity to help students obtain scholarships for Adams State University and Trinidad State Junior College, Lori Laske recently reminded Alamosa County commissioners.
Updated: 3 years ago
Quiller awarded Silver Medal of Honor
Stephen Quiller, a painter who lives in Creede, has been selected for the Silver Medal of Honor at the 151st American Watercolor Society’s International Exhibition.
Updated: 3 years ago
Averette enters Mineral County Treasurer race
CREEDE — A fresh set of eyes and a unique perspective are just two qualities that Michael Averette believes will help him win the Mineral County treasurer seat during the November election.
Updated: 3 years ago
Outcalt Foundation donates to SLV Crimestoppers
Karla Shriver, trustee of the Outcalt Foundation, hands Alamosa County Undersheriff Shawn Woods, the SLV Crimestoppers chairman, a $10,000 check to help the organization with increased cash rewards and community involvement on Friday.
Updated: 3 years ago
Esquibel runs for Costilla County commissioner
SAN LUIS — Noting that the chosen candidate will change the landscape of Costilla County for generations, Augustine “Roy” Esquibel has thrown his hat into the ring as District 3 County Commissioner.
Updated: 3 years ago
City of Alamosa sponsors Society Hall event
ALAMOSA — The City of Alamosa became a sponsor this week of the Society Hall’s annual fundraiser, billed as a “burn the mortgage” event.
Updated: 3 years ago
Motorway building proposal process clarified
ALAMOSA — After publishing a request for proposals to redevelop the Rio Grande Motorway Building, the Alamosa County Local Marketing District met with interested parties to go over what they want out of the process Thursday night.
Updated: 3 years ago
Courthouse assessment grant sought
ALAMOSA — Alamosa County commissioners this week authorized intern David Strawn to apply for a $15,000 grant from the State Historical Fund for an assessment of the old courthouse that will be vacated when the new justice center is completed.
Updated: 3 years ago
Johnson arrested
SAN LUIS – At approximately 3:45 p.m. Thursday, March 22, Costilla County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Jack David Johnson, 37.
Updated: 3 years ago
Greenlee sentenced for Lucero death
During his Thursday sentencing hearing former Boulder Mayor Bob Greenlee, 78, listened as members of Pat Lucero’s family members talked of their irreparable loss Dec. 28, 2016 when Greenlee’s vehicle caused a five-car crash that took the 70-year-old woman’s life.
Updated: 3 years ago
Wanted man apprehended in Alamosa
ALAMOSA — Alamosa County Sheriff’s Office deputies on Wednesday evening safely apprehended a man wanted by the Department of Corrections for escape.
Updated: 3 years ago
Alamosa council endorses proclamations
Recognizing the serious issues of child abuse and sexual assault, and expressing gratitude to those who work to prevent and treat victims of these abuses, the Alamosa city council on Wednesday issued proclamations for Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month and National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, both in April.
Updated: 3 years ago
Courthouse design flaw costs $36,000
Using a pre-engineered metal building for the new Alamosa County judicial complex was supposed to save the county money, however, it may become more expensive than originally anticipated.
Updated: 3 years ago
At-risk adult missing from San Luis
The Costilla County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in locating a missing at-risk adult.
Updated: 3 years ago
Miltenberger is new B&G Clubs director
Having worked with youth all of his career, Aaron Miltenberger is excited to rejoin the Boys & Girls Clubs of the San Luis Valley as executive director.
Updated: 3 years ago
Controlled burn goes out of control
A member of the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control extinguishes a controlled burn that grew too big at 12047 U.S. Highway 285 on Wednesday morning.
Updated: 3 years ago
Preliminary DN school plan released
Residents of Del Norte and surrounding communities gathered at the Tiger Field House Tuesday, March 13 to see preliminary plans for the new school.
Updated: 3 years ago
Citations issued in Monday collision
According to the Alamosa Police Department, the 2014 Toyota 4 Runner pictured below driven by Dyan Anderson, 45, Alamosa, was traveling westbound in the 2200 block of Vigil on Monday afternoon and left the right side of the roadway impacting a wood fence, above, causing extreme damage to her vehicle and to the fence.
Updated: 3 years ago
Officials attend USS Colorado commissioning
Colorado’s state and national delegation was well represented on Saturday for the commissioning of the fourth naval vessel to operate under the USS Colorado name.
Updated: 3 years ago
Alpine Achievers visit Valley Courier
Eli Sexton shows Mountain Valley School District students Keladrae Brooks, 13, Elise Volkman, 14, and Joshua Box, 13, how the printing press works during a tour of the Valley Courier on Monday.
Updated: 3 years ago
Bill Ellithorpe recalls mining days in SLV
Bill Ellithorpe knows “there’s gold in them hills.”
Updated: 3 years ago
'Fast Five' build dreams
ALAMOSA — They’re not called the “Fast Five” for nothing.
Updated: 3 years ago
Proposals sought for Motorway
ALAMOSA — The Alamosa County Local Marketing District (LMD) has issued a Request for Proposals to redevelop the Rio Grande Motorway Building located adjacent to The Depot on Sixth Street.
Updated: 3 years ago
Funding awarded for Valley projects
The Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) board on Thursday announced funding awards for two San Luis Valley projects.
Updated: 3 years ago
ASU board reviews budget cuts
Adams State University Board of Trustees has $506,732 worth of non-personnel cuts to consider between now and April.
Updated: 3 years ago
Alamosa petitions invalid
Alamosa City Clerk Holly Martinez determined that petitions seeking to amend the city’s ordinance regarding outside marijuana grows were invalid this week.
Updated: 3 years ago
Students walk out to remember Parkland
Joining thousands of demonstrations across the country, more than 50 Alamosa High School students gather in the stadium Wednesday morning after walking out of school to protest gun violence and urge Congress to pass gun control legislation.
Updated: 3 years ago
BLM oil/gas leases draw concerns
The potential for oil and gas leases in Huerfano County is too close for comfort for San Luis Valley residents concerned about how such activity might affect the Valley — particularly the Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve.
Updated: 3 years ago
Roybal announces candidacy in Costilla County
Emma Roybal of Fort Garland has announced her candidacy for Costilla County Clerk and Recorder in the 2018 election.
Updated: 3 years ago
Cranes on cue
Right on cue cranes pose for photographers near Monte Vista during the 35th Annual Monte Vista Crane Festival.
Updated: 3 years ago
Alamosa council considers attorney changes
ALAMOSA — Faces and roles may be changing in Alamosa’s municipal court.
Updated: 3 years ago
Center housing director faces felony charges
Center Housing Authority Director Theresa (Audrey) Chavez, 61, appeared for a Saguache County Court hearing last week to answer charges of second degree burglary, a class three felony and criminal mischief, a class one misdemeanor, for allegedly failing to use the proper eviction procedure to eject a tenant.
Updated: 3 years ago
Martin’s rebuilt ’57 Chevy takes top honors at Detroit Autorama
A 1957 Chevrolet 150 hardtop owned by former Alamosa residents Greg and Judy Hrehovcsik and built by Johnny’s Auto Trim and Rod Shop, Inc. of Alamosa collected the Don Ridler Memorial Award at the 2018 Meguiar’s Detroit Autorama this past weekend.
Updated: 3 years ago
Snowpack still well below normal
Assuming normal precipitation this spring and summer, the Rio Grande near Del Norte is likely to produce about 60 percent of its normal flow during the irrigation season, Pat McDermott, Colorado Division of Water Resources, told Rio Grande Water Users Association members during their annual meeting on Thursday.
Updated: 3 years ago
No injuries in downtown collision
Alamosa firefighter Devon Haynie applies oil dry at the scene of a two-car accident early Wednesday afternoon in the 600 block of Fourth Street.
Updated: 3 years ago
NRG plans new RV park in Alamosa
While Alamosa city council and staff continue conversations concerning the 325-space Rio Bravo RV resort that may include a portion of the city’s ranch property, the council placed its stamp of approval on another 40-space RV park during Wednesday night’s city council meeting.
Updated: 3 years ago
Just what the arborist ordered
Smoke plumes in the air during a prescribed burn near the Alamosa Refuge east of the San Luis Valley Regional Airport on Tuesday.
Updated: 3 years ago
Community comes to caucus
John Kretsinger speaks on behalf of gubernatorial candidate Cary Kennedy at the Alamosa County Democratic Caucus at the Alamosa Recreation Center on Tuesday.
Updated: 3 years ago
Former city worker pleads guilty
A former City of Alamosa finance director pled guilty Tuesday to felony unauthorized use of a transaction device and an added count of misdemeanor theft and was tentatively ordered to pay over $69,000 in restitution to the city.
Updated: 3 years ago
Pauley caught
Fugitive Kyle Pauley was arrested early Tuesday, March 6, following a tip from a community member who saw a suspicious person walking through Sanford at approximately 7:38 a.m.
Updated: 3 years ago
Groups present revitalization ideas
A group of valley residents, along with representatives of local government agencies and nonprofit groups, met Monday morning at the Alamosa Recreation Center to decide what the next step was in the process of revitalizing the Rio Grande in Alamosa.
Updated: 3 years ago
Makerspace goes full 'STEAM' ahead
This week the community is invited to explore the new home of the SLV STEAM Shop, a makerspace facility for hobbyists to work on projects.
Updated: 3 years ago
San Luis Valley science fair students sent to nationals
The 2018 Junior Observer Award, and students winning trips to the 2018 International Science and Engineering Fair are all from the Monte Vista School District.
Updated: 3 years ago
ASU civic engagement office reaches across the SLV
"Our Mission: To promote a community of trust, respect and civility through mutually satisfying campus and community relationships."
Updated: 3 years ago
Gurule appointed to Conejos County Sheriff
With 37 years of law enforcement experience under his belt and after a three-year break, Robert Gurule is back in the Conejos County sheriff’s seat.
Updated: 3 years ago
Two inmates escape from Conejos County Jail
The Conejos County Sheriff’s Office and area law enforcement are looking for two escapees from the Conejos County Jail and are asking for help from the community.
Updated: 3 years ago
Judging fairly for science
Barbara Kruse, visiting assistant professor at Adams State University's Teacher Education department, judges an entry at the 69th San Luis Valley Regional Science Fair in Plachy Hall on Thursday.
Updated: 3 years ago
San Luis Valley Health opens cancer center
Over three years of fundraising efforts lead to the completion of San Luis Valley Health's cancer center, which opened to the public yesterday evening.
Updated: 3 years ago
Placek announces for Costilla County Clerk
Najondine T. Placek, announced her candidacy for Costilla County Clerk & Recorder.
Updated: 3 years ago
Anzalone, Rappold run for Del Norte Board of Trustees
Del Norte residents Laura Anzalone and R. Scott Rappold are pleased to announce their candidacies for Town Board on the April 3 election.
Updated: 3 years ago
Routledge runs for 3rd congressional district
DURANGO — Independent Progressive Democrat Root Routledge filed with the Federal Election Commission on February 22 as a candidate for the U.S. Congress in Colorado’s District 3.
Updated: 3 years ago
Antonito teen dies in head-on crash
ALAMOSA — Jadyn Quintana, 18, of Antonito died Monday night, February 26, in a head-on collision on Highway 285 near Estrella.
Updated: 3 years ago
Closing the book on Narrow Gauge Newsstand
After 40 years of serving the Valley, a chapter ends for Narrow Gauge Newsstand. The Main Street bookstore will be closing its doors Friday, March 2.
Updated: 3 years ago
Hill seeks re-election as county clerk
Cindy Hill has announced that she plans to run for a third term as the Rio Grande County Clerk and Recorder.
Updated: 3 years ago
Oakes nominated for Hero Award
ALAMOSA — Alamosa city councilors this week unanimously nominated Alamosa Police Chief Duane Oakes for the Colorado Municipal League’s Municipal Hero Award.
Updated: 3 years ago
Alamosa selects next ArtScape pieces
ALAMOSA — Art selected this week to grace Alamosa’s downtown area through the second annual ArtScape will range from welded aluminum and steel to bronze and glass in shapes from rocket ships and cellos to goats and polar bears.
Updated: 3 years ago
Montano receives statewide award
During Wednesday night’s council meeting, Alamosa city council and staff recognize Daniel Montano, center, as the recipient of the Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator of the Year.
Updated: 3 years ago
ASU closes in on budget shortfall
Adams State University is currently $7,300 away from eliminating a projected $800,000 general fund budget shortfall. However, the institution is still working on increasing revenue by $2.7 million.
Updated: 3 years ago
Brianna Gordon reported missing
Brianna Nicole Gordon, 24, originally from Mosca, has been reported missing.
Updated: 3 years ago
Ortiz runs for Conejos sheriff
Democrat Jacob D. Ortiz, born and raised in Conejos County, is seeking the position of Conejos County Sheriff.
Updated: 3 years ago
County celebrates new sewer system
MOSCA — Alamosa County staff and officials joined Mosca community members Tuesday evening to celebrate the community’s new sewer system.
Updated: 3 years ago
Sheriff's office recovers guns, drugs, cash
ALAMOSA — On February 14 Alamosa County Sheriff Deputies N. Smith and P. Gilleland conducted a traffic stop in which methamphetamine was located and the driver was arrested
Updated: 3 years ago
Habitat conservation plan breeds success
ALAMOSA — Conserving endangered species is an ongoing challenge, but the San Luis Valley Habitat Conservation Plan represents one of the Valley’s many success stories in doing so.
Updated: 3 years ago
Ed Vigil enters county commission race
ALAMOSA — Ed Vigil announced his candidacy for the upcoming District 2 race for Alamosa Commissioner.
Updated: 3 years ago
Resort developers host public meeting
ALAMOSA — Filling The Barn at La Manzanilla Farm with a crowd of around 100 people, Rio Bravo RV Resort developers presented their proposal, answered questions and took public comments Friday night.
Updated: 3 years ago
Van Ry enters county race
ALAMOSA — Arlan Van Ry, lifelong community member, announced his candidacy for Alamosa County commissioner.
Updated: 3 years ago
Boys and Girls Club awards Youth of the Year tomorrow
ALAMOSA — On Saturday the public is invited to see the Boys and Girls Club of the San Luis Valley award 2018’s Youth of the Year and Junior Youth of the Year.
Updated: 3 years ago
Water rules trial concludes on Wednesday
A water trial originally scheduled for eight weeks wrapped up in less than three on Wednesday afternoon.
Updated: 3 years ago
Snowpack still far below normal
ALAMOSA — Recent snowfall has helped the water outlook for the Rio Grande Basin, but this year is going to be far from normal.
Updated: 3 years ago
Treasurer Payne seeks re-election
Patti Payne, has announced her candidacy for re-election to the office of Mineral County treasurer/public trustee.
Updated: 3 years ago
Mondragon running for assessor
JJ Mondragon has announced her candidacy for the Rio Grande County assessor position that she has held now for four years.
Updated: 3 years ago
Free notification service available to victims
During a training session for new and seasoned victims advocates from across the San Luis Valley, Sharon Villanueva from County Sheriffs of Colorado taught them on how people can stay informed and protected about an offender's custody status.
Updated: 3 years ago
Adams State trustees place President McClure on leave
In a statement posted by Adams State University on Monday, the ASU trustees announced that ASU President Beverlee McClure is on leave, pending "a mutually agreeable resolution."
Updated: 3 years ago
Water rules trial begins third week
Engineer Gregory Sullivan, expert witness for the objectors, was on the stand as the Rio Grande Basin well rules trial entered its third and possibly final week on Monday.
Updated: 3 years ago
Rodriguez runs for Costilla County sheriff
SAN LUIS — Costilla County Undersheriff Ricky Rodriguez is running for Costilla County sheriff and bringing with him nine years of law enforcement experience, along with current Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) certification.
