CPW discusses big game season structure

MONTE VISTA— On the February 6 around 30 hunters gathered at the Monte Vista office of Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) to give their input and listen to a presentation on big-game season structure. Rick Basagoitia, area wildlife manager for the San Luis Valley, led the meeting and gave a short PowerPoint presentation followed by a survery for the attendees.

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Former Creede resident charged with sex crimes

TULSA, Okla.– A Creede native is in custody in an Oklahoma jail after being arrested on eight counts of various child sex crimes according to the Tulsa World newspaper.

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Spring Fire suspect addresses court

SAN LUIS — A growing pile of evidence and a new defense attorney sidetracked a preliminary hearing Feb. 14 in Costilla County Court for Jesper Joergensen. The hearing was reset for 9 a.m. May 15.

by Sylvia Lobato

Updated: 2 days ago

TSJC presidential finalist shares goals

ALAMOSA — “I would like to be your next president,” Ron Slinger told attendees at the community forum Wednesday evening to meet the Trinidad State Junior College presidential finalist. “It would be an honor to work for all of you.”

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 2 days ago

Alamosa County helps to fund COSI scholarships

ALAMOSA — The Alamosa Board of County Commissioners made an “investment in the community,” on Wednesday.

by Helen Smith

Updated: 3 days ago

TSJC presidential candidates meet public in Valley campus community forums

ALAMOSA — Originally from Santa Fe but currently living and working in the Houston area, Dr. Diana Pino was the first of three finalists for the Trinidad State Junior College (TSJC) president’s position to meet with the community during a public forum Wednesday.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 3 days ago

Salazar to speak at State of the Basin Symposium

ALAMOSA – Former U.S. Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar will join the lineup of speakers for the first Rio Grande “State of the Basin Symposium” at Adams State University on Saturday, February 23rd from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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ASU scholarships awarded

Alamosa High School Principal Andrew Lavier, right, congratulates Ashley Lopez, left, and Kody Brubacher on winning the drawings of two $500 scholarships to Adams State University during Saturday’s quadruple-header at Plachy Hall in Alamosa.

by Stephen Jiron

Updated: 4 days ago

Commissioners testify on behalf of state funding for DA

On Wednesday, Feb. 6 Commissioners Helen Sigmond (Alamosa), Scott Lamb (Mineral), Gene Glover (Rio Grande) and Mitch Jarvies (Conejos) testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee to support SB 19-050 District Attorney Office Salary.

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ASU launches new degrees

ALAMOSA – Adams State University is adding food studies and outdoor education and stewardship to its list of bachelor’s degree programs beginning in the Fall 2019-2020 academic year.

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Calf warming site burns

Alamosa firefighters respond to a fire on property owned by Warren Reed on the Alamosa/Conejos County line (County Road 15 South) about 9:15 a.m. on Monday.

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Structure burns in Sanford

An abandoned trailer house in Sanford burned to the ground early Monday morning.

by Helen Smith

Updated: 5 days ago

New trail will honor father's memory

ALAMOSA — Toivo Malm may never have been to Alamosa, but a new trail to the Rio Grande will aptly be named for him.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 week ago

ASU launches centennial planning

ALAMOSA – The Adams100 Commission, a group of San Luis Valley residents and faculty, staff and alumni of Adams State University, met for the first time Friday to begin planning activities related to the 100-year celebration of Adams State University in 2021.

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Robinson gets life in prison for step grandfather's murder

CONEJOS -- Michael Robinson, 35, will spend the rest of his life in prison for murdering his 77-year-old step grandfather, with time added for additional crimes to impress upon him that he committed other crimes for which he should be punished.

by Sylvia Lobato

Updated: 1 week ago

Brown addresses 2019 Ag Conference

MONTE VISTA — Former Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture Don Brown shared a candid keynote address with those gathered at the 2019 Southern Rocky Mountain Ag Conference on Wednesday.

