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RIO GRANDE FARM PARK FARMERS SUPPLY LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES WITH $24,000 WORTH OF PRODUCE Pilot year of the Farm to Pantry Program was a success

Collaborative project provided fresh, local produce at no cost to four food pantries in Alamosa: the Food Bank Network of the San Luis Valley, Boys and Girls Club of the San Luis Valley, Adams State Food Pantry, and the San Luis Valley Immigrant Resource Center.

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A group of candidates on this April’s ballot say it’s time for a change.

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Senator hears about opioid solutions

Meeting with staff and guests at SLV Health in Alamosa on Thursday, U.S. Senator Cory Gardner said he wanted to hear what is happening locally with the opioid crisis and how his office might be able to help.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 2 years ago

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Worley shares story of perseverance

First Southwest Bank Senior Vice President Delzia Worley shared her personal story of overcoming obstacles at Adams State University on Wednesday as part of the regular Lean In Lunch events.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 2 years ago

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Winter snow in the springtime

The bronze statue of Old Moose, Colorado's last grizzly bear that died in 1904, wears a new white coat along First Street as Alamosa sees much-needed snow on Tuesday.

by Jefferson Geiger

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Gallegos seeks San Luis mayoral position

Tiffany Gallegos is running for mayor of the town of San Luis.

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Counties urged to support scholarships

Counties have a unique opportunity to help students obtain scholarships for Adams State University and Trinidad State Junior College, Lori Laske recently reminded Alamosa County commissioners.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 2 years ago

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Quiller awarded Silver Medal of Honor

Stephen Quiller, a painter who lives in Creede, has been selected for the Silver Medal of Honor at the 151st American Watercolor Society’s International Exhibition.

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Averette enters Mineral County Treasurer race

CREEDE — A fresh set of eyes and a unique perspective are just two qualities that Michael Averette believes will help him win the Mineral County treasurer seat during the November election.

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Outcalt Foundation donates to SLV Crimestoppers

Karla Shriver, trustee of the Outcalt Foundation, hands Alamosa County Undersheriff Shawn Woods, the SLV Crimestoppers chairman, a $10,000 check to help the organization with increased cash rewards and community involvement on Friday.

by Jefferson Geiger

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SAN LUIS – At approximately 3:45 p.m. Thursday, March 22, Costilla County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Jack David Johnson, 37.

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Greenlee sentenced for Lucero death

During his Thursday sentencing hearing former Boulder Mayor Bob Greenlee, 78, listened as members of Pat Lucero’s family members talked of their irreparable loss Dec. 28, 2016 when Greenlee’s vehicle caused a five-car crash that took the 70-year-old woman’s life.

by Sylvia Lobato

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The Costilla County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in locating a missing at-risk adult.

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Miltenberger is new B&G Clubs director

Having worked with youth all of his career, Aaron Miltenberger is excited to rejoin the Boys & Girls Clubs of the San Luis Valley as executive director.

by Ruth Heide

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Controlled burn goes out of control

A member of the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control extinguishes a controlled burn that grew too big at 12047 U.S. Highway 285 on Wednesday morning.

by Jefferson Geiger

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Preliminary DN school plan released

Residents of Del Norte and surrounding communities gathered at the Tiger Field House Tuesday, March 13 to see preliminary plans for the new school.

by Staff Report

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Citations issued in Monday collision

According to the Alamosa Police Department, the 2014 Toyota 4 Runner pictured below driven by Dyan Anderson, 45, Alamosa, was traveling westbound in the 2200 block of Vigil on Monday afternoon and left the right side of the roadway impacting a wood fence, above, causing extreme damage to her vehicle and to the fence.

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ALAMOSA — The Alamosa County Local Marketing District (LMD) has issued a Request for Proposals to redevelop the Rio Grande Motorway Building located adjacent to The Depot on Sixth Street.

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Funding awarded for Valley projects

The Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) board on Thursday announced funding awards for two San Luis Valley projects.

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ASU board reviews budget cuts

Adams State University Board of Trustees has $506,732 worth of non-personnel cuts to consider between now and April.

by Jefferson Geiger

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Emma Roybal of Fort Garland has announced her candidacy for Costilla County Clerk and Recorder in the 2018 election.

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Cranes on cue

Right on cue cranes pose for photographers near Monte Vista during the 35th Annual Monte Vista Crane Festival.

by Chelsea McNerney-Martinez

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Alamosa council considers attorney changes

ALAMOSA — Faces and roles may be changing in Alamosa’s municipal court.

by Ruth Heide

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Center housing director faces felony charges

Center Housing Authority Director Theresa (Audrey) Chavez, 61, appeared for a Saguache County Court hearing last week to answer charges of second degree burglary, a class three felony and criminal mischief, a class one misdemeanor, for allegedly failing to use the proper eviction procedure to eject a tenant.

by Staff Report

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Najondine T. Placek, announced her candidacy for Costilla County Clerk & Recorder.

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Anzalone, Rappold run for Del Norte Board of Trustees

Del Norte residents Laura Anzalone and R. Scott Rappold are pleased to announce their candidacies for Town Board on the April 3 election.

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Patti Payne, has announced her candidacy for re-election to the office of Mineral County treasurer/public trustee.

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SAN LUIS — Costilla County Undersheriff Ricky Rodriguez is running for Costilla County sheriff and bringing with him nine years of law enforcement experience, along with current Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) certification.

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Sen. Crowder responds to sex harassment claims

VALLEY — State Senator Larry Crowder, a Republican who represents the San Luis Valley and other southern Colorado counties in Senate District 35, on Friday responded to Democratic State Representative Susan Lontine’s allegations of sexual harassment and her belief he did not take sufficient responsibility for his actions.

by Staff Report

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Sowards testifies in well regulation trial

ALAMOSA — Ahead of schedule, the trial on groundwater regulations for the Rio Grande Basin concluded its second week with proponents finishing their testimony and objectors introducing their witnesses.

by Staff Report

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Naomi Martinez-Keys has announced her intent to seek re-election as the Conejos County Assessor.

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Hemp draws a crowd at agricultural conference

Hemp is a viable alternative crop for the San Luis Valley but not without its challenges, presenters told attendees Wednesday morning at the 2018 Southern Rocky Mountain Agricultural Conference and Trade Fair in Monte Vista.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 2 years ago

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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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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

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DeLeon announces for Costilla County sheriff

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

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

Updated: 2 years ago

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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

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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

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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

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Dougherty affirms goals for SLV

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

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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: 3 years ago

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Joe Schlabach, councilman for the City of Monte Vista, has announced his intention to run for county commissioner in District Two of Rio Grande County.

Updated: 3 years ago

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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: 3 years ago

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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: 3 years ago

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

Updated: 3 years ago

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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.

Updated: 3 years ago

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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: 3 years ago

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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.

Updated: 3 years ago

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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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by Ruth Heide

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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.

Updated: 3 years ago

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Survey shows economic boon of trail users

A one-of-a-kind survey of small business owners in 16 communities near the Continental Divide Trail throughout Colorado, New Mexico, Idaho and Wyoming shows the trail, the public lands it travels through and the hikers that use it are a vital and growing part of the economic activity in those towns.

Updated: 3 years ago

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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: 3 years ago

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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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by Ruth Heide

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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

Updated: 3 years ago

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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.

Updated: 3 years ago

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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.

by Staff Report

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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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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

Updated: 3 years ago

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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

Updated: 3 years ago

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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

Updated: 3 years ago

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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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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.

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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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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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.

by Staff Report

Updated: 3 years ago

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

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 3 years ago

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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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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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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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by Jefferson Geiger

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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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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: 3 years ago

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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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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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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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Quintana seeks Alamosa school board seat

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

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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

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by Jefferson Geiger

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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

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by Jefferson Geiger

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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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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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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: 3 years ago

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Veterans Boulevard dedicated

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

by Sylvia Lobato

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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: 3 years ago

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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: 3 years ago

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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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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: 3 years ago

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

Updated: 3 years ago

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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: 3 years ago

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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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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

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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

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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

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SLV Fair Livestock Auction

The SLV Fair closed Friday night with the livestock auction.

by Jefferson Geiger

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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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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

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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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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: 3 years ago

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

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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: 3 years ago

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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

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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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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

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Alamosa Round-UP begins

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

by Eric R. Flores

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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: 3 years ago

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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: 3 years ago

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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: 3 years ago

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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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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: 3 years ago

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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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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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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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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

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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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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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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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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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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

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Flood Warning National Weather Service Pueblo CO

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Beaver Creek Reservoir filled

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

by Staff Report

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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

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Dr. Donna Lynne, Colorado Lieutenant Governor and Chief Operating Office, will give the undergraduate commencement address at Adams State University in Alamosa on May 13. The ceremony begins at 10 a.m. in Plachy Hall. Adams State will award 314 degrees, i

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Teacher Appreciation Week

Melody Lipke and Raquel Kunugi, both tenth graders at Alamosa High School, perform on their flutes during the Alamosa Education Foundation staff appreciation dinner held at Ortega Middle School on Tuesday.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 3 years ago

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Firefighters called out Thursday evening

Alamosa firefighters douse a controlled burn that was getting out of control off 7678 Harmony Road east of Alamosa about 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 3 years ago

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West and Sixth accident

The front bumper hangs off a car after colliding with another vehicle at the intersection of West Avenue and Sixth Street at approximately 2:25 p.m. on Thursday.

by Jefferson Geiger

Updated: 3 years ago

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Aaron Abeyta named Creative Leader

Adams State University Professor of English and Mayor of Antonito Aaron Abeyta is one of three recipients of the 2017 Governor's Creative Leadership Awards, to be presented by Colorado Creative Industries (CCI) at a May 5 awards luncheon in Breckenridge.

by Julie Waechter

Updated: 3 years ago

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Man wanted for attempted murder

The Alamosa Police Department is requesting the assistance of citizens across the San Luis Valley in locating James Mitchell McNeill, a 31-year-old San Luis Valley resident.

Updated: 3 years ago

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Murder suspect arrested

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

by Sylvia Lobato

Updated: 3 years ago

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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.

Updated: 3 years ago

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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.

Updated: 3 years ago

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Hospitals urge deal at capitol

Colorado hospitals face a half billion dollar cut in this year’s state budget, yet a legislative solution is at hand.

Updated: 3 years ago

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

Updated: 3 years ago

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Alamosa: No pot club for now

ALAMOSA — Citing concerns with zoning and code compliance, the Alamosa city council on Wednesday night unanimously denied the city’s first pot club request.

by Ruth Heide

Updated: 3 years ago

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ASU Hall of Fame educators chosen

ALAMOSA – The Adams State University Sixth Annual Educator Hall of Fame Celebration will honor outstanding individuals whose chosen profession created opportunities for students to achieve academic and professional success.

Updated: 3 years ago

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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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An additional arrest has been made involving the alleged sexual assault of an 8-year-old South Fork girl dating back to late 2015.

Updated: 3 years ago

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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

Updated: 3 years ago

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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

Updated: 3 years ago

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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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The public works department in South Fork has been working over the last several weeks, revamping and revitalizing the community building located on Highway 149. The building was originally built in the early 1960s, when a fire took the old establishment

by Lyndsie Ferrell

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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

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Churches of Christ Disaster Relief offer aid

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Farm Bureau aids fire victims

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First Street closure update

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UPDATED: Manassa Pioneer Days schedule

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Fire restrictions lifted on public lands in Valley

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DeLuna pleads not guilty in arson case

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Marketing district discusses motel shuttle service

ALAMOSA — To connect area motels with downtown businesses, the Alamosa County Local Marketing District Board is considering sponsoring a shuttle service.
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Man drowns in Rio Grande

RIO GRANDE COUNTY — A Center resident drowned in the Rio Grande River on Friday afternoon, according to Rio Grande County Sheriff Brian Norton.
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Manassa Pioneer Days lineup set

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ALAMOSA — In a special Alamosa school board meeting on Thursday, Superintendent Rob Alejo announced recommendations for the following hirings:
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Former inmate sues county

ALAMOSA — A former Alamosa County Detention Center inmate has filed a civil lawsuit in U.S. District Court against Alamosa County Sheriff Robert Jackson over alleged mistreatment during the birth of her baby in the county jail in late 2016.
2 years ago
Basin drought persists

ALAMOSA — Colorado Division of Water Resources Division Engineer for Division 3 Craig Cotten this week reported on the condition of area creeks and rivers, which are running far below normal levels — or not at all.
2 years ago
Information needed on impacts of the Spring Creek Fire on the SLV

VALLEY — The Colorado Department of Local Affairs has asked San Luis Valley DRG/COG to assist in gathering information on the impacts of the Spring Creek Fire.
2 years ago
Colorado’s park maintenance backlog over $238 million

WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) called on Congress to act on the $11 billion maintenance backlog at our national parks in an Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks hearing on Wednesday.
2 years ago
WRC, county conserving river areas

ALAMOSA- Western Rivers Conservancy has started working with Alamosa County Land Use to protect more of the Rio Grande.
2 years ago
Alamosa lends hand in Spring Fire efforts

ALAMOSA — Personnel and equipment from Alamosa that have been assisting with the Spring Fire are now coming home, Alamosa County Public Health Department staff told Alamosa County commissioners on Wednesday.
2 years ago
Allstate offers tips for wildfire recovery

VALLEY– As local resident begin the cleanup process from the many wildfires across the state, Allstate Insurance recommends residents dealing with the damage carefully inspect their homes and vehicles.
2 years ago
Veteran-led Team Rubicon providing wildfire relief in Huerfano and Costilla Counties

BLANCA – In response to requests from the State of Colorado Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and the municipal government of La Veta,
2 years ago
CDOT takes input on transportation needs

VALLEY — The southwest division of Colorado Department of Transportation held a telephone town hall Monday night for the residents from counties around the area to see what questions or concerns they have, along with project updates.
2 years ago
U.S. delays oil, gas lease decision

DENVER (AP) — The U.S. government on Tuesday delayed a decision on a contentious proposal to allow oil and gas drilling near Great Sand Dunes National Park in southern Colorado, saying it first wants to consult with the Navajo Nation, which owns land in the area.
2 years ago
Wendy’s Wonderful Kids to help with Valley adoptions

ALAMOSA — The Alamosa County Department of Human Services works with the San Luis Valley Foster Care to help with adoptions around the county.
2 years ago
Water, recreation connected in Valley

VALLEY — The San Luis Valley has many assets and one of the biggest is the numerous recreation opportunities that it has to offer. N
2 years ago
Higher Learning Commission removes sanction for ASU

ALAMOSA — The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) has removed the sanction of Probation for Adams State University, Adams State President Dr. Cheryl Lovell announced Monday afternoon, July 9.
2 years ago
160 reopens

VALLEY — The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will reopen US Highway (US) 160/La Veta Pass in both directions on Saturday, July 7 at 2 p.m.
2 years ago
Other SLV fires are contained

VALLEY — The U.S. Forest Service-Rio Grande National Forest reported a few small fires this week, all of which had been contained by Friday night.
2 years ago
Friday Spring Fire briefing

FORT GARLAND — Some of the highlights of the 1 p.m. briefing Friday, July 6, at the evacuation center near Fort Garland are:
2 years ago
El Pomar supports Spring Fire efforts

VALLEY — In response to the Spring Fire and High Chateau Fire and to support organizations responding to the immediate needs of those affected, El Pomar Trustees have provided a combined $20,000 to assist the Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado and the American Red Cross of Southeastern Colorado.
2 years ago
Tips shared for lung health during forest fires

VALLEY — Wildfires often cast off ash and other irritants into the air which may cause breathing problems for asthmatics of all ages, COPD, and anyone with underlying respiratory problems.
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Insurance advice shared for Spring Fire victims

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Help fire victims at parade

ALAMOSA– Those attending the annual Independence Day parade in Alamosa will have an opportunity to help the victims of the Spring Fire which continues to rage east of Fort Garland.
2 years ago
City offers free internet

ALAMOSA– In light of the large scale, temporary loss of local internet service due to the Spring and other wildfires burning in southern Colorado, the City of Alamosa has announced that free WIFI internet service is available at several city facilities.
2 years ago
Meeting Monday evening will inform some landowners in Spring Fire whether homes have been lost

FORT GARLAND — Some Forbes Park landowners will find out Monday evening whether or not their homes are still standing.
2 years ago
Celebrations planned in SLV for Fourth of July

VALLEY — Although fireworks are prohibited this Fourth of July and public fireworks displays have been put on hold, San Luis Valley communities are still holding festivities for the Independence Day holiday with parades, food and entertainment.
2 years ago
FEMA authorizes funds for Spring Fire

VALLEY — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Spring Fire in Costilla County.
2 years ago
SLV Regional Airport looks at new fuel suppliers

ALAMOSA- San Luis Valley Regional Airport Manger Dustin Allinger went before the Alamosa County Commissioners on Wednesday to get approval to negotiate proposals for new fuel supplier.
2 years ago
Updated Costilla County Primary Election results

NOTE: The Primary Election results from Costilla County published in Wednesday’s Courier were partial results.
2 years ago
Playground to honor local youth

ALAMOSA — Volunteers will build a completely new playground in Alamosa all in one day on Saturday — and already have a name for it.
2 years ago
U.S. DOE review results in $84,000 liability to Adams State

ALAMOSA — A U.S. Department of Education program review of Adams State University’s Title IV funding over a 10-year period has resulted in Adams State having to return $84,351 in federal student aid.
2 years ago
Crestone boy found; man charged with kidnapping

VALLEY — A 12-year-old boy who was the subject of a Colorado Amber Alert and had been missing from Crestone since Saturday was recovered Monday, and the man with him, David Glenn Freeman, 60, was arrested in Garfield County, Utah.
2 years ago
Conejos County passes six-month kennel moratorium

CONEJOS — Caught in the middle of a controversy between Amish animal breeders and residents of the area around La Jara, the Conejos Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved two new dog breeding operations, then passed a six-month moratorium on all special use permits for kennels.
2 years ago
South Fork fireworks show cancelled

SOUTH FORK—Due to the dry conditions, high temperatures and extreme fire danger, the July 3rd Fireworks Show has been cancelled this year.
2 years ago
Valley project receives DOLA funds

VALLEY – The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) announced the award of $2,030,895 as part of the Tier I Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Funds (EIAF) program.
2 years ago
Shawcroft applauds Farm Bill passage out of House

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. House of Representatives passed the 2018 Farm Bill on Thursday afternoon.
2 years ago
Alamosa hosts APR Fair

ALAMOSA — This weekend a number of community agencies and businesses are joining forces to help answer questions and give support at the APR Fair.
2 years ago
Reminder: Return ballots by Tuesday

VALLEY — San Luis Valley voters are reminded that they must return their Primary Election ballots to their respective county clerks’ offices by 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 26.
2 years ago
Most San Juan National Forest and Durango-area BLM-managed lands re-open on Thursday

DURANGO – On Thursday, June 21, at 3 p.m., the San Juan National Forest (SJNF) will re-open to the public by rescinding the Stage 3 Closure Order that has been in place since June 12.
2 years ago
State economic, revenue forecast shared

DENVER — The Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) On June 20 released its quarterly economic and revenue forecast.
2 years ago
Former sheriff staffer in court

ALAMOSA — Former long-time Alamosa County Sheriff’s Office employee Carol Orton, 54, made her first appearance in district court on Wednesday on charges of felony theft and unauthorized use of a financial transaction device (credit cards) allegedly occurring during her employment with the sheriff’s office.
2 years ago
Bat tests positive for rabies in SLV

SAGUACHE COUNTY – A bat in Saguache County tested positive for rabies this week.
2 years ago
Two-car accident near Villa Grove results in injuries

VILLA GROVE — On Tuesday, June 19, at approximately 6:20 p.m. the driver of an SUV was headed southbound on Highway 285 just north of Villa Grove.
2 years ago
Huerfano officials seek oil/gas lease delay

VALLEY — Related to pending oil/gas leases that have drawn some concern from local residents, the Huerfano County commissioners on Tuesday voted to ask for a delay of the oil and natural gas leases on the other side of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains from the Great Sand Dunes.
2 years ago
South Fork Fire District sets fire ban

RIO GRANDE COUNTY — In cooperation with the Rio Grande County sheriff, Rio Grande County commissioners and the South Fork Fire District, effective on June 18 the South Fork Fire District will be placed under a Stage 1 fire restriction.
2 years ago
Sangre de Cristo Ranches shares fire restrictions, covenant enforcement

COSTILLA COUNTY — Sangre de Cristo Ranch Owners (SCRO) in partnership with Gary Pettigrew, a volunteer firefighter with the Costilla County Fire Protection District Board, would like to remind the public, “we are in a “SEVERE DROUGHT."
2 years ago
Still enjoy outdoors during fire season

VALLEY — Although the 2018 fire season is in full swing, this region continues to offer spectacular outdoor recreational opportunities.
2 years ago
Blanca bans all open fires and fireworks

BLANCA — The Town of Blanca reminds residents that there is a ban on all open fires.
2 years ago
Vilá, Dupler awarded tenure at Adams State

