DENVER — The Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) board awarded the City of Monte Vista, in partnership with San Luis Valley Great Outdoors (SLV GO!), a $125,000 planning grant supporting five recreational infrastructure projects in the San Luis Valley (SLV). The projects aim to increase community access to outdoor recreation while benefiting the local economy.
SAGUACHE COUNTY — Villa Grove is a small town of about 30 residents on Highway 285 in northern Saguache County. In 2024, after the Saguache County Board of County Commissioners approved a land use application from Mountain Tower and Land LLC and Tower West LLC (Viaero) to construct a 195-foot cell tower near the center of this small hamlet, many residents were outraged.
BLANCA – After a thorough investigation by the Blanca Police Department with assistance from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, an arrest warrant was obtained for the arrest of Rodney Vigil, 45.
ALAMOSA — The City of Alamosa will have a groundbreaking ceremony on March 24, marking the beginning of construction for the Tierra Azul project, the community’s largest new housing development.
ALAMOSA — This may just look like an ordinary patient room in a hospital, but to the staff and patients at the San Luis Valley Health Regional Medical Center in Alamosa, these five new private rooms are an important addition to patient care in this rural setting.
ALAMOSA — Alamosa City Council will be addressing a myriad of topics during Wednesday night’s meeting, ranging from a proclamation recognizing a local centenarian to taking up a resolution on the last budget amendment of 2024.
CRESTONE — Daniel Johnson, a seasoned wildland firefighter with over 50 years of experience, shared his insights regarding the Palisades Fire in California at the Baca Grande POA offices in Saguache County on March 15.
COLORADO — Colorado's high mountains are an essential water source for human and livestock consumption, fish, aquatic invertebrates, plants, animals and everything else living on our mostly blue planet. Our snow-covered mountains are a reservoir of frozen water that melts and fees our rivers, streams and us.
ALAMOSA — With more than 8,000 viewers tuning in live across three platforms, Colorado U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper held a tele-town hall on Wednesday evening.
ALAMOSA — Congressman Jeff Hurd (Republican, District 3) held his first tele-town hall on Tuesday night where he took questions from individuals for about an hour.
ALAMOSA — Matt Riviere, a 59-year-old IT professional from Monument, Colorado addressed an audience at Ortega Middle School Wednesday night, impassioned by an experience that is every parent’s worst nightmare.
As part of the Alamosa Streets Trust Fund tax that was passed in 2019, reconstruction of Second Street, from Cole Park to West Avenue, began on Monday, March 3.
Following an investigation and execution of a search warrant in relation to illegal drug activity for a residence in the 1200 block of Bell Avenue, officers with the Alamosa Police Department took five suspects into custody.
ASD Elementary 3-5 Principal Michelle Wilson has been named 2025 Colorado Elementary Distinguished Principal of the Year by the Colorado Association of School Executives. Wilson was selected for this honor by a committee of Colorado elementary principals as part of a highly competitive process.
SAN LUIS VALLEY — The annual San Luis homeless count conducted by La Puente finds that homelessness in the San Luis Valley is five times the statewide rate, as found through the local Point-in-Time (PIT) Count on Jan. 28.
ALAMOSA — CASA del Valle (Court Appointed Special Advocate), a new non-profit, now has a presence in the San Luis Valley. “Right now,” says Brett Phillips, executive director of CASA del Valle, “there are about 50 kids in the valley who are involved in court because of neglect or abuse or dependency issues. These children need an advocate.”
ALAMOSA — At the combined concert of the ASU Wind Symphony, Centauri 6th Grade Band, Centauri Junior and High School Band, and the SLV Community Band, the diverse range of musicians, spanning from elementary school to age 60-plus, captivated the audience.
ALAMOSA – The City of Alamosa recently announced that Frank Wirth has accepted the offer to serve as Alamosa’s next Fire Chief. Chief Wirth has an extensive career in fire service …
Senator John Hickenlooper discusses issues and answers constituents' questions at virtual town hall on Wednesday, March 12, 5 to 6 p.m.
ALAMOSA — Adams State University (ASU) President David Tandberg spent a few minutes with Alamosa City Council on Wednesday night, starting out by introducing Vice President for Advancement Jacob Rissler, who’s been with the university for almost seven months. Rissler will be focused on alumni affairs, community engagement, fundraising, marketing and promotions.