ALAMOSA — SLVH hosted Senator Michael Bennet on a tour of the workforce housing project along with a brief tour of the Regional Medical Center in Alamosa on Sept. 3. SLVH received funding to remodel the “Pike Apartments” on the RMC campus from Congressional Directed Spending appropriation.
GREAT SAND DUNES NATIONAL PARK and PRESERVE — On Saturday, Sept. 14, kick off Hispanic Heritage Month by learning about and celebrating the San Luis Valley's Hispanic heritage. All events are free, but regular park entrance fees are in effect.
ALAMOSA – The McFarland High School cross country team became a legend in 1987 after winning the California State Meet. Coached by Jim White, the team championship was chronicled in the 2015 Disney movie “McFarland USA.”
SAN LUIS VALLEY— “The Milagro Beanfield War,” the novel, was written by John Nichols and published in 1974. As the story goes, most of the west side of Milagro was deserted except for the land of Amarante Cordova and the land Jose Mondragon inherited from his father. A wealthy developer, Ladd Devine now owned the other farmers' land.
ALAMOSA – Mark Manzanares, Ph.D., professor of counselor education and coordinator of Adams State Online, joins the ranks of dedicated and accomplished alumni who spent the majority of their professional career at Adams State and are recipients of the Outstanding Alumnus Award.
ALAMOSA – The Second Annual ‘Battle of the Bowls’ Chili Cook-Off held at Alamosa/Great Sand Dunes KOA Journey Campground was another memorable success marked by good times, a variety of good chili, good music from local DJ Ef and a cheerful crowd of spoon-carrying tasters.
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.
ALAMOSA — On Saturday, the Dumb Friends League animal shelter on Airport Road in Alamosa has a special, name your price adoption event.
ALAMOSA – The Alamosa Police Department has released an enhanced photo of a person-of-interest in an armed robbery from March of 2023.
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.
CREEDE – Regardless of rain or shine, this year’s Headwaters Music Festival brought well over 100 people to Hargraves Park in Creede to dance the weekend away. Even though the clouds and rain dampened a few moments throughout the weekend, the festival was a smashing hit and everyone who attended had a great time.
DEL NORTE – The Rio Grande County Museum will be hosting a Heritage Fair on Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addition to the fair, the museum will be working with the congregation of the St. Francis of Assisi Church which is in the Seven Mile Plaza south of Del Norte.
MONTE VISTA – On Highway 285, nestled near the new O’Reilly’s Auto Parts building, a water building that belongs to the City of Monte Vista has come to life. Multiple adorable …
CREEDE – Creede has been a busy place this summer and the mountain town has the best way to spice up the summer goodbye with a Labor Day weekend sure to entertain families of all ages. …
SOUTH FORK – For the past three years, the South Fork Friends Foundation has worked to strengthen a new event in South Fork and their efforts have paid off. The annual Alder Ass Race is next …
DEL NORTE – This past weekend, Bloomstead Farms in Del Norte held its first-ever Dahlia Festival on Aug. 23-24, marking a momentous occasion for both the farm and the local community. …
SAGUACHE COUNTY – The Saguache County Tourism Council (SCTC) recently presented its new brand identity, marking a significant step in its ongoing efforts to enhance and promote the unique …
ALAMOSA – In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Adams State University’s Equity Board and El Llamado Hispano, a committee of the Alamosa Chamber of Commerce, are seeking talented …
MONTE VISTA – The San Luis Valley Potato Festival is set to return for its 17th edition on Saturday, Sept. 7. There will be plenty of opportunities for a day filled with fun at Chapman Park.
By MARIE MCCOLM MONTE VISTA – The San Luis Valley Fair kicked off on Aug. 1 and culminated on Aug. 9 with a Junior Livestock Sale and barbecue at the Ski-Hi Complex in Monte Vista. …