Updated: 3 years ago
Sen. Crowder responds to sex harassment claims
VALLEY — State Senator Larry Crowder, a Republican who represents the San Luis Valley and other southern Colorado counties in Senate District 35, on Friday responded to Democratic State Representative Susan Lontine’s allegations of sexual harassment and her belief he did not take sufficient responsibility for his actions.
Updated: 3 years ago
Sowards testifies in well regulation trial
ALAMOSA — Ahead of schedule, the trial on groundwater regulations for the Rio Grande Basin concluded its second week with proponents finishing their testimony and objectors introducing their witnesses.
Updated: 3 years ago
Suspect arrested for La Jara robbery, other thefts
CONEJOS COUNTY — Kyle Cornett Pauley 31, of Sanford, was arrested on Wednesday, January 31, as a result of an investigation led by the Conejos County Sheriff’s Office into an armed robbery that occurred Tuesday, January 30th around 7:20 p.m. at County Line Liquor in La Jara.
Updated: 3 years ago
Larson running for Alamosa coroner
ALAMOSA — Alamosa County resident and life-long San Luis Valley resident Trace Larson has announced his candidacy for Alamosa County Coroner.
Updated: 3 years ago
ARC bringing animal rescue to the Valley
Colorado Animal Rescue Center (ARC) is the seven-year-old brainchild of Drew Nelson, director and animal rescue enthusiast, who said he’s been in the field for about 20 years but is “a newbie” next to his partners.
Updated: 3 years ago
Hunzeker announces candidacy for coroner
Rio Grande County Coroner Stephen Hunzeker announced his intention to run for re-election in the upcoming election.
Updated: 3 years ago
Residents comment on RV resort
A proposed RV resort on a portion of the Alamosa Ranch drew numerous comments during Wednesday’s city council meeting.
Updated: 3 years ago
Medina runs for commissioner
Leroy Medina announced his candidacy for commissioner of Costilla County’s Second District.
Updated: 3 years ago
Assessor seeks re-election
Naomi Martinez-Keys has announced her intent to seek re-election as the Conejos County Assessor.
Updated: 3 years ago
Hemp draws a crowd at agricultural conference
Hemp is a viable alternative crop for the San Luis Valley but not without its challenges, presenters told attendees Wednesday morning at the 2018 Southern Rocky Mountain Agricultural Conference and Trade Fair in Monte Vista.
Updated: 3 years ago
Alamosa school board recognizes National School Counseling Week
Alamosa School District Board of Education members and Alamosa Elementary School counselors stand together after the board proclaimed Feb. 5-9 to be National School Counseling Week during their meeting Monday evening.
Updated: 3 years ago
Potatoes, politics kick off conference
A year after predicting how the new Trump Administration might affect agriculture, National Potato Council Executive Vice President John Keeling was back to give an update on politics and agriculture during the first day of the 2018 Southern Rocky Mountain Agricultural Conference and Trade Fair.
Updated: 3 years ago
DeLeon announces for Costilla County sheriff
Carlos DeLeon announced his candidacy for the office of Costilla County Sheriff.
Updated: 3 years ago
Sheriff Warwick seeks re-election
Saguache County Sheriff Dan Warwick recently announced he is running for re-election this November, urged on by the encouragement of family and friends.
Updated: 3 years ago
Gilbert running for Saguache County Clerk & Recorder
Interim Saguache County Clerk and Recorder Trish Gilbert has announced she will run for election as the county’s clerk and recorder.
Updated: 3 years ago
Justice center is taking shape
The walls of justice are taking shape against the San Luis Valley skyline as work progresses on the new Alamosa courthouse on the southern edge of Alamosa.
Updated: 3 years ago
Governor candidate speaks in Alamosa
Businessman and former State Representative Victor Mitchell visited with area residents about his goals as candidate for governor during a recent stop in Alamosa.
Updated: 3 years ago
Water rules trial enters second week
A trial over groundwater regulations for the Rio Grande Basin entered its second week on Monday with Assistant Division Engineer for Colorado Division of Water Resources Division 3 James Heath on the stand.
Updated: 3 years ago
Incentive to read
The Shop on Alamosa’s Main Street has come up with an innovative method to get students to read.
Updated: 3 years ago
Crowther seeks re-election as treasurer
CONEJOS COUNTY — Mack M. Crowther has announced his intention to seek re-election as Conejos County Treasurer.
Updated: 3 years ago
Crowther runs for Conejos County sheriff
CONEJOS — Garth Crowther has devoted most of his life to serving and protecting the people of Colorado; now, he wants to do the same for the people of Conejos County.
Updated: 3 years ago
Commissioner Shriver seeks third term
RIO GRANDE COUNTY — “I want to continue to serve the residents of Rio Grande County,” said Karla Shriver announcing her candidacy for a third term as commissioner for District 2.
Updated: 3 years ago
Water trial concludes first week
ALAMOSA — As the groundwater rules trial wraps up its first of what could be four weeks, witnesses are describing to presiding Chief District/Water Judge Pattie Swift the complexities of the San Luis Valley’s hydrology and the groundwater model developed to help the state enforce its proposed well rules.
Updated: 3 years ago
Ex-undersheriff gets 30 days, hefty fines
Former Costilla County Undersheriff Andrew Espinoza will spend 30 days in the jail where he once worked.
Updated: 3 years ago
'Super Blue Blood Moon'
The moon shines a bright red early Wednesday morning in Alamosa during a rare super blue blood moon.
Updated: 3 years ago
Keep Valley Courier in your Facebook feed
Earlier this month social media site Facebook changed the way they deliver content to readers.
Updated: 3 years ago
Montoya announces for Alamosa County Treasurer
On Tuesday Alamosa resident Jerald Montoya announced his candidacy for Alamosa County Treasurer.
Updated: 3 years ago
Farmers take the stand in water trial
Although pending well rules and the downward trend of San Luis Valley water resources are no laughing matters, farmer Nathan Coombs brought levity to the courtroom on Tuesday when he admitted to Water Judge Pattie Swift “I’m as nervous as a prostitute in church.”
Updated: 3 years ago
Ice creations
Some estimated 200-plus braved frigid temperatures to witness the annual “fire in ice” bonfire Saturday evening on San Juan Avenue as a highlight of the ninth annual Rio Frio Ice Festival.
Updated: 3 years ago
Dougherty affirms goals for SLV
Attorney General candidate Michael Dougherty is maintaining a presence in the San Luis Valley during his campaign and plans to locate an office here if elected.
Updated: 3 years ago
Alamosa airport threatened by bomb call
A flight was diverted and passengers evacuated Sunday morning at the SLV Regional Airport while authorities investigated a bomb threat at the airport.
Updated: 3 years ago
Waiting for a Super Hero
Like a canvass before experiencing the painter’s brush, ice blocks await the professionals ice carvers’ touch, to be transformed by the theme “Super Heroes” for the 2018 Rio Frio Ice Fest in Alamosa.
Updated: 3 years ago
Cattle losses costing SLV ranchers
LA JARA — In 1867, nine years before Colorado became a state, ranchers formed the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) — the nation’s first cattlemen’s association.
Updated: 3 years ago
Alamosa to cut ribbon on new rink/pavilion
ALAMOSA — The City of Alamosa and project partners invite the public to a ribbon cutting and grand opening of the Multi-Purpose Pavilion/Ice Rink at 2242 Old Sanford Road, Alamosa (next to the Alamosa Family Rec Center) on Wednesday, January 31 at 1 p.m.
Updated: 3 years ago
Thomas runs for Conejos County sheriff
Marvin Thomas, a longtime resident of Conejos County, was born in Manassa and graduated from Centauri High School.
Updated: 3 years ago
Romero-Otero to be recognized in NM
Shirley Romero-Otero, chairwoman of the Land Rights Council, will receive a Lifetime Achievement award during a celebration Feb. 2 at the State Capitol in New Mexico commemorating the 170th Anniversary of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.
Updated: 3 years ago
Solar panel tariff may not affect Valley
On Monday President Trump approved a 30 percent tariff on imported solar panels in an attempt to boost domestic manufacturers.
Updated: 3 years ago
City wrestles with legal options
Long-time city prosecutor Gene Farish weighed in on proposed municipal court and code changes during a work session with the Alamosa city council on Wednesday evening.
Updated: 3 years ago
Tuesday panel shares alternatives to jail
It takes more than an individual to tackle the opioid epidemic, which is why an 11-person panel shared their holistic initiatives at Communities That Care's substance abuse forum at Ortega Middle School on Tuesday evening.
Updated: 3 years ago
Gear Up, Dell's Insurance are good neighbors
The awards were for Dell's Insurance and Gear Up reaching out to DHS to assist with the department's annual toy drive.
Updated: 3 years ago
RV resort proposed at golf course
During a work session Wednesday night Alamosa city councilors appeared receptive to a proposal to locate an RV resort by the Cattails Golf Course.
Updated: 3 years ago
ASU professor’s research named one of top 100 science stories by Discover Magazine
ALAMOSA — Adams State University professor of physical geography Jared Beeton contributed to a study that was named one of the 2017 Top 100 Science Stories from across the globe by Discover Magazine in its January/February 2018 issue.
Updated: 3 years ago
Program to help reduce wildfire risks, costs
ALAMOSA – The Colorado State Forest Service announced today that the San Luis Valley has been selected as one of eight new “communities” from across the country that will receive technical assistance in 2018 under a national program that helps reduce the impacts from wildfires.
Updated: 3 years ago
Ruybal fills Conejos County Clerk & Recorder vacancy
With deep roots in Conejos County, Nathan Ruybal has undertaken a role of service to the people with whom he grew up.
Updated: 3 years ago
MV hosts first potato business summit
In the first San Luis Valley Potato Business Summit on Monday in Monte Vista, topics focused more on economics, future strategies and technology than varieties, diseases and rotations.
Updated: 3 years ago
Fresh snow at Wolf Creek
Wolf Creek received 23 inches of fresh powder over the weekend.
Updated: 3 years ago
Photo lineup questioned in homicide
ALAMOSA — In district court on Friday District Judge Michael Gonzales denied a motion to exclude a photo lineup from trial evidence and is considering another similar motion regarding a single photo used to identify the suspect of a fatal hit and run in January 2017.
Updated: 3 years ago
Crown announces candidacy for RG sheriff
RIO GRANDE COUNTY — Christopher Crown, current undersheriff for Conejos County, is announcing his candidacy for Rio Grande County Sheriff in the upcoming election.
Updated: 3 years ago
LRC attorney reaffirms local land rights
Another battle seems to have been won, but the war rages on.
Updated: 3 years ago
ASU heading back on academic track
Though Adams State University's financials and low enrollment are still an issue, the institution can take a quick breather knowing its efforts are working.
Updated: 3 years ago
Sand dunes park sets attendance record in 2017
Setting an attendance record, nearly half a million people visited the Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve in 2017, Resource Management Chief Fred Bunch reported to the Rio Grande Water Conservation District board on Tuesday.
Updated: 3 years ago
January is School Board Appreciation Month
Alamosa School District Board of Education members Mandy Jackson, Erica Romero, Arlan Van Ry, Jan De Sautell, Christine Haslett and Dr. Thomas Miller stand with a celebratory cake on Monday after reading a proclamation from Alamosa School District that declares January School Board Appreciation Month.
Updated: 3 years ago
Joe Schlabach announces candidacy
Joe Schlabach, councilman for the City of Monte Vista, has announced his intention to run for county commissioner in District Two of Rio Grande County.
Updated: 3 years ago
Restitution still pending in city theft
District Judge Michael Gonzales on Tuesday granted one further extension of the plea hearing for former City of Alamosa Finance Director Amanda McDonald, 41.
Updated: 3 years ago
Water projects: From dam to falling trees
Water efficiency and public safety are goals of water projects approved for funding this month from one side of the San Luis Valley to the other.
Updated: 3 years ago
Idaho Pacific expands plant
A newly recently completed expansion of the Idaho Pacific Colorado potato dehydration operation in Center has nearly doubled the plant’s production of potato flakes and flour – and added 35 new full-time jobs to the local workforce.
Updated: 3 years ago
Kale Mortensen is new CVB executive director
ALAMOSA — Kale Mortensen was named the new executive director of Alamosa’s Convention and Visitor’s Bureau Thursday evening during the Alamosa County Marketing District Board meeting following a lengthy selection process. Mortensen replaces Jamie Greeman, who left in September to start her own candy store.
Updated: 3 years ago
‘Find your because’
Guest speaker Josh Drean shares an anti-bullying message about empathy to students at Ortega Middle School in Alamosa on Friday.
Updated: 3 years ago
Wildlife fence proposed around airport
Just like on a highway, a deer is not a welcomed sight on a runway.
Updated: 3 years ago
Greenlee pleads in Lucero fatal
Former Boulder Mayor Bob Greenlee, 76, pleaded guilty to four of nine original criminal counts for his role in a fatal five-car crash that claimed popular SLV resident Pat Lucero, 70, on La Veta Pass last December 28.
Updated: 3 years ago
Public plans to revitalize community, naturally
ALAMOSA — While Colorado and the Valley as a whole have abundant access to outdoor recreation, Alamosa proper lacks immediate local resources to promote wellness.
Updated: 3 years ago
Water outlook is not yet promising
ALAMOSA — With a basin-wide snowpack sitting at 31 percent of normal and the National Weather Service calling for dry conditions in coming months, “It’s not looking real great for us right now,” Colorado Division of Water Resources Division 3 Engineer Craig Cotten said during a water meeting in Alamosa on Tuesday.
Updated: 3 years ago
An estimated 1,850 SLV children could lose health insurance after March
VALLEY — Soon, more than a thousand children in the San Luis Valley could be without health insurance.
Updated: 3 years ago
Innocent and indigent: Sen. Gardner’s office listens to jail healthcare concerns
ALAMOSA — Jails across the San Luis Valley are struggling to keep up with the medical needs of their inmates.
Updated: 3 years ago
Griego announces for Alamosa County treasurer
ALAMOSA COUNTY – Alamosa resident Donna Griego has announced her candidacy for Alamosa County treasurer.
Updated: 3 years ago
CML reports on police, fire efficiency
VALLEY — The Colorado Municipal League’s (CML) 2018 State of Our Cities & Towns Report looks at the essential services of municipalities that ensure public safety.
Updated: 3 years ago
Kennedy hosts community conversation
ALAMOSA — A packed Milagros Coffee House greeted one of the members of the equally packed gubernatorial race.
Updated: 3 years ago
SLV Federal Bank shares Spirit of Giving Program
VALLEY — San Luis Valley Federal Bank announced its top recipients from the 2017 Spirit of Giving holiday donation program.
Updated: 3 years ago
Cattleman of the Year
Lee and Grace Bagwell are recipients of the Cattleman of the Year for 2017 for the San Luis Valley Cattlemen’s Association at the Cattlemen’s annual meeting held in Alamosa.
Updated: 3 years ago
Valdez Rio Culebra Ranch is conserved
VALLEY — The conservation easement of the Valdez Rio Culebra Ranch in San Luis is a significant convergence of natural, historical and cultural resources in the Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area (SdCNHA).
Updated: 3 years ago
Regional airport gets EAS subsidy
ALAMOSA — Like last year, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has granted the San Luis Valley Regional Airport an Essential Air Service (EAS) waiver.
Updated: 3 years ago
Liz Hensley is new mayor pro tem
ALAMOSA — Alamosa city councilors selected Councilor Liz Thomas Hensley as mayor pro tem during their meeting Wednesday night.
Updated: 3 years ago
Robbery suspect apprehended
ALAMOSA — On Jan. 3 at approximately 11:48 p.m. Alamosa County Sheriff deputies were dispatched to Discount Liquor at 151 Broadway Avenue in East Alamosa on the report of an armed robbery in progress.