Adams State University's Board of Trustees approved tenure for Joaquin Vilá, the incoming vice president of academic affairs and Terry Dupler, incoming chair for department of human performance and physical education, during a special meeting on Thursday.
2 years ago
Road and bridge to repair four roads, buys paint striper

This summer Alamosa County's road and bridge department will spend roughly $330,000 to pave and chip four roads.
2 years ago
County approves second hemp greenhouse

Just two weeks ago Alamosa County approved the installation of its first industrial hemp greenhouse and officials approved their second during Wednesday's commissioners meeting.
2 years ago
County bans fireworks

Alamosa County commissioners on Wednesday approved the Alamosa County Fireworks Ban, the first since 2002 and in line with a similar ban passed by the Alamosa city council.
2 years ago
Vote split on pot plants

Following a first reading of amendments in May, Alamosa County officials approved changes to Ordinance 16 that allows for licensed caregivers and patients to grow 24 medical marijuana plants.
2 years ago
Recognition ceremony set for Vietnam era veterans

Dickey-Springer Post 113 of the American Legion is proud to partner and host a recognition for all men and women who served in the Armed Forces from November 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975.
2 years ago
Alamosa takes LEAD in crime prevention

Alamosa is in the LEAD for breaking the cycle of crime and addiction.
2 years ago
City of Alamosa to water users: Waste not

ALAMOSA — After being reminded of the necessity to conserve water, the Alamosa city council on Wednesday approved an ordinance amendment specifying water-wasting activities that are prohibited in the city.
2 years ago
Adams State awarded Community Partner Program grant to improve student success

ALAMOSA — Adams State University was awarded a two-year grant of $330,000 from the Colorado Department of Higher Education through its Community Partner Program (CPP) of the Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative program.
2 years ago
North Crestone Campground to be temporarily closed

CRESTONE – The North Crestone Campground will be temporarily closed from Tuesday, June 12 through Friday, June 15 to install bear resistant lockers.
2 years ago
Sign up for 'Bulls and Bandits'

ALAMOSA — New this year to the Alamosa Round-UP is the Bulls and Bandits 5K Run! Participants can run, walk or stroll along the 5K path.
2 years ago
BLM seeks input on land use

MONTE VISTA – The Bureau of Land Management San Luis Valley Field Office is seeking public comments on a proposal to amend the land management plan for 2,882 acres of public lands on the east side of the San Luis Valley.
2 years ago
Making sense of fire restrictions

VALLEY – It is no secret that this has been an exceptionally dry year, and as a result this year has potential to bring a higher than usual number of wildfires.
2 years ago
Meet ASU interim president candidates

ALAMOSA — The community and campus staff are invited to meet the four candidates for the ASU interim president appointment at the following forums:
2 years ago
Antonito town hall closes for move

ANTONITO — Due to the moving of the Antonito Municipal Offices to its new location, the Antonito Town Hall will be closed the week of June 11.
2 years ago
Live in the country? Know the Code of the West

ALAMOSA — Alamosa County’s Code of the West has been in effect since 2008, but it’s not widely known by newcomers.
2 years ago
Alamosa bans fireworks sales in city

ALAMOSA — Following up on a ban for using fireworks in the city limits, the Alamosa city council last night also passed a ban on selling them.
2 years ago
Signatures gathered for Initiative 108

STATEWIDE — The state’s largest agriculture organization is proposing a constitutional amendment for the November general election ballot that would strengthen private property rights in the state.
2 years ago
Governor’s veto: It’s ‘premature’ to phase out required newspaper publication of county notices

Worried about “reducing transparency” in rural Colorado communities that still lack broadband, Gov. John Hickenlooper on Tuesday vetoed a bill that would have phased out the required publication of certain county financial information in newspapers.
2 years ago
Psychological evaluation scheduled in DeLuna case

ALAMOSA — Pending a psychologist’s evaluation, District Judge Michael Gonzales on Wednesday continued cases pending against Nazzreth DeLuna, 30, who among other charges is charged with attempted first-degree murder and arson in connection with a fire last September that rendered an Alamosa residence uninhabitable.
2 years ago
SLVEC shares recycling data

Out of the 50 billion bottles of water being bought each year, the US consumes 1,500 plastic water bottles every second, with 80 percent ending up in a landfill, even though recycling programs exist.
2 years ago
Adams State board approves budget, tuition

Adams State University’s budget for fiscal year 2018-19 was approved by its board of trustees at a special meeting on Monday.
2 years ago
Fires steady in SLV; ablaze in NM, Durango

While wildfires in the San Luis Valley are nearing containment, firefights in northern New Mexico and the Durango area are still far from over.
2 years ago
Mom in child death case sues county staff

Krystal Voss, now known as Krystal O’Connell, 44, filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court on Monday against those involved in the initial investigation of her 19-month-old son Kryan Voss’ death in 2003.
2 years ago
Updates given on area fires

VALLEY — Friday concluded with the lightning-sparked Park Creek Fire being 95 percent contained, no new growth on any of the fires burning in the Rio Grande National Forest and smoke visible in the San Luis Valley from the 416 Fire north of Durango, which had burned more than 1,100 acres by Friday night, and the Ute Park Fire in northern New Mexico, which was estimated at 16,500 acres and 0-percent contained on Friday night.
2 years ago
Hemp History Week in the SLV

Did you know George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams all grew hemp and actively advocated for commercial hemp production?
2 years ago
New judge search begins

The Twelfth Judicial District Nominating Commission will meet at the Alamosa Combined Court on June 22 to interview and select nominees for appointment by the governor to the office of district judge for the Twelfth Judicial District.
2 years ago
Input sought on proposed cell towers

Divide Ranger District and Mineral County are inviting public input on a proposal to construct cell communication towers on five sites within the Rio Grande National Forest and two sites on private land within Mineral County.
2 years ago
Boutique partners with United Airlines

Boutique Air is now a new codeshare partner with United Airlines.
2 years ago
Alamosa seeks input on homeless

ALAMOSA — The City of Alamosa will hold a community meeting for residents and businesses to provide input on homelessness in Alamosa at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 30 at city hall, 300 Hunt Ave
2 years ago
Park Creek Fire 80 percent contained

SOUTH FORK — The Park Creek Fire, which ignited on Friday, May 25, was 80 percent contained by Monday evening, according to Rio Grande National Forest Public Affairs Specialist Mike Blakeman.
2 years ago
SLV wins Starburst awards

VALLEY — The Colorado Lottery is pleased to announce the winners of the 2018 Starburst Awards, recognizing excellent use of lottery funds for the betterment of communities via public projects.
2 years ago
Primary Election changes shared

VALLEY — Colorado voters approved Proposition 108 in 2016, which allows unaffiliated voters (sometimes referred to as “independent” voters) to now participate in Colorado primary elections.
2 years ago
School board takes action on De Sautell

ALAMOSA — During the May 21st meeting of the Alamosa school board, the board approved an action item for the censuring and/or vote of no confidence regarding board member Jan De Sautell.
2 years ago
Conejos cases advance to trial

CONEJOS —Francisco Andrade, 26, Manassa, appeared in Conejos District Court Friday for a hearing on his potential trial date on sexual assault on a child charges.
2 years ago
Special use permit clarification

CONEJOS — Following are clarifications to special use permits pending before the Conejos Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), according to Linda DeHerrera, land use administrator:
2 years ago
County approves hemp greenhouse

ALAMOSA — After clarifying greenhouses codes in April, Alamosa County commissioners approved their first special use permit for the installation of a commercial greenhouse for industrial hemp on Wednesday.
2 years ago
Borderlands exhibit Valley day set

PUEBLO – Two Regional Advisory Councils of El Pomar Foundation assisted in bringing the original Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo to Pueblo.
2 years ago
ASU projects 3 percent enrollment decrease, tuition and rates the same

ALAMOSA — Undergraduate students at Adams State University can breathe a little easier knowing that they likely won’t have to pay more for their education next year.
2 years ago
Board approves teacher negotiations

ALAMOSA — Recently, school districts across the country have been fighting for higher pay. Locally at Alamosa School District, both the board of education and the Alamosa Education Association agreed on an increased salary and additional benefits during their annual negotiations meeting.
2 years ago
AHS receives BEST grant for security improvements

ALAMOSA — After applying to the Building Excellent Schools Today (BEST) grant program in February, the Alamosa School District Board of Education heard the news during their Monday meeting that they will receive the funds needed to upgrade Alamosa High School’s security systems.
2 years ago
Centauri High School named national ‘Model of Excellence’

LA JARA— The SkillsUSA chapter at Centauri High School was recently named among the top 24 SkillsUSA chapters nationally as a “Model of Excellence” recipient.
2 years ago
Fire strikes East Alamosa home

ALAMOSA — A fire rendered an East Alamosa home uninhabitable Sunday morning.
2 years ago
Conservation fund grants announced in SLV

VALLEY – The San Luis Valley Conservation Fund (SLVCF), a partnership between Colorado Open Lands, Rio Grande Headwaters Land Trust, Western Rivers Conservancy and the LOR Foundation, announced its third round of grant awards for organizations working in Colorado’s San Luis Valley.
2 years ago
Costilla County battles brush fires

COSTILLA COUNTY — The Costilla County Fire Department responded to back-to-back brush fires Thursday evening and Friday morning, with about three acres burned in the Indian Creek subdivision Thursday night and about 40 acres burned in a meadow near San Acacio on Friday.
2 years ago
RG National Forest releases draft timber salvage decision

LA JARA – Conejos Peak District Ranger Andrea Jones has released the final environmental impact statement and draft record of decision for the CP District-wide Salvage Project.
2 years ago
Wisdom re-appointed to state board

DENVER — Gov. Hickenlooper announced Boards and Commissions appointments to the Governor’s Venture Capital Authority.
2 years ago
Alamosa council authorizes more hours at recycling center

ALAMOSA — Responding to area residents’ request to expand the Rickey Recycling Center’s weekend hours, the Alamosa city council this week authorized the city manager to reclassify the part-time maintenance worker position to full time.
2 years ago
Watering restrictions commence

ALAMOSA — Alamosa residents are now under watering restrictions, which are voluntary at this point.
2 years ago
Many apply for ASU interim president

Adams State University's interim president search committee has a lot of work on their hands to select a candidate before July 1.
2 years ago
Dry conditions prompt fire restrictions

VALLEY — The Rio Grande National Forest and Bureau of Land Management’s San Luis Valley Field Office are initiating Stage 1 fire restrictions beginning May 21.
2 years ago
Alamosan dies in collision

An Alamosa woman died Friday night as a result of a two-vehicle collision about four miles west of Alamosa on Highway 160.
2 years ago
School lawsuit from 1914 remembered

The nation’s earliest victory in the war against educational segregation took place in the San Luis Valley and only recently came to light.
2 years ago
Marketing district to get Adams State intern, photo booth

Changes are coming to Alamosa's Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Colorado Welcome Center.
2 years ago
Wolf Creek appeal declined

The United States Forest Service has declined to appeal an order issued last May by Senior Judge Richard P. Matsch nullifying the land exchange that would provide necessary road access for the long-sought Village at Wolf Creek development.
2 years ago
Airport begins search for fixed-base operator

With contract negotiations between Mountain View Aeromotive and Alamosa County falling through, the county is in the process of requesting proposals for a new fixed-base operator (FBO) for the general aviation portion of San Luis Valley Regional Airport.
2 years ago
Quintana death nets 12 years for Nieto

On a felony charge associated with the January 2017 death of Marcie Quintana, 24, District Judge Michael Gonzales on Thursday sentenced Angel Nieto, 32, to 12 years in prison — plus three 30-day jail terms for contempt of court.
2 years ago
Medical Hall of Fame Class of 2018 set

ALAMOSA — This year’s class of the Medical Hall of Fame for the San Luis Valley for 2018 does not disappoint.
2 years ago
TSJC to graduate more than 100 on Friday

ALAMOSA – Trinidad State will award certificates and degrees to about 129 graduates at an indoor ceremony on Friday, May 11, at 6 p.m. at Plachy Hall on the Adams State University Campus.
2 years ago
Permits may be partial answer to parking

ALAMOSA — Parking permits for residents could be a solution to congestion on streets near Adams State University.
2 years ago
Tuesday fire damages Alamosa apartment

ALAMOSA — Alamosa firefighters responded to a fire at 2232 Thomas Avenue, Apartment A, one of the Alamosa Housing Authority apartments, at 9:20 a.m. on Tuesday, May 8.
2 years ago
Former murder suspect gets 'fast track' sentence in theft, forgery case

ALAMOSA — Implementing a new fast track sentencing program, District Judge Michael Gonzales on Monday accepted a plea and immediately sentenced Wilma Mason, 46, Hooper, on forgery and theft charges.
2 years ago
City may expand recycling center weekend hours

ALAMOSA — Alamosa may expand its weekend hours at the Rickey Recycling Center.
2 years ago
Higher ed commission approves changes awarding college credit for military training

DENVER – The Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE) took action on Friday, May 4, to significantly expand the commission policy on prior learning assessment, which allows students to earn college credit for expertise outside the classroom.
2 years ago
Valley Food Co-op changes hours, will not close

Rumors have been swirling that Valley Food Co-op is shutting its doors, though that is not the case. Instead, the cooperative's members decided during a meeting on April 29 that it would be no longer open on Sundays to cut operating costs.
2 years ago
City may seek watering restrictions

City of Alamosa utility customers will likely be asked to voluntarily restrict water usage soon.
2 years ago
ASU closer to probation removal

In January The Higher Learning Commission site visiting team recommended removing Adams State University from academic probation and now the Institutional Action Council concurs with the team's findings.
2 years ago
Pot bust yields 194 plants

According to a Saguache County Sheriff’s office spokesperson, 194 mature and trimmed plants were seized from an illegal marijuana grow in the Baca Grande subdivision outside Crestone May 2, following a tip to the sheriff’s office.
2 years ago
County raising funds for new courthouse landscaping

Though the voter approved one-cent sales tax has made the new courthouse construction and jail expansion possible, it hasn't funded the entire project.
2 years ago
Downtown designer chosen

With an updated comprehensive plan under its belt, the city of Alamosa continued city planning with the approval Wednesday night of a firm to conduct a downtown design plan.
2 years ago
Help design KaBOOM! playground on Thursday

The Colorado Health Foundation and the national non-profit KaBOOM! awarded the City of Alamosa with a “Build it with KaBOOM!” playground grant that will be used to build a state-of-the-art playground in Alamosa this June.
2 years ago
Cinco de Mayo event planned

The SLV Brewing Company, Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area and the City of Alamosa will present a free community block party on Saturday to celebrate local heritage through music, dance, food, drinks and good conversation.
2 years ago
Brothers die from gunfire in Conejos County

CONEJOS COUNTY — At approximately 4 a.m. Friday, April 27, the Conejos County Sheriff’s Office was called out to the 20000 block of C.R. V where family members had discovered two young men deceased.
2 years ago
Hunger ed week offers solutions

VALLEY — As La Puente’s Hunger Education Week wraps up, it’s time to highlight how the community came together to fight hunger not only in the Valley but worldwide.
2 years ago
SLV Health, community to send supplies to schools

ALAMOSA — With teachers protesting for higher wages and increased school funding across the country, San Luis Valley Health has started a new program to ease the financial burden of instructors.
2 years ago
Student group to host Opioid Epidemic Summit

ALAMOSA — The Adams State University Collegiate Farm Bureau will host the Opioid Epidemic Summit.
2 years ago
Seniors face hunger in SLV

VALLEY — La Puente’s Hunger Education Week continues educating community members about the reality of hunger the in the San Luis Valley.
2 years ago
Residents may soon grow 24 pot plants in Alamosa County

ALAMOSA — Though Amendment 64 allowed for patients and caregivers to grow up to 99 personal medical marijuana plants without a license, at the start of 2018 Colorado House Bill 17-1220 lowered the number to 12. Alamosa County, however, may raise that limit to 24 medical marijuana plants, which is allowed under the bill.
2 years ago
South Fork man dies in rollover crash Monday

SOUTH FORK — South Fork resident Rex Shaw, 47, died Monday afternoon in a rollover crash on Colorado 149, approximately 4.5 miles north of South Fork.
2 years ago
Hunger advocacy

VALLEY — As Hunger Education Week continues, La Puente is seeking to help educate the community on the many ways they can help fight hunger.
2 years ago
National Drug Take Back Day is April 28th

VALLEY — Prescription medications play an important role in the health of millions of Americans. However, expired medications or unused drugs often stay in the back of cabinets for months or even years.
2 years ago
Counties support SLV Behavioral Health

Gov. John Hickenlooper is contemplating using an out-of-state service to replace Colorado crisis service organizations.
2 years ago
Counties back hemp legislation

After hearing a presentation from Monte Robertson of the San Luis Valley Hemp Company, the San Luis Valley County Commissioners Association unanimously voted to sign a letter addressed to Third Congressional District Representative Scott Tipton along with Sens. Michael Bennet and Cory Gardner in support of various industrial hemp legislation.
2 years ago
Alamosa joins opioid litigation

Joining other plaintiffs including Alamosa County, the City of Alamosa unanimously decided to enter an opioid litigation against pharmaceutical companies.
2 years ago
Bustang buses to run May 1

Bus service will begin on May 1 from Alamosa to Pueblo as part of a Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) program, CDOT spokesperson Maddy Tischler Ward reported to Alamosa city council.
2 years ago
The Colorado State Patrol has no tolerance for behaviors that could spark fires

The Colorado State Patrol is reminding residents and visitors alike that there will be zero tolerance for behaviors, whether negligent or knowing, that could spark wildfires.
2 years ago
Alamosa puts pot on the ballot — again

ALAMOSA — Alamosa city council this week decided to place a petition-initiated marijuana issue on the 2019 ballot.
2 years ago
Hunger ed week begins

ALAMOSA — La Puente is proud to announce the series of events for the “2018 Hunger Education Week.”
2 years ago
Real property taxpayer remedies shared

ALAMOSA — For tax years 2017 and 2018, the Alamosa County assessor is required by law to appraise all real property at a June 30, 2016 level of value.
2 years ago
CROP Walk is Sunday

ALAMOSA — La Puente is hosting their annual CROP Walk event this Sunday, April 22nd at 1 p.m. at Cole Park in Alamosa.
2 years ago
Body identified as Duane Lopez

Duane Lopez, 63, was found deceased April 14 near Wild Horse Mesa.
2 years ago
Mosca man dies in rollover crash

ALAMOSA COUNTY — Mosca resident Dylan Vittoria, 24, died late Wednesday night in a single vehicle rollover crash that had occurred on Colorado 150 in Alamosa County.
2 years ago
City approves land exchange with RV resort developers

ALAMOSA — In a 5-1 vote with Councilman Michael Carson opposed and Councilman David Broyles absent, the Alamosa city council on Wednesday night approved a land exchange of city ranch property for private property belonging to Rio Bravo RV Resort developers.
2 years ago
Distracted driving is a killer habit

SOUTHWESTERN COLORADO (CSP District 5) – After a recent string of fatal crashes in Southwestern Colorado, the Colorado State Patrol reminds drivers that it is imperative to pay complete attention to the only task that is important while operating a motor vehicle.
2 years ago
Intersection work to begin in DN

DEL NORTE – The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Technology Constructors, Inc. (TCI) will begin work on Monday, April 30 at the intersection of US Highway (US) 160 and CO Highway (CO) 112.
2 years ago
Accidents shut down Highway 17

Colorado State Patrol responded to a crash involving five separate vehicles on Tuesday, and Highway 17 was closed for a time.
2 years ago
Outlook: Continuing dry conditions in SLV

While firefighters fought wind-whipped area fires on Tuesday, water leaders received news that conditions will not be improving in the future.
2 years ago
Airport drops ABQ route, adds another to DEN

On May 1 San Luis Valley residents will no longer be able to fly to Albuquerque International Sunport.
2 years ago
Sex assault suspect in court on Friday

CONEJOS — Parties in the case involving Francisco Andrade, 26, Manassa, are working to resolve the matter, Public Defender Amanda Hopkins told Chief District Judge Pattie Swift during a status hearing in Conejos on Friday.
2 years ago
Old Frontier Drive-in to get makeover

RIO GRANDE COUNTY— Mark Falcone’s vision for the Old Frontier Drive-in on Highway 285 just outside Center is expansive and infectious, creating a panorama of artistic events that will culturally enrich the Valley and tax revenue from Front Range visitors that could help boost the local economy.
2 years ago
County weighs courthouse future

ALAMOSA — Just because Alamosa County is spending millions constructing a new courthouse doesn’t mean the old district courthouse, located at 702 Fourth Street, has stopped costing the county money.
2 years ago
Murder case awaits plea

CONEJOS — Murder suspect Michael Robinson, 33, will likely enter a plea in district court in May, his attorney Public Defender Amanda Hopkins told Chief District Judge Pattie Swift on Thursday.
2 years ago
County hires Speights and Worrich law firm for opioid settlement

ALAMOSA — After a work session presentation, and based on the recommendation of Alamosa County Attorney Jason Kelly, Alamosa County Commissioners moved to retain Speights and Worrich, LLC for multidistrict ligation (MDL) against opioid manufactures and distributors during their regular meeting on Wednesday.
2 years ago
Safe Routes to School selected in SLV