by Helen Smith

Updated: 1 week ago

ASU trustees plan to retain Lovell

ALAMOSA — In its meeting next week in Denver, the Adams State University board of trustees will likely act to transition Dr. Cheryl Lovell from interim to permanent president, ASU Board Chairman Cleave Simpson told Alamosa city councilors during their Wednesday meeting.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 week ago

Robinson guilty of murder

CONEJOS — Following a 90-minute deliberation Thursday afternoon, a district court jury found Michael Robinson guilty as charged of five crimes connected with the death of James H. Sprouse, 77, his step-grandfather.

by Sylvia Lobato

Updated: 1 week ago

Local food trend could benefit area producers

MONTE VISTA — Local food trends could mean expanded markets for Colorado growers like potato farmers, Colorado State University Ag and Resource Economics Professors Dr. Dawn Thilmany and Dr. Becca Jablonsky told attendees of the 2019 Southern Rocky Mountain Agricultural Conference & Trade Show in Monte Vista on Wednesday.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 week ago

Van Ry shares update

ALAMOSA — Alamosa Board of Education President Arlan Van Ry shared more details about his recent visit to Washington, D.C. with his fellow board members at their meeting on Monday night.

by Helen Smith

Updated: 1 week ago

Bridge bazaar benefits shelter

The Bridge residents donated proceeds from their Christmas Bazaar to the Conour Animal Shelter.

by Helen Smith

Updated: 1 week ago

Bank supports multipurpose pavilion

Center, Delzia Worley and Jeni Jack-Goodwin, 1st SouthWest Bank, present $2,000 to Alamosa Parks & Recreation Director Andy Rice for the ice skating rink/pavilion during Wednesday night’s Alamosa city council meeting.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 week ago

Biocontrol offers natural pest control

MONTE VISTA — Chemicals are not the only option for dealing with noxious weeds. Farmers might want to bring in the bugs instead.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 week ago

Hemp popular topic at ag conference

MONTE VISTA — In one of the most well attended sessions of the 2019 Southern Rocky Mountain Agricultural Conference & Trade Show on its opening day on Tuesday, Dr. John McKay cautioned area farmers not to jump on the hemp bandwagon without a market contract in place.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 week ago

At the ag conference & trade show

The 2019 Southern Rocky Mountain Agricultural Conference & Trade Show is underway in Monte Vista.

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Capulin home burned in Sunday morning fire

CAPULIN — Angela Gomez, 78, escaped an early morning fire at her home in Capulin with only her slippers.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 week ago

Witnesses describe Fritz murder

ALAMOSA — Describing him as “the meanest of them all,” Alma Salazar identified Robert Martinez as one of the men who assaulted and killed her boyfriend and shot her, leaving her for dead last August.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 week ago

Robinson jury views mattresses, freezer-coffin

CONEJOS — Physical evidence was presented to the jury Monday in the first-degree murder trial of Michael John Robinson, 35, in Conejos District Court.

by Sylvia Lobato

Updated: 1 week ago

SLV Health hosts Alzheimer's seminar

ALAMOSA — The Alamosa community now has more awareness about Alzheimer’s disease thanks to a presentation titled “Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia,” given by the Alzheimer’s Association at the SLV Health Conference Center on Thursday.

by Helen Smith

Updated: 2 weeks ago

Missing and stolen cattle numbers down in SLV

LA JARA-The number of missing or stolen cattle in the San Luis Valley was significantly lower for 2018.

by Helen Smith

Updated: 2 weeks ago

Murder case moves to district court

ALAMOSA — After about five hours of testimony and the presentation of documents, videos and photographs, Alamosa County Judge Daniel Walzl on Friday bound over to district court numerous felony charges including first-degree murder against Robert Martinez, 29, for the August 9, 2018 death of Mathias Fritz, 40, Alamosa.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 2 weeks ago

Murder trial concludes first week

CONEJOS -- Looking for a victim was testimony’s theme Friday as the murder trial ended its first week for a former Romeo man accused of killing his step grandfather and sealing the remains in an old chest freezer.

by Sylvia Lobato

Updated: 2 weeks ago

Testimony begins in murder trial

CONEJOS -- Trial began Thursday for Michael Robinson, now 35, accused of killing his step grandfather, stealing his vehicle and heading for California, and the first witness was a detective who questioned him in Indio, Calif.