Updated: 3 years ago
City considers taking jail off the table for most offenses
ALAMOSA — In an attempt to improve the municipal court system and save the city money, the Alamosa city council is considering an ordinance that would “decriminalize” many municipal offenses.
Updated: 3 years ago
Clerk and recorder, assessor, sheriff announce reelection
ALAMOSA — In a show of nonpartisanship, the Alamosa County Clerk and Recorder, Alamosa County Assessor and Alamosa County Sheriff announced their campaigns for reelection simultaneously on Thursday.
Updated: 3 years ago
Cielo Vista: New land owner, old tricks
Observing that owners of land rights on the Cielo Vista Ranch may have not been taking advantage of those rights, the new owner of the ranch has offered to buy them back for $300 each.
Updated: 3 years ago
Pot clubs prohibited
After hearing from 15 Alamosa residents urging them to pass the ordinance and one against it, the Alamosa city council on Wednesday night unanimously approved an ordinance permanently prohibiting marijuana consumption clubs in the city limits.
Updated: 3 years ago
East Alamosa tree accident
First responders assist the driver of a pickup truck that crashed into a tree on Minter Avenue on a gurney to be loaded onto an ambulance on Wednesday at approximately 10:48 a.m.
Updated: 3 years ago
San Luis Valley welcomes first baby of 2018
Theresa Trujillo, far right, lovingly cradles the San Luis Valley’s first baby of 2018, Daniel Lee Coblentz, whom she has helped care for since his birth at SLV Health Monday night.
Updated: 3 years ago
McKinley announces for Alamosa County treasurer
With more than 20 years working for Alamosa County until recently taking a job with the City of Alamosa, Mosca resident Amy McKinley announced her candidacy for Alamosa County Treasurer.
Updated: 3 years ago
Survey shows economic boon of trail users
A one-of-a-kind survey of small business owners in 16 communities near the Continental Divide Trail throughout Colorado, New Mexico, Idaho and Wyoming shows the trail, the public lands it travels through and the hikers that use it are a vital and growing part of the economic activity in those towns.
Updated: 3 years ago
Alamosa: 2017 was warmest on record
It was a warm, wet year for residents of the San Luis Valley. In Alamosa, it was the warmest year on record, a mark that was just set two years ago.
Updated: 3 years ago
A look back at 2017 in the Valley
VALLEY — The San Luis Valley concluded another year of milestones. Following are some subjects that stood out this year:
Updated: 3 years ago
Local artifact named one of top 10 in state
MONTE VISTA — An artifact from the Monte Vista Historical Society and Museum (MVHS) was one of one of 10 voted by the general public throughout the state to be Colorado’s 2017 Most Significant Artifacts.
Updated: 3 years ago
Ice rink/pavilion nearer completion
Work continues to progress on the new ice rink/multipurpose pavilion next to the Alamosa Family Recreation Center in southern Alamosa.
Updated: 3 years ago
Treasurer Widhalm will not seek re-election
Alamosa County Treasurer and Public Trustee Lois Widhalm announced Wednesday that she will not seek re-election for a fourth term.
Updated: 3 years ago
Alamosa firefighters tackle Wednesday brush fire
Alamosa Firefighter Tyler Cerny works the fire line of a brush fire east of Alamosa on Wednesday afternoon.
Updated: 3 years ago
Pot club permanent ban proposed
During their first meeting in the new year next Wednesday, Alamosa city council will likely act on an ordinance proposed the end of 2017 to enact a permanent ban on marijuana consumption clubs.
Updated: 3 years ago
Judge honored for service
District Judge Michael Gonzales, right, presents a plaque recognizing his years of service to District Judge Martin Gonzales who has provided 20 years of dedicated service to the Colorado Judicial Branch.
Updated: 3 years ago
Drug Court holds first graduation
Perry Authelet and Arturo Garcia earned their Christmas presents this year.
Updated: 3 years ago
Alamosa Christmas dinner for Pat
Free Community Christmas Dinner Chairperson Debi Parr Yund and long-time committee member Rick Esquibel, right, present a plaque to the family of Patricia Lucero, left, to honor her memory and dedicated service with the Christmas dinner, the last several years as committee chairperson.
Updated: 3 years ago
Alamosa County wins first place in light parade
Alamosa County won the first place belt buckle at the Christmas Light Parade on Dec. 23 for Alamosa County's large "Frozen" and Whoville inspired creation.
Updated: 3 years ago
Lieutenant Colonel Randy Velasquez honored
United States Marine, reserve Lieutenant Colonel Randy Velasquez, a native of Alamosa, suddenly passed away Monday while working in Stuttgart, Germany, as a contractor for a defense contractor.
Updated: 3 years ago
Rollover on Highway 285
Members of the Alamosa Fire Department inspect an SUV that rolled over onto the side of U.S. Highway 285 roughly a mile south of Alamosa at approximately 3:14 p.m. on Friday.
Updated: 3 years ago
Brad Levin visits SLV
Democratic Attorney General candidate Brad Levin, right, discusses local issues with Alamosa County Sheriff Robert Jackson, left, such as the county jail and courthouse along with the national opioid epidemic during a meet and greet at The Roast on Thursday.
Updated: 3 years ago
Hospital receives four-star rating
This week San Luis Valley Health has entered one of the top tiers for hospitals when it received a four-star rating on Thursday.
Updated: 3 years ago
Michael Yohn runs for reelection
Republican Alamosa County Commissioner Michael Yohn announced that he is running for reelection for District 2 during the commissioners’ meeting on Wednesday.
Updated: 3 years ago
Council welcomes Daniel back
During Wednesday’s Alamosa city council meeting Deputy Alamosa City Clerk Lochelle Montano, right, administers the oath of office to Kristina Daniel, left, who was appointed Tuesday night to serve the remainder of Ty Coleman’s at-large term.
Updated: 3 years ago
City recognizes Powell
City officials and staff recognized Alamosa Municipal Judge Daniel Powell on his final day of court before retirement on Wednesday.
Updated: 3 years ago
Griego appointed to ASU trustees
ALAMOSA — Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper has appointed Alamosa resident Donna Griego to the Board of Trustees for Adams State University.
Updated: 3 years ago
Daniel fills at-large term on council
ALAMOSA — Kristina Daniel will rejoin the Alamosa city council tonight but in a different post.
Updated: 3 years ago
Fort Garland Food Bank officially opens
ALAMOSA — One in four people in the San Luis Valley face food insecurity at least once a year. To help make sure no one goes hungry the new Fort Garland Food Bank opened Monday to serve the community.
Updated: 3 years ago
AE shares winter program
Students shared a special holiday program at Alamosa Elementary.
Updated: 3 years ago
Sierra Grande hosts meeting on new school
BLANCA — On Wednesday, December 13th, Sierra Grande School District Design Advisory Group along with the architectural firms of CSHQA and Aland Ford hosted the second community meeting to discuss the facility master plan, which includes a new PreK-12 School Facility.
Updated: 3 years ago
Holiday spirit fills local banks
Local banks hosted holiday open houses on Friday.
Updated: 3 years ago
SLV Ecosystem Council defines goals, projects
ALAMOSA — The San Luis Valley Ecosystem Council is wrapping up one of its major projects with the waste reduction study and has decreased its budget for 2017/2018, but continues to focus on land and resource protection in the San Luis Valley.
Updated: 3 years ago
Adams State Trustees recognize Salazar, Bobicki
ALAMOSA — Arnold Salazar was honored by the Board of Trustees of Adams State University upon the conclusion of his service as a trustee and board chair.
Updated: 3 years ago
School design helps build Creede community
CREEDE— When the community met with owner representatives through the BEST program to begin the process of designing the new school in Creede, one of the main focuses was to make the building more community friendly than the previous school.
Updated: 3 years ago
Colorado ABOTA Chapter honors Judge Pattie Swift
DENVER — The Colorado Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates presented 12th Judicial District Chief Judge Pattie P. Swift with the 2017 Judicial Excellence Award on Friday, November 10.
Updated: 3 years ago
Zollars named municipal judge, Schroeder resigns
MONTE VISTA—The Monte Vista City Council met in its last regular session of the year on Thursday, Dec. 7.
Updated: 3 years ago
Community still seeking solutions
LA JARA —Eagerness to find solutions replaced anger when some 50 persons met for a community engagement meeting Tuesday night at the Centauri band room.
Updated: 3 years ago
Superheroes to ‘rescue’ 2018 Rio Frio Ice Fest
ALAMOSA– What was obviously popular with today’s youth at Halloween will be revitalized next month when the 9th annual Rio Frio Ice Fest unfolds here.
Updated: 3 years ago
City fixes water line break
The 6” cast iron water main on the 200 block of San Juan in Alamosa burst at approximately 9 p.m. Sunday evening, Dec. 10.
Updated: 3 years ago
Cancer center ahead of schedule
A three and a half year fundraising project will see its finished goal a lot sooner than anticipated.
Updated: 3 years ago
Del Norte Bank robbed
DEL NORTE— A masked male entered Del Norte Bank’s branch in Del Norte during business hours on Friday, Dec. 8. The suspect got away with an unnamed amount of money.
Updated: 3 years ago
Bennet honors Charlotte Bobicki
ALAMOSA — “The day that [former Governor] Bill Ritter and I first stepped off an airplane here, I knew that she would do anything for the people that she represented here,” said Senator Michael Bennet of his regional representative Charlotte Bobicki at her retirement party on Friday.
Updated: 3 years ago
Bennet advocates for EAS
ALAMOSA — While on his way to attend his regional representative Charlotte Bobicki’s retirement party, Senator Michael Bennet toured the recently improved San Luis Valley Regional Airport and spoke to city and county officials about how he is fighting for Essential Air Service.
Updated: 3 years ago
Former under sheriff guilty
SAN LUIS — It took a 12-person district court jury an estimated 12 hours to find former Costilla County Undersheriff Andrew Espinoza, 41, guilty of 10 felonies and not guilty of two misdemeanors in connection with a four-day trial on wildlife charges.
Updated: 3 years ago
Martinez charged in area burglaries
MANASSA — Joshua Martinez, 25, of Manassa was arrested Friday, November 17, on a burglary arrest warrant(s) and he is currently being held at the Conejos County Sheriff’s Office.
Updated: 3 years ago
Judge Swift to give ASU commencement
ALAMOSA — The Honorable Pattie P. Swift, Chief Judge for Colorado’s 12th Judicial District, will give the commencement address at Adams State University’s fall commencement ceremony.
Updated: 3 years ago
Alamosa welcomes new, thanks outgoing council
ALAMOSA — Alamosa welcomed new leadership and thanked outgoing officials as newly elected Mayor Ty Coleman moved into his new position Wednesday night.
Updated: 3 years ago
DeHerrera named Road and Bridge Supervisor of the Year
Alamosa County recognizes Road and Bridge Director Tiim DeHerrera
Updated: 3 years ago
Handel’s ‘Messiah’ returns to the Valley
ALAMOSA — Community performers reunite tonight to fill the air with holiday cheer. For the first time in eight years the San Luis Valley Symphony Orchestra and the Valley Community Chorus are performing George Frideric Handel’s “Messiah” at Adams State University’s Richardson Hall.
Updated: 3 years ago
Thursday crash results in serious injury
On Thursday, December 7, at 6:03 a.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to a two-vehicle crash on Colorado Highway 160 at mile marker 249, 12 miles east of Alamosa.
Updated: 3 years ago
New mayor takes office
Alamosa's new Mayor Ty Coleman, left, is sworn in by Alamosa City Clerk Holly Martinez, right, Wednesday night at city hall.
Updated: 3 years ago
El Charro comes down
A Cooley & Sons Inc. excavator demolishes a portion of the old El Charro restaurant at 421 Sixth Avenue on Tuesday.
Updated: 3 years ago
Karl Hanlon kicks off campaign
Karl Hanlon, third from right, stands with his wife Sheryl Barto and the employees of U.S. Tractor & Harvest in Alamosa on the morning of Dec. 4 for the first stop in his campaign tour.
Updated: 3 years ago
Adams State works to grow revenue, trim costs
Adams State University presented its audited financials for fiscal years 2016 and 2017 to the Colorado Legislative Audit Committee on Monday, and updated the state audit committee on the progress of the university’s overall performance.
Updated: 3 years ago
Candidate for governor visits Alamosa
ALAMOSA — Saying he plans on being one of the frontrunners when the field narrows in the governor’s race in coming months, Republican candidate and businessman Doug Robinson met with local residents in Alamosa on Friday afternoon.
Updated: 3 years ago
Chris Lopez added to Adams State staff
Alamosa native and Adams State alumnus Chris Lopez has been named director of Public Relations and Marketing at Adams State University.
Updated: 3 years ago
Area burglars arrested
Two individuals have been arrested on multiple burglary and theft charges related to a string of incidents in Conejos County and Archuleta County, the Conejos County Sheriff’s Office announced on Thursday.
Updated: 3 years ago
Coroner testifies at murder trial
During the second day of testimony in the trial of Charles Moises Gonzales, 47, accused of murdering mountain bike crafter Michael Rust in 2009, the jury heard testimony from a host of witnesses including El Paso County Coroner Robert C. Brux, M.D.
Updated: 3 years ago
Alamosa hires new judge
Gunnison Municipal Judge James McDonald will soon also be serving in Alamosa’s municipal court.
Updated: 3 years ago
Domino's Pizza donates to Peyton Sanchez
Peyton Sanchez, 11, center, holds a check for his medical expenses alongside his brother Landon, 8, Domino's Pizza Regional Director Vince Alton, Domino's Pizza Area Supervisor Ashley Turnbow, Peyton's father Charles, Peyton's mother Sheila, Domino's Pizza Manager Jenn Gibbs and Domino's Pizza Vice President of Operations Anthony Fish at Domino's on Wednesday.
Updated: 3 years ago
RG National Forest still accepting input on plan
San Luis Valley residents still have a month to let Rio Grande National Forest staff know how they feel about a draft forest plan that will direct how the forest is managed in coming years.
Updated: 3 years ago
Swift is Colorado Supreme Court finalist
12th Judicial Chief District Judge Pattie Swift is one of three finalists for a vacancy on the Colorado Supreme Court.
Updated: 3 years ago
Rust murder trial underway
A trial began this week in Saguache for Charles Moises Gonzales, 47, charged with the murder of Saguache area resident Mike Rust, 56.
Updated: 3 years ago
Broyles wins council seat
Though the raced narrowed, David Broyles will officially be the new City of Alamosa Councilor for Ward 2.
Updated: 3 years ago
Alamosa's light parade moves date, expands
ALAMOSA — Alamosa Round-UP is moving its annual light parade to the Saturday, December 23, and is expanding the event to include activities during the day including the 1st Annual “Round-UP Rudolph Run” 5K, run, jog, walk or stroll.
Updated: 3 years ago
Plans underway for treatment facility
ALAMOSA — Ascension Counseling and Transformation and The Rolling Church Ministries announced plans this fall for Healing Hearts Therapeutic Center, a Christian 198-bed center that will provide services for addiction recovery.
Updated: 3 years ago
Woman sought for Jaroso shooting
COSTILLA COUNTY — The Costilla County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Irma Martinez, 44.
Updated: 3 years ago
County clerk announces retirement
SAGUACHE — Saguache County Clerk Carla Gomez informed county commissioners earlier this month that she will be retiring in January after serving the county for six years.
Updated: 3 years ago
Teenager speaks to council about 'kids like me'
ALAMOSA — Putting a face with the person whose weekly newspaper column many of them had read in the past year, Alamosa city councilors recently heard from Amarah, a teenager whose mission is to reach other “kids like me,” children of addicts.
