SAGUACHE — A new affordable housing development supported by Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) will be built in Saguache. Range View, a public-private partnership between Saguache County and Northwest Real Estate Capital Corp. celebrated its groundbreaking on July 9.
RIO GRANDE — Far downstream from the San Luis Valley, the Rio Grande runs through Big Bend National Park where river enthusiasts experience stunning canyons with 1,500-foot walls. Downstream, past the park and these deep canyons, the Rio flows through what is known as the Lower Canyons, a remote, wild, and stunningly beautiful area.
SAGUACHE - On July 4, the Saguache Volunteer Fire Department and other fire departments rocked the town, with vendors, games, a dunk tank, a live DJ, delicious food and much more.
CRESTONE - “Harmony in Diversity” was the theme for Crestone’s 4th of July Celebration, and all over Crestone Town Park, people of different cultures and walks of life could be seen enjoying themselves.
CENTER - On July 4, Center enjoyed a Fourth of July celebration at Casa Blanca Park.
CREEDE - Main Street in Creede was lined with hundreds of people in anticipation of the annual 4th of July Parade on Friday morning. Parade participants lined up all the way back along Main Street into the ATV staging areas for the Bachelor Loop as the celebrations kicked off for a full day of fun in the small mountain town.
SOUTH FORK - A huge crowd gathered just outside the South Fork Fire Rescue (SFFR) building mid-morning on July 3 as they waited in line for the annual SFFR Catfish Fry. A delicious odor drifted along the slight breeze while volunteers and SFFR members toiled inside, frying up fresh fish for the waiting crowd.
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ALAMOSA — In his book “A Tale of Two Colonies: Dutch Calvinists and Southern States Saints in the San Luis Valley”, author Bill Heersink chronicles the histories of these two groups.
CONEJOS COUNTY — Bountiful Meats & Processing is a meat processing shop in Bountiful. The shop offers custom meat processing, wild game meat processing, and meat shares to fill your freezer. Jocelyn and Mitch Buhr own the shop and processing operation, which has seven employees.
ALAMOSA - On June 21, children enrolled in the HIPPY Program and continuing their education, as well as children who are enrolled and graduating from the program, attended a special ceremony at the Alamosa Family Recreation Center.
SEVEN MILE PLAZA - For the past two years, Ernie Martinez alongside his wife Sandra and their family, several volunteers and donors have worked to restore the St. Francis of Assisi Mission Church in the Seven Mile Plaza and are pleased to announce that restoration work is complete, for now.
SOUTH FORK — After years of planning and construction, a major milestone was reached on June 10 as the first home in South Fork’s Sawmill Meadow Village workforce housing development officially sold — to a local restaurant cook who now calls the dream of homeownership a reality.
CENTER - It was a sunny morning, with plenty of breeze to make the trees move in the afternoon on June 22, as the San Juan Fiesta brought in a fantastic, spirited celebration to Center.
ALAMOSA — Society Hall is thrilled to bring Jackson Emmer, the acclaimed award-winning California and Colorado based singer songwriter, to the stage on Wednesday night, June 25.
ALAMOSA — The board of Society Hall invites anyone with an appreciation for original talent to another great evening of music with the Antonio Lopez Band and Ol' Scratch at Society Hall, Saturday, June 28, at 7:30 p.m.
ALAMOSA — Summer is officially underway at the Boys and Girls Clubs of the San Luis Valley, and across all six sites, kids are diving into adventure, creativity, and connection.
ALAMOSA — SLV Habitat for Humanity is hosting Bike 2 Build, the San Luis Valley Century on Saturday, June 28. A most scenic way to experience the beautiful San Luis Valley and support a great cause.
CRESTONE - Kristof Kosmowski’s work will be on display at the Shumei Gallery in Crestone during July, August, and September. A symposium with Kristof will take place on Sunday, July 20, starting at 3 p.m. A reception will follow until 5 p.m.
DEL NORTE - Summer has finally arrived in Del Norte and though the construction is blocking what is sure to be a wonderful view, Music in the Park is the place to be on Thursday nights. It is sponsored by Rhythms on the Rio.