by Sylvia Lobato

Updated: 2 weeks ago

Prison time likely for fatal car crash

ALAMOSA — Carl Lane, 72, of Byers, may be facing prison time for a probation violation in a criminally negligent homicide case stemming from a fatal accident on May 13, 2016, on Highway 17.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 2 weeks ago

RG Farm Park takes input on ed pavilion

ALAMOSA — As buildings take shape at the Rio Grande Farm Park, community members are helping to decide how they will be used.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 2 weeks ago

Robinson murder trial begins

CONEJOS — It took two days to seat a jury in the murder trial of Michael Robinson, 35, accused of killing his step grandfather in June 2016.

by Sylvia Lobato

Updated: 2 weeks ago

Great Sand Dunes resumes full winter operations; expresses appreciation for community support during shutdown

MOSCA – With the enactment of the continuing resolution, staff at Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve resumed regular winter operations on Saturday, January 26.

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Salazar Center hosts State of the Basin Symposium

ALAMOSA – Water, water, water – there is seldom enough in this dry Valley. And demands on the scarce supply remain strong and growing.

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Employers get STEP up

MONTE VISTA — Local employers got a taste of a new program on Thursday. The Colorado Works: Subsidized Training and Employment Program (CW STEP) held an “Employer Round-Up” at the Monte Villa Inn.

by Helen Smith

Updated: 2 weeks ago

Potato business summit shares ag challenges

MONTE VISTA — “We are in a rough situation, and chances are things will get worse before they get better,” Crystal Carpenter, senior economist with CoBank, told attendees at the SLV Potato Business Summit on Monday in Monte Vista.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 2 weeks ago

Rio Frio Ice Fest heats up winter weekend

Rio Frio Ice Fest drew crowds to Alamosa this weekend for many events including a new fat bike race.

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Identity released in weekend death

The identity of a man found dead under a bridge in Alamosa has been released.

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Pirate's chest to reveal icy treasures

Master craftsmen were already at work on the ice sculptures along Alamosa’s Main Street on Friday for the 10th Annual Rio Frio Ice Fest.

by Helen Smith

Updated: 3 weeks ago

Simpson is new Saguache County administrator

SAGUACHE— Deciding to forego a rehiring process and interview of new candidates for county administrator, Saguache County Commissioners voted unanimously to hire Glen Simpson of South Fork to fill the position Tuesday and approved Simpson’s annual salary at $68,600.

by Teresa Benns

Updated: 3 weeks ago

Groups file suit over bighorn sheep

DENVER – Two environmental groups filed suit in federal court Thursday claiming the Rio Grande National Forest is placing bighorn sheep at high risk by authorizing domestic sheep grazing in the vicinity of bighorn herds.

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Radar construction begins

The structure is going up near the SLV Regional Airport in Alamosa for the approximately $1 million San Luis Valley Doppler Radar Project, which is expected to be completed by the beginning of May.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 3 weeks ago

SLV Federal Bank’s Spirit of Giving results shared

VALLEY — San Luis Valley Federal Bank’s 2018 Spirit of Giving has ended another successful year.

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Frigid temperatures could usher in Ice Fest

ALAMOSA– “Shiver me timbers” may be a good sub-title for this weekend’s 10th annual Rio Frio Ice Fest here as sub-zero temperatures have become a bit of a norm lately.

by Keith R. Cerny

Updated: 3 weeks ago

Creede ponds play host to 24 hockey teams

CREEDE– Twenty-four teams representing four states and several communities across Colorado competed in what many said was one of the largest Pond Hockey tournaments ever played here Saturday and Sunday.

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Updated: 3 weeks ago

One cited, injured in two-vehicle accident at Alamosa intersection

Emergency responders are on the scene of a two-vehicle accident at Sixth Street and West Avenue at about 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 22.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 3 weeks ago

Rotary hosts Alamosa Cares

ALAMOSA — Increasing prevention while decreasing risk.

by Helen Smith

Updated: 3 weeks ago

Annual women's march well attended

ALAMOSA — Promoting rights, freedom and justice, the third annual Women’s March took place in Alamosa on Saturday with about 150 marchers under a blue sky, but with cool temperatures and some icy spots along the route.