Updated: 3 years ago
Romeo murder case progresses
The freezer in a small, abandoned store became a sealed coffin for the remains of James H. Sprouse, 77, some time between June 3 and 12, 2016.
Updated: 3 years ago
Proximity Malt gives update
Upper Rio Grande Economic Development gathered at Boogies Restaurant in Del Norte for their November meeting on Tuesday and welcomed keynote speaker Jake Capron with Proximity Malt out of Monte Vista.
Updated: 3 years ago
Antonito town hall moves to Warshauer Mansion
The Warshauer Mansion has long been a place for Antonito visitors to view and marvel. It will soon be the heartbeat of the town.
Updated: 3 years ago
10th Annual Celebration of Lights
Alamosa hosted the 10th annual Celebration of Lights on Friday evening.
Updated: 3 years ago
Friday morning crash
Alamosa firefighters assist at the scene of a two-car crash at the Highway 160 intersection into Walmart in Alamosa on Friday morning.
Updated: 3 years ago
Frustrated crowd fills Sanford
Residents of a small town and rural area on the verge of vigilante justice attended a public meeting with Conejos County Sheriff Howard Galvez Wednesday night and demanded answers as to why they have suffered criminal activity and burglaries with little help from law enforcement.
Updated: 3 years ago
Alamosa honors art winner, makes purchase
Alamosa city council on Wednesday night recognized the winners of the City of Alamosa’s first ArtScape People’s Choice Award and decided to purchase one of the ArtScape pieces.
Updated: 3 years ago
Meet new Alamosa police officers
New Alamosa Police Department officers were introduced Wednesday night during the city council meeting.
Updated: 3 years ago
Integrated health clinic opens
Modeling an example of integrated health care, Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. and the SLV Behavioral Health Group welcomed the public to their new Alamosa South Health Center on Monday.
Updated: 3 years ago
Ease on down to AHS for 'The Wiz'
You're not in Kansas, or Colorado, anymore. Tonight the public is invited to get swept away to Emerald City with the premiere of "The Wiz" at Alamosa High School.
Updated: 3 years ago
School board reorganizes
ALAMOSA — Four open school board positions are now down to one after last week’s election.
Updated: 3 years ago
Trooper Jennings receives Lifesaving Award
ALAMOSA — Colorado State Patrol Trooper Adam Jennings on Tuesday was awarded the Red Cross Lifesaving Award, one of the highest awards given by the American Red Cross to an individual who saves or sustains a life.
Updated: 3 years ago
Miss Merry Christmases announced for 2017
ALAMOSA– Alamosa high school senior Vanessa Thong is this year’s Miss Merry Christmas and will be joined by Alexia Montoya, 8, as Little Miss Merry Christmas.
Updated: 3 years ago
Travis Anderson honored
Patrick Mascarenas, left, and Charlie Orona, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6101 commander in San Luis, raise the flag at the memorial for Travis Anderson at the corner of Lane 12 North and Highway 17 on Nov. 11.
Updated: 3 years ago
Hemp symposium blossoms in second season
ALAMOSA — The hemp industry continues to grow, but a few snags remain.
Updated: 3 years ago
SLV Health veterans share experiences
ALAMOSA — Military veterans working in the medical field shared their experiences during a special Veterans Day event hosted by SLV Health on Friday.
Updated: 3 years ago
Liz Thomas Hensley joins marketing board
Adams State University marketing professor and city councilor Liz Thomas Hensley officially joined the Alamosa County Local Marketing District Board at her first meeting Thursday night after being appointed by Alamosa County Commissioners on Oct. 25.
Updated: 3 years ago
Waste diversion ideas proposed
ALAMOSA — Less will go into area landfills and trash barrels and more into recycling bins if plans for waste diversion are implemented in the San Luis Valley.
Updated: 3 years ago
ArtScape announces People’s Choice Award
ALAMOSA —The City of Alamosa’s ArtScape public art on loan program announced the 2017 People’s Choice Award Sculpture winner is “Johona-Mai” by Kasia Polkowska and Kyle Cunniff of Alamosa.
Updated: 3 years ago
ASU recognizes donors and students
The annual Adams State University Donor and Student Recognition Dinner provides an opportunity for students to show appreciation for the continued support and generosity of donors.
Updated: 3 years ago
Dr. Thom Miller elected to Alamosa school board
In the end there could only be one. Of the three candidates vying for the Alamosa School District Board of Education District 1, Dr. Thom Miller was chosen to fill the seat vacated by Charlie Sanchez.
Updated: 3 years ago
Alamosa: New mayor in, pot out
Alamosa has a new mayor and two new city councilors after Tuesday’s election, and ballot questions seeking approval of marijuana stores in the city limits were defeated.
Updated: 3 years ago
Sarah Sellman premieres SLV-based pilot at Denver Film Festival
Hollywood met cottonwoods this weekend at the 40th Denver Film Festival in Denver.
Updated: 3 years ago
Who’s Who in Water: The SLV Irrigation District
VALLEY — The San Luis Valley Irrigation District and Rio Grande Reservoir is one of the biggest success stories to ever emerge from the Rio Grande Basin.
Updated: 3 years ago
Martinez, Dunne earn Valiant Woman Award
ALAMOSA — Two local women rightfully received the Valiant Woman Award during the Church Women United’s World Community Day celebration in Alamosa on Friday.
Updated: 3 years ago
Students invited to find the beat of their own drum
Percussion fans of all sorts are encouraged to sign up for a new program at Adams State University to grow their musical skills.
Updated: 3 years ago
City addresses north/south debate
Although he said the assignment was nearly offensive to him, as a result of questions raised during a recent candidate forum Alamosa City Public Works Director Pat Steenburg presented to the city council Wednesday night totals the city has spent on major projects on the north and south sides of the railroad track in recent years.
Updated: 3 years ago
AE aides food bank
Alamosa Elementary School students parade down the street in their Halloween costumes on Tuesday.
Updated: 3 years ago
Fun at Fright Fest
Christopher Salinas, 5, crosses a rickety bridge at Fright Fest in Cole Park on Tuesday.
Updated: 3 years ago
City opens new cemetery office
Alamosa officials cut the ribbon Tuesday on the city’s new parks/cemetery office building, complete with a much-needed restroom available to the public.
Updated: 3 years ago
Center town manager hired
After months of searching, Center hired a new town manager to replace Joan Mobley, who left in July.
Updated: 3 years ago
DeSanto family works to sift through the ashes
On Oct. 6, in the early afternoon the lives of two Creede residents changed forever.
Updated: 3 years ago
Don't poke the sleeping bear
A large bear takes an afternoon snooze in a tree near the Alamosa Senior Citizens Center and Cole Park.
Updated: 3 years ago
Foundation invests further in SLV
The Southern Colorado Community Foundation wishes to help people as much as possible.
Updated: 3 years ago
No helicopter, but duty completed
Peyton Sanchez delivers the game ball for Alamosa High School’s final home football game.
Updated: 3 years ago
Powell responds to ACLU report
Meeting with Alamosa city councilors and staff Wednesday night, Municipal Judge Daniel Powell responded to a recent American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) report.
Updated: 3 years ago
Former addicts share hope for the future
Three former addicts along with the father of one shared moving tales at Communities That Care's substance abuse forum at Adams State University on Tuesday evening.
Updated: 3 years ago
Adams State hosts executive director of Colorado Department of Higher Education
Dr. Kim Hunter Reed, executive director of the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE), met with Adams State trustees, administrators, and students during a visit to the university campus October 20.
Updated: 3 years ago
Owsleys win 2017 Museum Giveaway
When Jeff and Hallie Owsley decided to visit all of the area’s museums this summer, they had no idea what kind of adventure they were in for.
Updated: 3 years ago
Getting in the spirit of homecoming
Members of the Adams State University percussion ensemble entertained a group of nearly 200 attending the homecoming tailgate party sponsored by the ASU Grizzly Club.
Updated: 3 years ago
Mutts strut their stuff
Valley Humane League held its inaugural Mutt Strut on Oct. 21 at Cole Park in Alamosa.
Updated: 3 years ago
La Puente director gives update to city
ALAMOSA — La Puente Director Lance Cheslock recently updated the Alamosa city council on La Puente’s diverse programs and thanked the city for its continued support.
Updated: 3 years ago
DA's funding increased in SLV budget
VALLEY — Though many agencies are receiving less than they requested, the San Luis Valley County Commissioners Association (SLVCCA) approved a 15.8 percent increase for their 2018 budget at Monday’s meeting.
Updated: 3 years ago
CO 112 closure begins today
RIO GRANDE COUNTY — The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will install a new culvert on Colorado Highway (CO) 112 about one mile north of Del Norte.
Updated: 3 years ago
Early Iron Club thanks city for support
ALAMOSA — Members of the Early Iron Club thanked Alamosa city council and staff this week for the city’s support of the event, which brings more than 600 vehicles and their owners to town over Labor Day weekend.
Updated: 3 years ago
When hunting, please leave the drone at home
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Law Enforcement and Public Safety Assistant Director Heather Dugan says CPW is seeing more cases of Colorado hunters illegally using drones.
Updated: 3 years ago
Brooks addresses embezzlement case during forum
Alamosa City Manager Heather Brooks addressed a question about the embezzlement case against former finance director Amanda McDonald during this week’s candidate forum.
Updated: 3 years ago
Museum honors volunteer Jo Bowers
Long-time museum volunteer Josephine “Jo” Bowers was the honored guest on Sunday at a reception at the SLV Museum in Alamosa.
Updated: 3 years ago
Candidate forum hits hot topics
Candidates for Alamosa city council dealt with some hot topics Monday evening during a candidate forum sponsored by the Valley Courier and Alamosa County Chamber of Commerce.
Updated: 3 years ago
Fasnacht receives top French honor
ALAMOSA — During a recent ceremony at The Bridge in Alamosa, the Honorary Consul of France in Colorado Jeffrey Richards presented the insignia of Chevalier dans l’Ordre National de la Légion d’Honneur (The National Order of The Legion of Honor in the rank of Knight) to Technician 3rd Grade Samuel B. Fasnacht United States Army in recognition of his distinguished service in France during World War II.
Updated: 3 years ago
MV municipal judge resigns
MONTE VISTA — Monte Vista Municipal Judge Daniel Powell has requested termination of his contract with the City of Monte Vista.
Updated: 3 years ago
Sargent crowns royalty
Alllison Harrison and Trevor Milne are crowned homecoming queen and king during Sargent’s game with Del Norte on Friday.
Updated: 3 years ago
Alamosa airport reopens resurfaced runway
After three weeks of accelerated work and roughly $6.7 million to resurface it, service will resume on the runway when it opens back up tomorrow.
Updated: 3 years ago
Manassa man charged with sex assault
CONEJOS COUNTY — Francisco Andrade, 26, Manassa, has been charged with sexual assault in Conejos County and as of Thursday was in custody in the Conejos County Jail.
Updated: 3 years ago
Camila Alire to receive Billy Adams Award
ALAMOSA — The institution founded by Billy Adams in 1921 has produced graduates who share his dedication to higher education. Billy Adams’ founding spirit is demonstrated by alumni like Dr. Camila Alire, who has found ways to give back to her alma mater.
Updated: 3 years ago
Valley-Wide, SLVBHG open new clinic
VALLEY — Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. (Valley-Wide) is pleased to announce the opening of the new Alamosa South Health Center, located on the campus of the San Luis Valley Behavioral Health Group on County Road 9 South in Alamosa on October 12.
Updated: 3 years ago
Cranes return for kids fest
Cranes on their way south for winter stop at the Monte Vista National Wildlife refuge south of Monte Vista.
Updated: 3 years ago
County petitions for EAS subsidy again
Even though the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) granted an Essential Air Service (EAS) waiver for San Luis Valley Regional Airport last year, the agency is once again tentatively terminating eligibility due to low enplanement numbers in the 2016 fiscal year.
Updated: 3 years ago
City responds to ACLU report
During a work session Wednesday night Alamosa city council and staff responded to an American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) report released last week regarding the Alamosa Municipal Court and specifically Municipal Judge Daniel Powell.
Updated: 3 years ago
Firefighters visit Gingerbread House
Alamosa firefighters visit Gingerbread House
Updated: 3 years ago
Vigil honors domestic violence victims
ALAMOSA — The San Luis Valley Behavioral Health Group on Friday hosted a candlelight vigil honoring the lives of women and men who have lost their lives to domestic violence.
Updated: 3 years ago
Two arrested on drug, weapons charges
SAN LUIS — The Costilla County Sheriff’s Office arrested two men early Saturday morning on multiple charges including unlawful drug and weapon possession.
Updated: 3 years ago
Square Peg Brewerks brings home GABF gold
ALAMOSA — Though Square Peg Brewerks has barely been open for five months, Alamosa’s newest brewery won a gold medal at the Great American Beer Festival (GABF) Saturday for their Waverly Tulip, a Dutch-style Kuyt.
Updated: 3 years ago
Still no sign of missing hiker on Wolf Creek
WOLF CREEK PASS — Search and rescue crews have had little luck in locating Matthew Johnston of Rico who went missing more than a month ago near the Wolf Creek Pass lookout.
Updated: 3 years ago
Fire destroys Creede home
Mark and Colleen Disanto’s home in Moonshine Acres just southwest of Creede caught fire around 3 p.m. on Friday.
Updated: 3 years ago
Early childhood efforts pay off in SLV
Many preschoolers do not even know the words “adhesion” and “friction,” much less what they mean.
Updated: 3 years ago
Alamosa Municipal Court is focus of 'Justice Derailed' ACLU report
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Colorado on Thursday released a report outlining concerns with Colorado’s more than 200 municipal courts, primarily Alamosa’s city court and Municipal Judge Daniel Powell.
Updated: 3 years ago
New citizens take oath at dunes
Continuing the tradition set by the National Park Service's 100th birthday last year, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services hosted a naturalization ceremony at the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve's amphitheater on Wednesday.
Updated: 3 years ago
Moratorium will kick in if pot passes
With an election a month away, Alamosa city councilors Wednesday night voted unanimously to place a temporary moratorium on retail and medical marijuana businesses if voters approve them on the November 7th city ballot.
Updated: 3 years ago
Divine Beauty Bar joins Alamosa chamber
Desiree Pacheco, center left, and Mary Stoltzfus, center right, cut the ribbon at Divine Beauty Bar at 516 San Juan Avenue in downtown Alamosa (corner of San Juan and Sixth Street) on Friday as the business joins the Alamosa chamber.
Updated: 3 years ago
Efforts to help kids earns CRP El Pomar 'Award for Excellence'
As the old saying goes, “kids will be kids.” However, when those actions result in bad decisions, Center for Restorative Programs (CRP) is there to help get them back on track.
Updated: 3 years ago
Olympian tells kids to find their passion
Growing up with asthma in an underserved community in East St. Louis, Illinois, Olympic gold medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee credits her local Boys and Girls Club for her success.
Updated: 3 years ago
Multimedia artist opens show at artrium
ALAMOSA — Alamosa artist Geri Morrison will open a display of multimedia work in the artrium by the surgery department at the Alamosa hospital where she served as a RN for several years.
Updated: 3 years ago
Oktobrüfest is Saturday
ALAMOSA — Enjoy Alamosa’s first Oktobrüfest and Spirits event this Saturday, September 30, from 1 p.m. until dark at Sunset Park.
Updated: 3 years ago
Vigil shares HOPE Week messages
Bob Philips of Lightshine Music and AmeriCorps volunteer Alex Benishek lead Wednesday's candlelight vigil outside of La Puente in "Amazing Grace" as Don Kanen and AmeriCorps volunteer Christine Greve hold an umbrella and music.
