ALAMOSA — When Anne Kelly was first appointed and then elected as the district attorney for the 12th Judicial District, she made a promise to the public to be transparent. Kelly made good on that promise Thursday night, Sept. 19, with a forum on violence in Alamosa, organized in response to a spate of violent crimes this summer.
ALAMOSA — A conversation during city council took an unexpected turn during Wednesday night’s meeting when half of the council expressed willingness to, in partnership with La Puente, consider building a year-round second shelter in Alamosa that would provide a place for people to sleep.
ALAMOSA — The Larry Holder Exercise and Cancer Survivorship Program at Adams State University (ASU) is deeply committed to the well-being of cancer survivors in the San Luis Valley. It offers those who have or are currently experiencing cancer the opportunity to participate in an individualized exercise program conducted in a group setting.
ALAMOSA – “I live with the philosophy of gratitude. I learned that from my mom and dad. This amazing award is really an honor for them,” said Sandy Ortega ’74, the 2024 recipient of the Billy Adams Award.
CONEJOS COUNTY — A collision between two cars on Wednesday afternoon led to a Conejos County deputy sustaining serious injuries and being transported to a local hospital. In the other vehicle, two young women from Alabama were injured, less seriously, and transported, as well.
ALAMOSA — A public forum on violence in Alamosa will be held on Thursday, Sept. 19, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Society Hall.
SAGUACHE COUNTY — Colorado is blessed with some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in the world. The local Sangre de Cristo Mountains constantly remind us of this gift that we experience and share with visitors from around the globe.
ALAMOSA — The gang at Society Hall held their annual celebration on Saturday, Sept. 14, next to the hall on 4th Street in Alamosa. Society Hall is Alamosa's premier location for live music.
The annual Crestone Energy Fair drew hundreds of attendees who enjoyed a weekend full of presentations, panels, music, home tours, and camaraderie.
ALAMOSA — This year’s ARTsFestival in Alamosa was another success with not only 15 unique sculptures installed in key locations in the downtown area but also 25 local and regional artists participating in ARTScape by putting their finest work on display.
ALAMOSA — A 10-month-old baby was found deceased on Friday afternoon, Sept. 13. The Alamosa Police Department is conducting an investigation to determine the infant’s cause of death.
COLORADO — The Colorado Fourteeners Initiative (CFI) has been monitoring hiking use on Colorado's 14,000-foot peaks (14er) using infrared trail counters since 2014. Hiking some or all of Colorado's 58 14,000-plus foot peaks is a passion for residents and visitors alike. The exhilarating pastime benefits hikers and our economy.
ALAMOSA – In just two years since earning her B.A. in political science from Adams State, Courtney Hocking ’22 is making impressive progress toward her goal of working in international relations. She will receive the Adams State 2024 Exceptional New Alumna Award at the Homecoming Banquet on Sept. 27.
ALAMOSA – Longtime San Luis Valley newspaper publisher Keith Cerny will be honored with a retirement party Friday, Sept. 20 from 4-6 p.m. on the patio of Knee Knockers restaurant at Cattails Golf Course.
ALAMOSA — Dynamic. Inspiring. Immersive. Engaging. And, yes, way cool. All words that barely scratch the surface when describing the experience of the Alamosa ARTsFestival, happening this …
ALAMOSA — After years of gathering data, planning, networking, pitching, applying for grants, and building a strong foundation of community support, a major milestone was celebrated Tuesday evening with a groundbreaking ceremony for a new early childhood learning center on the property of the Boys and Girls Clubs of the San Luis Valley (BGCSLV).
ALAMOSA — The two candidates running to fill the congressional seat vacated by Rep. Lauren Boebert — Democratic nominee Adam Frisch and Republican nominee Jeff Hurd — will be on the same stage on Sept. 18, and voters can hear directly from the candidates themselves about their views on a number of topics.
ALAMOSA — Alamosa resident Larry Chavez, 33, was in court on Tuesday morning, where a preliminary hearing was set for Oct. 30. In the preliminary, the presiding judge will determine if there is enough evidence to order Chavez to stand trial for allegedly killing Enrique Parra.
CONEJOS COUNTY — On Saturday, Sept. 7, at approximately 5 p.m., the Conejos County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a lost hunter in the Osier Mountain area. Sheriff Garth Crowther responded to the area and met up with family members of the lost party who were camped in the area where the individual became lost.
ALAMOSA – Adams State University announced the institution continued to see an upward swing in undergraduate enrollment this fall, building on last year’s success. The University undergraduate enrollment is up nearly 5 percent from 2023.