MONTE VISTA — David Oein, a third-generation producer from Montana, was raised on the family farm. After graduating from high school, Oein, like his siblings, chose to leave the farm and attend college. But in a move, he still describes with some surprise 50 years later, he returned to the family’s wheat farm in 1976, which he then transitioned to organic at a time when organic was a relatively new idea. 

Michael Mandrell and Jenny Bird return to Society Hall for another enchanting night of music.

Latin Dance Night at Lucha's Cantina, Friday Feb. 13 from 9pm to 12am. Salsa, Bachatta, Merengue, Cumbia, Reggaeton - the perfect way to start the weekend.

Love's Travel Stop, which includes Godfather's Pizza and Love's fresh food items, is creating 30 new jobs in Alamosa.

ALAMOSA – Seven tolls rang out across the San Luis Valley’s blue sky on the morning of Saturday, Jan. 3, at the American Legion Post No. 113 in Alamosa, honoring the sacrifice of a local hero who died serving his country and saving his fellow brothers in arms during Desert Storm. 

Smythe and Taylor will light up the Society Hall stage Saturday night, January 31.

SAN LUIS VALLEY – As part of a Valley-wide effort to reduce feral feline populations in communities, local veterinarian Jodi Duff has brought together a team of people dedicated to preserving and improving the life of stray cats on the western end of the Valley, The West Valley Humane Alliance is dedicated to making sure local feral cat colonies have the best chance they can.

Suspect wanted in connection with a shooting at 12:22 pm on Saturday remains at large. Identified as Manuel Moreno, ASO is continuing the search in partnership with the local, state and federal law enforcement including the US Marshal's Fugitive Task Force.

Tumbleweed, the beloved band with a long, long history in the Valley, is performing a reunion concert on Saturday night, January 16 at Society Hall. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., show starts at 7:00 p.m..

Following a Wednesday morning bomb threat, Alamosa High School students were immediately evacuated to Ortega and ASD schools were placed on SECURE status to ensure a secure perimeter. Threat believed to be a hoax.

School officials announce an "All Clear" after receiving a bomb threat at Alamosa High School that evacuated all students. The threat turned out to be hoax.

A six-person team from the San Luis Valley area Juniors 4-H program competed in a Livestock Judging event and came home with (multiple) ribbons.

The Adams State University Larry Holder Exercise and Cancer Survivorship program is offering cancer survivors in the San Luis Valley the opportunity to participate in an individualized exercise program.

AG Phil Weiser holds two press conferences in as many days to brief the press on actions taken in court for the purpose of stopping what he calls Trump's "rampage campaign" against Colorado.

Rupert Wates - acclaimed, internationally known singer songwriter - returns to Society Hall on Saturday, January 10. Tickets $20, doors open at 6:30.

With expanded insurance subsidies now expired, farmers are among the largest group to be impacted since a reported 27% relied on the expanded subsidies to purchase health care insurance.

South Fork's Second Chance Ranch is where owner and trainer Amanda Hurley and her husband have dedicated their lives to seeing that abused and neglected animals have a second chance.

Congressman Jeff Hurd (R-CD3) praises the military for its professionalism in their secret mission entering Venezuela and arresting President Maduro but also emphasizes the importance of adherence to the U.S. Constitution.

Sheriff Robert Jackson has some advice for drivers on New Year's Eve. "Use common sense. Don't drink and drive."

The Rio Grande Headwaters Land Trust (RiGHT) launches an innovative, promising and beneficial project on a 140-acre agricultural property in Alamosa County. The project is the result of a partnership between Wetland Dynamics, LLC, the Partners for Fish & Wildlife Program, and landowners Brian and Lindsay Meredith.