Updated: 3 years ago
La Puente forum panel: Work together
It will take the community working with La Puente to deal with the challenges the homeless shelter and its neighbors face, members of a panel stated during a public forum in Alamosa on Tuesday night.
Updated: 3 years ago
Who’s Who in Water: Conservancy districts
VALLEY — Conservancy districts are the entities that are instrumental in filling the gap between the administrative and public sides of daily water use in Colorado.
Updated: 3 years ago
Colorado Parks and Wildlife tries again for hunting license fee increases
MONTE VISTA — Efforts last year to mitigate Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s financial issues failed last year when a bill died in committee with a 3-2 vote and didn’t reach the State Senate floor.
Updated: 3 years ago
Ultrarunner comes through Alamosa
ALAMOSA — Marvellous Mimi Anderson, 55-year-old granny and mother of three, from Edinburgh, Scotland arrived in Alamosa to a warm reception by the townsfolk on September 23rd en route to her bid to break the Guinness World Record by running coast-to-coast across America.
Updated: 3 years ago
Stephanie L. Miner 5K Walk and Run held
The 14th Annual Stephanie L. Miner 5K Walk and Run was held on Saturday, Sept. 23, in Alamosa.
Updated: 3 years ago
Home lost in Sunday fire
ALAMOSA — A rural Alamosa County man lost his home in a fire on Sunday morning.
Updated: 3 years ago
HOPE Week: La Puente is keeping hope alive
VALLEY — The effects of homelessness and poverty can be felt all across the San Luis Valley.
Updated: 3 years ago
Alamosa chamber welcomes Alamosa Eye Care
The Alamosa County Chamber of Commerce welcomes new business Alamosa Eye Care.
Updated: 3 years ago
Scenes From Chalk-A-Walk
The third annual Chalk-A-Walk was held at the Colorado Welcome Center on Saturday.
Updated: 3 years ago
Theatre dedicated to SLV Federal Bank
San Luis Valley Federal Bank Board Chairman LeRoy Salazar, SLV Federal Bank President Duane Bussey, Adams State University Theatre Director John Taylor and ASU President Beverlee McClure stand in front of the new San Luis Valley Federal Bank Main Stage Theatre signage before the premiere of “The Diary of Anne Frank” on Friday.
Updated: 3 years ago
ACEDC: Economic development is good investment
ALAMOSA — Members of the Alamosa County Economic Development Corporation (ACEDC) impressed on Alamosa city councilors during a work session Wednesday night the value of city support for the organization.
Updated: 3 years ago
Arson suspect apprehended
ALAMOSA — On Wednesday, September 20, at 4:24 p.m. a vigilant citizen recognized a subject that they believed was Nazzreth Michael DeLuna standing on the bridge on the east side of Alamosa.
Updated: 3 years ago
Quintana seeks Alamosa school board seat
Star Quintana is running for the Alamosa School Board Director-District 1 position.
Updated: 3 years ago
Suspect sought in arson fire
Authorities are looking for Nazzreth Michael DeLuna, 30, in connection with a residential fire late Monday evening in south Alamosa.
Updated: 3 years ago
Cielo Vista ranch owner revealed
A story updated on Tuesday in the Denver Post named the new owner of the 83,000-acre Cielo Vista Ranch in the San Luis Valley as Texas oil heir William Bruce Harrison.
Updated: 3 years ago
DA seeks justice—in funding
Along with San Luis Valley Unmanned Aircraft Systems and SLV Noxious Weed Management Association, the 12th Judicial District Attorney's Office spent their Monday asking the San Luis Valley County Commissioners Association for a budgetary increase.
Updated: 3 years ago
No one injured in rollover
Members of the Alamosa Fire Department watch as a tow truck rights a rolled over SUV after colliding with a truck at the intersection of Clark Street and Murphy Drive at approximately 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday.
Updated: 3 years ago
Johnston campaigns in Monte
MONTE VISTA—Mike Johnston, who is seeking the democratic party’s nomination for governor stopped in Monte Vista on Labor Day.
Updated: 3 years ago
Museum considers special events
Melodramas, duck derby, teepee tours, pressed pennies and a celebration of a pre-Pilgrims Thanksgiving are some of the ideas for drawing more visitors to the San Luis Valley Museum in Alamosa.
Updated: 3 years ago
AHS homecoming royalty
Noah Romero and Vanessa Thong are crowned Alamosa High School’s 2017 Homecoming king and queen during Friday night’s game.
Updated: 3 years ago
Crash at Craft
Alamosa firefighters led by Chief Don Chapman, left, and other emergency personnel respond to a three-vehicle accident at Main and Craft in Alamosa about 5:30 p.m. Friday.
Updated: 3 years ago
Blue Peaks holds staff appreciation day
Blue Peaks holds staff appreciation day
Updated: 3 years ago
Bonanza pot bust nets estimated $5 million in plants
The Saguache County Sheriff’s office and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) officials executed a search warrant Thursday afternoon in rural Bonanza arresting six individuals illegally growing marijuana and confiscating between 1200-1500 plants.
Updated: 3 years ago
Sangre recognized as District of Distinction
MOSCA — Sangre de Cristo School District administrators received word that for the second year in a row the Colorado Department of Education recognized Sangre as a District of Distinction.
Updated: 3 years ago
County approves community 12-acre solar farm
ALAMOSA — Alamosa residents will soon be able to tap into solar energy to lower their utility bills. Oakleaf Energy Partners’ 12-acre community-scale farm, whose special use permit Alamosa County Commissioners approved on Wednesday, will break ground in 2018.
Updated: 3 years ago
NGS takes gravity to new heights
ALAMOSA — Colorado’s fourteeners are losing ground and its state capital is just shy of a mile high under new standards being put into play in the U.S. to measure heights, formerly referred to as elevations.
Updated: 3 years ago
John DiAntonio named executive director for CRT
CREEDE — Actor, writer and director John DiAntonio, who has been Creede Repertory Theatre’s associate artistic director since September 2015, became CRT’s new executive director this week.
Updated: 3 years ago
Potato truck hits train, one injured
MONTE VISTA — A potato truck collided with a train on the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 12 resulting in the train’s conductor complaining of injuries.
Updated: 3 years ago
Airport parking lot closes today
ALAMOSA — While San Luis Valley Regional Airport’s runway is being worked on, construction crews are using the closure period to also renovate the terminal’s parking lot.
Updated: 3 years ago
Candidate for governor speaks
ALAMOSA — This may be her first run for office, but if elected Donna Lynne will be the most familiar with her new job as governor, she explained during her inaugural campaign tour in Alamosa on Sunday.
Updated: 3 years ago
Donna Lynne formally announces bid for governor
With a promise to “Keep Colorado Climbing,” Colorado Lt. Governor and Chief Operating Officer Donna Lynne formally announced on Thursday she is entering the Democratic gubernatorial field.
Updated: 3 years ago
Colorado Cities and Towns Week proclaimed
Alamosa Mayor Josef Lucero presents a proclamation for Colorado Cities and Towns Week, September 11-17, to Alamosa City Clerk Holly Martinez, center.
Updated: 3 years ago
Craig Conrad shares an 'Unstoppable' message
Motivational speaker Craig Conrad spoke to a packed auditorium at Ortega Middle School on Wednesday night.
Updated: 3 years ago
Marijuana questions to dominate Alamosa ballot this November
Alamosa voters will face numerous questions on their city ballots this November ranging from marijuana to council compensation.
Updated: 3 years ago
Neighborhood park proposed
Meeting at the future site of what will likely be Alamosa’s newest park, residents in the new subdivision off south Craft Drive told city staff Tuesday night they would welcome a park in their neighborhood.
Updated: 3 years ago
ASU supports DACA students
Adams State University President Beverlee J. McClure said the university strongly supports continuation of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which the White House ended September 5, with a six-month delay to allow Congress to devise an alternate plan.
Updated: 3 years ago
Public meets South Fork town manager candidates
Two of the four finalists for the South Fork town manager position showed up for a public meet and greet at the community center on Wednesday, Aug. 23 to answer questions from the attending crowd and to introduce themselves to the residents and guests of South Fork.
Updated: 3 years ago
Early Iron shares top winners for 37th festival
The 37th Early Iron Festival shares the following winners and congratulates all those who entered and visited the show this year, which was another resounding success with 590 registered cars and 18 special interest vehicles for a total of 608 total cars in Alamosa’s Cole Park on Saturday.
Updated: 3 years ago
Candidate for governor makes Alamsoa stop
Democrat Jared Polis, prospective candidate for governor of Colorado, attracted an enthusiastic crowd of about 35 Sunday night to a “meet and greet” presentation at the Locavores restaurant in Alamosa.
Updated: 3 years ago
Labor Day in Antonito includes colorful parade
Catching a whopper, this woman on a float sponsored by Canon Bonito has snagged a huge trout.
Updated: 3 years ago
Alamosa revs up for Early Iron
Alamosa welcomes rodders for Early Iron Festival.
Updated: 3 years ago
Library opens PAD
Alamosa Public Library’s held an open house for its new Playful Adventure Destination (PAD) area on Friday.
Updated: 3 years ago
Brush fire draws mutual aid
Multiple agencies responded to this brush fire Friday evening off Highway 160 near the beginning of La Veta Pass including Costilla and Alamosa fire departments and The State Engine.
Updated: 3 years ago
City wellness program supports PALS
The City of Alamosa Employee Wellness Program held its first Walk/Run for a Noble Cause-a community giveback event.
Updated: 3 years ago
Dr. David Geiger appointed as Medical Director of Surgical Services
ALAMOSA — San Luis Valley Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Greg McAuliffe has announced the appointment of Dr. David Geiger as Medical Director of Surgical Services effective September 1.
Updated: 3 years ago
Bikes and Bites
Mandy Pittman and her daughters Hannah, 2, and Bethany, 10, look at the zucchini growing at the ASU Campus Garden during Bikes and Bites on Wednesday
Updated: 3 years ago
First day of school
After dismounting from his motorcycle, Mario Linares embraces his daughter Ophelia, 6, as she heads to her first day at Alamosa Elementary School on Tuesday.
Updated: 3 years ago
Small business panel series begins
A six-person panel led by John DiAntonio, far left, presented the first of three small business panel discussions Saturday following a performance of the world premiere of “General Store” on the Creede Theatre main stage.
Updated: 3 years ago
ASU Community Partnerships closes its door
For more than 10 years, Adams State University’s Community Partnerships has served the San Luis Valley community through a variety of outreach and activities.
Updated: 3 years ago
McDonald to plead in city theft
Former Alamosa Finance Director Amanda McDonald, 41, will plead guilty to some of the charges related to alleged embezzlement during her tenure with the city, her attorney Public Defender James Valenti told Alamosa County Judge Daniel Walzl on Monday.
Updated: 3 years ago
Veterans Boulevard dedicated
Area residents gather on Friday for the dedication of Veterans Boulevard in Conejos County.
Updated: 3 years ago
Adams State graduation rates are up
ALAMOSA — Adams State University’s graduation rate for their six-year cohort for 2010 is up 1.5 percent from the 2009 data. In comparison, the state average is down .3 percent.
Updated: 3 years ago
ASU theater named after SLV Federal Bank
The Adams State University Board of Trustees approved the naming of The San Luis Valley Federal Bank Main Stage Theater during their Friday meeting after the bank donated $1,116,152 to the institution.
Updated: 3 years ago
Simpson, Rogers elected to head ASU board of trustees
ALAMOSA — The Board of Trustees for Adams State University elected new officers at its regular meeting on campus, August 25.
Updated: 3 years ago
Joseph Bailon wanted for felonies
ALAMOSA — The Alamosa County Sheriff’s Office is still looking for Joseph “Joe” Earl Bailon, 38, who has four felony warrants out for his arrest.
Updated: 3 years ago
President of AAC&U addresses Adams State Faculty and staff
Lynn Pasquerella, president of the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), conducted two days of workshops for Adams State University faculty and staff, August 17-18.
Updated: 3 years ago
Accident takes down power line
There were no injuries to the couple involved in this Wednesday accident on South River Road, Alamosa, about 1 p.m., but the crash knocked down a power line.
Updated: 3 years ago
Still no body found in Cizek murder
ALAMOSA — There may never be closure in the presumed homicide of a man last seen alive last summer at the McDonald’s in Alamosa and believed to have been killed shortly afterwards, Jefferson County Assistant District Attorney Michael Dougherty said during a recent visit to Alamosa.
Updated: 3 years ago
Lucero vehicular homicide trial set
SAN LUIS — Status discussions involving former Boulder Mayor Bob Greenlee, who is charged with nine criminal counts for his role in a fatal five-car crash that claimed popular SLV resident Pat Lucero, 70, on La Veta Pass Dec. 28 of last year, have been pushed to Sept. 18, with motions being heard Dec. 8.
Updated: 3 years ago
Pretrial scheduled in 1994 murder case
ALAMOSA — A pretrial conference is scheduled next month for retired schoolteacher Lamberto Ricci Castillo, 65, Alamosa, who was charged earlier this year in the 1994 murders of Kenny Paul Sommers and his friend Chen ‘Cosmo’ Maui Blanchard, both 23, in California.
Updated: 3 years ago
Carson seeks council seat
ALAMOSA — Michael Carson announced his candidacy for Alamosa city councilor representing the 4th Ward.
Updated: 3 years ago
Miller runs for school board
ALAMOSA — Dr. Thom Miller, a pediatrician at San Luis Valley Health, has put his hat into the ring for this fall’s Alamosa School District Board of Education election.
Updated: 3 years ago
Former SLV resident charged in sex assault
AURORA — Former San Luis Valley Youth Detention Center worker Brian Vasquez, most recently a teacher at Prairie Middle School in Aurora, was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of three counts of sexual assault on a child by a person of trust and five counts of sexual exploitation of a child.
Updated: 3 years ago
Solar eclipse captures local, national attention Monday
The stars came out in the middle of the day, zoo animals ran in agitated circles, crickets chirped, birds fell silent and a chilly darkness settled upon the land Monday as the U.S. witnessed its first full-blown, coast-to-coast solar eclipse since World War I.
Updated: 3 years ago
Alamosa considers curbside recycling
ALAMOSA — Alamosa city officials are considering curbside recycling and will be seeking public input on whether or not city customers would be willing to pay extra for the service.
Updated: 3 years ago
Eclipse 101: What you need to know about viewing the solar eclipse
VALLEY — Though solar eclipses happen roughly 18 months across the globe, the one on August 21 is unique.
Updated: 3 years ago
City proclaims National Health Center Week
With 1 in 12 people receiving care from community health centers like Valley-Wide Health Systems, the impact of such health care organizations is significant.
Updated: 3 years ago
DN hosts new Action 22 president
Colorado House District 62 Representative Donald Valdez stands with new Action 22 President Sara Blackhurst during a meet and greet at the Windsor Hotel in Del Norte on Thursday night.
Updated: 3 years ago
TSJC succeeding after tough times
Trinidad State Junior College has emerged from a rough patch the last few years and is now looking forward to growth and expansion, TSJC President Dr. Carmen Simone told community members in Alamosa on Tuesday night.
Updated: 3 years ago
'Colorado's dentist' to open facility in Alamosa
Dr. James “Jim” Harding of Harding Dental Group ceremoniously broke ground on a state-of-the-art, 2,000 square foot advanced dental facility located at 688 Del Sol, Alamosa (northwest corner of the Social Security Administration Building lot) on August 14.
Updated: 3 years ago
Find Your Village
Rayven Wilson, 6, blows and pops bubbles at Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc.'s Find Your Village event at Cole Park on Wednesday.
