DEL NORTE – Now that summer is ending, Del Norte has stepped back from the busy season to see what has been accomplished since the downtown project began at the beginning of August. Over the past several weeks, the town has navigated construction during the busiest time of year and the hope that when the dust settles, downtown Del Norte will be a showstopper for visitors. 

HOOPER – Approximately 40 people attended the Rocky Mountain Micro Finance Institute (RMMFI) ribbon cutting celebrating its anniversary and its area 14 graduates on Saturday, Sept. 21, at Ruby Rose Bakery in Hooper. 

COLORADO — The Valley Courier asked Governor Jared Polis to comment on amendments and propositions Coloradans will decide on when they cast their ballots. 

SAN LUIS VALLEY — Wreaths Across America, a non-profit organization, was formed as an extension of the Arlington Wreath Project. The Arlington Wreath program was started by Morrill Worcester in 1992 with the donation and laying of 5,000 Christmas wreaths to Arlington National Cemetery. This became an annual journey for Worcester. 

ALAMOSA — The SLV Health annual Years of Service banquet took place at Adams State University in August. Honorees who marked their 10- through 35-year anniversaries were invited to dinner with a guest. 

ALAMOSA – Adams State University President David Tandberg, Ph.D., and the Honorable Ambassador Ken Salazar invite the public to meet and greet the new Salazar Rio Grande del Norte Center Director, Paul Formisano, Ph.D. 

ALAMOSA – Adams State University is dedicated to the safety and well-being of all students, faculty, and staff. The campus community now has an award-winning uSafeUS app, to improve safety and reinforce consent and how to report sexual assault, relationship violence or stalking. 

SLV Appliance, 239 Walker Rd., Alamosa, celebrates their new business and membership with the Alamosa Chamber of Commerce on Sept. 19.  

ALAMOSA – Adams State University is proud to host Tom Bruscino, Ph.D., ’99, a former football star and currently professor in the Department of Military Strategy, Planning, and Operations at the U. S. Army War College in Carlisle Barracks, Penn. His talk begins at 12 p.m., Friday, Sept. 27, in McDaniel Hall 101. 

MONTE VISTA - The Colorado State University San Luis Valley Extension Office’s 4-H Juntos group recently made an overnight trip to Pueblo, for an exciting Discovery Day adventure Aug. 23 to 24. It would not have been possible without a generous $5,000 donation from Farm Fresh Direct.  

CREEDE - The Creede Arts Council is hosting its 5th annual Steamroller Printmaking Event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sept. 21. This is an outdoor printmaking event held in Creede.  

CRESTONE – In a two-day event that took place on Sept. 14 and 15, the Crestone Energy Fair brought positive energy and lit up the town. 

SAGUACHE – On Sept. 11, first responders participated in a parade held on 4th Street in Saguache. The street was lined with people happily watching as the local fire and rescue trucks, Saguache County Sheriff trucks, and a Saguache County ambulance, drove down the street with their lights and sirens on, in remembrance of the 9/11 tragedy.   

ALAMOSA – Society Hall is excited to bring Colorado native and multi-instrumentalist singer songwriter Erik Stucky to the stage. The concert will be at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20, at Society Hall, 400 Ross Ave., Alamosa.  

ALAMOSA – The fun, free carnival returns during Adams State University Homecoming. The popular, community event begins at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, on the North Campus Green. 

ALAMOSA – Adams State University has a variety of events planned for Hispanic Heritage Month, including “A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Concert” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, in Richardson Hall Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public. 

SAN LUIS – Carol Gurule of the CSU Extension is excited about a new addition that the Sangre de Cristo Heritage Center and Museum has added to its grounds. 

MONTE VISTA – Richard Gottlieb was all smiles, wearing a golden crown, as he posed for a picture on Sept. 7 next to his chocolate dipped birthday cake, adorned with candles that held the numbers 99.  According to the Colorado Veterans Community Living Center at Homelake, where he lives, he is the oldest living Veteran at the center. 

SAGUACHE COUNTY — The 35th Crestone Energy Fair will be held in Crestone this weekend. It will showcase innovative, sustainable, and regenerative ideas in construction, lifestyle, and community. 

ALAMOSA — San Luis Valley Rural Philanthropy Days participants enjoyed a block party on San Juan Avenue in Alamosa on Wednesday, Sept. 11.