VALLEY – Colorado’s Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program is receiving $2.49 million this year for projects that enable and encourage children to walk or bicycle to and from school.
2 years ago
Costilla County enacts fire ban

SAN LUIS — On Thursday Costilla County passed a resolution banning open fires and fireworks while there is a Red Flag Warning in effect.
2 years ago
Stop signs damaged

ALAMOSA — Two stop signs were damaged in the northern part of Alamosa County and officials are offering a reward for information.
2 years ago
County supports college scholarship

On Wednesday Alamosa County Commissioners voted to give the Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative a $6,000 match.
2 years ago
Project will aid water data collection

A nearly $100,000 project is in the works to help gather data more quickly to make better water decisions in the San Luis Valley.
2 years ago
Water rules case in judge's hands

Although courtroom testimony concluded two months ago, the groundwater rules trial did not officially end until this week.
2 years ago
County adopts fire ban ordinance

After discussing an updated draft to the Alamosa County fire ban ordinance back on March 21, county commissioners adopted the new regulations during their Wednesday meeting.
2 years ago
La Jara election awaits tiebreaker

LA JARA — La Jara’s town election is still waiting for a tiebreaker to determine which candidate will earn one of the open seats this spring.
2 years ago
'Heat is on' spring enforcement begins

STATEWIDE — But in case your next spring celebration includes alcohol or marijuana, know that law enforcement will be on heightened alert to keep impaired drivers off the road.
2 years ago
Attempted murder case advances

ALAMOSA — On Monday Alamosa County Judge Daniel Walzl advanced the attempted murder case of Nazzreth DeLuna, 30, to district court.
2 years ago
Teen dies in accidental shooting

RIO GRANDE COUNTY— A 12-year-old boy from Rio Grande County underwent his first arraignment Monday, April 9, after a tragic accident that claimed his best friend’s life.
2 years ago
City sponsors Alamosa Round-UP

ALAMOSA — Commending the Honeycutts for the positive impact Alamosa Round-UP has on the community, the Alamosa city council this week unanimously approved a $4,000 sponsorship.
2 years ago
Antonito project receives funding

ANTONITO — Mayor Aaron Abeyta was notified this week the town’s application for state Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance funds has been approved.
2 years ago
Hotz sentenced for daughter's death

ALAMOSA — For every year of the childhood she will never have, District Judge Michael Gonzales on Thursday sentenced Perry Hotz, 21, to 18 years in prison for the death of his daughter Alexis, 5 1/2 months old.
2 years ago
No special election for marijuana issue

ALAMOSA — A ballot question seeking to ban outdoor marijuana grows in Alamosa will have to wait until 2019.
2 years ago
Unaffiliated urged to vote in Primary

VALLEY — Colorado Secretary of State Wayne Williams rolled out a campaign intended to help unaffiliated voters correctly fill out their ballots in the June 26 primary election.
2 years ago
City faces Broyles controversy

ALAMOSA — Alamosa City Councilman David Broyles’ Facebook post became a topic of discussion at Wednesday night’s council meeting with two members of the public calling for his resignation, fellow councilors stating they disagreed with his post and city administration clarifying that fellow councilors could not kick him off council for it. Only the electorate who put him in office could do that, they clarified.
2 years ago
Election results:

ANTONITO – The long-planned move of Antonito’s government from a metal building to the famed Warshauer Mansion received support in the town’s municipal election Tuesday.
2 years ago
Weapons, drugs, stolen vehicles, suspects nabbed

VALLEY — Driving two stolen vehicles containing weapons and drugs, four suspects from the Denver area were arrested Saturday night after driving at high speeds, running motorists off the road, carjacking another vehicle at gunpoint and pulling a weapon when ultimately stopped by area authorities.
2 years ago
RG National Forest puts dead trees to use

MONTE VISTA – Spruce beetle activity continues to decline on the Rio Grande National Forest according to 2017 aerial survey data.
2 years ago
Alamosa GOP member Facebook post creates national repercussions

ALAMOSA — A March 30 post on the Alamosa County Republicans’ Facebook site resulted in state and national news coverage, an apology from the county party and the removal of David Broyles from local party leadership.
2 years ago
School threat not founded

LA JARA — Conejos County Sheriff’s deputies and Colorado State Patrol troopers responding to a possible threat at Centauri High School on Monday found that the threat was unfounded, according to Conejos County Undersheriff Christopher Crown.
2 years ago
City of Alamosa gives spring reminders

ALAMOSA — Spring is here, and the Alamosa Police Department would like to remind every owner, tenant and person in possession of any real property in the city limits that the City of Alamosa Community Service Officers will be enforcing Municipal Codes specifically those dealing with weeds, trash, and noxious vegetation.
2 years ago
Valdez shares capitol update

VALLEY – Back in the San Luis Valley to attend the Alamosa County Democrat Assembly today, State Representative Donald Valdez said he was pleased with provisions in the state budget that the House of Representatives passed 42-22 this week.
2 years ago
Easter egg hunts planned in San Luis Valley

VALLEY — Several Easter egg hunts are planned in the San Luis Valley this weekend including some today, Saturday, as well as on Easter Sunday tomorrow, April 1.
2 years ago
Marijuana recommendations submitted

SAGUACHE — The Saguache County Planning Commission (SCPC) last Thursday began the revision of the county’s marijuana regulations.
2 years ago
Del Norte town board candidates meet with public

DEL NORTE—Residents of Del Norte gathered at the Rio Grande County Annex building Tuesday night to meet their 2018 spring election candidates.
2 years ago
Schlabach resigns from Monte Vista city council

MONTE VISTA— Following what has been a contentious few months with the old versus the new, Monte Vista City Councilor Joe Schlabach has resigned, effective immediately.
2 years ago
Commissioners to hear breeding facility matter April 11

A local dog breeding facility is one step closer to approval following a public hearing held last Tuesday for a conditional use permit.
2 years ago
City may cap temp vendor sales

Trying to balance support for existing “brick and mortar” businesses with free enterprise, Alamosa city councilors are considering ordinance changes regarding temporary retail sales licenses.
2 years ago
TSJC will pursue nursing degree permitted under newly approved state legislation

With the passage of legislation allowing community colleges to offer Bachelor of Science degrees in nursing, Trinidad State Junior College confirmed it will be pursuing such a degree.
2 years ago
Mosca plans community clean up event

With a new sewer system in place, Mosca community members now hope to clean up more of the town.
2 years ago
San Luis Valley population continues to grow; Saguache increases the most

According to new data released by the U.S. Census Bureau, all but nine Colorado counties grew in population from 2016 to 2017.
2 years ago
County beefs up cyber security efforts

With no one immune from cyber attacks, Alamosa County officials recently met with WSB Computer Services President John Manesiotis to discuss ways to prevent them from happening in county government.
2 years ago
Marijuana election concerns raised

ALAMOSA — Shanna Hobbs shared her concerns with the city council this week about pending petitions to reverse outdoor marijuana growing in the City of Alamosa.
2 years ago
Honeycutt advises county commissioners

ALAMOSA — At the beginning of the county’s meeting on Wednesday long-time San Luis Valley resident Roy Honeycutt cautioned Alamosa County officials to avoid the marijuana pitfalls of Saguache County.
2 years ago
Saguache commissioners issue marijuana statement

SAGUACHE– Saguache County Commissioners, in conjunction with the Sheriff’s Office and Land Use, released a statement Tuesday after recent protests by citizens regarding both legal and illegal marijuana grows in the county.
2 years ago
Irrigation seasons to begin in rest of the Valley

VALLEY — The Division Engineer for Division 3 of the Colorado Division of Water Resources has announced that the irrigation season will begin on March 26 for irrigation structures within the following drainage areas:
2 years ago
County may update fire ban ordinance

Winter and spring have been dry and it's likely to stay dry.
2 years ago
Triple homicide case moves forward

More than a year after he allegedly shot three persons to death and badly injured another, Santos Nevares waived a preliminary hearing in Conejos County Court and was bound over for trial on an array of charges relating to his actions on Jan. 15, 2017.
2 years ago
Sheriff’s staff pay raises approved

At the March 6 commissioners meeting, Saguache County Sheriff Dan Warwick once again addressed the issue of pay raises he scheduled for staff members that were later denied by commissioners, who said they had to be approved before going into effect.
2 years ago
Texas man hit, killed after Wolf Creek accident

WOLF CREEK — Colorado State Patrol identified Jian Wang, 40, of Plano, Texas as the victim of a fatality on Wolf Creek Pass Thursday evening.
2 years ago
Clerk's office closed Tues.

DEL NORTE —The Rio Grande County Clerk & Recorder’s office will be closed Tuesday, March 20 for training. The office will reopen on Wednesday, March 21, at 8 a.m. for regular business hours. Call 657-3334.
2 years ago
Conejos County escapee still at large

CONEJOS — Lawrence Gonzales, 22, who escaped from the Conejos County Jail March 2, is still at large.
2 years ago
Prescribed burns planned

MONTE VISTA – The San Luis Valley Interagency Fire Management Unit plans to conduct two prescribed burns this spring on the Rio Grande National Forest.
2 years ago
Saguache County officials meet

SAGUACHE — Saguache County Commissioners meet on Tuesday, March 20, at 9 a.m. at the courthouse
2 years ago
Enjoy Family Fun Skate Night

MONTE VISTA—The City of Monte Vista Recreation Department in conjunction with Rio Grande Prevention Partners and Communities that Care are hosting the St. Patrick’s Day Family Fun Skate Night on Saturday, March 17
2 years ago
Assembly is Tuesday

RIO GRANDE COUNTY—The Rio Grande County Republican Central Committee will be holding its County Assembly on Tuesday, March 20.
2 years ago
Irrigation seasons announced in SLV

VALLEY — The Division Engineer for Division 3 of the Colorado Division of Water Resources has announced that the irrigation season will begin:
2 years ago
Valley low in County Health Rankings

Douglas County ranks healthiest in Colorado and Costilla County least healthiest, according to the ninth annual County Health Rankings, released this week by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute (UWPHI).
2 years ago
Wolf Creek crash is fatal

A 39-year-old Texas man died Thursday evening following an accident on Wolf Creek Pass.
2 years ago
Centennial students 'standing up' to make a difference

Fifty students at Centennial High School in San Luis participated in a slightly different approach to Wednesday’s Student Walk Out Day.
2 years ago
Ag exemption from electronic logging devices extended

On Tuesday the Department of Transportation announced an additional 90-day extension of the agriculture exemption from the Electronic Logging Devices mandate.
2 years ago
Streamflow outlook not looking any better

A week’s time only brought more warm weather and more bad news when Colorado Division of Water Resources Division 3 Engineer Craig Cotten presented the latest streamflow forecasts on Tuesday.
2 years ago
ASU discusses goals with higher ed

A rare campus visit from the Colorado Department of Higher Education allowed local representatives from the Adams State Board of Trustees to hash out long- and short-term goals with the department on Tuesday.
2 years ago
Nieto pleads in fatal crash

On Monday, Angel Nieto pleaded guilty in two cases pending against him, one involving the death of his passenger in a January 16, 2017 crash on Highway 285 south of Alamosa.
2 years ago
Glow run changes to spring date

It has been barely six months since the last Alamosa Education Foundation Glow Run but it's already time to start preparing for the next one.
2 years ago
Report shows drug felony filings up across Colorado: 12th Judicial District second

Felony filings for drug crimes have increased over the years in not only the 12th Judicial District, but in every district throughout Colorado.
2 years ago
Marketing district awards $77,900 in grants

ALAMOSA — Funding annual events such as Summerfest on the Rio and Early Iron, the Alamosa County Local Marketing District awarded a total of $77,900 in grants to 32 applicants during their meeting on Thursday.
2 years ago
Test batteries in smoke alarms

VALLEY — Daylight Saving Time is this weekend and the American Red Cross reminds everyone to TEST the batteries in their smoke alarms as they TURN their clocks ahead an hour.
2 years ago
Bennet, Gardner, Tipton back opioid bills

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D) and Cory Gardner (R), along with a bipartisan group of lawmakers, today introduced the Alternatives to Opioids (ALTO) in the Emergency Department Act to fund innovative approaches to combat the opioid epidemic.
2 years ago
Oakes appointed to statewide board

DENVER — Gov. Hickenlooper on Friday appointed Chief Duane Charles Oakes of Alamosa to the Automobile Theft Prevention Board for a term expiring Feb. 1, 2024.
2 years ago
Ruben, Audrey Chavez file claim against Town of Center

Following an incident that occurred last summer resulting in criminal charges, Ruben and Audrey Chavez have filed a notice of claim against the town of Center, naming “various town officials” as the defendants, including Mayor Herman Sisneros and Police Chief James Gowin.
2 years ago
Alamosa may see another pot question

Alamosa may face another marijuana ballot question, this time in a special election this year.
2 years ago
Governor reappoints Newmyer-Olsen to judicial commission

Gov. Hickenlooper on Wednesday reappointed Crista Lee Newmyer-Olsen of Mosca to serve as an attorney on the 12th Judicial District Judicial Performance Commission.
2 years ago
Future of pretrial services uncertain

Alamosa County has been using Rocky Mountain Offender Management Systems (RMOMS) as a contractor for pretrial services, such as screenings and supervision programs, for over a year yet officials still aren't sure if it's worth the cost.
2 years ago
Officer-involved shooting suspect named

The Alamosa County Coroner’s Office officially identified Ernesto Michel, 47, as the Alamosa man who died following an officer-involved shooting in Alamosa on February 28.
2 years ago
Air Quality Health Advisory for Smoke

Air Quality Health Advisory for Smoke
2 years ago
Judge Swift appointed to pretrial commission

Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Nancy E. Rice today announced the formation of the Bail Blue Ribbon Commission to address Colorado’s pretrial release practices.
2 years ago
Inmates used vents to escape

The appointment of former Conejos County Sheriff Robert Gurule on Friday, March 2, was made bittersweet shortly afterward when he was advised that two inmates had escaped earlier from the county jail.
2 years ago
ASU Foundation, SLV Federal Bank aid university

The Adams State University Foundation authorized a distribution of funds to help alleviate the budget gap projected by the university.
2 years ago
Officers placed on leave after fatal shooting

On February 28, 2018 at approximately 9:47 p.m. officers of the Alamosa Police Department were dispatched to the 1400 block of W. 11th St. in reference to a threat call.
2 years ago
City receives grant to plant trees at SLV airport corridor

The City of Alamosa Department of Parks and Recreation and the Alamosa Tree Board have received a $3,000 grant from the XCEL Energy Vegetation Management/Colorado Tree Coalition (CTC) grant program for their Greening Alamosa's Airport Gateway Corridor Under Powerlines Project.
2 years ago
City Council hears updated Rio Bravo proposals

The Alamosa City Council heard the latest updates from the developers of the proposed RV resort Rio Bravo, as well as positive and negative comments from the crowded audience in a special meeting held Wednesday evening.
2 years ago
Prescribed burns planned in northern New Mexico

TAOS, NM — Fire managers on the Camino Real Ranger District of the Carson National Forest hope to take advantage of favorable conditions, including fuel moisture levels, air quality and forecasted weather to conduct prescribed burns sometime between February and April.
2 years ago
MV council clarifies position after Schlabach comments

At the February 22nd Monte Vista city council meeting, interviews for city attorney candidates were held with former City Attorney Gene Farish, and current City Attorney Karen Lintott being interviewed.
2 years ago
Liquor license change mulled

To accommodate Alamosa’s bowling alley and other similar businesses near schools, the Alamosa city council approved on first reading and scheduled for a March 7 public hearing an ordinance reducing the allowable distance from schools to establishments with hotel/restaurant liquor licenses.
2 years ago
Two rescued from icy Smith Reservoir

BLANCA — Two Adams State University students are alive and well today, thanks to rapid action by a sheriff’s sergeant and a private citizen.
2 years ago
Business owner injured during armed robbery

According to reports from Del Norte Police Chief Bobbi Fresquez, an armed robbery occurred at Golden Fleece Antiques, located at 570 Grande Avenue, at approximately 9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 19.
2 years ago
City council undecided on Rio Bravo

Alamosa city councilors are as yet undecided on an RV resort proposal that would include a portion of the Alamosa Ranch.
2 years ago
Conejos County Sheriff Galvez resigns

The Conejos Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has reached an agreement whereby Howard Galvez Jr. will no longer be sheriff as of March 2.
2 years ago
Motion denied in Nieto case

District Judge Michael Gonzales on Wednesday denied a motion to exclude from trial a photograph in the vehicular homicide case against Angel Nieto, 32, whose trial is scheduled for April 9.
2 years ago
Assessment rate projected to keep dropping in Alamosa County

Depending on one's opinion of taxes, a low residential assessment rate could be seen as good or bad news.
2 years ago
School applies for BEST security grant

Alamosa School District has already improved security at Ortega Middle School and wishes to do the same at Alamosa High School.
2 years ago
Body identified as Brandy Bishop

The Saguache County Sheriff’s Office has identified a female body discovered in Saguache County on February 18 as Brandy Bishop, 37, of Saguache.
2 years ago
Suspects arrested in local mail thefts

ALAMOSA —The Alamosa County Sheriff’s Office has arrested suspects in connection with recent mail thefts.
2 years ago
Hiker finds body in Saguache County

The Saguache County Sheriff’s Office with assistance from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) are investigating a body discovered in the county on February 18.
2 years ago
Gillette runs for Saguache commissioner

SAGUACHE COUNTY— Terry M. Gillette has announced his candidacy as a Republican candidate for Saguache County Commissioner.
2 years ago
ASU trustees: Budget must improve $2.7M

ALAMOSA — Following a meeting in Denver on Thursday, the Adams State University Board of Trustees issued the following statement concerning the board’s action to deal with financial constraints at the university:
2 years ago
Valley conservation projects receive national funding

VALLEY — Colorado Open Lands announced on Thursday that its Acequia Initiative has been awarded $1,722,000 in funding from the National Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) and an additional $638,000 from Great Outdoors Colorado.
2 years ago
Salary increases may be affecting filings for county elected offices

A constant stream of announcements from candidates for elected county offices across the San Luis Valley may be partially driven by a bill approved in the Colorado General Assembly in 2015.
2 years ago
Burt speaks to economic development group

DEL NORTE — Kristi Mountain Sports Business Development Manager Raleigh Burt defied fog and snow early Tuesday morning to present an update on outdoor recreation in Colorado and the San Luis Valley to the Upper Rio Grande Economic Development group.
2 years ago
Commissioners approve pot moratorium

After months of discussion, Saguache County Commissioners approved a 120-day moratorium on the approval of new marijuana applications until the current regulations governing how the applications are processed can be reviewed.
2 years ago
Marketing district supports RV resort

LAMOSA — After a unanimous vote on Thursday the Alamosa County Local Marketing District Board approved sending a letter of support for the Rio Bravo RV Resort to Alamosa City Council.
2 years ago
Murder, sex assault suspects to appear Feb. 15

CONEJOS — First appearance in district court is slated at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 15 for Michael John Robinson, 32.
2 years ago
Alamosa supports children's carnival

ALAMOSA — Alamosa city councilors this week made several decisions supporting positive efforts in the community.
2 years ago
County sees growth in development

Over the past three years construction in Alamosa County has been on the rise.
2 years ago
Superintendents from Valley join statewide school financing proposal

During a Wednesday press conference in Denver, Colorado superintendents from across the state presented their plan to fix school funding via a new formula that changes the current distribution model.
2 years ago
Colorado AmeriCorps to help fight drug crisis

As Colorado grapples with the opioid crisis, local communities are stepping up efforts to organize community responses.
2 years ago
Mosca sewer project on time, under budget

Save for a few lingering items, the Mosca wastewater infrastructure improvement project is now complete and operational.
2 years ago
Q Fever alert; no human illness yet

A number of failed pregnancies in goats at a local dairy prompted testing that confirmed the presence of Coxiella burnetii bacteria, which can cause Q Fever in humans, according to a Monday release from the San Luis Valley Public Health Partnership.
2 years ago
Super Bowl DUI enforcement begins February 2

STATEWIDE — Sunday will crown the winner of Super Bowl LII, but some fans will find themselves losing their license, money and freedom associated with a DUI conviction.
2 years ago
Colorado traffic fatalities are up 29 percent since 2014

STATEWIDE — Preliminary data from the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) indicates that traffic fatalities rose 29 percent since 2014 when 488 traffic fatalities were recorded. In 2017 there were 630 traffic fatalities in Colorado, up 4% from 2016 when 608 people died.
2 years ago
Mayor Pro Tem Hensley selected for CML post

Alamosa Mayor Pro Tem Liz Hensley was elected to serve as the Colorado Municipal League’s secretary/treasurer.
2 years ago
Valdez, Crowder set legislative goals

Having already sponsored multiple bills in less than a month, District 35 Sen. Larry Crowder (R) and District 62 Rep. Donald Valdez (D) continue to put their constituents first.
2 years ago
Vance tells 'rest of the story' during Monte Vista meeting

Public Works Director Rob Vance gave a passionate defense of himself, the city and his hardworking crew at the Thursday, Jan. 18 meeting of the Monte Vista City Council.
2 years ago
Two injured in Jan. 25 accident near Center