Updated: 3 years ago
Cielo Vista Ranch purchased Monday
Cielo Vista Ranch has been sold, although the purchase price and new owner were not disclosed by Mirr Ranch Group, which announced the sale on Monday.
Updated: 3 years ago
Alamosa runway to temporarily close
Make sure you allocate extra airport time if you're planning on flying Boutique Air soon. San Luis Valley Regional Airport's runway will briefly close on Aug. 21.
Updated: 3 years ago
SLV Fair Livestock Auction
The SLV Fair closed Friday night with the livestock auction.
Updated: 3 years ago
Pregnancy: — Protecting baby starts now
VALLEY — National Immunization Awareness Month is a reminder that everyone needs vaccines throughout their lives.
Updated: 3 years ago
New trial in child death
ALAMOSA — Krystal Voss, 43, will get her day in court — again.
Updated: 3 years ago
Skeffs honored by El Pomar Foundation
MONTE VISTA– More than 20 years of “demonstrating excellent leadership and service to the community” has earned Ray and Collette Skeff an “Award for Leadership and Service” through the El Pomar Foundation.
Updated: 3 years ago
Wednesday crash is fatal
ALAMOSA — Monte Vista resident Charlotte Orth, 73, died as a result of injuries suffered in a two-car crash on the 8 South and the 100 South (Rio Grande/Alamosa County Line) on Wednesday evening.
Updated: 3 years ago
Coors cools off county jail
Alamosa County Commissioner Darius Allen, Alamosa County Commissioner Helen Sigmond, Gene Rodriguez of A&L Coors, Alamosa County Sheriff Robert Jackson and Alamosa County Commissioner Michael Yohn stand together after presenting Rodriguez with the Neighbo
Updated: 3 years ago
Antonito depot receives state historic funds
ANTONITO — The Denver & Rio Grande depot will share in more than $4.5 million in historic preservation grant funds, the History Colorado State Historical Fund (SHF) announced Tuesday.
Updated: 3 years ago
Locomotive restoration gathering steam
Engine 169 is “the little engine that could.”
Updated: 3 years ago
Fair judging
Livestock judge Sam Trehal, right, takes a closer look at Garrett Horning's entry for the heifer wrangle class at the 115th Annual San Luis Valley Fair held at the Ski Hi Complex on August 7.
Updated: 3 years ago
Clark Crew BBQ is Beat the Heat winner
Travis Clark, right, and his daughter Madison of Clark Crew BBQ proudly pose with their trophy for being the overall winner at Beat the Heat BBQ in Cole Park on August 5 out of 44 teams.
Updated: 3 years ago
AG candidate shares vision
ALAMOSA — If elected as Colorado attorney general, Michael Dougherty would place a regional office in the San Luis Valley, the candidate said during a visit to Alamosa on Friday.
Updated: 3 years ago
ASU hosts SLV Economic Summit
ALAMOSA — Adams State University hosted the first San Luis Valley Economic Summit August 3, bringing together more than 100 representatives of economic development, business and government entities from across the Valley.
Updated: 3 years ago
Pot tax likely on city ballot
If questions make it on the City of Alamosa ballot asking voters if they want recreational and/or medical marijuana businesses in the city limits, voters will undoubtedly also be asked to tax them.
Updated: 3 years ago
Former city finance director in court
Alamosa County Judge Daniel Walzl on Tuesday advised Amanda McDonald, 41, of theft and embezzlement charges against her and scheduled a preliminary hearing for later this month.
Updated: 3 years ago
Leading the parade, a proud tradition
Parade attendees stood at attention as the color guard led the Ski Hi Stampede parade route on Saturday.
Updated: 3 years ago
Ranch sale comes with mountain peak
COSTILLA COUNTY — Want to buy a mountain? It costs a fee to climb it.
Updated: 4 years ago
Valdez looks back on legislative year
ALAMOSA — “It was a very good session and I think we accomplished a lot,” District 62 Rep. Donald Valdez said in a phone interview on Friday.
Updated: 4 years ago
Christian school has new name, same focus
ALAMOSA — A local Christian school has a new name but the same mission of providing quality academics with a Christian emphasis.
Updated: 4 years ago
CU Denver begins Valley opioid study
VALLEY — The opioid epidemic is widespread throughout the country, and rural Colorado is no different. That’s why Dr. Jack Westfall recently began conducting a study to lower opioid overdose in the San Luis Valley and the Eastern Plains.
Updated: 4 years ago
Slover is new Sargent super
MONTE VISTA—Sargent Schools welcomed new Superintendent Greg Slover, on July 1. Slover, who has most recently been a principal in New Mexico for the past six years, has 17 years of experience as a principal. In addition, he was a high school English teach
Updated: 4 years ago
New corrections owner welcomes communication
Communication is a top priority with Advantage Treatment Centers, Inc., new owner of the community corrections facility in Alamosa, staff told attendees at a community meeting on Tuesday.
Updated: 4 years ago
Multiple injuries in crash
Colorado State Patrol investigates a two-vehicle crash with injuries just west of Alamosa on Highway 160 midday on Wednesday.
Updated: 4 years ago
ASU announces hemp initiative
ALAMOSA — With the goal of supporting economic development in the San Luis Valley (SLV), Adams State University launched its Industrial Hemp Initiative July 25.
Updated: 4 years ago
Brandt updates city on museum issues
ALAMOSA — San Luis Valley Museum Board President Dorothy Brandt shared museum issues, successes and thanks during a recent Alamosa city council meeting.
Updated: 4 years ago
Bolos and Boots honorees
Images shared from the annual Bolos and Boots event in Alamosa
Updated: 4 years ago
Esquibel cited
SAN LUIS — Costilla County Commissioner Augustine Roy Esquibel, 50, has been cited with harassment and first-degree official misconduct, according to the Costilla County Sheriff’s Office.
Updated: 4 years ago
Floats sparkle in annual Manassa Pioneer Days parade
Images shared from the 138th Annual Manassa Pioneer Days parade
Updated: 4 years ago
More affordable housing planned
ALAMOSA — Alamosa City Council this week approved a plat providing 48 more affordable home sites in Montaña Azul Estates on south Craft Drive.
Updated: 4 years ago
Kristina Daniel seeks re-election
ALAMOSA — Kristina Daniel is seeking re-election to represent Alamosa’s Ward 2.
Updated: 4 years ago
None injured in Thursday accident
A white car sits after colliding with a black truck at the intersection of Fourth Street and Ross Avenue in Alamosa on Thursday afternoon.
Updated: 4 years ago
City backs Eagle Scout archery project
ALAMOSA — Just as the City of Alamosa acquired a disc golf course as a result of an Eagle Scout project, the city will also welcome an archery range on the Alamosa ranch, thanks to another Eagle Scout project.
Updated: 4 years ago
Work begins on Alamosa judicial center
After over four years of planning, yesterday's groundbreaking has officially started the countdown towards the new Alamosa County judicial center.
Updated: 4 years ago
RGWCD to buy West Medano Ranch
ALAMOSA — In a 7-1 vote on Tuesday the Rio Grande Water Conservation District board voted to move forward on its Sub-District #1’s behalf with the purchase of the West Medano Ranch from The Nature Conservancy for a price not to exceed $4 million.
Updated: 4 years ago
Who’s who in water Part 2: The Colorado Division of Water Resources Division 3
VALLEY — The Colorado Division of Water Resources is the authority behind daily water administration across the state.
Updated: 4 years ago
Animals rescued in Conejos County
The San Luis Valley Animal Welfare Society in coordination with the Conejos County Sheriff’s Office, Colorado Humane Society Field Investigator Gerald Garcia and Conejos County Social Services recently removed 11 dogs from the Conejos County home of an el
Updated: 4 years ago
Domino's Pizza shows its heart
Jaiden Rogers, center, puts bunny ears on Domino's manager Jenn Gibbs as Ashley Turnbow, Randi Black, Natalie Rogers, Dominos Regional Director Vince Alton, Eric Velasquez, Ashleah Martin and Sam Sparrow stand with a check for Jaiden Rogers' medical expen
Updated: 4 years ago
SLVDRG launches new website
A new website for the San Luis Valley Development Resources Group provides easy access to the programs and services offered by the organization, as well as information about the San Luis Valley.
Updated: 4 years ago
Former finance director arrested
Former City of Alamosa Finance Director Amanda McDonald, 41, was arrested on Monday on theft, embezzlement and other charges related to alleged misappropriations and misconduct during her tenure with the city.
Updated: 4 years ago
Broyles announces for Alamosa council
ALAMOSA — David Broyles is announcing that he is running for Alamosa City Council in Ward 2 in November.
Updated: 4 years ago
Hunters give big game input to CPW
ALAMOSA — In order to not repeat a low elk population that was seen in the late 90s, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) met with hunters, outdoor recreationists and other members of the public to discuss herd management strategies.
Updated: 4 years ago
Woodward resigns over Motorway flak
ALAMOSA — Early Iron is not out of the Rio Grande Motorway picture, but Jeff Woodward is off of the Alamosa Marketing District Board.
Updated: 4 years ago
Attempted homicide fugitive caught
ALAMOSA – Authorities this week arrested James Mitchell McNeill, 31, who had been a fugitive for more than two months.
Updated: 4 years ago
Fiber optics, grant money come to airport
ALAMOSA — Pilots, travellers and airport employees will soon have high-speed access to fiber optic internet at San Luis Valley Regional Airport. Alamosa County Commissioners approved Jade Communications to use airport property to expand their network, whi
Updated: 4 years ago
Marguerite Salazar named new executive director for state’s Department of Regulatory Agencies
Gov. John Hickenlooper on Wednesday announced Marguerite Salazar as the new executive director of the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA). Salazar is currently Colorado’s Insurance Commissioner.
Updated: 4 years ago
Early Iron to withdraw Motorway request
Following blowback from last week's city council meeting, it was announced at Wednesday's Alamosa County Commissioners meeting that the Early Iron Club would likely withdraw its request for the Rio Grande Motorway building.
Updated: 4 years ago
Vehicle rolls on Hwy 160
Alamosa firefighters and Colorado State Patrol respond to a one-vehicle rollover.
Updated: 4 years ago
Terrace Reservoir project planned
SUMMITVILLE — The dead is coming to life again as cleanup continues on damages from the cyanide leakage at the Summitville mine site.
Updated: 4 years ago
Storm hits Greer Roofing
Exhibiting the signs of a tornado or similar violent weather activity, Greer Roofing in south Alamosa was hit by extreme weather on Sunday, with extensive damage to the building.
Updated: 4 years ago
Inmate dies in Conejos County Jail
Investigation is continuing into the death of an inmate in the Conejos County Jail early Saturday.
Updated: 4 years ago
TSJC hosts College for Kids
Ylexiana Medina, 8, studies a replica of petroglyphs found at Capitol Reef National Park in Utah during Trinidad State Junior College's College for Kids program on Thursday.
Updated: 4 years ago
City questions Motorway plan
In the first public mention of the latest proposal for the long-vacant Rio Grande Motorway building, the Alamosa city council last night commented on the Alamosa Local Marketing District board’s decision to give the building to the Early Iron Club.
Updated: 4 years ago
Creede celebrates 125th anniversary, nation's birthday
Parade marshals for the 2017, 125th anniversary Independence Day parade in Creede were Dannie and Betsy Rogers.
Updated: 4 years ago
Crestone marks Fourth of July
The color guard begins the Independence Day parade in Crestone.
Updated: 4 years ago
Locals share trash options
With its residents generating approximately 39,000 tons of waste a year and diverting only 18 percent of that from the regional landfill, the San Luis Valley has some work ahead of it to get out of the trash pit.
Updated: 4 years ago
Independence Day in Alamosa
Brittany Holcomb sings the national anthem for the Fourth of July parade in Alamosa as a U.S. Navy flag held by American Legion Post 153's color guard waves in front.
Updated: 4 years ago
District aims at mosquito free Fourth
ALAMOSA — Staff of the Alamosa Mosquito Control District have been preparing for the Fourth of July since April.
Updated: 4 years ago
SLV Health hosts Lids for Kids
SLV Health sponsored the second annual Lids for Kids event on Thursday.
Updated: 4 years ago
Hiker lost at dunes was not first time
Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve staff on Wednesday released the name of a missing man whose body was found on Monday near Milwaukee Peak — Bryan Skilinski, 40, of Phoenix, New York — the same person who had been rescued in February after five
Updated: 4 years ago
Alamosa breaks ground on rink/pavilion
ALAMOSA — Although ice skating seemed a distant dream in the heat of summer on Tuesday, Alamosa’s ice rink/multipurpose pavilion became more than a dream with the first ceremonial shovels full of dirt moved during the groundbreaking for the new facility.
Updated: 4 years ago
Rep. Tipton water bill moves to House floor
ALAMOSA — Water rights protection in Colorado and the West is not about party lines, U.S. Congressman Scott Tipton said on Tuesday as his Water Rights Protection Act prepared to move to the U.S. House of Representatives floor.
Updated: 4 years ago
Body of a hiker recovered from Great Sand Dunes National Preserve
On Monday, June 26, 2017, Custer County Search and Rescue, Saguache County Search and Rescue and the Western Mountain Rescue recovered the body of a hiker between Milwaukee Peak and Marble Mountain in the Great Sand Dunes National Preserve.
Updated: 4 years ago
Round-UP goes pink Friday
Friday was Round UP a Cure Night at the Alamosa Round UP.
Updated: 4 years ago
Cattle drive at high noon
A short burst of rain and wind didn't stop Honeycutt Rodeo Company from driving roughly 50 steers down Main Street at noon on Thursday.
Updated: 4 years ago
Vest recovered from Rio Grande
SOUTH FORK — On June 21, at approximately 3:23 p.m. South Fork Fire Rescue Received a report of a life vest in the Rio Grande River just north of Masonic Park.
Updated: 4 years ago
West Avenue and 10th Street Accident
Alamosa Fire Department Chief Don Chapman, far right, and other firefighters and Alamosa Police Department officers inspect a red car at approximately 10:40 after a collision at the intersection of West Avenue and 10th Street Thursday morning.
Updated: 4 years ago
Alamosa Round-UP begins
Alamosa Round-UP Rodeo is underway in Alamosa this week.
Updated: 4 years ago
Sexual assault suspect hangs himself in jail
DEL NORTE — A suspect in a multi-defendant sexual assault case hung himself in his jail cell Tuesday morning, according to the Rio Grande County Sheriff’s Office.
Updated: 4 years ago
Staff stays in school
Two Alamosa teachers earned "perfect attendance" awards.
Updated: 4 years ago
Governor candidates speak at Republican fundraiser
The annual Spring Fling Republican fundraiser held this year at Moffat Schools brought out several gubernatorial candidates from the Front Range to acquaint local voters with the issues and ask them for their support.
Updated: 4 years ago
Will Weatherford maintains faith during time of illness
Adams State University student and Center graduate Will Weatherford, diagnosed last fall with T-cell lymphoma, has been moved from the University of Colorado Hospital in Denver to his father’s home in Lexington, Oklahoma.
Updated: 4 years ago
Cyclists gear up and rest up during stop in Alamosa
Peter Martin from New Castle shaves outside at a mobile bathroom at the 23rd annual Bicycle Tour of Colorado rest stop at the Nielsen Library parking lot Monday afternoon.
Updated: 4 years ago
State treasurer/trustee conference begins
ALAMOSA — The San Luis Valley will host the summer conference for county treasurers and public trustees from throughout the state this week.
Updated: 4 years ago
Del Norte, Mountain Valley to get the BEST
The Colorado State Board of Education at its regular June board meeting on Thursday approved Building Excellent Schools Today (BEST) grant awards for Del Norte and Mountain Valley Schools.