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'Blood wolf moon' visible Sunday

This weekend, people across Colorado will have an opportunity to view what some have dubbed a “super blood wolf moon.”

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New sheriff takes oath

On January 8th Danny Sanchez was sworn in as the new Costilla County Sheriff by Costilla County Judge Kim Wood.

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City supports Veteran's Memorial

ALAMOSA — Alamosa city council this week approved $3,000 towards a proposed Veteran’s Memorial that will be located on county-donated property at the corner of Airport Road (Road 9 South) and Highway 285.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 4 weeks ago

Dominguez nominated Municipal Hero

ALAMOSA — Alamosa city council on Wednesday unanimously decided to nominate Jamie Dominguez for the Colorado Municipal League’s Municipal Hero award.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 4 weeks ago

Standing room only at Subdistrict No. 1 Summit

MONTE VISTA — More than 155 farmers crowded into Tequila Star restaurant in Monte Vista for the Subdistrict No. 1 Summit held on Wednesday January 16.

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Snow removal ongoing

ALAMOSA — Residential streets may remain icy and snowpacked in Alamosa, but the city has not forgotten its residents, Alamosa Public Works Director Mark Wright assured city council during their meeting Wednesday.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 4 weeks 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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year ago

DeLeon announces for Costilla County sheriff

Carlos DeLeon announced his candidacy for the office of Costilla County Sheriff.

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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.

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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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

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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.

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Incentive to read

The Shop on Alamosa’s Main Street has come up with an innovative method to get students to read.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Sylvia Lobato

Updated: 1 year 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.

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Crowther seeks re-election as treasurer

CONEJOS COUNTY — Mack M. Crowther has announced his intention to seek re-election as Conejos County Treasurer.

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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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year ago

Keep Valley Courier in your Facebook feed

Earlier this month social media site Facebook changed the way they deliver content to readers.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year ago

'Super Blue Blood Moon'

The moon shines a bright red early Wednesday morning in Alamosa during a rare super blue blood moon.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Sylvia Lobato

Updated: 1 year ago

Montoya announces for Alamosa County Treasurer

On Tuesday Alamosa resident Jerald Montoya announced his candidacy for Alamosa County Treasurer.

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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.”

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Jefferson Geiger and Keith R. Cerny

Updated: 1 year 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.

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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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Sylvia Lobato

Updated: 1 year 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.

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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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Sylvia Lobato

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

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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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

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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.

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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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year ago

Fresh snow at Wolf Creek

Wolf Creek received 23 inches of fresh powder over the weekend.

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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.

by Sylvia Lobato

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

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LRC attorney reaffirms local land rights

Another battle seems to have been won, but the war rages on.

by Sylvia Lobato

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

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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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

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‘Find your because’

Guest speaker Josh Drean shares an anti-bullying message about empathy to students at Ortega Middle School in Alamosa on Friday.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Sylvia Lobato

Updated: 1 year ago

Wildlife fence proposed around airport

Just like on a highway, a deer is not a welcomed sight on a runway.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year ago

Griego announces for Alamosa County treasurer

ALAMOSA COUNTY – Alamosa resident Donna Griego has announced her candidacy for Alamosa County treasurer.

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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.

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Kennedy hosts community conversation

ALAMOSA — A packed Milagros Coffee House greeted one of the members of the equally packed gubernatorial race.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

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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.

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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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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).

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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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

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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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

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Updated: 1 year 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.

by Sylvia Lobato

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Chris Spears

Updated: 1 year 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.

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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.

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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:

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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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

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Alamosa firefighters tackle Wednesday brush fire

Alamosa Firefighter Tyler Cerny works the fire line of a brush fire east of Alamosa on Wednesday afternoon.

by Ruth Heide

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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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

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Drug Court holds first graduation

Perry Authelet and Arturo Garcia earned their Christmas presents this year.

by Ruth Heide

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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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

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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.