Lester Huseby, 63, was flown out with serious injuries on Thursday, January 25, after the 2006 GMC Envoy he was driving went off the side of Colorado 285 near Center, collided with a delineator post, came back on the roadway and ran into a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado pickup driven by Richard Chapman, 36.
2 years ago
Cotten is first water rules trial witness

Chief District/Water Judge Pattie Swift on Monday began a trial over groundwater rules that will affect virtually every San Luis Valley resident from farmers and ranchers to residents who drink from municipal wells.
2 years ago
Water rules trial begins Monday

ALAMOSA — A trial over groundwater rules and regulations for the Rio Grande Basin (San Luis Valley) will begin at 9 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 29, with Chief District/Water Judge Pattie Swift presiding.
3 years ago
San Luis Valley now provides permanent drug take-back sites

Unused prescription drugs find their way into the wrong hands too often.
3 years ago
House lost in fire

Costilla County firefighters responded to a house fire north of San Luis on Monday night, January 22 in which the occupants were displaced.
3 years ago
Semi rollover closes Wolf Creek

According to reports confirmed by Sgt. Ben Stuever with the Colorado State Patrol, a semi rollover accident closed two of the three lanes of traffic on Wolf Creek Pass Wednesday morning.
3 years ago
Homeland Security vital to Valley

ALAMOSA — Homeland Security has a presence — and a purpose — in the San Luis Valley.
3 years ago
Congress approves long-term Child Health Plan Plus funding to 2023

On Monday, January 22, Congress approved a long-term, six-year funding extension for the Children's Health Insurance Program known as Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) in Colorado.
3 years ago
Commissioners support investment in dunes

An analysis commissioned by The Pew Charitable Trusts and prepared by Cadmus Group shows that investing in the maintenance of national parks could create or support more than 2,209 jobs in Colorado, and 110,169 jobs across the country.
3 years ago
SLV county commissioners support rural Colorado in letters to legislators

The San Luis Valley County Commissioners Association (SLVCCA) signed two different letters of support for state and federal legislation during their meeting on Monday.
3 years ago
ASU president, trustees support DACA

ALAMOSA — The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) program could potentially end this March, leaving thousands of students and workers subject to deportation.
3 years ago
Perez sentenced to 44 years for Center murder

SAGUACHE — Jose Perez, 27, was a good-natured, hardworking boy who graduated from Center High School, finished automotive school and had a promising future, his relatives, teachers and friends testified in a lengthy video played in court during his sentencing hearing Monday.
3 years ago
Malouff sentenced

LAMOSA — Lane Malouff, 32, was sentenced this week to eight years in the Department of Corrections (DOC) for two counts of class 4 felony tampering with a witness or victim in a 2017 case.
3 years ago
Monte business burglarized

Tomas Alignment and Brakes and the accompanying car wash business were burglarized sometime Wednesday night or early Thursday morning this week, the third time the business has been the victim of a break in, according to family members.
3 years ago
City advances decriminalization ordinance

Alamosa city council on Wednesday advanced an ordinance that among other changes will decriminalize most of the city code violations, at least on the first offense.
3 years ago
School lockdown is precaution

North Conejos School District school buildings went into lockdown on Wednesday until a wanted individual was apprehended.
3 years ago
Local youth to get on-the-farm experience

Area youth will receive hands-on farming experience thanks to local soil and water districts in cooperation with the Sargent High School FFA.
3 years ago
Police seek public help to solve robberies

The Alamosa Police Department has received reports of three different robberies over the past three weeks and is seeking the public’s help to solve these crimes.
3 years ago
Hotz pleads to daughter's death

ALAMOSA — Perry Hotz, 21, pleaded guilty on Friday to an added felony child abuse recklessly causing death charge in connection with the October 2016 death of his daughter, 5 1/2 months old.
3 years ago
County gets earful on marijuana issue

SAGUACHE — It was standing room only again in the commissioners’ room at the courthouse Tuesday as over 70 people, spilling out into the courthouse lobby, came to register complaints regarding underfunding and understaffing of the Saguache County Sheriff’s Office and illegal pot grows.
3 years ago
Saguache asks Center for police coverage

CENTER — At the Center Town Board meeting Tuesday, Saguache Town Clerk Iris Garcia and trustee Timothy Chittum appeared before the board to request an inter-governmental agreement (IGA) with the town to provide Saguache with a patrol officer.
3 years ago
Creede has several seats open

CREEDE— The Creede Town Board of Trustees has three seats open for election this coming April and petitions are available until Jan. 22.
3 years ago
MV finance director presents concerns

MONTE VISTA— The city of Monte Vista is plagued with improper use of resources, misspending, nepotism and unethical conduct, according to allegations made by City Finance Director Heather Hixson when she presented her end of year report to the newly elected city council on Thursday, Jan. 4.
3 years ago
Alamosa takes LEAD in rehabilitation

The City of Alamosa, Alamosa County, Center for Restorative Programs, and the District Attorney’s Office are excited to announce the award of a grant through the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) and their Office of Behavioral Health (OBH) to implement a Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) program within the City and County of Alamosa.
3 years ago
City closer to court reform ordinance

Courthouse rules are changing in Alamosa.
3 years ago
DN firefighter injured Wed.

SOUTH FORK — Del Norte Firefighter Adelmo “Demo” Trujillo was injured Wednesday morning at a fire at the Kawasaki dealership in South Fork.
3 years ago
Roundtable aids conservation

ALAMOSA — Water leaders helped conserve two area ranches on Tuesday.
3 years ago
Alamosa vehicle fire deemed arson

ALAMOSA — The Alamosa Police Department is investigating a Monday evening vehicle fire in the 2100 block of Thomas Avenue as arson, according to Alamosa Fire Chief Don Chapman.
3 years ago
Blanca trustee seats up for election in April

BLANCA — Blanca will hold an election for three trustees on April 3.
3 years ago
A look at San Luis Valley Reservoirs: Part 2

VALLEY — There are hidden treasures in the San Luis Valley, and most of them have something to do with water.
3 years ago
Colorado reacts to 'Cole Memo' rescission

DENVER — The Department of Justice’s announcement on Thursday of its plan to rescind the “Cole Memo” drew similar reactions across party lines from within Colorado, one of the states affected by the Cole Memo — Colorado will uphold the will of its citizens who voted to legalize marijuana.
3 years ago
C&TSRR finishes strong in 2017

ANTONITO — Ridership on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad jumped 7 percent in 2017 vs. 2016 with a total of 38,016 people riding the historic steam train that travels between Antonito and Chama, NM.
3 years ago
County considers drug company litigation

Alamosa County may join other counties across the country in a multidistrict litigation against pharmaceutical manufactures and distributors.
3 years ago
Man charged for attempted murder in Alamosa shooting Friday

On Friday, Dec. 29 at about 12:56 p.m. the Alamosa Police Department Officers responded to a report of shots fired in the vicinity of the 1100 block of Railroad Avenue.
3 years ago
Suspect sought in Maurices robbery

On Thursday, Dec. 28 at about 7:54 p.m. the Alamosa Police Department Officers received a report of an armed robbery that occurred at Maurices clothing store, 3304 Clark Street, located at the Cottonwood Mall in Alamosa.
3 years ago
City to take up court changes

Sending fewer people to jail — and making that less of an option to begin with — is one of the goals for the Alamosa city council decriminalizing municipal offenses.
3 years ago
Lower flags for officer killed on duty

Gov. John Hickenlooper today ordered flags be lowered to half-staff statewide on all public buildings until sunset Tuesday, Jan. 2, in honor of Douglas County Sheriff’s Deputy Zackari Parrish.
3 years ago
Local contractors chosen for workforce program

The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) announced the Colorado Works Subsidized Training and Employment Program (CW STEP), an interagency collaborative program connecting Coloradans facing significant barriers to employment with job opportunities.
3 years ago
State releases marijuana sales report

VALLEY — This month the Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) began releasing statewide historical marijuana sales data from January 2014 to the present and will release monthly reports going forward on the seventh business day of every month.
3 years ago
DUI stats shared

STATEWIDE – New statistics from the Colorado Department of Revenue, Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) indicate 96 percent of impaired driving suspects have their driver licenses revoked, regardless of whether they are ever convicted of a DUI in court.
3 years ago
Homelessness increases in Colorado

STATEWIDE — Homelessness crept up in Colorado according to the latest national estimate by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
3 years ago
State provides review of census estimates

DENVER –The Census Bureau released their July 2017 population estimates and the State Demography Office provides the following review:
3 years ago
Failed liquor compliance checks cause for concern

Recent failed liquor license compliance checks raised concern among Alamosa city councilors during their final 2017 meeting.
3 years ago
Hearing set in February for triple homicide

Santos Nevares, suspected of shooting three people to death Jan. 15, has been slated for a preliminary hearing February 13 and 14.
3 years ago
Crimes net 21 years for Bailon

Referring to his extensive criminal history, District Judge Michael Gonzales sentenced Joseph Bailon, 39, to 21 years in prison on felony escape, menacing and possession of a weapon by a previous offender charges.
3 years ago
Dunes entrance goes up Jan. 1

SAND DUNES — After completing a thorough public involvement process, Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve will increase its entrance fees on January 1, 2018 in order to align with the National Park Service fee rate schedule and help fund important maintenance and improvement projects within the park.
3 years ago
ATM stolen in La Jara

LA JARA — Investigation is continuing into the theft of an ATM machine from the Guadalupe Credit Union offices over the past weekend.
3 years ago
Saguache County residents rally to support sheriff

SAGUACHE— After learning last week Saguache County could lose its sheriff and several deputies if basic sheriff’s office needs are not met by commissioners, Saguache citizens crowded into the commissioners meeting room and overflowed into the courthouse lobby to express their concerns Tuesday.
3 years ago
New grows approved

SAGUACHE — On Dec. 14 the Saguache Planning Commission met and approved four new marijuana applications during its monthly meeting. Commissioners will now have to review the applications.
3 years ago
Esquibel receives prison sentence

Telling the judge, “I see better now with one eye than I ever did with two,” Cristo Esquibel, 37, said he hoped his appearance for sentencing in court on Thursday would his last.
3 years ago
Cooper to serve 12 years on McBride, robbery cases

It was not so much his actions surrounding the death of Dale Floyd McBride last summer but his actions while he was released on bond awaiting sentencing this fall that earned Devin Cooper, 20, a 12-year prison sentence on Thursday.
3 years ago
County certifies mill levies

Following the adoption of the Alamosa County budget on Dec. 6, the county commissioners certified the mill levies for 2018 on Wednesday.
3 years ago
Preparations begin for 2018 murder trial

Attorneys are working their way through legal motions and logistics for the February trial for Perry Hotz, 21, charged with the October 2016 death of his 5 1/2-month-old daughter.
3 years ago
Jail will add medical staff

In the recently approved Alamosa county budget for 2018 the sheriff's department was allocated funds to hire a medical assistant for the jail.
3 years ago
Saguache sheriff still shorthanded

SAGUACHE — Saguache Sheriff Dan Warwick says his jail is still overcrowded and despite hiring a new deputy he is still missing about half the staff he needs to run the sheriff’s office with maximum efficiency and safety.
3 years ago
Dec. 7 fuel tanker accident turns fatal

Brian Inglis, 32, of Monument, who was involved in a two-vehicle crash east of Alamosa on December 7 passed away on December 11 at 11:50 a.m. at Parkview.
3 years ago
Poncha Pass brush fire put out

The Northern Saguache County Fire Protection District volunteer firefighters were paged out at 12:16 p.m. on Monday to a wildland fire approximately four miles south of the summit of Poncha Pass.
3 years ago
Council interviews begin tonight

Alamosa city councilors tonight will have the opportunity to interview and select the candidate from among a dozen applicants who will fill new Mayor Ty Coleman’s at-large vacancy.
3 years ago
Longmont teen dies in car crash

A Longmont teen died Monday afternoon when her car rolled down a steep embankment on Highway 160 west of South Fork.
3 years ago
Adams State trustees approve fiscal contingency plan criteria

ALAMOSA — Adams State University Board of Trustees are one step closer to finalizing their contingency plan to get the institution back on track fiscally.
3 years ago
Bus service arriving ahead of schedule

VALLEY — Regular bus service from Alamosa to Pueblo will arrive next May courtesy of the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) which has received grant money for rural areas from the Federal Transit Administration.
3 years ago
Pot clubs on city agenda

ALAMOSA — Alamosa city council meets at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 20, at city hall, 300 Hunt Ave. Agenda items include budget amendment, first reading on ordinance prohibiting marijuana consumption clubs in the city limits and stipulation agreements for liquor compliance check violations.
3 years ago
Trustees approve naming of First Southwest Bank Center for Economic Opportunity

ALAMOSA — The Board of Trustees for Adams State University approved naming of the new First Southwest Bank Center for Economic Opportunity at its regular meeting on campus, December 15.
3 years ago
CDOT begins drilling operations near Center

CENTER — Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will be performing drilling operations along Colorado Highway (CO) 112 near Center next week.
3 years ago
Del Norte Bank donates to Mineral County lunch program

CREEDE—The Del Norte Bank has been in the Creede area for almost a year now, bringing not only banking services to the community, but also making a difference as they go.
3 years ago
Governor appoints Supreme Court judge

DENVER — Gov. John Hickenlooper on Thursday announced the appointment of Melissa Hart to the Colorado Supreme Court.
3 years ago
Boettcher Foundation awards Valley nonprofits

VALLEY — The Boettcher Foundation Board of Trustees has awarded $615,000 in capital grants to 15 nonprofit organizations that are working to support Colorado communities including two in the San Luis Valley.
3 years ago
After Center school closure, public health responds to outbreak questions

VALLEY – Community members can be reassured that an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness that caused Center Consolidated School District to cancel school on Tuesday is not cause for major concern.
3 years ago
Colorado Open Lands launches Acequia Initiative Project

SAN LUIS - Colorado Open Lands announced continued support from The Trinchera Blanca Foundation to protect historic water rights and increase awareness of conservation across the San Luis Valley.
3 years ago
Candidate Hixson withdraws

ALAMOSA — Heather Hixson announced on Friday that she was rescinding her request to be considered for the open seat on the Alamosa city council created by the election of Councilman Ty Coleman to mayor.
3 years ago
GOCO funds Inspire grant

ALAMOSA — GOCO (Great Outdoors Colorado) Inspire! awarded $868,805 to Alamosa to promote outdoor activities for youth, City of Alamosa Parks and Recreation Director Andy Rice informed the Alamosa city council this week.
3 years ago
Daniels Fund assists facility

ALAMOSA – The City of Alamosa announced on Friday that it has received a $50,000 Daniels Fund grant to support its Multi-Purpose Pavilion/Ice Rink Project.
3 years ago
County receives DOLA grant for jail

ALAMOSA — After applying for a competitive Department of Local Affairs grant in August, Alamosa County found out on Thursday that they will receive $648,740 to go towards the detention center expansion and remodeling.
3 years ago
CDA announces Colorado’s 2017 CDA-approved certified hemp seed varieties

VALLEY — The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) is announcing that four industrial hemp seed varieties have passed the statewide THC validation and observation trial and are now eligible to be grown by the Colorado Seed Growers Association for production of “CDA Approved Certified Seed.”
3 years ago
Conflict arises in city council seat vacancy

ALAMOSA — One of the new Alamosa city council’s first tasks will be filling the vacancy created by Councilman Ty Coleman’s election to the mayor’s seat.
3 years ago
Rust killer convicted, sentenced

SAGUACHE — After deliberating for several hours, a jury empaneled to decide the fate of Charles M. Gonzales in the death of Michael D. Rust in 2009 returned a verdict at 1:20 p.m. Thursday afternoon of guilty on all counts.
3 years ago
1st Stop robber recieves probation, treament conditions

District Judge Michael Gonzales on Wednesday gave Jeremiah Kennedy, 24, probation for a March robbery at 1st Stop and subsequent assault on a detention center officer.
3 years ago
Alamosa County commissioners adopt 2018 budget

After reviewing the preliminary numbers throughout the fall, Alamosa County Commissioners adopted the budget for 2018 at yesterday's meeting.
3 years ago
Rust murder trial now in jury's hands

The defense rested its case Wednesday in the Charles M. Gonzales trial, and after a lengthy consultation with the judge the prosecution and defense attorneys presented closing arguments in the afternoon.
3 years ago
Inmate: Gonzales admits to killing

SAGUACHE — During testimony in the trial of Charles Gonzales for the murder of Mike Rust Monday, a fellow inmate told 12th Judicial District Attorney Crista Newmyer-Olsen that Gonzales described murdering a man and transporting his body for burial.
3 years ago
Alamosa airport aims for 10,000 passengers

ALAMOSA — Business at the San Luis Valley Regional Airport is better than ever before, but it could improve.
3 years ago
Process begins for February murder trial

ALAMOSA — Although not scheduled until February, witnesses are being nailed down for the trial against Perry Hotz, 21, who is charged with the 2016 death of his 5 1/2-month-old daughter.
3 years ago
Restitution total is still issue in city embezzlement case

ALAMOSA — Restitution amounts are still being negotiated in an embezzlement case involving former Alamosa City Finance Director Amanda McDonald, 41.
3 years ago
RGSO offering concealed weapons course Dec. 15-16

DEL NORTE—A concealed weapons firearms training course will be offered by the Rio Grande County Sheriff’s Office on December 15 and 16.
3 years ago
Alamosa police seek suspect in AHS theft

ALAMOSA — On Friday, December 1 at approximately 9:31 p.m. an unidentified male subject wearing dark clothing and a ski mask entered the Alamosa High School during a basketball tournament.
3 years ago
Alamosa Christmas dinner will be held in new location

All are invited to the 2017 Free Community Christmas Dinner on Monday, December 25th, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at a new location, the Columbus Home Association Event Center.
3 years ago
Barton sentenced on attempted sex assault charge

Calling his actions sickening and “absolutely disgusting” but giving him credit for voluntarily obtaining treatment in the last year, District Judge Michael Gonzales on Monday sentenced Jonathan Barton, 45, to 90 days jail and five years probation on a felony attempted sexual assault on a child charge.
3 years ago
Father testifies in murder trial

SAGUACHE — Day three of the Charles M. Gonzales trial for the murder of mountain bike enthusiast Michael Rust began with the lengthy testimony of Gonzales’s father, Guadalupe “Lupe” Gonzales, concerning his son’s activities before and after Rust’s disappearance.
3 years ago
Thirteen seek open city seat

ALAMOSA — According to Alamosa City Clerk Holly Martinez, 13 Alamosans have turned in letters of interest for the at-large vacancy on the Alamosa city council that opened up when Councilman Ty Coleman was elected mayor.
3 years ago
Water trial postponed

With the lead attorney not able to be in two places at once, the state engineer asked the water court to delay the start of a multi-week trial scheduled in January regarding proposed groundwater rules for the San Luis Valley.
3 years ago
Bustos dies in jail in Alamosa

ALAMOSA — Alamosa resident Mark Christopher Bustos, 51, died at the Alamosa County Detention Facility on Saturday.
3 years ago
Dunes seeks vendor applications

SAND DUNES — Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve is accepting Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) applications and proposals from businesses interested in firewood sales, and incidental visitor services such as the sale of sunscreen, insect repellent, limited camping supplies and vended beverages.
3 years ago
Neighbors help each other during fire

ALAMOSA — Alamosa and Monte Vista firefighters battled a hay fire for several hours on Sunday afternoon on the 101 and 10 South.
3 years ago
No identification yet on human remains

SAN LUIS — The Costilla County Sheriff is still waiting for identification of human remains found by some young hunters Saturday, Sept. 9.
3 years ago
Saguache County residents share marijuana concerns

SAGUACHE COUNTY — Many of those opposed to the approval of the statewide marijuana initiative that first legalized grow operations in the Valley are putting their heads together and coming to the conclusion that not only is a moratorium needed in Saguache County — it is essential to the county’s economic survival.
3 years ago
Hunter dies in accidental shooting

SAGUACHE COUNTY – An Arizona man hunting near the Gunnison County line in the Blue Park area of Saguache County died last week when a 17-year-old female traveling with his hunting party accidentally discharged her gun while pursuing an elk.
3 years ago
Brian Cooper not sentenced for McBride murder

ALAMOSA — With the charges dismissed earlier this fall related to his involvement in the 2016 Floyd Dale McBride homicide, Brian Cooper, 25, was sentenced on Monday to five years supervised probation on two felony cases, one involving a 2015 drug distribution case, and one involving menacing associated with a 2016 “bounty hunting” case.
3 years ago
Out-going mayor casts dissenting vote on contract

In one of his final votes as Alamosa mayor, Josef Lucero voted against a contract with Advantage Treatment Centers, Inc. (ATC) for municipal offender services.
3 years ago
Old school to see new life in south Alamosa

ALAMOSA — Alamosa’s long-time Head Start building will once again house students.
3 years ago
FS appeals judge's decision on Village at Wolf Creek

VALLEY — The U.S. Forest Service is challenging a federal judge’s ruling from earlier this year that its Rio Grande office’s approval of the Village at Wolf Creek was steeped in “predictive bias” and was “contrary to law.”
3 years ago
Del Norte School prepares for next steps