Updated: 4 years ago
Kids cast away
Glen Abeyta assists his granddaughter Sarah Covington, 3, with practicing reeling in her fishing pole at the Blanca Vista Ponds in Alamosa on Thursday.
Updated: 4 years ago
New Starbucks planned near Alamosa Sonic
ALAMOSA — Coffee lovers will have another place to pick up their morning coffee in Alamosa, with the proposed construction of a Starbucks coffee shop next to Sonic.
Updated: 4 years ago
Chief honored for lifesaving effort
A local man is still alive due to the swift action of La Jara Police Chief Jerry Lujan, who was honored during the La Jara Town Board meeting on June 8.
Updated: 4 years ago
Hikers rescued from Little Bear
ALAMOSA COUNTY — Three people have been safely rescued after spending almost 24 hours on top of Little Bear Peak.
Updated: 4 years ago
Creede celebrates 125th
Reenacting the pie-eating contests of old, Ralph Brooks III, of Jefferson, Georgia (in the hat), beat out the other 10 or so contestants to win the Creede 125th anniversary pie eating contest Saturday.
Updated: 4 years ago
San Luis Valley welcomes Ride the Rockies
Alamosa greeted Ride the Rockies participants and community members with a concert Friday evening.
Updated: 4 years ago
Sign will highlight ASU track record
Alamosa will soon be acknowledged as the “City of Champions, Home of Adams State Cross Country Track & Field.”
Updated: 4 years ago
Alamosa approves ice rink bid
By January Alamosa will have a new and improved ice rink, which will also serve as a multipurpose pavilion.
Updated: 4 years ago
Questions arise over TSJC GED
TSJC’s adult education program will not look the same after this weekend when 17 students will graduate with their General Education Development (GED) diplomas in the final commencement under long-time Director Anna Mae Rael-Lindsay.
Updated: 4 years ago
Cancer center breaks ground
After raising funds for over three years, San Luis Valley Health and its foundation broke ground for the new cancer and infusion center Tuesday morning. The 5,000 square foot expansion will allow for up to 10 patients to be treated simultaneously.
Updated: 4 years ago
Artist in action
Works of 33 different artists, along with two musical performances, were shown at 16 locations for the walk’s 15th year.
Updated: 4 years ago
Flipping for SummerFest
Sonya Snyder, 14, flips on the bungee trampoline at Summerfest on the Rio at Cole Park on Saturday. Other available activities included a bouncy house, obstacle course, water hamster balls and more.
Updated: 4 years ago
Dutton appointed to CWCB
VALLEY — Gov. John Hickenlooper appointed Heather Dutton of Del Norte to the Colorado Water Conservation Board.
Updated: 4 years ago
Fire destroys cabins
Multiple fire departments responded to a fire involving cabins at Rocky Mountain Lodge in the Conejos Canyon early Friday morning, June 2
Updated: 4 years ago
Moffat school superintendent resigns
MOFFAT — The Moffat School Board met Monday evening and in the course of business accepted the resignation of district Superintendent Kirk Banghart.
Updated: 4 years ago
Alamosa launches first ArtScape
ALAMOSA — Alamosa officials and artists introduced the city’s first ArtScape exhibit on Friday evening.
Updated: 4 years ago
Marijuana issues stir the ‘pot’
ALAMOSA — Alamosa city councilors will have to answer some marijuana questions before voters do this fall.
Updated: 4 years ago
West Avenue and Sixth Street accident
Paramedic Ted Anderson and Alamosa Fire Department Chief Don Chapman load an injured driver into an ambulance at the intersection of West Avenue and Sixth Street at approximately 12:40 p.m. Thursday.
Updated: 4 years ago
Camping open at San Luis Lakes State Wildlife Area
San Luis Lakes State Wildlife Area is open for camping and those planning to use the area should be aware of a few changes made this year at the popular spot.
Updated: 4 years ago
Hospital provider fee bill signed
Governor John Hickenlooper signed Senate Bill (SB) 17-267, the Colorado Rural Sustainability Act, into law, creating the Hospital Provider Fee enterprise and providing much needed transportation and education funding for rural Colorado.
Updated: 4 years ago
Drug suspects from Alamosa
Four suspects from Alamosa have been arrested on drug charges in Cañon City.
Updated: 4 years ago
UPDATED: Highway 160 and 105S accident
ALAMOSA COUNTY — Leobardo Ortega Anaya, a 22-year-old from Center, was cited for careless driving and taken to the hospital after his 2002 Acura sedan hit an oncoming 2018 Volvo semi-truck at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Updated: 4 years ago
Alamosa High School 2017 Graduation
Members of the Alamosa High School Class of 2017 laughed a bit as ceremonies progressed Saturday.
Updated: 4 years ago
Crowder speaks for Homelake ceremony
The Memorial Day ceremonies at the Colorado State Veterans Cemetery are arguably some of the best in the area.
Updated: 4 years ago
Memorial Day crash
A Washington couple was transported to the Rio Grande Hospital with serious injuries following a three-vehicle Memorial Day crash on Highway 160 between Del Norte and South Fork.
Updated: 4 years ago
Centauri High School 2017 Graduation
Ariel Sandoval and Brandon Middlemist speak to their fellow students about hope at the 2017 Centauri High School graduation on Saturday.
Updated: 4 years ago
Memorial Day: A time to remember
“This day is sacred with the almost visible presence of those who have gone before us.”
Updated: 4 years ago
Sangre de Cristo confers degrees
Sangre de Cristo celebrated the graduation of 18 on Friday evening.
Updated: 4 years ago
New super named
Emma Rae Martinez, right, has been hired as the new Superintendent of Schools in South Conejos.
Updated: 4 years ago
County commissioners recognize Mental Health Month
The Alamosa County commissioners stand with Clarissa Woodworth of San Luis Valley Behavioral Health after signing a proclamation that declares May as Mental Health Month during their Wednesday meeting.
Updated: 4 years ago
Robinson advised in murder case
Michael John Robinson, 32, was advised last Friday of seven criminal counts in connection with the suspected murder of his step-grandfather, James H. Sprouse, 77, sometime between June 3 and 12, 2016.
Updated: 4 years ago
Search for missing hiker at Great Sand Dunes continues in limited mode
SAND DUNES — After more than a week of intense effort, the National Park Service is reducing the scale of the search and rescue effort initiated on Sunday, May 14, for a presumed missing hiker at Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve.
Updated: 4 years ago
Take precautions for bed bug 'hitchhikers'
ALAMOSA — With a recent report of bed bugs in a local motel, the Alamosa County Public Health Department shared its protocol for responding to such reports and helpful tips for those encountering or trying to prevent the problem.
Updated: 4 years ago
Teen missing
Alamosa County Sheriff’s Office deputies located missing teenager Romey Dutton of Alamosa on Tuesday night during a traffic stop.
Updated: 4 years ago
SLV Medical Hall of Fame inducts seven caregivers into 2017 class
Three nurses and four doctors were recognized on Friday, May 19, at SLV Health Education and Conference Center, Alamosa, for their leadership and years of service in the second annual SLV Medical Hall of Fame ceremony.
Updated: 4 years ago
Governor signs HB17-1077 in Alamosa
Governor John Hickenlooper was in Alamosa on Sunday to sign one of State Representative Donald Valdez’s bills, HB17-1077.
Updated: 4 years ago
Police Week honors peace officers
Alamosa Police Officer Ronnie Hadley, center, holds the City of Alamosa’s proclamation for Police Week, issued during the city council’s May 17 meeting
Updated: 4 years ago
City proclaims May as Mental Health Month
Alamosa City Council this week proclaimed May as Mental Health Month. “Everyone in this room can touch somebody that’s affected by this,” said Clarissa Woodworth, program director for SLV Behavioral Health.
Updated: 4 years ago
Wolk presents state of health for Colorado
"I see my role and our role to be supportive, enabling, and facilitating the 53 local public health agencies that we have around the state," said Dr. Larry Wolk, the executive director and chief medical officer of the Colorado Department of Public Health
Updated: 4 years ago
Lifesaving awards given
Dave Medina, 71, owes his life to the Alamosa police officers who responded and acted quickly when he suffered medical problems earlier this year.
Updated: 4 years ago
Creede man dies in Willow Creek
Creede resident James Filipy, 51, was found dead in Willow Creek about half a mile south of Creede on Wednesday afternoon.
Updated: 4 years ago
Community honors peace officers
“Tell them thank you,” Alamosa Mayor Pro Tem Ty Coleman encouraged those attending the 10th Annual San Luis Valley Peace Officer Memorial Wednesday evening in Alamosa.
Updated: 4 years ago
Board of health hears local issues
Local health care providers and officials from around the Valley had the rare opportunity to speak face-to-face to the Colorado Board of Health yesterday. Usually the board conducts their monthly meetings in Denver. However, they occasionally tour the sta
Updated: 4 years ago
School board recognizes retirees
Members of the Alamosa School District Board of Education recognize retiring district teachers.
Updated: 4 years ago
San Luis Valley water: Beneath the surface
VALLEY — Water is the glue that holds the San Luis Valley together. It is vital to the people, the economy, lifestyle and even the physical landscape of the Valley itself.
Updated: 4 years ago
Old El Charro building is scene of fire
The Alamosa Fire Department worked for approximately three hours Sunday night containing a fire at 421 Sixth Avenue, the previous location of El Charro Cafe.
Updated: 4 years ago
Double murder leads to SLV
ALAMOSA — A retired schoolteacher living in rural Alamosa for the past 10 years has been charged with a double homicide occurring in California — 23 years ago.
Updated: 4 years ago
City hears marijuana messages
ALAMOSA — Most of those who shared their thoughts with the Alamosa city council this week on a proposed marijuana ordinance suggested the city loosen it up or ditch it altogether.
Updated: 4 years ago
Adams State trustees on Friday pass resolution, minus ‘sanctuary’
ALAMOSA —Instead of adopting a sanctuary campus resolution, the Board of Trustees for Adams State University adopted a resolution of equity during their Friday meeting. Essentiality, the resolution reaffirms diversity practices already in place rather tha
Updated: 4 years ago
OMS students shadow local businesses
ALAMOSA — This week Ortega Middle School has sent their eighth grade students across Alamosa to operate in local enterprises and companies in the San Luis Valley.
Updated: 4 years ago
McDonald charged with sex assault
SAN LUIS — On May 4, Costilla County Deputies along with the help of other agencies conducted a thorough investigation involving Zanis McDonald, 43.
Updated: 4 years ago
Legislators save local hospitals
After it passed in the Senate on Monday by 25-10 votes, the House passed Senate Bill 17-267 by 49-16 votes on the last of the Colorado General Assembly's session yesterday. Called "Concerning the Sustainability of Rural Colorado," the large bill reclassif
Updated: 4 years ago
Rainfall causes localized flooding
As rain continues to fall, water washes onto Road G in Conejos County on Wednesday afternoon.
Updated: 4 years ago
Defendant attacks sheriff's deputies
An Alamosa inmate on trial for an officer assault racked up more charges Tuesday afternoon when he assaulted sheriff’s deputies on hand for his trial at the Alamosa County courthouse.
Updated: 4 years ago
Possible fire fatality investigated
Costilla County authorities investigate the scene of an apparently fatal fire on Wednesday in a remote area of the county outside of Mesita off Seminole Road on War Eagle Road.
Updated: 4 years ago
Fire hits local restaurant
A Wednesday morning fire at El Super Taco in Alamosa caused fire and smoke damage to the eatery at 415 Main Street as well as some smoke damage to a storeroom in the adjacent Hunan Restaurant.
Updated: 4 years ago
SLV Health celebrates 90 years and National Hospital Week
San Luis Valley Health pediatrician Dr. Thom Miller shows his sons Linus, 4, and Corbin, 6, a pair of glass eyes during the opening reception of SLV Health's history exhibit at their second floor Artrium on Tuesday afternoon.
Updated: 4 years ago
Beaver Creek Reservoir filled
Beaver Creek Reservoir is finally being filled after being out of commission for more than three years.
Updated: 4 years ago
USDA Rural Development aids Alamosa FD with new radios
USDA Rural Development Acting State Director Tedd Buelow joined Alamosa City Manager Heather Brooks, Fire Chief Don Chapman and others at the Alamosa Fire Department on May 4 to view new radios purchased for the fire department through a grant from USDA.
Updated: 4 years ago
Best in Show artist from Del Norte
Del Norte High School student Laura Williams’ portrait “Arin” won Best in Show in the San Luis Valley Museum’s 16th Annual All Valley Art Show.
Updated: 4 years ago
Adams State seeks input on proposed sanctuary campus resolution
The Board of Trustees for Adams State University will consider a resolution to declare Adams State a Sanctuary Campus.
Updated: 4 years ago
Veterans celebrate Brandt 90th
Veterans from left John Betz, Dorothy Brandt, Mac McFadden and Richard Gottlieb celebrate Dorothy’s 90th birthday on Friday.
Updated: 4 years ago
Careers day offers a variety for AES students
One of the more popular booths with grades K-5 at Alamosa Elementary School’s careers day on Friday was ValleyWide Health Systems program on dental health and hygiene.
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Lift your glasses
During the city’s May 3rd council meeting, Alamosa Mayor Josef Lucero proclaimed May 7-13 Drinking Water Week in recognition of the city staff who ensure safe drinking water for residents as well as a sufficient water supply for fire protection and a mult
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Municipal clerks recognized
During its May 3rd city council meeting the Alamosa city council proclaimed May 7-13 Municipal Clerks Week.
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Lt. governor to deliver ASU commencement
Dr. Donna Lynne, Colorado Lieutenant Governor and Chief Operating Office, will give the undergraduate commencement address at Adams State University in Alamosa on May 13. The ceremony begins at 10 a.m. in Plachy Hall. Adams State will award 314 degrees, i
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Teacher Appreciation Week
Melody Lipke and Raquel Kunugi, both tenth graders at Alamosa High School, perform on their flutes during the Alamosa Education Foundation staff appreciation dinner held at Ortega Middle School on Tuesday.
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Firefighters called out Thursday evening
Alamosa firefighters douse a controlled burn that was getting out of control off 7678 Harmony Road east of Alamosa about 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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West and Sixth accident
The front bumper hangs off a car after colliding with another vehicle at the intersection of West Avenue and Sixth Street at approximately 2:25 p.m. on Thursday.
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Aaron Abeyta named Creative Leader
Adams State University Professor of English and Mayor of Antonito Aaron Abeyta is one of three recipients of the 2017 Governor's Creative Leadership Awards, to be presented by Colorado Creative Industries (CCI) at a May 5 awards luncheon in Breckenridge.
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Man wanted for attempted murder
The Alamosa Police Department is requesting the assistance of citizens across the San Luis Valley in locating James Mitchell McNeill, a 31-year-old San Luis Valley resident.
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Murder suspect arrested
A man wanted in connection with a homicide in Romeo was arrested last week in Indio, California.
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Costilla County man charged in sex assault
Costilla County resident Jeremy Costley, 38, was arrested on Tuesday, May 2, at 10 a.m. on multiple child sexual assault charges.
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McDonald arrested on multiple charges
On May 2 at approximately 11:11 a.m. deputies with the Costilla County Sheriff’s Office arrested Zanis McDonald, 43, on an outstanding warrant on Main Street and Gasper St. in the town of San Luis.
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Hospitals urge deal at capitol
Colorado hospitals face a half billion dollar cut in this year’s state budget, yet a legislative solution is at hand.
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SLV Health celebrates 90-year history
On December 7, 1927, the Lutheran Hospital Association of the San Luis Valley and its board of directors was officially formed.
