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San Luis Valley Potato Festival is Saturday, Sept. 7

The Antique Iron Club had its colorful train for people to ride at the 2023 Potato Festival in Monte Vista. 
MONTE VISTA – The San Luis Valley Potato Festival is less than a week away. This year’s festival will be held on Sept. 7 at Chapman Park in Monte Vista. 
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Frisch pledges to protect Colorado land, water 

ALAMOSA — Adam Frisch, Democratic candidate for Congressional District CO-3 (CD3), launched a new broadscale ad campaign on Monday where he not only pledges to protect water in the district but also questions connections his Republican opponent, Grand Junction attorney Jeff Hurd, has to "special interests" working to export valuable water from the San Luis Valley to the Front Range. 

Conejos County Courthouse remains closed 

CONEJOS — Due to a fire in the Conejos County Courthouse on Aug. 29, the courthouse offices will be closed until further notice. In the meantime, the county is diligently working on getting temporary offices set up.   

Victim identified in Labor Day house fire

ALAMOSA – After notifying the next of kin, Alamosa County Coroner Joe Dzuris has identified and released the name of the victim whose body was discovered after crews extinguished the flames engulfing a house located at County Road 105 and 6 South.

Second annual Chili Cook-off is Saturday 

ALAMOSA – In the second year of what is certain to become a much-anticipated annual tradition, the Alamosa/Great Sand Dunes KOA Journey Campground Chili Cook-off is happening on Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. 

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Courtesy photo At the memorial service for Sgt. C.G. Betenbough, Conejos County Veterans Service Officer Robert Lockwood presented his family with a memorial plaque. From left to right are, Vickie Winsauer, Karen Lofton, Trudy Silverman, Glen Betenbough, Jo Jordan, and Robert Lockwood.
Conejos County Veterans Service Officer pays tribute
CONEJOS COUNTY — On Veterans Day, Conejos County Veterans Service officer Robert Lockwood said these words of tribute at the memorial service for Clinton Betenbough.
The new Alamosa Food Bank on State Avenue will open on Sept. 30 and needs volunteers to help move into the new facility. If interested, contact David Schneider at 719-587-3499, ext. 301, or email director.volcoor@lapuente.net.  
Alamosa Food Bank needs volunteers  
ALAMOSA — The Alamosa Food Bank will be opening at a new location on Monday, Sept. 30. Currently, this food bank is at 513 6th St., Alamosa, and will be moving to the old Atencio’s Market, 802 State Ave., Alamosa. 
Finnegan, who is now 18 months old, was adopted from the Alamosa Dumb Friends animal shelter as a puppy and now resides in Alamosa with his loving person.  
Dumb Friends shelter adoption event is Saturday
ALAMOSA — On Saturday, the Dumb Friends League animal shelter on Airport Road in Alamosa has a special, name your price adoption event. 
The Alamosa Police Department released this enhanced photo of a person-of-interest in an armed robbery from March of 2023.
APD seeking public’s help in identifying suspect 
ALAMOSA – The Alamosa Police Department has released an enhanced photo of a person-of-interest in an armed robbery from March of 2023.  
Phinel Garcia speaks to someone about his car that received Best of Show at the Poor Boy Car Cub Car Show on Aug. 17 at Chapman Park in Monte Vista. The car show is part of the SoCo Suds and Sounds event.
SoCo Suds and Sounds draws large crowd
MONTE VISTA – Monte Vista has seen its share of rain over the past few weeks, but on Saturday, Aug. 17, SoCo Suds and Sounds featuring the Poor Boy Car Club Car Show, and Valley Veterans ReCreation are the ones who brought the Thunder to Chapman Park, with over 3,000 attendees at the event this year, and 130 car show entries.

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Alamosa High School’s A.J. Baker sacks Banning Lewis’ Sam Early in Friday’s game at the AHS stadium. The Mean Moose won 51-0.
Mean Moose use six takeaways to tame Stallions
ALAMOSA – After playing on a neutral field last week, the Alamosa High School football team played on their home field for the first time this season as the Mean Moose hosted Banning Lewis Prep …
Monte Vista High School’s Kaden Mellott was the medalist at the Monte Vista Invitational Friday at the Monte Vista Golf Course with a one-over-par 71.
Pirates win home golf tournament
MONTE VISTA – The Monte Vista High School boys golf team hosted its annual tournament Friday at the Monte Vista Golf Course. The home surroundings were good to the Pirates as they …
Kaden Mellott medals at Rye Invitational
ALAMOSA – The Monte Vista High School boys golf team finished in second place at the Rye Invitational Thursday at Hollydot Golf Course in Colorado City. The Pirates finished with a score …

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The attached photo depicts a low-intensity fire in a Ponderosa pine forest. 
It’s been a wonderfully wet and green summer here in the San Luis Valley. I’m hearing regularly these days that, even in the north end of the valley, “it’s as green as I can …
Looking back over my lifetime, I can recall some first dates I’ve had, and I must admit that I really failed in selecting what to do. If you look online there are always suggestions of things to do on a first date and all of them seem to require a substantial outlay of cash.  As a reader of this column, you know that Ol’ Dutch has that old Scottish blood that makes us tighter than bark on a tree, and my first dates suffered because of it.  

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 Frances Margaret Kolisch 
Frances Margaret Kolisch, 74, of Creede, Colo., passed away surrounded by loved ones on Aug. 3, 2024. She was born on July 29, 1950, and grew up in South Fork, Colo. Frances made Creede her home in 1970 and quickly became a valued member of the community. 
Lucille B. Garcia 
It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of our Beloved Lucille B. Garcia. Lucille was called home on July 29, 2024. She passed away at home with her loving family by her side. Lucille was welcomed into the world on March 2, 1955, in Del Norte, Colo., the daughter of Jose V. Martinez and Manuelita A. (Manzanares) Martinez. 
Kenneth George Teunis
Kenneth George Teunis, 94, of Creede, Colo., passed away peacefully on Aug. 10, 2024. Born on June 3, 1930, in Grand Rapids, Mich., Kenneth was a man whose warmth and friendliness touched the lives of many. Kenneth's journey led him from the place of his birth, through California, and to the scenic expanses of Creede, where he embraced the community and its natural beauty.
Leola Roberts
Longtime Monte Vista resident Leola Roberts, 95, died May 24, 2024 at her home in Monte Vista. Leola’s life began in Monte Vista, Colo., on Sept. 5, 1928, the daughter to Delbert Stillings and Blanche M. Jones Stillings. She married James Roberts on Nov. 6, 1949, at the Christian Church in Monte Vista. They enjoyed over 63 years until his death in 2012.
Charlotte Marie Valdez York
Charlotte Marie Valdez York was called home by her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born on May 17, 1946, in Del Norte, Colo., the daughter of Anna Marie Valdez Gallegos.

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