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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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Jefferson Geiger

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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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year ago

City recognizes Powell

City officials and staff recognized Alamosa Municipal Judge Daniel Powell on his final day of court before retirement on Wednesday.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year ago

Daniel fills at-large term on council

ALAMOSA — Kristina Daniel will rejoin the Alamosa city council tonight but in a different post.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

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AE shares winter program

Students shared a special holiday program at Alamosa Elementary.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

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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.

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Holiday spirit fills local banks

Local banks hosted holiday open houses on Friday.

by Ruth Heide

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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.

by Ruth Heide

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

by Sylvia Lobato

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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.

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Cancer center ahead of schedule

A three and a half year fundraising project will see its finished goal a lot sooner than anticipated.

by Jefferson Geiger

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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.

by Lyndsie Ferrell

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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.

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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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Sylvia Lobato

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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.

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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.

by Jefferson Geiger

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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.

by Ruth Heide

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DeHerrera named Road and Bridge Supervisor of the Year

Alamosa County recognizes Road and Bridge Director Tiim DeHerrera

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

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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.

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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.

by Ruth Heide

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El Charro comes down

A Cooley & Sons Inc. excavator demolishes a portion of the old El Charro restaurant at 421 Sixth Avenue on Tuesday.

by Jefferson Geiger

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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.

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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.

by Jefferson Geiger

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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.

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Alamosa hires new judge

Gunnison Municipal Judge James McDonald will soon also be serving in Alamosa’s municipal court.

by Ruth Heide

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Staff Report

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Broyles wins council seat

Though the raced narrowed, David Broyles will officially be the new City of Alamosa Councilor for Ward 2.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

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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.

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Woman sought for Jaroso shooting

COSTILLA COUNTY — The Costilla County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Irma Martinez, 44.

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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.

by Ruth Heide

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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.

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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.

by Sylvia Lobato

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One good deed deserves 40 more

It started with one.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Sylvia Lobato

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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.

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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.

by Ruth Heide

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10th Annual Celebration of Lights

Alamosa hosted the 10th annual Celebration of Lights on Friday evening.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Sylvia Lobato

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year ago

Meet new Alamosa police officers

New Alamosa Police Department officers were introduced Wednesday night during the city council meeting.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

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School board reorganizes

ALAMOSA — Four open school board positions are now down to one after last week’s election.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

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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.

by Jefferson Geiger

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Hemp symposium blossoms in second season

ALAMOSA — The hemp industry continues to grow, but a few snags remain.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

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Valley events to honor veterans

Veterans Day is Saturday, November 11.

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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.

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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.

by Jefferson Geiger and Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year ago

2017 Election Results

Following are the results from the 2017 election.

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Sarah Sellman premieres SLV-based pilot at Denver Film Festival

Hollywood met cottonwoods this weekend at the 40th Denver Film Festival in Denver.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Helen Smith

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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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year ago

Fun at Fright Fest

Christopher Salinas, 5, crosses a rickety bridge at Fright Fest in Cole Park on Tuesday.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year ago

AE aides food bank

Alamosa Elementary School students parade down the street in their Halloween costumes on Tuesday.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year ago

Foundation invests further in SLV

The Southern Colorado Community Foundation wishes to help people as much as possible.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year ago

DeSanto family works to sift through the ashes

On Oct. 6, in the early afternoon the lives of two Creede residents changed forever.

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Center town manager hired

After months of searching, Center hired a new town manager to replace Joan Mobley, who left in July.

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MVHS royalty

Monte Vista HS homecoming royalty crowned.

by Stephen Jiron

Updated: 1 year ago

No helicopter, but duty completed

Peyton Sanchez delivers the game ball for Alamosa High School’s final home football game.

by Keith R. Cerny

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year ago

Mutts strut their stuff

Valley Humane League held its inaugural Mutt Strut on Oct. 21 at Cole Park in Alamosa.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

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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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Keith R. Cerny

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

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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.

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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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

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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.

