South Fork Fire Rescue responded to three separate vehicle accidents on Wolf Creek Pass on Sept. 20.
During the 2023 Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Fill the Boot Campaign, the dedicated members of the Alamosa Fire Department took to the First Fridays Events on State and Main in downtown Alamosa, continuing an almost 70-year tradition of raising funds to support MDA’s mission to accelerate research, advance care and advocate for the support of families living with muscular dystrophy, ALS and related neuromuscular diseases.
In a collaborative effort, The Great Outdoors Fund joined forces with SLV GO!, the Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area, and the Bureau of Land Management's San Luis Valley Field Office to host a community dinner and conversation regarding the Lobatos Bridge Recreation and Interpretive Education Project.
The fun, free carnival returns during Adams State University Homecoming.
The annual Cruisin’ the Canyon Car Show is Saturday in Creede, but it is not all that will be drawing people to mountain town Sept. 15 and 17.
There was lots of excitement and hundreds of people at Chapman Park on Saturday Sept. 9, as the San Luis Valley held its annual harvest celebration with the Potato Festival.
The 15th annual SLV Potato Festival, in honor of potato harvest, is set for Sept. 9 at Chapman Park in Monte Vista.
The “1779 Expedition” played an important role in the San Luis Valley’s history. Led by Governor of New Mexico Juan Bautista de Anza (1736-1788), the expedition passed through the San Luis Valley, ultimately setting the groundwork for the settlement of the area in the 19th century.
The Rio Grande National Forest (RGNF) announced Thursday, Aug. 31, that Patrick Moran has returned to the Divide Ranger District to serve as the new District Ranger.
Deanna Ulibarri Crespin with SLV AHEC and Melissa, a registered nurse, and Rural Recovery Network care coordinator, stood outside of La Puente on State Avenue in Alamosa on Thursday afternoon passing out free boxes of NARCAN Nasal Spray to anyone who was interested.
The next full Moon will be tonight, Wednesday, Aug. 30, appearing opposite the Sun at 7:36 p.m.
Colorado Treasurer Dave Young on Wednesday became the latest elected official in the state to formally oppose the proposed $24.6 billion merger between supermarket giants Kroger and Albertsons.
City Hall is currently receiving a facelift.
SLV Pridefest this year includes some wonderful events.
Adam Frisch, who is running for the Democratic nomination to challenge Republican incumbent U.S. Representative Lauren Boebert in November of 2024, was at the farmer’s market in Alamosa over the weekend where he shared “very good news” with the Valley Courier.
Look east from the floor of the San Luis Valley and the stunning Sangre de Cristo Mountain range tower above us with incredible majesty.
The Jocelyn Russell “Into Thin Air” Cranes in Flight Project recently received a donation of $2,500 from Wall Smith & Bateman.
Creede Repertory Theatre (Creede Rep) recently announced its 11th annual Headwaters New Play Festival will be Aug. 25-27.
In a celebratory message noting a significant achievement, Diana Jones, superintendent of Alamosa School District, announced that Luis Murillo, ASD assistant superintendent, has been awarded his doctorate of education from the American College of Education.
The Larry Holder Exercise and Cancer Survivorship program offers cancer survivors in the San Luis Valley the opportunity to participate in an individualized exercise program conducted in a group setting which meets three times per week for 10 weeks.