FORT GARLAND — Fort Garland Museum and Cultural Center expressed thanks to Taylor Bradley Hubbard for a successful Paint Date on Feb. 8.  

THE VALLEY — The San Luis Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited (SLVTU) is making waves with a year full of exciting updates, achievements, and initiatives aimed at fostering a love for conservation, education, and our valley's waterways. From new logos to student programs, scholarships, and well-deserved state recognition, SLVTU is truly “Cultivating Conservation” in every sense. 

ALAMOSA – Alamosa Kiwanis invites the public to learn more about the organization at the regular meeting scheduled for 12 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 20, at Oscar’s Restaurant. The meeting will include guest speaker Adams State University Head Football Coach Levi Gallas. 

SAN LUIS — Teddy Leinbach has been named as the new Town Manager in San Luis. 

ALAMOSA – The Adams State University Faculty Lecture “Consent in Shakespeare’s Classical Mediterranean: Women Speak Truth to Power” by Artemis Preeshl, Ed.D., begins at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, in McDaniel Hall 101. The lecture is free and open to the public.

ALAMOSA — Society Hall, the performance space, concert hall and community gathering place at 400 Ross Ave. in Alamosa, is proud to welcome the Arellano Brothers with Jimmy Stadler back to the Society Hall stage, on Saturday, Feb. 15, at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6. 

ALAMOSA — The Adams State University “High School Mixed Choir Festival,” a prestigious event, returns on Feb. 20-22. It features some of the finest high school choral musicians in the Southwest, including both an auditioned (symphonic choir) and director-recommended choir (concert choir). 

ALAMOSA — There’s a new book on the shelves at Narrow Gauge Book Co-operative titled “Somos Agua” written by local author Belinda Garcia. The title of the book is simple. The images on the cover are vibrant and alive. And both are actually promises of what’s found inside the book which, simply put, is powerful and profound.  

Zip through the universe at the Zacheis Planetarium on the Adams State University campus in Alamosa on Thursday, Feb. 13, at 5:30 p.m., with ‘Planetarium, Exoplanets and Space School.’

DENVER – The Colorado Bankers Association (CBA) recently announced Sherry Waner, Chief Development Officer at First Southwest Bank, as a recipient of the 2025 Bankers of Distinction Award. This esteemed recognition honors individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership and a deep commitment to their organizations and communities. 

The Fort Garland Museum and Cultural Center has installed the first public EV Charging Station in Costilla County.

GREAT SAND DUNES NATIONAL PARK and PRESERVE — In early February, visitors to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve enjoyed a warm reprieve from winter weather, with daytime highs of about 58 degrees — 20 degrees above the average daily high. This warm spell is expected to last through Sunday, making weekend visits a walk in the park. 

DEL NORTE – The Del Norte Christian Association (DNCA) is hosting a delightful and delicious evening of Italian cuisine, dancing and fun for all ages on Friday, Feb. 14, at the DNCA Hall at 645 Pine St., Del Norte. 

ALAMOSA – The San Luis Valley Museum in conjunction with Visit Alamosa First Fridays will have a reception for its Artist of the Month, Casey McCoy, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Feb. 7 at the museum. Light refreshments will be served.

DENVER — Colorado Preservation has named the Indiana Jones Bed and Breakfast in Antonito one of Colorado's Most Endangered Places. The listing was made on Jan. 30. 

ALAMOSA — Allison Cruse is the featured artist at the Narrow Gauge Book Cooperative for February. Come join us for this come-and-go event to see her art and meet the artist. There is an artist reception on Feb. 7 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the book cooperative. 

ALAMOSA — The Alamosa Public Library is happy to offer free scholarships to Grow with Google’s suite of online, self-paced certificates.  

This year will be the 36th anniversary of the “Valentines for Vets” Program. This tradition began in 1989 with syndicated columnist Ann Landers suggesting valentine cards be sent to Veterans in Veteran Medical Clinics nationwide.   

Society Hall is excited to welcome High Desert Acoustic Duo, featuring cellist Mark Dudrow and fiddler Justin Dean, on Friday, Feb. 7. 

ALAMOSA — After the years nationally known artist and San Luis Valley native Jocelyn Russell has spent researching, designing and sculpting the extraordinary work “Cranes in Flight: Into Thin Air,” the impressive bronze monument to the iconic birds will finally be installed in its permanent location on Saturday, May 31. In the event of some unforeseen delay, June 15 has been chosen as an alternate date.