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Sargent crowns royalty

Alllison Harrison and Trevor Milne are crowned homecoming queen and king during Sargent’s game with Del Norte on Friday.

by Aaron Parrill

Updated: 1 year 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.

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Updated: 1 year 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.

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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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

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Cranes return for kids fest

Cranes on their way south for winter stop at the Monte Vista National Wildlife refuge south of Monte Vista.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year ago

Firefighters visit Gingerbread House

Alamosa firefighters visit Gingerbread House

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

by Tim Bachicha

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year ago

Early childhood efforts pay off in SLV

Many preschoolers do not even know the words “adhesion” and “friction,” much less what they mean.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Jefferson Geiger and Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Keith R. Cerny

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Staff Report

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

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Home lost in Sunday fire

ALAMOSA — A rural Alamosa County man lost his home in a fire on Sunday morning.

by Staff Report

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Helen Smith

Updated: 1 year ago

Alamosa chamber welcomes Alamosa Eye Care

The Alamosa County Chamber of Commerce welcomes new business Alamosa Eye Care.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year ago

Scenes From Chalk-A-Walk

The third annual Chalk-A-Walk was held at the Colorado Welcome Center on Saturday.

by Jefferson Geiger & Elizabeth Sumner

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Israel Garcia

Updated: 1 year 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.

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Quintana seeks Alamosa school board seat

Star Quintana is running for the Alamosa School Board Director-District 1 position.

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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.

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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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Staff Report

Updated: 1 year ago

Pies hit mark for Thirst Project

AHS preps for Homecoming

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Aaron Parrill

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Teresa L. Benns

Updated: 1 year ago

Blue Peaks holds staff appreciation day

Blue Peaks holds staff appreciation day

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

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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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Anthony Guerrero

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year ago

Craig Conrad shares an 'Unstoppable' message

Motivational speaker Craig Conrad spoke to a packed auditorium at Ortega Middle School on Wednesday night.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

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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.

by Stephen Jiron

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Stan Moyer

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Sylvia Lobato

Updated: 1 year ago

Alamosa revs up for Early Iron

Alamosa welcomes rodders for Early Iron Festival.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Staff Report

Updated: 1 year ago

Library opens PAD

Alamosa Public Library’s held an open house for its new Playful Adventure Destination (PAD) area on Friday.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

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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.

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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.

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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

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

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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.

by Keith R. Cerny

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year ago

Veterans Boulevard dedicated

Area residents gather on Friday for the dedication of Veterans Boulevard in Conejos County.

by Sylvia Lobato

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

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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.

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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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Sylvia Lobato

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Marcia Dunn

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year ago

Carson seeks council seat

ALAMOSA — Michael Carson announced his candidacy for Alamosa city councilor representing the 4th Ward.

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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.

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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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Staff Report

Updated: 1 year 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.

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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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year ago

SLV Fair Livestock Auction

The SLV Fair closed Friday night with the livestock auction.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Staff Report

Updated: 1 year ago

New trial in child death

ALAMOSA — Krystal Voss, 43, will get her day in court — again.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Staff Report

Updated: 1 year ago

Pregnancy: — Protecting baby starts now

VALLEY — National Immunization Awareness Month is a reminder that everyone needs vaccines throughout their lives.

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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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year ago

Locomotive restoration gathering steam

Engine 169 is “the little engine that could.”

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

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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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year ago

Kids Q kicks off Beat the Heat

Alamosa welcomes Beat the Heat

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

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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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Eric R. Flores

Updated: 1 year ago

Ranch sale comes with mountain peak

COSTILLA COUNTY — Want to buy a mountain? It costs a fee to climb it.

by Sylvia Lobato

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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

by Staff Report

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Julie Waechter

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

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Bolos and Boots honorees

Images shared from the annual Bolos and Boots event in Alamosa

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year ago

Kristina Daniel seeks re-election

ALAMOSA — Kristina Daniel is seeking re-election to represent Alamosa’s Ward 2.