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Climate marches handle unfavorable weather
Event organizer Jenna Zak explains the logistics of the People's Climate March to participants on Saturday outside of Adams State University's Carson Auditorium.
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Montoya recalls night of triple tragedy
ALAMOSA — This spring, Anisa might have been a missionary in Africa. Serina and Selena might have been finishing their first year of college, studying to be doctors.
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Cheri Jones is Educator of the Year
Jones has taught science at Alamosa School District's Ortega Middle School for five years, with an additional 17 years of prior teaching experience.
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BOLO issued for murder suspect
Authorities are asking the public to be on the lookout for a man wanted out of Conejos County for first-degree murder with intent after deliberation.
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Adams State professor contributed to ground breaking research
ALAMOSA — An Ice Age paleontological-turned-archaeological site in San Diego, California, preserves 130,000-year-old bones and teeth of a mastodon that show evidence of modification by early humans
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Adams State refinances debt
ALAMOSA — The Adams State Board of Trustees unanimously approved a debt restructuring proposal at a special teleconference meeting on Tuesday.
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Courier wins press awards
Valley Courier Editor Ruth Heide and Staff Writer Jefferson Geiger received awards during the Colorado Press Association convention this past weekend.
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'Sip and Paint' coming to SLV
The Wet Paintbrush presents a new kind of business for Alamosa.
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Love overflows at 'Reedo's' celebration of life
The sun blazed bright shining down from a brilliant blue sky and the majestic mountains glistened in the background.
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For Mr. Reed with love
Local students showed their love for longtime Alamosa educator Jerry Reed who passed away Monday
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Alamosa: No pot club for now
ALAMOSA — Citing concerns with zoning and code compliance, the Alamosa city council on Wednesday night unanimously denied the city’s first pot club request.
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ASU Hall of Fame educators chosen
ALAMOSA – The Adams State University Sixth Annual Educator Hall of Fame Celebration will honor outstanding individuals whose chosen profession created opportunities for students to achieve academic and professional success.
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SLV Health makes the ‘Healthgrades’ — again
VALLEY — Healthgrades is pleased to announce recipients of the 2017 Patient Safety Excellence Award (TM) where SLV Health is listed as one of three hospitals in Colorado to receive this award.
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Constituents challenge Tipton at town hall
U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton was greeted with many boos and little applause during his town hall held at Alamosa City Hall on Tuesday evening. The standing-room-only event lasted a little over an hour and Tipton began by discussing his legislation.
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Romeo may be scene of homicide
Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) activity took place all day Wednesday at Romeo’s Little Market.
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Wiescamp found
DEL NORTE — Del Norte resident Dale Wiescamp, who had been missing from the Del Norte area since April 17, was found deceased in Gunnison County on April 27.
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Cheri Jones is Teacher of the Year for Alamosa School District
Ortega Middle School Science Teacher Cheri Jones, left, stands with Alamosa School District Board President Erica Romero after being named Teacher of the Year for Alamosa School District at Monday's school board meeting.
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Man takes own life outside SLV Health Emergency Room
An unidentified man, believed to be elderly, apparently shot himself just outside the emergency room of San Luis Valley Health hospital about 1 p.m. Tuesday.
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Resident questions sub-district cash stash
San Luis Valley farmer Dave Warsh questioned water leaders about a possible fee increase for Sub-District 1 irrigators when the sub-district has millions of dollars in the bank already.
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Driver gets jail time on fourth Valley fatality
Calling him “an absolute nightmare on the roads,” District Judge Michael Gonzales sentenced Carl Lane, 70, of Byers, to jail time for causing the death of Texas man Larry Howey, 76, last year at Highway 17 and Stanley Road.
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Reed is loved
Hundreds came to remember long-time Alamosa educator Jerry Reed Monday evening at the AHS stadium bricks.
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Children enjoy annual tradition
Youngster find the brightly colored eggs left in Boyd Park by American Legion members and volunteers during the Legion’s annual Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday. The annual Easter Egg Hunt has been sponsored by the American Legion Post 113 since 1938.
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Martinez shares journey of leadership
ALAMOSA — Emelin Martinez, Valley-Wide’s assistant chief medical officer, shared a personal story of perseverance and leadership at the SLV Health Education and Conference Center on Thursday as part of a Lean In Lunch.
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No large trucks allowed in East Alamosa neighborhoods
Five-axle trucks will be able to drive around East Alamosa but they can no longer cut through the neighborhoods.
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Saw dust fire creates a scare
The smell of smoke is one of the biggest fears for owner Randy Jackson and his crew at Rustic Log Furniture just west of Alamosa.
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Pike journal donated to SLV Museum
Zebulon Montgomery Pike was a prolific writer, documenting everything from his foray into unknown territory.
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Square Peg proposes brew tasting room
Alamosa city council unanimously supported a liquor sales room license for Square Peg Brewerks LLC at 625 Main Street, Alamosa, two doors from San Luis Valley Brewing Company.
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Teacher dies in Monday crash
Center resident Gerald Thomas Archuleta, 32, a sixth grade teacher and coach with the South Conejos School District, died Monday night in a crash two miles east of Center on Highway 112.
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Alamosa School representatives attend CASB Day at the Capitol
Erica Romero, president of the Alamosa Board of Education, Arlan VanRy, BOE member and Alamosa School District Superintendent Rob Alejo spent Wednesday, April 5 at the Colorado capitol.
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Hantavirus: When to be concerned
Most years, the San Luis Valley sees at least one case of Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS), which is carried by deer mice.
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Creede Variety Show plays to near full house
More than 200 people attended the 25th annual Creede Variety Show at the Ruth Humphreys Brown Theatre on Saturday night.
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Grass fire at dusk
A truck from the Mosca-Hooper volunteer fire department works on extinguishing embers of a grass fire at the intersection of Stanley Road and County Road 102 at approximately 7 Monday night.
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Friday fire destroys apartment
A Friday afternoon fire left an Alamosa woman homeless and her neighbor temporarily evacuated.
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Pot: not just another houseplant
In line with other communities in Colorado’s pot-legal state, the City of Alamosa is considering an ordinance limiting the number of marijuana plants in any one residence to 12.
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Alamosa recognizes child abuse issues
Acknowledging the problem of child abuse and the need for the entire community to address it, Alamosa Mayor Josef Lucero proclaimed April as Child Abuse Prevention Month during the April 5th city council meeting.
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Meeting the Moose
Moose gently greets young library patrons during the Alamosa Public Library’s 115th anniversary celebration on Sunday afternoon.
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Locals drink in water information
For 22 interested in water and environmental issues concerning the San Luis Valley, the 20th annual five-day spring Rio Grande Leaders Course had no shortage of presentation of history and ins-and-outs regarding the local economy and solving the problems
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Carnival provides safe and fun games
Sponsored by Alamosa County Department of Human Services, Tu Casa and the Children's Advocacy Center for the San Luis Valley, the carnival was to raise awareness for child abuse.
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Trump budget would affect KRZA, airport, seniors, others
On March 16 President Donald Trump released his proposed preliminary budget for the 2018 fiscal year. If enacted today as is, however, this is how the budget would directly affect the San Luis Valley.
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Alamosa library celebrates 115 years
Alamosa Mayor Josef Lucero reads a proclamation in recognition of the Alamosa Public Library's 115th anniversary.
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Coleman urges Washington lawmakers to invest in kids
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Alamosa Mayor Pro Tem Ty Coleman, a Save the Children Action Network community advocate, traveled to Washington, D.C. from March 26 - 28 to participate in the annual Invest In Kids Advocacy Summit, hosted by Save the Children and Save t
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Preparing for justice
Site work is underway on the new Alamosa County justice center south of town near the county administration building.
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Valley to begin irrigation season soon
Water will soon start running in San Luis Valley ditches and canals.
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Lobato, first Center Boettcher Scholar in 34 years
Center High School senior Jordan Lobato is one of 42 seniors statewide to receive this year’s round of Boettcher Foundation Scholarships. The last Center senior to receive the scholarship graduated in 1983.
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Ken Salazar not running for gov
San Luis Valley native Ken Salazar won't toss his hat in the ring for the 2018 gubernatorial election.
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Ride the rails for good cause this year
Planning a trip on the train this year? Buy a ticket now at a reduced price — and help the Boy Scouts at the same time.
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Rio Grande County hires new coroner
In a special meeting on March 27, Rio Grande County Commissioners announced Stephen Hunzeker as the new county coroner.
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Fourth arrest in sex assault
An additional arrest has been made involving the alleged sexual assault of an 8-year-old South Fork girl dating back to late 2015.
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Death due to cold, drugs, alcohol
Marisa Wilson, 19, died from environmental exposure in the setting of methamphetamine and alcohol intoxication on February 15, according to Alamosa County Coroner Kevin Rogers.
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Caton's plans move to Alamosa Lumber
Alamosa Lumber, which has been vacant recently, will see a new owner with a different business in the near future.
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Homelake: Proud of past service
Serving those who served our country, the Colorado State Veterans Community Living Center (VCLC) at Homelake celebrated its 125th birthday in 2016 and has become a State Register Historic District with funds controlled by the Homelake Historic Preservatio
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Three arrested for sex assault
Multiple arrests have been made involving the alleged sexual assault of an 8-year-old South Fork girl dating back to late 2015.
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Commissioners declare April Child Abuse Prevention Month
Last year Alamosa County's Department of Human Services opened 120 child abuse cases. That high number is why the commissioners declared April 2017 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month at Wednesday's meeting.
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Swinging into Spring
Achisha, right, pushes her son Malachi Montoya, 3, center, and daughter Lexi Montoya, 5, left, of Alamosa on the swings in the Cole Park playground in Alamosa on Monday, the first day of Spring.
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Rio Grande County coroner resigns
Saying Rio Grande County Commissioners were not providing an adequate budget for the office—and he could no longer personally subsidize it—long-time Rio Grande County Coroner Rusty Strohmayer resigned on Friday.
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Sunday fire destroys shed
Alamosa firefighters knock down a blaze Sunday afternoon that burned this shed and some fencing after embers from a trash barrel started weeds on fire, which spread to a fence and shed.
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Trump budget, healthcare focus of Bennet town hall
U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet visited Alamosa for what was his third town hall on Thursday, after speaking in Colorado Springs and Pueblo. For one hour it was standing room only at the Rio Grande Water Conservation District.
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Connie Childers named althetic administrative assistant of the year
Alamosa High School Athletic Director Josh Trahan, AHS Athletic Assistant Connie Childers, and Alamosa School District Board of Education President Erica Romero stand together at the board meeting Monday night.
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Firefighters fight brush fire
Alamosa firefighter Cody Van Ry sprays water at an uncontrolled brush fire at 3:45 off of Road Four South on Tuesday. No structures or people were harmed.
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AHS hears court of appeals cases
Students at Alamosa High School got a visit from the Colorado Court of Appeals on Tuesday morning as part of their Courts in the Community outreach program. The audience witnessed lawyers giving their side of the story during two real court cases in the s
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Three-car collision
Alamosa Fire Department and San Luis Valley Health personnel assist a woman into an ambulance after a three-car collision at the intersection of Main Street and Bell Avenue at 1:15 p.m. on Monday.
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Comic brings 'Laugh for Life' to SLV
Comedy is serious business for Mike G. Williams. It’s about saving lives.
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Alamosa Elementary tries Goldilocks
Hung jury. That was the verdict of the all-female jury in the case of People vs. Goldilocks on Monday at Alamosa Elementary.
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Annual Chamber Art Gala held
ALAMOSA—Luke Yoder and Kathy Rogers talks about print he donated made by photographer David Ross at the Second Annual Chamber of Commerce Art Gala on Friday night at the Grove Theater. The print was auctioned for $300. Sixteen different works of art made
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Crane festival soars into 34th year
This year’s 34th Annual Monte Vista Crane Festival March 10-12 includes sunrise and sunset tours, photography workshops, raptor tours, field trips to the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Penitente Canyon and more.
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Airport works to improve runway and parking lot
This summer the San Luis Valley Regional Airport should have a new parking lot and runway. However, the airport is waiting on grant money to make that possible. Once they have the funds from the Federal Aviation Administration they can award the bid to a
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Stampede committee addresses MV council
Karla Willschau, president of the Ski Hi Stampede Committee, attended the Thursday, March 1 Monte Vista City Council meeting. Willschau’s main topic of conversation was to seek the city’s approval and help regarding improvements the committee would like t
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S.F. Community Center receiving face lift
The public works department in South Fork has been working over the last several weeks, revamping and revitalizing the community building located on Highway 149. The building was originally built in the early 1960s, when a fire took the old establishment
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Milagros features San Luis Valley Painters
Colorful and diverse paintings by the San Luis Valley Painters group are displayed this month at Milagros Coffee House on the corner of Main and State streets in Alamosa. Thirteen featured artists are presenting works in oil and acrylic — plein air landsc
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Song is Rookie of the Year
Colorado Division of Homeland Security And Emergency Management Regional Field Manager David Osborn stands with Alamosa County Emergency Manager Francis Song holding his Rookie of the Year award at the Alamosa County Commissioners meeting on Wednesday.
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OMS SADD kicks butss on Wednesday
Members of the Ortega Middle School SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) and their adult sponsors show the cigarette butts they picked up just between the middle school and Carroll Park on Wednesday afternoon, Kick Butts Day, in Alamosa. School C
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Ashes in the wind
The Alamosa County Fire Department makes sure that the fire is 100 percent extinguished at 3542 County Road 111 South at 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday.
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Joy Mejia is Youth of the Year
Joy Mejia will be attending Adams State University on a full-ride scholarship thanks to the generosity and support of the Boys and Girls Clubs of the San Luis Valley and ASU. The scholarship was part of the BGCSLV's annual Celebration of Youth breakfast a
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Courier receives Excellence in Media Award
The Valley Courier received the Excellence in Media Award on Monday during the Colorado Nonprofit Association’s annual Colorado Nonprofit Week Awards Luncheon in downtown Denver.
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Protests peaceful at GOP dinner
Security was high—as were spirits—both inside and outside the venue of the annual Lincoln Day Dinner in Alamosa on Saturday night.
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Uncontrolled burn on 160
The Alamosa Fire Department douses a fire at 20257 Highway 160 at approximately 2 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. High winds transformed the controlled burn into an uncontrolled burn.
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2017 San Luis Valley Science Fair
Molly Nehring and Alyssa Rawinski stand with Loree Harvey, their biology teacher at Monte Vista High School, at the awards ceremony for 68th San Luis Valley Science Fair on Friday night. Along with qualifying for the state competition, Nehring and Rawinsk
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Pot on the ballot petition drive begins
A move is underway to place marijuana questions on the City of Alamosa ballot this fall.
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The science of judging
Science fair judge Scott Miller scores an elementary zoology display at the 68th San Luis Valley Science Fair held at Plachy Hall on Thursday.
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State engineer addresses 'use it or lose it'
Colorado Division of Water Resources State Engineer Dick Wolfe tackled the “use it or lose it” concern during the Rio Grande Basin Ag Producers’ Water Future Workshop in Alamosa on Tuesday.
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ATM's might be part of SLV ag future
Dozens of local agricultural producers attended the Rio Grande Basin Ag Producers’ Water Future Workshop on Tuesday to learn about a different kind of ATM — Alternative Transfer Methods — such as leasing water rather than “buying and drying” options that
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Murder suspect hearing continued
Santos Navares, 25,of La Jara, who also goes by the name Santos Rameriz along with other aliases, was set for a status hearing Monday on an array of charges relating to the deaths of three people January 15 at Capulin. The matter was continued due to proc
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Grass fire at Six South and County Road 114 South
Members of the Alamosa County Fire Department extinguish multiple small grass fires at the intersection of Six South and County Road 114 South on Monday.
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