DEL NORTE— Del Norte Superintendent Chris Burr and a team of local residents, staff members and school board members are getting ready to make the next step in a long process in building Del Norte a new school.
3 years ago
Access permit applications for late season accepted

MONTE VISTA — In cooperation with the USFWS, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has secured permitted access to Monte Vista Wildlife Refuge, allowing hunters to access it during specific big game seasons for elk.
3 years ago
Broadband coming to Saguache County

SAGUACHE COUNTY — San Luis Valley Rural Electric Cooperative (SLVREC) members in Saguache County received postcards last week announcing that the big day has finally arrived — they can access high-speed Internet directly from their electric provider at an affordable price.
3 years ago
Council must fill vacancy

With newly elected Alamosa Mayor Ty Coleman’s at-large seat on council becoming vacant when he takes his oath of office next month, the Alamosa city council is accepting letters of interest from those wishing to fill the remainder of his term.
3 years ago
Recount in Ward 2

After waiting eight days to collect lagging votes, the new unofficial count for Alamosa City Councilor Ward 2 is 335 votes for incumbent Kristina Daniel and 336 for David Broyles.
3 years ago
Water projects vary from dam to dynamite

Proposed water projects in the San Luis Valley literally span from one end of the Valley to the other — dam improvements at Mountain Home Reservoir southeast of Fort Garland to a pipeline at the Mineral County Fairgrounds in Creede.
3 years ago
Esquibel pleads in McBride case

ALAMOSA — Cristo Esquibel, 37, pleaded guilty on Monday to felony conspiracy to commit first-degree assault for his part in the June 23, 2016 death of Dale Floyd McBride, 52.
3 years ago
RES completes solar project for SLV Rural Electric

SAGUACHE COUNTY — Renewable Energy Systems (RES) announced that it has completed construction of the Penitente Solar Project, a 3-MW installation in Saguache County providing power to the San Luis Valley Rural Electric Cooperative (SLVREC).
3 years ago
Johnston update shared

CREEDE—The Mineral County Board of County Commissioners heard from Sheriff Fred Hosselkus on the recent missing persons case during the monthly meeting on Nov. 6.
3 years ago
Forest plan meetings held

VALLEY— Rio Grande Forest officials hosted meetings this past week to answer questions and concerns pertaining to the recently released forest plan revision draft document.
3 years ago
Five Valley school districts drop in accreditation

While most San Luis Valley school districts have positive accreditation statuses, five districts were downgraded, according to accreditation statuses released by Colorado Department of Education on Wednesday.
3 years ago
Wolf Creek Ski Area Meadow Lift Project approved

Rio Grande National Forest Supervisor Dan Dallas recently signed a decision notice approving the Wolf Creek Ski Area Meadow Lift Development Project.
3 years ago
MV defeats marijuana

Monte Vista voters on Tuesday soundly defeated a measure seeking permission to allow marijuana facilities in the city limits.
3 years ago
Valley school board races decided on Tuesday

Several contested school board elections were settled during Tuesday’s election in the San Luis Valley.
3 years ago
School bonds pass

Both bond ballot measures to provide matching funds for BEST (Building Excellent Schools Today) grants to build new school facilities passed in the Del Norte and Mountain Valley school districts on Tuesday.
3 years ago
Alamosa recieves DOLA grant

The City of Alamosa has been awarded a $100,000 DOLA Energy and Mineral Impact Grant to assist with the Downtown Master Design and Preliminary Engineering Plan.
3 years ago
Bus service to Pueblo coming in 2018

VALLEY— Regular bus service from Alamosa to Pueblo will arrive next July courtesy of the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) which has received grant money for rural areas from the Federal Transit Administration.
3 years ago
ACLU report plays into judicial search process

As the City of Alamosa takes applications for a new municipal judge, the city council is trying to determine what kind of judge it wants to succeed Judge Daniel Powell on the bench.
3 years ago
Robinson's hearing continued in murder case

Multiple defense requests for information for the sixth time delayed the preliminary hearing for murder suspect Michael John Robinson, 32.
3 years ago
Specialty crop grants awarded

Twelve grants totaling over $600,000 have been awarded through the Colorado Department of Agriculture’s 2017 Specialty Crops Program.
3 years ago
Moffat school library receives grant

The Moffat School District Library is pleased to announce it has received for the fifth year, a grant in the amount of $3,500.00 from the Colorado State Library through the State Grants to Libraries Act.
3 years ago
Woodward dies in crash

Linda Woodward, 73, of La Jara was killed Sunday afternoon in a fiery crash on I-70 near Grand Junction.
3 years ago
Emergency exercise set

On Wednesday, November 8, local law enforcement and first responders — Alamosa Police Department, Alamosa Sheriff’s Office, Colorado State Patrol, Adams State University Police Department, Alamosa Fire Department and Alamosa EMS — will participate in a joint operation involving a Mass Shooting Exercise at the San Luis Valley Regional Airport, 2501 State Avenue, Alamosa.
3 years ago
SLV ramps up flu surveillance

Public health and healthcare providers are collaborating to investigate and monitor a novel case of influenza.
3 years ago
Trial set in former undersheriff case

A three-day jury trial for former Costilla County Undersheriff Andrew Espinoza, 40, is set to begin at 8 a.m. Monday, Dec. 4.
3 years ago
Hospice month celebrated

November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month and Hospice del Valle is reaching out to raise awareness about the hospice and palliative care that is being provided in the San Luis Valley.
3 years ago
SLV Big Band concert is salute to veterans Nov. 4

As Veterans Day nears, the SLV Big Band will once again perform a concert dedicated to all veterans.
3 years ago
Irrigation season ends November 1

VALLEY — The Division Engineer for Division 3 of the Colorado Division of Water Resources has announced that the irrigation season will end on November 1 for all irrigation structures within the San Luis Valley
3 years ago
SLV Health to receive Willis Fassett, Jr. Award

ALAMOSA — San Luis Valley Health’s long-standing support of Adams State University takes many forms, from helping to educate future nurses and providing internships to funding scholarships and providing medical services.
3 years ago
SLV represented in Latino Hall of Fame

DENVER – The Latino Leadership Institute (LLI) at the University of Denver inducted the second class of honorees into the Colorado Latino Hall of Fame on Friday evening, Oct. 27.
3 years ago
Saguache hosts Victim's Advocate Academy

SAGUACHE—The Saguache County Sheriff’s Office Victim’s Advocate group invites all interested county residents to attend the Victim’s Advocate Academy Nov. 13-14 to be held at Joyful Journey Hot Springs in the conference room.
3 years ago
DN school bond committee meets with public

DEL NORTE—Community members and business owners gathered in Del Norte on Oct. 18 to hear from the Del Norte School District Bond Committee.
3 years ago
Alamosa County resurrects airport advisory board

After being grounded for nine months, the San Luis Valley Regional Airport Board takes off again.
3 years ago
Cooper sentenced for murder

“Your attorney asked for a sentence that would give you a glimmer of hope. Quite frankly Mr. Cooper, I don’t think you deserve that,” District Judge Michael Gonzales told Lonnie Cooper, 44, when he sentenced him on Wednesday to 62 years in the Department of Corrections for the June 23, 2016 murder of Floyd Dale McBride, 52, and a 2015 drug charge.
3 years ago
Stand Up Colorado will bring relationship violence awareness to the San Luis Valley

It is vital to have awareness and commitment from the community when it comes to relationship violence.
3 years ago
Ballots, issues are in voters' hands

Ballots are out, and San Luis Valley voters have several big decisions to make, with ballot questions ranging from marijuana to new school buildings.
3 years ago
City approves newest park

ALAMOSA — Alamosa’s newest park will be in the Montana Azul Subdivision, an area on south Craft Drive with many families but no nearby park.
3 years ago
USDA grants new First Southwest Bank Center for Economic Opportunity at ASU

ALAMOSA — The new First Southwest Bank Center for Economic Opportunity at Adams State University will be opening its doors in January of 2018 and is focused on community based strategic planning and trainings to promote local business startups, and thereby improve job creation, job retention, and local income levels.
3 years ago
Judge hears murder case motion

ALAMOSA — Appearing before District Judge Michael Gonzales on Friday, attorneys argued a motion to suppress statements made about a year ago by Perry Hotz, 21, charged with murder in connection to the death of his 5 1/2-month-old daughter.
3 years ago
ASU financials cause concern

ALAMOSA — Low enrollment and low state funding means Adams State University is not as financially sound as it once was.
3 years ago
Slope & barrier repair set for CO 17

ANTONITO — The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) started slope work operations earlier this week along Colorado Highway (CO) 17, 10 miles west of Antonito in Conejos County
3 years ago
No reduced bond in vehicular homicide

CAPULIN — DeShon Martinez, 20, charged in connection with a vehicle-pedestrian fatality in Capulin Sept. 23, appeared before Conejos County Judge Kim Cortez Monday to seek a bond reduction.
3 years ago
Man advised on sex assault charges

CONEJOS COUNTY — It is Safe2Tell and a Conejos County child did just that.
3 years ago
Murder codefendant gets 16 years

ALAMOSA — “You didn’t shoot Mr. McBride, but you might as well have signed his death warrant by not helping him,” District Judge Michael Gonzales told Kelvin Ruybal, 35, when he sentenced him on Wednesday to 16 years in prison on a second-degree kidnapping charge related to the 2016 Floyd Dale McBride murder.
3 years ago
Alamosa faces city budget critique

ALAMOSA — After responding to questions and critiques from candidate David Broyles during the City of Alamosa budget hearing Wednesday night, the Alamosa city council approved its $21.8 million budget for 2018.
3 years ago
Tu Casa answers domestic violence myths

VALLEY — This year October is recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month for the 30th year.
3 years ago
Candidates speak on Alamosa issues

Candidates for Alamosa mayor and city council during a forum this week at city hall addressed a variety of questions ranging from crime to cooperation.
3 years ago
PERA proposal could help, hurt schools

Colorado's Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) is facing a funding crisis and is looking for help.
3 years ago
Opioid forum scheduled

Communities That Care wants as many people as possible to participate in their substance abuse forum next week in order to move residents to action
3 years ago
RG Basin water efforts ongoing

Efforts continue in the Rio Grande Basin to manage one of its most vital resources — water.
3 years ago
Medano changes hands

The Nature Conservancy in Colorado and the Rio Grande Water Conservation District on Tuesday announced the transfer of a portion of the Medano Ranch.
3 years ago
Candidates asked about economic development

Using a phrase from Alamosa Mayor Josef Lucero’s reelection campaign signs, audience members at a city candidate forum Monday night asked the mayor and his opponent fellow City Councilor Ty Coleman how they have moved Alamosa forward and how they have personally supported economic development in Alamosa.
3 years ago
Marketing board declines interim director offer

ALAMOSA — Though relations between The Alamosa County Local Marketing District Board and San Luis Valley Development Resources Group have mended, the board decided to decline SLVDRG Executive Director Kevin Wilkins’ offer to serve as interim director.
3 years ago
Defense seeks expert in murder case

SAN LUIS — A 10-day trial set to begin last week for Carol Carpenter, 70, Blanca, was on the docket until the defense entered a motion to pause the trial until another expert could be retained.
3 years ago
Alamosa addresses ACLU concerns

ALAMOSA — The City of Alamosa has already addressed some of the concerns raised in an American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) report on the Alamosa Municipal Court, city staff told Alamosa city councilors during a Wednesday evening work session.
3 years ago
County projects constrict budget

ALAMOSA — With multiple projects in progress Alamosa County currently has a lot on its plate for 2018.
3 years ago
County approves day care, Amish furniture store

Two new businesses will soon provide Alamosa County a shopping venue and a place to watch your kids while you shop.
3 years ago
SLV on track to meet downstream debt

ALAMOSA — With the irrigation season nearly over, curtailments on Rio Grande irrigators are practically nil, while curtailments on irrigators on the Conejos River system are at 38 percent to make sure Colorado meets its Rio Grande Compact obligation to downstream states.
3 years ago
Action 22 honorees include two from the Valley

PUEBLO — Approximately 125 people attended the Action 22 State of the State Summit and Dinner with Legislators last Friday at the Center for American Values and The Waterfront restaurant in historic downtown Pueblo.
3 years ago
Two die in shooting

RIO GRANDE COUNTY — The Rio Grande County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the October 6 shooting deaths of Leonard Leyba, 45, and Frank Leyba, 19, according to a statement released on Monday by Sheriff Brian Norton.
3 years ago
Election forum set Monday

ALAMOSA — Alamosa voters will decide marijuana questions and mayoral/council candidates in the election next month.
3 years ago
Court postponed, judge to review ACLU report with city

VALLEY — At the request of Alamosa/Monte Vista Municipal Judge Daniel Powell, court dockets this week in Alamosa and for two Tuesdays in Monte Vista have been canceled, with all cases to be continued to a later date.
3 years ago
Forest plan public meetings planned

MONTE VISTA — Rio Grande National Forest will hold four public meetings concerning the draft forest plan and environmental impact statement during the first two weeks of November.
3 years ago
Accessory plea entered in McBride homicide

By giving the wrong person a ride on the morning of June 23, 2016, David Silvas became an unwitting accomplice to murder.
3 years ago
Shannon Cooper sentenced on drug case

ALAMOSA — Although the case tying her to the Floyd Dale McBride murder was dismissed, Shannon Cooper, 35, was sentenced on Tuesday to 4 1/2 years in Community Corrections on a felony charge of introducing contraband (drugs) into the jail.
3 years ago
District enrollment projected to increase

ALAMOSA — Though Alamosa School District’s October head count is nine students lower than last year, the Colorado Department of Education projects an increase of 47.2 students.
3 years ago
Ruybal pleads in McBride case

ALAMOSA — Kelvin Ruybal, 34, Manassa, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to felony second-degree kidnapping in connection with the 2016 Floyd Dale McBride murder.
3 years ago
President, governor order flags lowered for Las Vegas victims

Gov. John Hickenlooper on Monday ordered flags be lowered to half-staff immediately to honor the victims of the attack in Las Vegas and as proclaimed by President Donald Trump.
3 years ago
Judge revokes Nieto's bonds

District Judge Michael Gonzales on Monday morning revoked and instituted new bonds in cases against Angel Nieto, 31, who faces charges in multiple cases including a vehicular homicide case.
3 years ago
Marketing district seeks interim director

ALAMOSA — The Alamosa County Marketing District Board has a few tough choices ahead of them that could impact the fate of the organization.
3 years ago
Rostad gets 24 years for uncle's death

MESITA —George Richard Rostad, 45, accused of shooting and killing his uncle, Randolph Thatcher on June 23, 2015 in Mesita, will spend 24 years in prison and five years of mandatory parole
3 years ago
Forest plan up for comment

MONTE VISTA – Forest Supervisor Dan Dallas on Thursday announced the availability of the draft Rio Grande National Forest revised land management plan (forest plan) and the accompanying draft environmental impact statement for a 90-day public review and comment period.
3 years ago
SF police chief running for sheriff

SOUTH FORK— South Fork Police Chief Don McDonald has announced that he plans to run for the Rio Grande County Sheriff position in November of 2018.
3 years ago
Senator Bennet pushes for funding extensions of health programs

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statements in support of extending funding for three health programs that are critical to Coloradans.
3 years ago
Tipton issues statement on tax reform

Congressman Scott Tipton (CO-03) issued the following statement after the House Republican Conference unveiled the United Framework for Fixing Our Broken Tax Code:
3 years ago
County might drop pretrial services

Due to budget issues and a lack of communication, Alamosa County Jail may be abandoning Rocky Mountain Offender Management Systems (RMOMS) as a contractor for pretrial services.
3 years ago
Claunch injured in semitrailer crash

PUEBLO — Alfred Claunch, 69, La Jara, was transported to Pueblo with injuries after the semitrailer of hay he was driving crashed and caught fire early Friday morning, Sept. 22, on Interstate 25 about 20 miles south of Pueblo.
3 years ago
Saturday crash kills pedestrian

CAPULIN — La Jara resident Juanita Martinez, 45, died in a vehicle/pedestrian collision on Saturday night just north of Capulin on Colorado Highway 15.
3 years ago
Olguin sentenced in McBride death

ALAMOSA — More for what she did not do than what she did, Naomi Olguin, 22, was sentenced to four years in Community Corrections on Monday for her part in the 2016 Floyd Dale McBride homicide.
3 years ago
Alamosa invites public to budget discussion

ALAMOSA — The City of Alamosa is hosting a community meeting on September 27 at 6 p.m. at Alamosa Family Rec Center, 2222 Old Sanford Road, to review and receive comments from the public regarding the proposed budget for the Fiscal Year 2018.
3 years ago
HOPE week begins

ALAMOSA — La Puente is hosting its annual Homeless Outreach and Prevention Education (HOPE) week, which starts this Monday, September 25th and runs through Sunday, October 1st.
3 years ago
Bennet office accepting applications for military academy nominations

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet invites students to apply for a nomination to a U.S. Service Academy for the class entering in 2018.
3 years ago
Walmart gives grant to SLV food banks

ALAMOSA — As part of Walmart’s commitment to fight hunger in Colorado, the Walmart Foundation invited local nonprofits with hunger relief programs to apply for grants of between $25,000 and $200,000 last May.
3 years ago
Case dropped on murder codefendant

ALAMOSA — Although still facing prison time on unrelated charges, Brian Cooper, 25, Alamosa will no longer be prosecuted for his alleged part in the 2016 Floyd Dale McBride homicide.
3 years ago
Marijuana moratoriums to be extended

ALAMOSA — Alamosa city councilors on Wednesday night unanimously decided to extend temporary moratoriums on marijuana consumption clubs and manufactured homes in the city limits and passed on first reading an ordinance placing a temporary moratorium on medical and retail marijuana establishments, should voters approve them in November.
3 years ago
New witnesses may delay trial

Although some of the defendants in the 2016 Floyd Dale McBride murder case have already pleaded, the case of Kelvin Ruybal, 34, is still moving forward towards an October trial.
3 years ago
Inmate dies in Alamosa County Jail

The Alamosa County Sheriff's Office is reporting an "in custody death," which occurred in the Detention Facility on Sunday.
3 years ago
Village at Wolf Creek appeal denied

DENVER — On September 14, a federal court again rejected pleas by the Leavell-McCombs Joint Venture and the Forest Service to allow the controversial Village at Wolf Creek to go forward.
3 years ago
Hearing set in Romeo homicide

CONEJOS — A preliminary hearing has been set at 9 a.m. Sept. 21 for Michael John Robinson, 32, who faces seven counts in connection with the suspected murder of his step-grandfather, James H. Sprouse, 77, sometime between June 3 and 12, 2016.
3 years ago
Vialpando's killer sent to prison

PUEBLO — Leo Montoya, 24, pleaded guilty to attempted first-degree murder and was sentenced to 23 years in prison on Wednesday for the Sept. 2, 2015 shooting death of Isaiah Vialpando, 20.
3 years ago
Bat tests positive for rabies in SLV

SAGUACHE COUNTY – A bat in Saguache County tested positive for rabies this week. Fortunately, the individual who found the bat was able to contact local public health and have the animal tested before any persons or pets were exposed to the deadly virus.
3 years ago
Tourism sees revenue boost

ALAMOSA — Reflecting more hotels and the associated revenue from guests staying in them, the Alamosa County Marketing District’s fund balance is increasing.
3 years ago
Pueblo man dies in ATV accident

COSTILLA COUNTY — A Pueblo man was killed on Wednesday afternoon in an ATV accident in Costilla County.
3 years ago
Airport runway closes tomorrow

ALAMOSA — The San Luis Valley Regional Airport runway will close on Saturday, September 16th at 7 a.m. until an anticipated reopening prior to 11 p.m. the same day.
3 years ago
‘Best of Alamosa’ voting starts today

ALAMOSA– Voting in the annual “Best of Alamosa County” survey begins today with the first of three insertions of the official ballot in today’s copies of the Valley Courier distributed in Alamosa County.
3 years ago
Neighbors share La Puente concerns

ALAMOSA — In a community meeting Wednesday evening at La Puente’s outreach office, south side neighbors shared frustrations about the impact of La Puente’s shelter home in the neighborhood.
3 years ago
Cold spring, heavy rain helped Alamosa mosquito district

ALAMOSA — With colder temperatures right around the corner, mosquito control can now hibernate until the spring.
3 years ago
Sex assault cases move through court

DEL NORTE — Two of four defendants in a South Fork child sex assault case are scheduled for first appearances in court on September 20 and a third is scheduled for motions hearing on October 5.
3 years ago
Hunters find human remains

COSTILLA COUNTY — On September 9th, Sgt. Paul Quintana with the Costilla County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Huerfano County Sheriff’s Office in recovering human remains discovered by hunters in Huerfano County near the Costilla County line, Costilla County Undersheriff Ricky Rodriguez stated in a release on Monday.
3 years ago
Bear in Alamosa is euthanized

ALAMOSA – A bear that has been roaming a neighborhood on the north side of Alamosa during the last two weeks was euthanized on Sunday by Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
3 years ago
Alamosa County looks to fill boards