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Floats sparkle in annual Manassa Pioneer Days parade

Images shared from the 138th Annual Manassa Pioneer Days parade

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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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year ago

Inmate dies in Conejos County Jail

Investigation is continuing into the death of an inmate in the Conejos County Jail early Saturday.

by Sylvia Lobato

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Staff Report

Updated: 1 year 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

by Staff Report

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Helen Smith

Updated: 1 year 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.

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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

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year ago

Attempted homicide fugitive caught

ALAMOSA – Authorities this week arrested James Mitchell McNeill, 31, who had been a fugitive for more than two months.

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Broyles announces for Alamosa council

ALAMOSA — David Broyles is announcing that he is running for Alamosa City Council in Ward 2 in November.

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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.

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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

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year ago

Vehicle rolls on Hwy 160

Alamosa firefighters and Colorado State Patrol respond to a one-vehicle rollover.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Jefferson Geiger and Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Sylvia Lobato

Updated: 1 year 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.

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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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Keith R. Cerny

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year ago

Crestone marks Fourth of July

The color guard begins the Independence Day parade in Crestone.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year ago

SLV Health hosts Lids for Kids

SLV Health sponsored the second annual Lids for Kids event on Thursday.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

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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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year ago

Round-UP goes pink Friday

Friday was Round UP a Cure Night at the Alamosa Round UP.

by Shasta Quintana

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

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Alamosa Round-UP begins

Alamosa Round-UP Rodeo is underway in Alamosa this week.

by Eric R. Flores

Updated: 1 year 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.

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Staff stays in school

Two Alamosa teachers earned "perfect attendance" awards.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Staff Report

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Staff Report

Updated: 1 year 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.

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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.

by Staff Report

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

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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.

by Sylvia Lobato

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Keith R. Cerny

Updated: 1 year 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.”

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year ago

San Luis Valley welcomes Ride the Rockies

Alamosa greeted Ride the Rockies participants and community members with a concert Friday evening.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year ago

Dutton appointed to CWCB

VALLEY — Gov. John Hickenlooper appointed Heather Dutton of Del Norte to the Colorado Water Conservation Board.

by Staff Report

Updated: 1 year 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

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Marijuana issues stir the ‘pot’

ALAMOSA — Alamosa city councilors will have to answer some marijuana questions before voters do this fall.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

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Alamosa launches first ArtScape

ALAMOSA — Alamosa officials and artists introduced the city’s first ArtScape exhibit on Friday evening.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Staff Report

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

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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.

by Staff Report

Updated: 1 year ago

Teen missing

Alamosa County Sheriff’s Office deputies located missing teenager Romey Dutton of Alamosa on Tuesday night during a traffic stop.

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History recorded again

CRT unveils its original painting/print for 2017.

by Keith R. Cerny

Updated: 1 year ago

Drug suspects from Alamosa

Four suspects from Alamosa have been arrested on drug charges in Cañon City.

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Crowder speaks for Homelake ceremony

The Memorial Day ceremonies at the Colorado State Veterans Cemetery are arguably some of the best in the area.

by Sylvia Lobato

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year ago

Memorial Day: A time to remember

“This day is sacred with the almost visible presence of those who have gone before us.”

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year ago

Alamosa High School 2017 Graduation

Members of the Alamosa High School Class of 2017 laughed a bit as ceremonies progressed Saturday.

by Sylvia Lobato

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Sylvia Lobato

Updated: 1 year ago

Sangre de Cristo confers degrees

Sangre de Cristo celebrated the graduation of 18 on Friday evening.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

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New super named

Emma Rae Martinez, right, has been hired as the new Superintendent of Schools in South Conejos.

by Sylvia Lobato

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year ago

School board recognizes retirees

Members of the Alamosa School District Board of Education recognize retiring district teachers.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

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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.

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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.

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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

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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

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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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Helen Smith

Updated: 1 year 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

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

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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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Haden Garcia

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Staff Report

Updated: 1 year 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.

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FLOOD WARNING

Flood Warning National Weather Service Pueblo CO

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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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year ago

Rainfall causes localized flooding

As rain continues to fall, water washes onto Road G in Conejos County on Wednesday afternoon.