ALAMOSA — Alamosa County wants people to apply for six positions on two different boards by the end of the month.
3 years ago
Celebrate Cities & Towns Week

ALAMOSA — The City of Alamosa is participating in Colorado’s Cities & Towns Week, September 11-17.
3 years ago
Input sought on proposed order

SOUTH FORK — Rio Grande National Forest’s Divide Ranger District is seeking public input on a proposed special order that would prohibit motorized over snow use in the area surrounding the Pass Creek Yurt east of Wolf Creek Pass.
3 years ago
Voss child death case dismissed

ALAMOSA — Citing a lack of resources and evidence deteriorated with time, 12th Judicial District Attorney Crista Newmyer-Olsen asked District Judge Martin Gonzales to dismiss the 2003 child death case against Krystal Voss, 43.
3 years ago
Outage caused by cut fiber

VALLEY — For roughly 24 hours many residents across the San Luis Valley had little to no access to phone, cable or internet services.
3 years ago
Bond reduced in child death case

ALAMOSA — District Judge Michael Gonzales on Friday reduced the bond for Perry Hotz, 20, who is charged with murder in connection with his 5-month-old daughter’s death last year.
3 years ago
Vehicular homicide defendant wants new lawyer

ALAMOSA — A defendant accused of leaving his passenger to die after a January 16th car accident told District Judge Michael Gonzales on Friday he was not happy with his attorney from the public defender’s office and was trying to get someone else to represent him before his trial this fall.
3 years ago
Preservation foundation funds Engine 168 Project

ANTONITO — The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad has received a $20,000 grant for its Engine 168 Project from the Narrow Gauge Preservation Foundation.
3 years ago
Eli Heredia runs for school board in 3-way race

The race for Alamosa School District Board of Education's District 1 position is heating up.
3 years ago
Saguache mayor resigns; town remains divided

In an e-mail delivered Thursday afternoon, Saguache Mayor Greg Terrell resigned his post as mayor after being requested by several citizens to tender his resignation, and begged by others to remain in his position.
3 years ago
Suspects sought in business break in

Authorities in two states are attempting to locate suspects in a recent Alamosa break-in.
3 years ago
Alamosa shares advice for dealing with returning bear

A bear previously relocated from Alamosa has made its way back to where it found plentiful food sources, and the Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW) officers are determining what to do with her.
3 years ago
Alamosa sponsors Octobrufest event

Alamosa city officials on Wednesday unanimously approved a $5,000 sponsorship for Alamosa’s newest event, Octobrufest, which is planned for Saturday, Sept. 30, in Sunset Park.
3 years ago
Alamosa passes resolution condemning hate

Alamosa leaders united against hate Wednesday night with a public statement ratified by the city council.
3 years ago
Narcotics operation results in arrests

In a joint narcotics operation executed last Wednesday, Alamosa Police Department and Colorado State Patrol officers arrested several area residents in connection with suspected drug and theft activity.
3 years ago
Saguache hires interim administrator

According to a letter made public by Saguache Mayor Greg Terrell on Tuesday, the mayor has appointed an interim town administrator until the board determines otherwise.
3 years ago
GEAR UP likely to lose funding

ALAMOSA — GEAR UP, a program that has helped students in the San Luis Valley stay on track for furthering their education the past nine years, will be losing funding, GEAR UP Director Liz Tabeling-Garcia told a group of Adams State students this week.
3 years ago
Judge reschedules Olguin sentencing

ALAMOSA — A sentencing for Naomi Olguin had to be rescheduled again, and this time the defendant will be kept under strict supervision until she is sentenced for her part in the 2016 Floyd Dale McBride murder case.
3 years ago
Roadside maintenance begins

CENTER — The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will be performing roadside maintenance operations along Colorado Highway (CO) 112, near the community of Center.
3 years ago
Silva appointed to state board

VALLEY— Gov. John Hickenlooper announced appointments to the State Board of Social Work Examiners.
3 years ago
Valley offers varied Labor Day weekend events

VALLEY — The San Luis Valley winds up summer events with activities from one end of the Valley to the other this Labor Day weekend.
3 years ago
Special Improvement District No. 2 special meeting set

ALAMOSA — The Board of Managers of Special Improvement District No. 2 of the Rio Grande Water Conservation District (Subdistrict No. 2) has held numerous public meetings starting back in May 2016 in an effort to prepare a more detailed draft of the Plan of Water Management based on the Conceptual Plan that was presented during the petition drive to form Subdistrict No. 2.
3 years ago
Heavy traffic expected this weekend throughout the state

STATEWIDE – The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) reminds drivers to anticipate heavy traffic in many areas of the state due to the number of events and activities taking place over the Labor Day weekend.
3 years ago
October trial set in mom charged in son's death

SAN LUIS — Carol Carpenter, 70, Blanca, has been scheduled for a 10-day jury trial on a first-degree murder charges relating to the death of her son, Corey.
3 years ago
In light of bear sighting, remember safety guidelines

lamosa Police Department received reports of a bear seen in the area of the river dike and Fourth St., between Alamosa Ave. and La Veta Ave.
3 years ago
Seven seek four seats in Alamosa

Alamosa City Clerk Holly Martinez on Tuesday verified candidates for the November 7 city council election.
3 years ago
SLV water deliveries on track

While the Houston area battles flooding, the San Luis Valley continues to meet the challenge of providing enough water for local users in addition to its obligation to downstream states through the Rio Grande Compact.
3 years ago
Alamosa streets remain priority

ALAMOSA — Street work will remain a priority in Alamosa, and the First Street project will continue on its seven-year schedule.
3 years ago
ASU Financial Plan of Action approved

ALAMOSA — The Board of Trustees for Adams State University on Friday authorized the university administration to formulate a contingency plan to right-size staff in the event on-campus enrollment continues to decline.
3 years ago
Triple homicide preliminary hearing set

CAPULIN — Santos Nevarez, 25, of La Jara, who also goes by the name, Santos Rameriz, along with other aliases, was set for a preliminary hearing in Conejos County Court Thursday, but the matter was postponed to 9 a.m. Dec. 12-17.
3 years ago
Murder codefendant misses sentencing

ALAMOSA — District Judge Patrick Hayes planned to sentence Naomi Olguin, 22, for her part in the 2016 Floyd Dale McBride murder on Thursday, but he issued a bench warrant for her instead.
3 years ago
Colorado Adjutant General visits Alamosa

ALAMOSA — The Adjutant General of Colorado, U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Michael A. Loh, conducted an annual statewide tour of Colorado Army National Guard facilities to enhance situational awareness and community connections Aug. 22-24.
3 years ago
ASU’s Ph.D. program gains CACREP accreditation

ALAMOSA — The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) recently granted accreditation to Adams State University’s online doctoral program in Counselor Education and Supervision.
3 years ago
County cleaning up closed landfill

Alamosa County Commissioners plan on completing the landfill's post closure care status with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment soon.
3 years ago
City to stand for core values

The City of Alamosa will take a stand against the kind of hatred and violence recently manifested in Charlottesville, Virginia.
3 years ago
Town manager finalists announced

SOUTH FORK— On Thursday, Aug. 10 the South Fork Board of Trustees selected four finalists to interview for town manager out of the more than 30 applicants expressing interest in the position.
3 years ago
Who’s who in water: Rio Grande Water Conservation District

VALLEY — The Rio Grande Water Conservation District is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Created in 1967 as a statutorily special district by the Colorado General Assembly, RWCD is composed of five counties across the San Luis Valley including Alamosa, Rio Grande, Conejos, and portions of Saguache and Mineral Counties.
3 years ago
Alamosa Education Foundation sets glow run

ALAMOSA —This September 9 community members can run and walk for a good cause. That night will be the first annual Glow Run to benefit the Alamosa Education Foundation. Alamosa School District Board of Education member Christine Haslett presented the finalized details for the event at their Monday meeting.
3 years ago
Denver man dies in Sunday crash

A Denver resident died Sunday afternoon after his vehicle rolled off the highway west of Antonito.
3 years ago
Rostad pleads guilty in uncle's shooting death

MESITA — Court appearances will soon be over for George Richard Rostad, 45, accused of shooting and killing his uncle, Randolph Thatcher on June 23, 2015 in Mesita.
3 years ago
Sex crime nets prison

CONEJOS — Jack Clark has been in jail for more than 500 days awaiting trial on sexual assault charges; now, he will have 48 years in prison to think about what he did to get there.
3 years ago
CMAS and PSAT scores released

The Colorado Department of Education released scores for the entire Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) test along with the first ever-annual SAT scores.
3 years ago
In Alamosa council race, one in, one out

Mayoral candidate Dan McCann dropped out of the race, and Alamosa City Councilor Jan Vigil announced his candidacy for re-election during Wednesday night’s Alamosa city council meeting.
3 years ago
New trial set in Voss child death

ALAMOSA — District Judge Martin Gonzales on Tuesday set a January 2018 trial for Krystal Voss, 43, whose 2004 conviction was vacated and a new trial granted in a decision from Chief District Judge Pattie Swift last week.
3 years ago
Castle Creek Fire is out at Sand Dunes

The lightning-caused Castle Creek fire in the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness Area of Great Sand Dunes National Preserve was determined to be out on August 8.
3 years ago
Marketing board plans to seek Motorway ideas

ALAMOSA — Taking a step back from their offer earlier this summer to donate the Rio Grande Motorway building to the Early Iron Club, the Alamosa Marketing District Board on Thursday discussed the need for a process to receive and review proposals for the
3 years ago
New trial given in child death

ALAMOSA — Determining ineffective trial counsel, Chief District Judge Pattie Swift this week decided that Krystal Voss, 42, was entitled to a new trial regarding the death of her son Kyran, 19 months.
3 years ago
Apology made in McBride murder

ALAMOSA — “You are the first person who’s talked about Mr. McBride that he was a human being,” District Judge Michael Gonzales told Theodora Travers, 29, when he sentenced her on Wednesday for her part in the June 2016 death of Floyd Dale McBride, 52.
3 years ago
Judge accepts plea from shooter's wife

ALAMOSA — As long as her husband sticks to his end of the bargain, Shannon Cooper, 35, will not be prosecuted any further for her involvement in the June 2016 death of Floyd Dale McBride, 52.
3 years ago
Alamosa County gives Valley Auto Cleaning a grace period

ALAMOSA — Though Alamosa County Commissioners declined to renew the lease for Valley Auto Cleaning at their last meeting in July, they decided to give the company until the end of September to vacate the premises for logistical reasons.
3 years ago
RG County juror information exposed

VALLEY — The Colorado State Court Administrator’s Office issued a statement on Tuesday that jury files containing personal information had been exposed for 8,878 Rio Grande County residents in addition to potential jurors in Pueblo, Weld and Crowley Count
3 years ago
Community museums receive boost

FORT GARLAND — The 71st Colorado General Assembly has approved a $1.4 million funding request for fiscal year 2017-18 to strengthen the Community Museum of History Colorado.
3 years ago
Saguache-Upper Rio Grande RAC to meet

MONTE VISTA – The Saguache-Upper Rio Grande Resource Advisory Committee will meet Wednesday, August 23, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the San Luis Valley Rural Electric Cooperative conference room located at 3625 West U.S. Highway 160, Monte Vista.
3 years ago
Sangre school board seats are available

MOSCA — The Board of Education of Sangre de Cristo School District in the county of Alamosa calls for nomination of candidates for school directors to be placed on the ballot for the regular biennial school election to be held on Tuesday, November 7.
3 years ago
Costilla County awarded Community Kitchen grant

SAN LUIS — The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) notified Costilla County on August 4 that its request for a supplemental award of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds in the amount of $75,152 for the Sangre de Cristo Heritage Center Community
3 years ago
Law addressing hot car dangers in effect

STATEWIDE -- The Humane Society of the United States applauds Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper for signing a bill that will provide new protection to prevent heat-related deaths in a vehicle. The law went into effect on August 9.
3 years ago
Street may close during work on South Craft

Contractors will be applying an overlay to Craft Avenue from First Street South to the Alamosa city limits.
3 years ago
Police chief says 'secure your home'

Generally speaking, more burglaries occur in the summer months. This is due to various warm-weather factors such as open windows and a favorable climate.
3 years ago
Trial set for manslaughter case

District Judge Michael Gonzales on Tuesday scheduled a four-day trial beginning October 10 for Kelvin Ruybal, 34, one of the codefendants in the Floyd Dale McBride murder.
3 years ago
Information shared on new MVS project

A Building Excellent Schools Today (BEST) grant meeting to inform Saguache residents of the need to build a new school and the importance of appropriating the tax money necessary to do it brought more questions on why the school can’t just be remodeled.
3 years ago
Accessory plea taken in murder case

In line with an agreement his father Lonnie Cooper made in the 2016 murder case of Floyd Dale McBride, Devin Cooper on Monday pleaded guilty to felony accessory to a crime, for which he will likely be granted probation.
3 years ago
Marijuana ballot petitions are sufficient

ALAMOSA — Alamosa City Clerk Holly Martinez determined on Thursday there are enough valid signatures to petition marijuana issues onto the November 7 ballot.
3 years ago
Alamosa council to seek stipend increase

ALAMOSA — Alamosa city councilors will probably be asking their bosses for a raise in November.
3 years ago
Dennis to serve on Energy Impact

Gov. John Hickenlooper on July 28 announced boards and commissions appointments including Ginette “Gigi” Dennis of Monte Vista to the Energy Impact Assistance Advisory Committee.
3 years ago
Fallen hiker identified

Alamosa County Coroner Kevin Rogers on Tuesday announced the identity of the hiker who fell on Mt. Blanca on July 28.
3 years ago
West Nile Virus discovered in Alamosa Mosquito Control District

The Alamosa Mosquito Control District (AMCD) has discovered the West Nile Virus in mosquitoes trapped within the district on August, 1st at 11:30 a.m. located in East Alamosa on Juniper Lane, just off of Highway 160.
3 years ago
ID still unknown for fallen hiker

ALAMOSA — Authorities have not yet been able to identify a man who fell to his death on Mount Blanca on Friday.
3 years ago
Adams State seeks public comment

ALAMOSA – Adams State University is seeking comments from the public about the university in preparation for its periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting agency.
3 years ago
Hiker falls to his death on Mt. Blanca

ALAMOSA — A hiker fell to his death Friday on Mount Blanca.
3 years ago
Saguache County excise tax is paying off; growers upset

After granting approval to the various requests from marijuana growers for changes to their plan or expansion of their operation, Saguache commissioners learned Tuesday during a regular meeting the excise tax is bringing in much needed revenue.
3 years ago
Mosca sewer project moving to construction

The United States Department of Agriculture will fund the Mosca wastewater infrastructure improvement project. Alamosa County Commissioners formally awarded the bid to Robins Construction and effectively closed on the USDA's $159,000 loan at their meeting
3 years ago
Valley Auto Cleaning lease not renewed

Rental car company Hertz has a little over a month to find another place to clean their cars
3 years ago
Dam repairs planned at Alberta Park Reservoir

MONTE VISTA – Colorado Parks and Wildlife is lowering the water level at its Alberta Park Reservoir to accommodate repairs that must be made to the dam as soon as possible.
3 years ago
One dead in head-on crash

MOFFAT — A New Mexico man was killed and others seriously injured Sunday afternoon in a head-on collision north of Moffat.
3 years ago
San Luis Valley Beat the Heat BBQ to host The Great American Cookout Tour

ALAMOSA — The Great American Cookout Tour – presented by the Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS.us), the largest non-profit barbeque association in the world – will feature food sampling and a lively, interactive pitmaster demo tour as part of the San Lui
3 years ago
Judge gives defendant tongue lashing at sentencing

ALAMOSA — “I think you’re full of crap, plain and simple,” District Judge Michael Gonzales told Nicholas Quintana, 22, when he sentenced him for stealing money to support his drug habit.
3 years ago
State human services department plans public meeting in Blanca

BLANCA — The executive management team of the Colorado Department of Human Services will visit Costilla County from 3:30-5 p.m. on July 26 as part of its 2017 Summer Planning Tour, an annual event that gives CDHS leadership the opportunity to hear from pa
3 years ago
Pounds charges dismissed in SLV, pursued at federal level

CONEJOS COUNTY — The 12th Judicial District Attorney’s office has dismissed its welfare fraud case against Pamala Pounds, 38, Alamosa, since the U.S. Attorney’s Office is pursuing charges related to the same allegations.
3 years ago
'Hippy dream' turns into drug nightmare

ALAMOSA — Pursuing “a stupid hippy dream” earned Luis Cueto, 39, seven years in prison.
3 years ago
Aragon charged with arson

SAN LUIS — On May 27th, the Costilla County Sheriff’s Office received a call of a fire located at the 800 block of Alfonso St. in the town of San Luis. Bobby Aragon, the owner of the property, was doing yard work and due to the wind the fire traveled east
3 years ago
Acequia association appoints executive director

SAN LUIS — The Sangre de Cristo Acequia Association (SdCAA) recently welcomed Mathew Valdez as executive director.
3 years ago
SLV brand is just the beginning

ALAMOSA — Now that the San Luis Valley has a brand it’s time to figure out how to best utilize it.
3 years ago
Murder codefendant's trial reset

ALAMOSA — District Judge Michael Gonzales on Friday set a new trial for Cristo Esquibel, one of the many defendants charged in connection with the June 2016 death of Dale Floyd McBride, 52.
3 years ago
Sargent BOE seats open

SARGENT—Sargent School District will have three seats available on the board of education in the 2017 General Election.
3 years ago
Clarification:

CONEJOS — The initial charges against Conejos County Jail inmate Andy Martinez, 36, who was found dead in the jail on July 8, were not related to a homicide but dated to a September 30, 2016 assault.
3 years ago
Alamosa pot petitions are insufficient

ALAMOSA — Petitions to place marijuana questions on the Alamosa ballot this fall are insufficient, Alamosa City Clerk Holly Martinez told the city council Wednesday night.
3 years ago
Alamosa County changes construction companies for Mosca wastewater project

ALAMOSA — The United States Department of Agriculture denied the Cooley and Sons Excavating, Inc. recommendation for the Mosca wastewater infrastructure project four days after Alamosa County Attorney Jason Kelly sent a letter asking the USDA to concur.
3 years ago
Zinke comments on monuments review

WASHINGTON – The formal public comment period has closed for the review of national monuments.
3 years ago
FSA committee nominations due Aug. 1

STATEWIDE — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Acting Executive Director for Colorado Jenny Peterson reminded farmers and ranchers that they have until Aug. 1 to nominate eligible candidates to serve on local FSA county co
3 years ago
Bennet, Gardner introduce hemp water rights bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO), Steve Daines (R-MT), Jon Tester (D-MT), Cory Gardner (R-CO), Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) this week introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure farmers across the West can use the water
3 years ago
Crestina Martinez is new DOLA regional manager

VALLEY — The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) is pleased to announce the selection of three new Regional Managers in the Division of Local Government (DLG):
3 years ago
Park continues to manage Castle Creek Fire

SAND DUNES — The Castle Creek fire started approximately at 4 p.m. on July 12 near the area burned in the 2010 Medano fire in the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness Area of Great Sand Dunes National Preserve.
3 years ago
Hospice welcomes new executive director

ALAMOSA — The board and staff of Hospice del Valle are pleased to announce their new Executive Director Laura Lewis, RN.
3 years ago
Court denies amicus brief in trout lawsuit

The Colorado District Court has denied the 10-county coalition's amicus curiae brief filing, which was filed earlier in the year to aid litigation on the Rio Grande cutthroat trout.
3 years ago
Efforts begin to establish radar authority

With interest growing in placing a permanent radar installation in the San Luis Valley, the Rio Grande Water Conservation District board on Tuesday authorized General Manager Cleave Simpson and attorney David Robbins to begin the process of creating an in
3 years ago
Cooper pleads to McBride murder

Lonnie Cooper, 43, pleaded to second-degree murder and crime of violence on Wednesday in connection with the June 2016 death of Floyd Dale McBride, 52.
3 years ago
Valley awarded CDHS grant

VALLEY — The Colorado Department of Human Services’ Office of Early Childhood recently awarded more than $2.5 million through the federal Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program (PSSF) to 23 county human or social services departments .
3 years ago
Commissioners to hold special meeting

ALAMOSA — Alamosa County commissioners will hold a special meeting on Thursday, July 20, at 8:30 a.m. at the Alamosa County Services Center, 8900 Independence Way.
3 years ago
Mobley may be headed to federal prison

In August 2006, Center Town Clerk Bill McClure left his position to serve time in the federal Maximum Security (ADX) facility in Florence for tax fraud. Center Clerk Joan D. Mobley also recently resigned — probably to serve time in federal prison for tax-
3 years ago
Valley-Wide to stop serving inmates

Citing safety and monetary reasons, Valley-Wide Health Systems CEO Gigi Darricades told the San Luis Valley County Commissioners Association on Monday that after 41 years they’d no longer be able to take care of patients incarcerated at county jails.
3 years ago
Park manages lightning-caused Castle Creek Fire