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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.

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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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year ago

Beaver Creek Reservoir filled

Beaver Creek Reservoir is finally being filled after being out of commission for more than three years.

by Staff Report

Updated: 1 year ago

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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year ago

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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Veterans celebrate Brandt 90th

Veterans from left John Betz, Dorothy Brandt, Mac McFadden and Richard Gottlieb celebrate Dorothy’s 90th birthday on Friday.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year 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.

by Keith R. Cerny

Updated: 1 year ago

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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year ago

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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year ago

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

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year ago

Municipal clerks recognized

During its May 3rd city council meeting the Alamosa city council proclaimed May 7-13 Municipal Clerks Week.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year ago

Adams State refinances debt

ALAMOSA — The Adams State Board of Trustees unanimously approved a debt restructuring proposal at a special teleconference meeting on Tuesday.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year ago

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

by Staff Report

Updated: 1 year ago

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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year ago

Murder suspect arrested

A man wanted in connection with a homicide in Romeo was arrested last week in Indio, California.

by Sylvia Lobato

Updated: 1 year ago

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.

by Julie Waechter

Updated: 1 year ago

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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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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year ago

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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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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Branded!

San Luis Valley residents chose a Valley-wide brand Thursday night.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year ago

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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year ago

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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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.

by Staff Report

Updated: 1 year ago

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.

by Staff Report

Updated: 1 year ago

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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year ago

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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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

by Julie Waechter

Updated: 1 year ago

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.

by Jennifer Alonzo

Updated: 1 year ago

'Sip and Paint' coming to SLV

The Wet Paintbrush presents a new kind of business for Alamosa.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year ago

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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year ago

Romeo may be scene of homicide

Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) activity took place all day Wednesday at Romeo’s Little Market.

by Sylvia Lobato

Updated: 1 year ago

For Mr. Reed with love

Local students showed their love for longtime Alamosa educator Jerry Reed who passed away Monday

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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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year ago

Reed is loved

Hundreds came to remember long-time Alamosa educator Jerry Reed Monday evening at the AHS stadium bricks.

by Jennifer Alonzo

Updated: 1 year ago

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.

by Staff Report

Updated: 1 year ago

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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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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year ago

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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year ago

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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year ago

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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year ago

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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year ago

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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year ago

Pike journal donated to SLV Museum

Zebulon Montgomery Pike was a prolific writer, documenting everything from his foray into unknown territory.

by Sylvia Lobato

Updated: 1 year ago

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.

by Staff Report

Updated: 1 year ago

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.

by Keith R. Cerny

Updated: 1 year ago

Valley to begin irrigation season soon

Water will soon start running in San Luis Valley ditches and canals.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year ago

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.

by Staff Report

Updated: 1 year ago

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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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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year ago

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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year ago

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.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 1 year ago

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.

by Keith R. Cerny

Updated: 1 year ago

Friday fire destroys apartment

A Friday afternoon fire left an Alamosa woman homeless and her neighbor temporarily evacuated.

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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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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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year ago

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.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 1 year ago

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.

by Jefferson Geiger

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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.

by Ruth Heide

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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.

by Ruth Heide

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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

by Stan Moyer

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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.

by Ruth Heide

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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.

by Teresa L. Benns

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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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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.

by Sylvia Lobato

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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.

by Ruth Heide

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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.

by Jefferson Geiger

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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.

by Ruth Heide

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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

by Jefferson Geiger

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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

by Jefferson Geiger

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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.

by Ruth Heide

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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

by Sylvia Lobato

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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.

by Jefferson Geiger

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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.

by Ruth Heide

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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.

by Ruth Heide

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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.

by Jennifer Alonzo

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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.

by Jefferson Geiger

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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.

by Jefferson Geiger

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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.

by Jefferson Geiger

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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

by Jefferson Geiger

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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.

by Jefferson Geiger

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Comic brings 'Laugh for Life' to SLV

Comedy is serious business for Mike G. Williams. It’s about saving lives.

by Ruth Heide

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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.

by Ruth Heide

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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

by Jefferson Geiger