SAND DUNES — The National Park Service, in cooperation with the San Luis Valley Interagency Fire Management Unit and the Pike and San Isabel National Forests, is actively managing the lightning-caused Castle Creek Fire in the Sangre De Cristo Wilderness A
3 years ago
No vacancy, no problem

ALAMOSA — With a little creativity, Alamosa could still accommodate visitors when the local hotels are booked.
3 years ago
Construction update shared for 1st Street

ALAMOSA — As a part of the relocation of the power poles and associated electric lines on the north side of First Street, Xcel has scheduled the tie over for 6:30 a.m. Saturday morning.
3 years ago
Autopsy confirms inmate hanged himself

DEL NORTE — The El Paso County Coroner’s office confirmed that the June 20th death in the Rio Grande County Jail of inmate Howard Victor White, 56, of Del Norte, was by hanging.
3 years ago
Highway work underway from Del Norte to MV

RIO GRANDE COUNTY - On Monday, July 10, the Colorado Department of Transportation and contractor United Companies began a project that will improve US Highway (US) 160 from the west side of Del Norte to the west edge of Monte Vista (mile point 201 to 215)
3 years ago
Road to Wheeler Geologic Area temporarily closed

CREEDE – Forest Service Roads 600 and 600.3A to Wheeler Geologic Area have been temporarily closed to all motorized use due to extremely muddy road conditions.
3 years ago
County supports Water Rights Protection Act

ALAMOSA — Alamosa County Commissioners signed a letter of support for Congressman Scott Tipton’s Water Rights Protection Act during their meeting on Wednesday, the same day the bill passed the House.
3 years ago
West Nile in Alamosa Mosquito Control District

ALAMOSA — The Alamosa Mosquito Control District (AMCD) has discovered the West Nile Virus in mosquitoes trapped within the district on July 13 at 1 p.m. located in East Alamosa just off of Rio Grande Ave and East Fourth St.
3 years ago
Court surveys to be conducted in Alamosa

ALAMOSA – People with business at the Alamosa Combined Courts on Tuesday, July 18, will be asked to participate in an ongoing program designed to help ensure the Colorado Judicial Department is providing the best service possible to the public.
3 years ago
Rio Grande National Forest seeks project proposals

MONTE VISTA –The Saguache-Upper Rio Grande Resource Advisory Committee (RACs) is seeking proposals for projects that would enhance forest ecosystems or restore and improve land health and water quality on the Rio Grande, Gunnison, and San Isabel National
3 years ago
County risks wastewater project funding

Rather than going with the lowest bidder, Alamosa County Commissioners voted to recommend the Mosca wastewater infrastructure improvement project be awarded to Cooley and Sons Excavating, Inc. during yesterday's meeting. The United States Department of Ag
3 years ago
Marijuana petitions submitted

ALAMOSA — Petitioners submitted to Alamosa City Clerk Holly Martinez on Monday signatures to place medical and retail marijuana questions on this November’s ballot.
3 years ago
Roundtable supports ditch project

ALAMOSA — A multi-ditch rehab project on the Rio Grande received unanimous approval from the Rio Grande Roundtable on Tuesday but not from a couple of the neighbors who sent attorney Gordon Bosa to the meeting to deliver their concerns.
3 years ago
Bridge work to begin

VALLEY – Maintenance personnel with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will conduct repair operations on the US Highway (US) 160 Rio Grande Bridge in Alamosa later this month.
3 years ago
Hubba fire is now contained

DEL NORTE –The two-acre Hubba Fire is now 100 percent contained.
3 years ago
Governor gives 'State of Health' update

Gov. John Hickenlooper on Monday announced that significant progress has been made on The State of Health, the governor’s plan to make Colorado the healthiest state in the nation.
3 years ago
Small fire burning in Del Norte area

A small wildland fire, named the Hubba Fire, is burning about seven miles southwest of Del Norte.
3 years ago
Center hosts Poor Boy Car Club show

CENTER — The seventh annual classic Poorboy Car Club show will be held at the Center Schools parking lot Saturday July 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
3 years ago
Local bank to finance rink/pavilion

ALAMOSA — Community Banks of Colorado will provide financing for the city’s ice rink/multipurpose facility.
3 years ago
SLV Local Foods Coalition receives grant

ALAMOSA – The LOR Foundation on Friday announced grants to 15 rural communities and towns in Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, and Wyoming. The grants included funding for the San Luis Valley Local Foods Coalition, Alamosa.
3 years ago
Mineral County given Humvee

During the first of the month meeting of the Mineral County Commissioners on Monday, July 3, Mineral County Sheriff Fred Hosselkus announced that the department was given a Humvee through the 1033 program through the National Defense Authorization Act.
3 years ago
Council to seek increase

In a 4-3 vote Wednesday night, the Alamosa city council asked staff to begin drawing up a ballot question to increase council compensation.
3 years ago
Vehicular homicide trial set

District Judge Michael Gonzales on Thursday set an autumn trial for Angel Nieto, 31, who is charged with vehicular homicide in connection with the January 16th death of Marcie Quintana, 24, of Alamosa, a passenger in the car he was driving when it was inv
3 years ago
Red Cross shares June statewide report

STATEWIDE — The American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming responded to calls for assistance, on average, twice to three times a day to disasters of all types in June from flooding and house fires, to the collapsed roofs of two apartment buildings in Lakewo
3 years ago
Alamosa council seats up for election

ALAMOSA — The City of Alamosa announces three positions available on the Alamosa City Council.
3 years ago
Murder trial vacated, pending plea

Pending a guilty plea by his father that would also resolve his case, Devin Cooper agreed to forgo the preliminary hearing scheduled on his case on Wednesday and his trial scheduled to begin July 31.
3 years ago
VA announces monthly Alamosa meetings

ALAMOSA — “We don’t know what we don’t know until you let us know,” said Veterans Affairs Eastern Colorado Health Care System Regional Director Kim Hoge at the quarterly veterans’ town hall meeting on Friday.
3 years ago
Carpenter dies in Friday crash

DEL NORTE — Del Norte resident Kenneth Carpenter, 77, died Friday evening in a two-vehicle crash on Colorado Highway 112 and Rio Grande County Road 5 West, nine miles northeast of Del Norte.
3 years ago
San Luis Valley to receive $3 million PILT

VALLEY — Senators Cory Gardner (R-CO) and Michael Bennet (D-CO) this week announced Colorado will receive $36.6 million in Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) funding for 2017, with more than $3 million going to San Luis Valley counties.
3 years ago
Senate committee approves FAA act

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) on Thursday was happy to announce the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee’s approval of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act.
3 years ago
Witnesses sought for fatal collision

MONTE VISTA — Colorado State Patrol Technician Garth Crowther is seeking any witnesses to the June 19th fatal accident a mile west of Monte Vista on Highway 160
3 years ago
County presses pause on pot clubs

Because there are no pending requests to open a marijuana club, Alamosa County Commissioners approved a moratorium on the topic during their meeting on Wednesday.
3 years ago
Tuesday fire contained

CREEDE—A fire burning above Blue Creek Lodge was reported mid-morning on Tuesday by Mineral County officials.
3 years ago
Defendant picks argument with judge

A defendant with more than one pending case involving assaults on officers started to verbally take on Alamosa County Judge Daniel Walzl on Monday.
3 years ago
Seniors targeted in Medicare scam

VALLEY — A major scamming effort is underway targeting Medicare recipients and those eligible for services.
3 years ago
National Heritage Areas have economic impact

VALLEY — National Heritage Areas expand on traditional conservation approaches by supporting large-scale, community-driven initiatives that engage communities in heritage preservation activities.
3 years ago
Center murder suspect in court

SAGUACHE — Jose Hugo Perez appeared before District Judge Patrick Hayes in Saguache District Court on Tuesday with attorney Riley Selleck of Salida for a motions hearing to determine if Judge Hayes would agree to review potential evidence in his case in c
3 years ago
Hearing continued in murder case

CONEJOS — A two-day preliminary hearing scheduled this week for Santos Nevares, 25, charged in a triple homicide in Capulin on January 15, has been postponed, with no new date set.
3 years ago
No tuition increase at ASU for 2017-18

ALAMOSA — Undergraduate students at Adams State University will not see a tuition increase next year, according to the budget for fiscal year 2017-18 approved by the university’s Board of Trustees June 22.
3 years ago
CU Boulder study bears out Valley water success

VALLEY — With record high temperatures scorching the Southwest this week, farmers were quickly reminded of the severe droughts that threatened their crops and livelihood in recent years.
3 years ago
Murder conspiracy case continued, pending husband's guilty plea

ALAMOSA — A pending murder conspiracy case is on hold — and may be dismissed entirely — against Shannon Cooper, 35, who was implicated with other members of the Cooper family in the death of Floyd Dale McBride, 52, nearly a year ago on June 23, 2016.
3 years ago
Hearing begins today in triple homicide case

CONEJOS — A two-day preliminary hearing is scheduled to begin today for Santos Nevares, 25, charged in a triple homicide in Capulin on January 15.
3 years ago
Smoke from NM fire still visible in Valley

VALLEY — Smoke from a northern New Mexico fire is still visible to San Luis Valley residents, as the Bonita Fire concludes its third week of burning lands administered by the Carson National Forest on the El Rito Ranger District.
3 years ago
Hotz murder trial set for 2018

ALAMOSA — Even before entering a plea, his attorney asked District Judge Michael Gonzales on Tuesday to set a trial for Perry Hotz, 20, charged with the October 2016 death of his 5 1/2-month-old daughter.
3 years ago
School board sets graduation requirements

ALAMOSA — Beginning with the graduating class of 2021, all Alamosa High School and Alamosa Ombudsman School of Excellence students need 25.5 credits to graduate.
3 years ago
McBee retires, Ortega transfers to OMS

ALAMOSA — Alamosa Elementary 3-5 Principal Christy McBee will retire at the end of the month and will proceed with a transitional year for 2017-2018 after 28 years of teaching.
3 years ago
Meetings to address waste, recycling issues

VALLEY —The public will have the opportunity to contribute ideas of how to create a Regional Waste Diversion Plan for the SLV, including infrastructure, policy, and programs which support recycling and composting across the region.
3 years ago
Two injured, one dead in Monday crash

A Creede resident died and her husband was seriously injured Monday morning in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 160 a mile west of Monte Vista.
3 years ago
Judge tells dad to 'wake up'

A day after Father’s Day, District Court Judge Michael Gonzales added a message about fatherhood to his sentencing of a 24-year-old with two preschoolers at home.
3 years ago
County selects courthouse contractor

ALAMOSA — Two days after opening the bids the Alamosa County commissioners selected GH Phipps Construction Companies for the new courthouse and probation building during a special meeting Friday morning.
3 years ago
Cooper to plead in McBride murder

Lonnie Cooper, 43, will be pleading to second-degree murder in the 2016 death of Floyd Dale McBride, 52, his attorney Tina Tussay told Alamosa County Judge Daniel Walzl on Thursday.
3 years ago
City approves First Street bid, closure

ALAMOSA — In a special meeting Wednesday evening, the Alamosa city council approved a bid for First Street reconstruction, which will begin with intersection work at Mullins Avenue possibly within the next 10 days.
3 years ago
Justice center may cost $13 million

ALAMOSA — Alamosa County commissioners opened the bids for the new courthouse and probation building on Wednesday, two months after opening the bids for the detention center expansion and jail remodel.
3 years ago
Valley receives lottery proceeds allotments

VALLEY — The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) announced the distribution of $13,108,436 in Conservation Trust Fund (CTF) dollars to 477 counties, cities, towns, and Title 32 special districts that provide parks and recreation services in their service
3 years ago
Ditches seek funding for multipurpose project

ALAMOSA — If “two head(gates) are better than one,” five will be even better.
3 years ago
Technical glitches postpone hearing in McBride case

ALAMOSA — Technological glitches delayed a Tuesday hearing in a case related to the 2016 Floyd Dale McBride murder in Alamosa — and may interfere with a July 10th trial.
3 years ago
Hwy 160 work underway at Walsenburg

HUERFANO COUNTY—Crews are currently working on roadway improvements to US Highway 160 and will continue on a regular schedule from 7 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday, throughout June.
3 years ago
Sub-district 2 board presents water plan

ALAMOSA — Since November of 2016, the board of managers of Special Improvement District No. 2 of the Rio Grande Water Conservation District (Subdistrict No. 2) has held numerous public meetings to prepare a detailed Plan of Water Management (the “plan”) b
3 years ago
Friday Health Plans acquires Colorado Choice Health Plans, serving Valley

VALLEY — Friday Health Plans, formerly known as Melody Health Insurance, recently completed the acquisition of Alamosa-based Colorado Choice Health Plans, enabling Colorado Choice to continue serving the San Luis Valley and other rural areas.
3 years ago
Silvas in court on McBride case

David Silvas, one of the last defendants implicated in the 2016 death of Floyd Dale McBride to appear in court, waived a preliminary hearing in Alamosa County Court on Monday.
3 years ago
Marijuana issue splits council vote

ALAMOSA — After much public input, meetings and revisions, the Alamosa city council on Wednesday approved in a 5-2 vote an ordinance regulating marijuana growing for personal use.
3 years ago
Assessor shares personal property tax remedies

ALAMOSA — From June 15 to June 30 owners of taxable personal property (e.g., furniture, equipment, etc.) may challenge the county assessor’s valuation of their property
3 years ago
Citizens assist in capturing burglary suspect

A man suspected of burglarizing a motor home in the Lazy KV Estates subdivision was quickly apprehended last week after victims and a witness collaborated to quickly identify and arrest him.
3 years ago
Coach Siemering's contract not renewed

Following a five-plus-hour special session on Thursday, June 1, the Monte Vista school board voted 4-1 to not renew the contract for high school boys basketball coach Robert Siemering.
3 years ago
Alamosa hosts fire academy

ALAMOSA – As Colorado continues to be one of the most wildland fire hazardous states, the Colorado Wildland Fire & Incident Management Academy (CWFIMA) continued on Monday with 16 classes at Adams State University in Alamosa.
3 years ago
Crowder bill protects vulnerable adults

DENVER — Governor Hickenlooper signed into law House Bill 17-1253, known as the “Protection of Vulnerable Adults from Financial Exploitation Act.”
3 years ago
Military and Veterans Programs website launched

The Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) announces that it has launched a new Military and Veterans Programs website dedicated to career transition and professional credentialing for Active Duty, Reserves, National Guard, military spouses and veterans
3 years ago
River claims Valley visitor

Albuquerque man Kenneth Vandermey, 78, died on Tuesday after falling from his boat into the Rio Grande.
3 years ago
Pot petition drive underway

With a deadline of July 7, a petition drive is underway to place recreational and medical marijuana questions on the City of Alamosa ballot this fall.
3 years ago
Snow blocks road to Trujillo Meadows

The road to the reservoir in Conejos County where Colorado Parks and Wildlife has authorized a fish salvage is still blocked by snow. It will probably be two or three weeks before the road is opened by the U.S. Forest Service.
3 years ago
Hondito wildfire meeting planned June 3

Fire managers on the Carson National Forest are inviting the public to a community meeting 9 a.m. Saturday, June 3rd, at the Tres Piedras Ranger Station located at 22280 US Highway 64, Tres Piedras. The meeting will discuss the results from the Hondito wi
3 years ago
City holds work session on marijuana

Alamosa city council will hold a work session regarding marijuana, including an update on a petition drive, general marijuana discussion, sample election questions and local control considerations at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31, at city hall, 300 Hunt Ave
3 years ago
Alamosa keeps bus station

ALAMOSA — Although it appeared Alamosa would no longer have access to a bus line, Arrow Stage Lines was able to get permission from the Loaf ‘N Jug in Alamosa to serve as a bus stop.
3 years ago
Rostad in court on 2015 homicide

SAN LUIS — The case has run slowly through the court system for George Richard Rostad, 45, accused of shooting and killing his uncle, Randolph Thatcher on June 23, 2015 in Mesita.
3 years ago
City considers solar gardens

ALAMOSA — Preparing to “plant” community solar gardens in time to “bloom” next year, an energy firm contracting with Xcel Energy approached the City of Alamosa about leasing two city-owned sites for 12-acre solar projects that would produce 2 megawatts of
3 years ago
County reestablishes Northwest Weed District board

ALAMOSA — After an eight-year hiatus Alamosa County’s Northwest Weed District will have an advisory board again.
3 years ago
Most campgrounds, roads now open

It’s shaping up to be a beautiful and busy Memorial Day weekend on the Rio Grande National Forest! Here are some things to consider before heading to the mountains.
3 years ago
Raley faces attempted murder charge

A motel handyman was taken into custody May 15 and held in lieu of $50,000 following an incident with a female companion that led the District Attorney to consider a charge of second-degree attempted murder.
3 years ago
Saguache County lists marijuana grows; more approvals expected

At last week’s Saguache County commissioner’s meeting, commissioners approved additional conditional use permits to allow applicants to cultivate and extract cannabis, also to seed outside grows.
3 years ago
Democrats meet in Saguache

The Saguache County Democratic Party Central Committee will meet on Wednesday, May 24 at 6 p.m. at the Saguache Road & Bridge Meeting Room, 305 3rd St. to fill Precinct Committee Person vacancies.
3 years ago
County officials meet May 24

Public hearings are scheduled on minor subdivisions for James and Carolyn Kay Meadows; Dan L. Sandoval/H. Marie Henderson; and Ryan Trujillo.
3 years ago
Park will go wireless

Folks will soon be able to access the internet in Alamosa’s Cole Park.
3 years ago
Still no success in dunes search

SAND DUNES — In spite of aerial and on-the-ground searches, including canine teams, an unaccounted-for Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve visitor was still missing on Friday.
3 years ago
City compromises on cannabis

ALAMOSA — Taking public comments into consideration, the Alamosa city council decided this week to revise the ordinance it proposes to regulate marijuana cultivation for personal recreational and medical use.
3 years ago
New ATV crossings designated in South Fork

After almost three years of obstacles and changes to state legislature, South Fork has finally come to an end in their pursuit to make the town ATV/OHV-friendly.
3 years ago
Romeo wins state waiver, water good to drink

Three months after all documentation was in, the town May 4 received a disinfection waiver, lifting chlorination that began after a “boil water” advisory was issued in November 2016.
3 years ago
McBride murder case progresses

If Brian Cooper had let authorities know who stabbed him on the morning of June 23, 2016, Floyd Dale McBride would have been arrested on assault charges — instead of dead.
3 years ago
Search underway for missing park visitor

SAND DUNES — A search and rescue effort for a missing park visitor was initiated Monday, May 15, at Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve.
3 years ago
Motions pending in murder case

ALAMOSA — Three of the numerous codefendants charged in the June 2016 death of Floyd Dale McBride, 52, appeared in court at various stages of their respective cases on Tuesday.
3 years ago
Nieto pleads not guilty in fatal crash

ALAMOSA — Angel Nieto, 31, Alamosa, entered a not guilty plea on Tuesday in connection with a January 16 fatal hit and run.
3 years ago
Devin Cooper now faces murder charges

ALAMOSA — Another member of the Cooper family is now charged with first-degree murder for the 2016 death of Floyd Dale McBride, 52.
3 years ago
Possible fatal fire victim identity still unknown

COSTILLA COUNTY — As of Friday afternoon, the identity was still unknown of an individual apparently victim to a fatal fire in Costilla County Wednesday afternoon.
3 years ago
Alamosa County preemptively cuts from judicial center; bid form going out soon

ALAMOSA — Alamosa County commissioners hammered out a list of alternates for the judicial center’s bid sheet during a work session Wednesday afternoon. After almost 90 minutes of deliberation, a list of 18 alternates was narrowed down to six.
3 years ago
Quintana cited for Wednesday accident

ALAMOSA — One driver was cited and another injured in a two-vehicle crash at Highway 370 and Road 106 on Wednesday afternoon, March 10.
3 years ago
Rescue crew and tools at work

Alamosa firefighters used the Jaws of Life and other tools to remove the roof of a car in a matter of minutes after a rear-end collision at the corner of the 10 South and Road 106 about 2 p.m. Wednesday.
3 years ago
Valley enjoys above average water forecast

ALAMOSA — With rain coming down outside and basin snowpack levels around 100 percent of normal or better, Kip Canty of the Colorado Division of Water Resources Division 3 office told Rio Grande Roundtable leaders on Tuesday that the water year is looking
3 years ago
Beware of jury duty scam

ALAMOSA — Several citizens have been getting calls about owing Alamosa County money due to missing jury duty. Though the caller uses the name of a real deputy, Alamosa County Sheriff’s Office wants people to know that it is a scam.
3 years ago
Cloud seeding could provide water solution

ALAMOSA — Although there are currently no cloud seeding operations in the San Luis Valley, some folks believe this might be a good place for it.
3 years ago
Stagner to make Moffat decision

Moffat school board members voted that newly appointed Interim Superintendent Linda Stagner should decide what measures should be taken regarding Principal Michelle Hashbarger.
3 years ago
Marijuana meeting is Wenesday

The public is encouraged to attend this meeting to give input on the draft ordinance, which council will take into consideration before voting on in a later meeting.
3 years ago
County officials meet May 10

Agenda items include a public hearing on blight ordinance.
3 years ago
Sargent names super finalists

SARGENT — Sargent School District has successfully chosen three finalists from 10 applicants for the superintendent position.
3 years ago
ASU maintains A3 bond rating

ALAMOSA — Adams State University maintained an A3 bond rating as established by Moody’s Investors Service, which released the rating May 4.
3 years ago
Task force takes down major gang

A federal grand jury in Denver has returned eight separate indictments charging a total of 52 individuals with trafficking cocaine and crack cocaine in the Denver metro area, Acting United States Attorney Bob Troyer, FBI Denver Division Special Agent in C
3 years ago
Forest releases La Garita Hills final analysis

The Saguache Ranger District of the Rio Grande National Forest has released the final environmental impact statement and draft record of decision for the La Garita Hills Restoration Project.
3 years ago
Governor orders flags lowered for Kogovsek

Gov. John Hickenlooper ordered flags be lowered to half-staff on Thursday, May 4, on all public buildings statewide in honor of former Colorado lawmaker and U.S. Congressman Ray Kogovsek, who died this past Sunday.
3 years ago
Valley projects awarded severance tax dollars

The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) this week announced the award of $17,301,698 to 57 local governments as part of the Tier I and II Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Funds (EIAF) program.
3 years ago
Alamosa disc golf course to add nine holes

Alamosa’s disc golf course will be adding nine holes.
3 years ago
Alamosa police seek suspect in May 1 shooting

Alamosa police are seeking a suspect in the shooting of a male victim on Monday afternoon, May 1, in south Alamosa.
3 years ago
Rio Grande Farm Park recieves art grant

Bonfils-Stanton Foundation, Colorado Creative Industries, and Hemera Foundation in partnership with RedLine Contemporary Art Center announced the first generation of grant recipients for the Arts in Society Program, which included the Rio Grande Farm Park
3 years ago
Alamosa officials hash out the jail

Alamosa city and county officials cleared the air over jail overcrowding misunderstandings during a recent work session.
3 years ago
County cuts from detention center, still over budget

Alamosa County was more than $4.5 million over budget to build the new courthouse and expand the detention center, so almost $300,000 was cut from the jail. The commissioners approved the cut and allowed Van Iwaarden Builders Inc. to proceed with
3 years ago
Shots reported, no weapon found

MOFFAT — A report of shots fired in Moffat Tuesday afternoon resulted in a lock-in at the school and ongoing investigation by the Saguache County Sheriff’s Office.
3 years ago
Sand Dunes tourism creates $28 million

MOSCA – A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 388,807 visitors to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve in 2016 spent $23,701,000 in communities near the park.
3 years ago
Hunger Education Week highlights advocacy

VALLEY — This week is Hunger Education Week, an annual event hosted by La Puente meant to educate the community on this issue in the community.
3 years ago
Alamosa passes feline friendly ordinance amendment

ALAMOSA — To the applause of the audience, the Alamosa city council on April 19 approved an animal ordinance amendment that included provisions for feral cats.
3 years ago
Alamosa supports farmers' market

ALAMOSA — Helping to keep vendor fees low and local produce affordable, the Alamosa city council is supporting the Alamosa Farmers’ Market this summer.
3 years ago
Hunger Education Week gives solutions, hope

Food. Shelter. Clothing. Cell phones. Humans used to have three basic needs but it seems that society has added a fourth — instant communication via cell phones, computers, email, television and social media.
3 years ago
Sunday fires draw on mutual aid

Area firefighters displayed cooperation and dedication Sunday afternoon as they battled two fires called in within nine minutes of each other.
3 years ago
Acosta sentenced for sex assault

ALAMOSA — District Judge Michael Gonzales on Friday afternoon sentenced Adam Acosta, 40, to a total of 27 years to life in prison on multiple charges including sexual assault on a child.
3 years ago
Triple homicide suspect's hearing continued

CAPULIN — Santos Nevares, 25, of La Jara, who also goes by the name Santos Rameriz along with other aliases, was set for a preliminary hearing this week on an array of charges relating to the deaths of three persons January 15, but his case will not be he
3 years ago
Trains to cause traffic delays through April 24

ALAMOSA — The San Luis & Rio Grande Railroad will be moving hundreds of train cars beginning Friday, April 21, beginning at 12 p.m. from west of Monte Vista through Alamosa and then south to Antonito
3 years ago
Cannabis consumption club denied

During Wednesday night’s Alamosa city council meeting, which drew a standing-room-only crowd, the council unanimously voted to deny the city’s first request for a cannabis consumption club.
3 years ago
Recreation and the Roundtable: a good team

Fishing: a vital part of life on the Rio Grande. While this is seemingly an obvious fact, what is not always seen are the benefits that come with this enjoyable and long-standing piece of recreation.
3 years ago
Fatal hit and run suspect appears in court Tuesday

Still awaiting autopsy results on the victim in the vehicular homicide case against him, Angel Nieto’s attorney asked to continue his first appearance in district court on Tuesday.
3 years ago
Leaders gather to discuss Brownfields

Local officials from around the Valley gathered on Friday, April 7 to listen to a program provided by Community Builders of Colorado.
3 years ago
SLV counties consider radar

"Radar is the 21st century technology to help us with public safety, early warning and stream forecasting for river administration," said Travis Smith at Monday's San Luis Valley County Commissioners Association meeting.
3 years ago
DeLaCerda sentenced on Monday

ALAMOSA — Isaiah DeLaCerda, 18, Alamosa, pleaded guilty on Monday in Alamosa County Court to misdemeanor harassment with a domestic violence sentencing enhancer regarding a 2016 incident involving a former girlfriend at the Alamosa High School.
3 years ago
Hearing held in homicide case

ALAMOSA — Alleged to have helped move Floyd Dale McBride when he was still alive and bury him after he bled to death from a gunshot wound, Kelvin “K-Dog” Ruybal, 34, of Manassa, appeared for a preliminary hearing before Alamosa County Judge Daniel Walzl o
3 years ago
Rodeo 'rounds up' economic impact

ALAMOSA — Acknowledging its economic impact to the Alamosa and San Luis Valley area, the Alamosa city council has again decided to sponsor Alamosa Round-UP.
3 years ago
Senator Crowder shares update from state capitol

DENVER — These past few weeks Sen. Larry Crowder (R-District 35) has continued to actively promote veterans interests, uphold and advance the health and safety of Colorado citizens (specifically seniors), and has fought to protect the state’s environment
3 years ago
CDOT begins fiber optic project on US 160 east of Wolf Creek

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and contractor Main Electric will begin a fiber optic installation project on US Highway (US) 160 east of Wolf Creek Pass beginning Monday, April 17.
3 years ago
Brand the San Luis Valley

Valley Initiative Partners, an Ad-Hoc group of local participants from all walks of Valley life have been working on an economic development exercise to develop a single San Luis Valley Brand.
3 years ago
County allows malting company expansion

In November Alamosa may be home to Colorado's first farm brewery.
3 years ago
Van Iwaarden awarded jail project

Though the lowest bidder is still higher than they anticipated, Alamosa County Commissioners awarded the bid for the detention center expansion and jail remodel to Van Iwaarden Builders Inc.
3 years ago
Crowder works on behalf of veterans

This spring Sen. Larry Crowder (R-District 35) has continued to actively promote veterans interests, uphold and advance the health and safety of Colorado citizens and improve rural telecom communications.
3 years ago
Valdez, Crowder protect the elderly

HB17-1253 is aimed to safeguard the elderly in by ensuring they are not exploited financially by nefarious individuals.
3 years ago
Seventh contempt of court earns jail time

Robert Gregg Sease was sentenced to jail time and a fine yet to be determined in Chief District Judge Pattie Swift’s court on Monday.
3 years ago
City ranch backs up water financing

The City of Alamosa moved forward this week with measures to comply with pending groundwater regulations.
3 years ago
Center may go to four-day school week

Following a survey conducted last month online, 80 percent of parents and others responding have approved a proposition by Center Schools to go to a four–day school week.
3 years ago
Home rule will be placed on July ballot

South Fork is currently a statutory town and is subject to regulation following state statute, but becoming a home rule charter municipality would allow the town to have more control over its own local governance and adapt to local issues as they pertain
3 years ago
Bennet warns of changing senate rules

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet spoke on Wednesday on the Senate floor to discourage his colleagues from changing the senate rules on filibusters of Supreme Court nominees.
3 years ago
Assessor shares property value process

For tax years 2017 and 2018, the county assessor is required by law to appraise all real property at a June 30, 2016 level of value.
3 years ago
Crime leaves county with large bill

Four different bids were opened at a special Alamosa County Commissioners meeting on Wednesday, each totaling more than $10 million for the detention center expansion and jail remodel. The commissioners also granted Alamosa County Sheriff Robert Jackson t
3 years ago
City receives feline friendly input

Local animal lovers are leaving their paw prints on a city ordinance amendment primarily dealing with feral cats.
3 years ago
School buses get high tech upgrades

New software and hardware systems will soon bring Alamosa's school buses into the 21st century. Transportation Director Glenn Sykes shared the technology's multiple features at Monday's Alamosa School District Board of Education meeting.
3 years ago
Murder co-defendant enters plea

Theodora Travers, 29, on Tuesday pleaded guilty to felony tampering with evidence in connection to the 2016 death of Floyd Dale McBride, 52.
3 years ago
Malouff dies in Denver

DENVER — Thornton resident Travis Malouff, 42, formerly from Alamosa, died as a result of a tragic accident in Denver early Sunday morning.
3 years ago
McBride murder codefendant in court

ALAMOSA — Alamosa County Judge Daniel Walzl on Monday bound over to district court a case against Naomi Olguin, 22, who is one of several codefendants charged with conspiracy in the 2016 death of Floyd Dale McBride, 52.
3 years ago
Trial set in officer assault case

ALAMOSA — After watching a police car dash cam recording of the arrest, District Judge Michael Gonzales on Wednesday denied a motion to suppress the arrest of Jamie Trujillo, 34, Alamosa, accused of hitting a police officer in the mouth when she was detai
3 years ago
Celebrate library birthday Sunday

ALAMOSA — The Alamosa Public Library is having a public celebration from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 2, to mark its 115th anniversary,
3 years ago
SLV sub-district deadlines near

VALLEY — Under the Division of Water Resources proposed groundwater rules which were filed with the court in September of 2015, non-exempt wells in Division No. 3 will be required to either join a subdistrict, obtain an individual augmentation plan or cea
3 years ago
AgriSummit scheduled in Salida on April 21

In celebration of local foods and agritourism, the community is invited to the 2nd Annual AgriSummit. This community event is being held at Salida’s SteamPlant on Friday, April 21. Attendees will participate in educational sessions, opportunities for netw
3 years ago
Alamosa armed robber apprehended

Alamosa resident Jeremiah Kennedy, 24, was arrested Wednesday night after allegedly robbing 412 Denver Avenue at approximately 7:36 p.m.
3 years ago
Western Caucus members celebrate Energy Independence Executive Order

Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Paul A. Gosar D.D.S. (AZ-04), Executive Vice-Chairman Rep. Scott Tipton (CO-03), Chairman Emeritus Rep. Rob Bishop (UT-01), Chairman Emeritus Rep. Steve Pearce (NM-02) and Western Caucus member Rep. Doug Lamborn (CO-0
3 years ago
Bennet introduces bill to rescind president's executive order

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet led more than 30 U.S. Senators on Wednesday in the introduction of legislation to rescind President Trump’s executive order to reverse several landmark U.S. initiatives to combat climate change.
3 years ago
Bennet to hold Farm Bill listening sessions

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet announced the next round of Farm Bill listening sessions with his staff, which will be held in April in the San Luis Valley and other areas of the state.
3 years ago
'Bounty hunter' sent to prison

Cases ranging from forged checks to bounty hunting gone wrong came before District Judge Michael Gonzales’ bench in Alamosa on Wednesday.
3 years ago
Acosta takes plea; Ferrell trial rescheduled

Convicted by a jury earlier this month of sex assault on a child, Adam Acosta, 40, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to felony burglary and violating a restraining order in a separate but related case.
3 years ago
Hotz murder case continued

Saying he understood how victims could be frustrated with how slowly the court process moves, District Judge Michael Gonzales on Tuesday continued “one last time” the first appearance in district court for Perry Hotz, 20, charged with the death of his 5 1
3 years ago
Firefighters respond to haystack blaze

Firefighters from multiple departments worked all afternoon and into the evening Saturday to contain a blaze that destroyed numerous haystacks near Estrella.
3 years ago
Murder conspiracy hearing reset

Alamosa County Judge Daniel Walzl on Monday continued the preliminary hearing for Brian Cooper, 24, Alamosa, charged in connection with the June 23, 2016 death of Floyd Dale McBride, 52.
3 years ago
Archuleta not rehired

Claiming she was caught by surprise by the South Conejos Board of Education’s (BOE) non-renewal of her contract, Superintendent Carla Archuleta is exploring her options.
3 years ago
Church is all paid up

After three years of payments, the Alamosa Pentecostal Church owes no back taxes to Alamosa County.
3 years ago
No cannabis club recommended

Alamosa planning commission members Wednesday evening unanimously recommended denial of a special use application for a cannabis consumption club at 507 Bell Avenue.
3 years ago
City makes the best of water rules

Alamosa plans to order water with a twist of lemon, since it has to make lemonade anyway.
3 years ago
Man stabbed trying to break up argument

A bystander trying to break up an argument between a couple outside the Purple Pig Pub early Saturday morning received a stab wound in the leg for his efforts.
3 years ago
Broadband in SLV could be better

Better broadband for the San Luis Valley will require cooperation, consultant Paul Recanzone said Thursday night during a public forum on the San Luis Valley Regional Broadband Plan.
3 years ago
Hearing set in triple homicide

Santos Navares, 25,of La Jara, who also goes by the name, Santos Rameriz, is scheduled for a two-day preliminary hearing April 19-20 on an array of charges relating to the Jan. 15 deaths of three persons.
3 years ago
Jury finds Acosta guilty

A jury this week found Adam Acosta, 40, Alamosa, guilty of sexual assault on a child.
3 years ago
Five minutes with Bennet

Before U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet held his town hall at the Rio Grande Water Conservation District, the Valley Courier had the opportunity to speak with Bennet in a one-on-one interview. The conservation was limited to five minutes.
3 years ago
Homeless report shared

La Puente sheltered 707 individuals in the 2016 calendar year, according to their recently released report. Though homelessness decreased in Colorado, La Puente hasn't seen any significant changes and maintained an average level.
3 years ago
City hits 'paws' on cat ordinance

Alamosa city council is taking a “paws” from its cat ordinance amendment to give time to absorb and incorporate suggestions from the community.
3 years ago
A white Wolfe wedding

Abigail Burrows walks down the aisle with her father before marrying Denver Broncos defensive end Derek Wolfe on Feb. 25.
3 years ago
River, dam funding approved Tuesday

Water leaders on Tuesday approved funding for two projects that will improve local reservoir and river operations.
3 years ago
Moratorium set on marijuana clubs

Alamosa city council Wednesday night unanimously passed a six-month moratorium on marijuana consumption clubs in the city limits.
3 years ago
Mean Moose down sweep Tigers in doubleheader

The Alamosa Mean Moose baseball team had a dominant sweep of the Del Norte Tigers in an odd midday doubleheader at the Adams State University Baseball Field on Tuesday. The Mean Moose, who opened the season this past Saturday with a 17-4 loss to the Lamar
3 years ago
Sex assault trial underway

A jury trial enters its third day today for Adam Acosta, 40, Alamosa, who is charged with sexual assault on a child.
3 years ago
ASU considers sanctuary campus

After tabling a sanctuary campus resolution during an Adams State University Board of Trustees meeting in Denver in February, the board listened to public comments during a special work session Monday morning. If enacted, the policy would protect students
3 years ago
Proposed ordinance contains 'claws'

Alamosa city council may literally be trying to herd cats with a proposed ordinance amendment coming before the council for public hearing and action on Wednesday.
3 years ago
No recreational pot on county ballot

Depending on petition results, this year's ballots for Alamosa County and the City of Alamosa could look very different.
3 years ago
Carpenter appearance postponed in court

Carol Carpenter, 70, Blanca, made a first appearance on a first-degree murder charge Wednesday, March 1.
3 years ago
Lazy KV Estates fires total structures

Local firefighters were called out twice in the space of 30 hours this week to fires in northern Saguache County’s Lazy KV Estates that in each case resulted in the total loss of the buildings.
3 years ago
DN board approves BEST grant support

The Del Norte Board of Education continues to take steps towards their hopes of acquiring a BEST (Building Excellent Schools Today) Grant after a previous application was denied. During the Thursday, Feb. 23 meeting the board heard an update on the proces
3 years ago
Legion celebrates birthday

The members of the American Legion, Post 113 are celebrating their 98th birthday on Saturday, March 18. Legion members and their guests are invited to a potluck dinner in the Legion Hall. Legionnaires are encouraged to bring their favorite dish to share.
3 years ago
Colorado Court of Appeals to hear arguments in Alamosa

A division of the Colorado Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments at Alamosa High School on Tuesday, March 14, and at Salida High School on March 16, before audiences of students. While space will be limited at both schools, the public also is invited
3 years ago
MVPD makes five drug arrests

The Monte Vista Police Department (MVPD) made five drug arrests in late February and early March. Stemming from a routine traffic stop, warrant for failure to appear, to an execution of a search warrant several people have been cited and arrested on drug
3 years ago
Alamosa adopts SLV Code of Ethics

Alamosa has joined other San Luis Valley groups in deciding to “play nice in the same sandbox,” as Alamosa City Manager Heather Brooks described it.
3 years ago
Commissioners support provider fee

Colorado's hospital provider fee, which reimburses hospitals based on the number of uninsured and Medicaid patients, is currently part of the state's general fund and subject to the Taxpayer's Bill of Rights (TABOR). San Luis Valley Health, with the suppo
3 years ago
Suspect in murder faces drug trial first

With a 2016 murder case far from being resolved, Lonnie Cooper, 43, Alamosa, will be tried on a 2015 drug case first.
3 years ago
Gardner welcomes deployment of Missile Defense System to counter N Korean aggression

Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) spoke about the deployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system in South Korea. After North Korea fired multiple missiles into the Sea of Japan on March 5, Gardner released a statement condemning Pyongyang
3 years ago
Bennet cosponsors bill to protect access to reproductive care

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet joined his colleagues in introducing a bill to protect a woman’s right to safe and legal abortion by blocking restrictive regulations and laws intended to curtail reproductive health services.
3 years ago
March is packed with fun at Alamosa senior center

Don’t let the March winds keep you from enjoying all that the Alamosa Senior Citizens have to offer! Health, wellness and lots of fun are on the schedule.
3 years ago
Production error causes misprint on Colorado driver licenses and identification cards

The Division of Motor Vehicles discovered a minor vendor production error which resulted in the listed height to be misprinted on driver licenses and identification cards renewed online between February 20 and March 6.
3 years ago
RG National Forest seeks input on proposed action for domestic sheep allotments

he Rio Grande National Forest’s Divide Ranger District is seeking comment on a new proposed action for the environmental analysis of the Snow Mesa and Wishbone sheep allotments. The Forest is proposing to create a new domestic sheep grazing allotment in
3 years ago
Defendant requests prison sentence instead of jail

While her case is pending on her involvement in the 2016 Floyd McBride homicide, Theodora Travers, 29, will be spending time in prison on another case — at her request.
3 years ago
Salazar potential governor candidate

San Luis Valley native Ken Salazar could be a contender for governor in 2018.
3 years ago
Crowder shares capitol updates

In the last two weeks Senator Larry Crowder (R-District 35) has continued to be active on a number of fronts to advance and uphold the health and safety of Colorado citizens.
3 years ago
Bennet reintroduces Independence at Home Bill

Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO), Edward J. Markey (D-MA), Rob Portman (R-OH), and John Cornyn (R-TX) on Friday reintroduced legislation to convert the Independence at Home (IAH) demonstration into a permanent, national program.
3 years ago
Local officials seek state multimodal funding

Sixty-four local elected officials from across Colorado—including two Alamosa city councilors—released a letter sent on March 1 to leadership in the Colorado General Assembly calling for “significant dedicated funding for multimodal transportation options
3 years ago
Alamosa leaves room for East Alamosa in water planning

With the possibility the East Alamosa Water and Sanitation District may want to participate in the City of Alamosa’s water augmentation plan, the Alamosa city council this week set a higher augmentation plan spending cap.
3 years ago
Murder co-defendant hearing set

Alamosa County Judge Daniel Walzl on Thursday set a preliminary hearing for one of the defendants charged with conspiracy in the 2016 murder of Floyd Dale McBride, 52.
3 years ago
Valley schools recieve state awards

The Colorado Department of Education celebrated the 2016 district and school performance results in an awards ceremony on Wednesday at the Colorado Department of Education.
3 years ago
City plans pot club moratorium

Alamosa will not be opening any marijuana clubs anytime soon.
3 years ago
Second graders taken from South Conejos

The South Conejos School District is working with Conejos County law enforcement to locate two second graders who were taken from the elementary school shortly before school started on Wednesday, March 1.
3 years ago

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