After 52 years of supporting students from farmworker families, Adams State University has discontinued its College Assistance Migrant Program, known as CAMP.

Lance Cheslock – Chief Executive Director for La Puente – will be transitioning from his role at the helm of the organization to a more supportive role, making way for a new Chief Executive Director to lead.

A fugitive who had been on the run for nearly four years. Paul Sandoval, wanted in Alamosa County on multiple felony warrants including sexual assault on a child, was taken into custody on Sunday morning in rugged mountain terrain near Blanca Peak.

On Sunday morning, US Marshals and ACSO confirmed that Paul Sandoval, wanted in connection with the aggravated assault of a child, is in cusody.

At noon on Wednesday, October 8, the FBI notified APD of a social media post threatening to detonate an explosive device at SLV Regional Airport in Alamosa along with information on a potential suspect.

ALAMOSA — “Misery”, the stage adaptation of Stephen King’s classic novel, opened on Adams State University’s San Luis Valley Federal Bank Main Stage last Friday night …

Three ICE agents - including one brandishing a gun - arrested and detained Alamosa resident Jose Aguilera on Thursday. Aguilera, who has been gainfully employed in Alamosa for the last six years, has no criminal record or history of violent behavior.

Happening this Saturday at Fort Garland Cultural Center and Museum: FREE, family-friendly event in honor of its 75th anniversary in operation as a museum with a festive day of art, culture, and community at the Artisan’s Harvest Market.

When Jason Gonzales decided to open a restaurant, he had a vision that went far beyond top-tier food and drinks.   Something top notch. High quality. But also a place where people felt a sense of belonging. The result: Lucha's Cantina and Speakeasy.

Last Thursday, DA Anne Kelly, with assistance from CBI and the consenst of Sheriff Sanchez, took possession of all of the evidence being held by Costilla County Sheriff's Office connected to cases currently being investigated or has been investigated in the past.

Barry Morphew, facing first degree murder charges related to his wife who went missing in 2020, made bail of $300,000 cash surety bond.

Elisamaria Heredia, Alamosa Elementary 3-5 teacher, is a finalist for the 2026 Colorado Teacher of the Year award. With 24 years of experience in education, Heredia not only teaches elementary students, she also teaches college students in ASU’s Education Department, some of whom were her students when they were young.

Saturday, September 20, Society Hall celebrates its 10 year anniversary plus a newly remodeled front porch and entryway with a free concert featuring some of the Valley's favorite musicians. Event starts at 4pm outside Society Hall, 400 Ross Avenue.

After six days of intensive search efforts for two missing elk hunters, the bodies of two unidentified men were found roughly two miles from the Los Pinos Trailhead in the Rio Grande National Forest.

The unknown whereabouts of two hunters reported missing since September 13 has prompted a massive search of the area in the vicinity of the San Juan Wilderness Area in Conejos County.

Once again, ASU Theatre Department does not disappoint with a strong line-up of theatrical productions this fall.

In a first-ever distinction, two officers from Alamosa Police Department and two deputies from Alamosa Sheriff's Office were sworn in as Special Deputies with the U.S. Marshal Service. The arrangement, created via a MOU between the U.S. Marshal Service, Alamosa County and City of Alamosa, allows the four to function as Task Force Officers whose job, when needed, will be to apprehend violent fugitives in the San Luis Valley, Southern Colorado and other areas as assigned. "It's a real force multiplier for local law enforcement," says CO U.S. Marshal Kirk Taylor who swore them in. "It's also a very dangerous job."

Barry Morphew, accused of killing his wife, Suzanne Morphew, appeared in court last week following his attorney, David Beller, filing a motion to have bail reduced from $3 million cash to $500,000.

ALAMOSA – Join us in celebrating the annual Alamosa Creates Arts Festival Friday, Sept. 12, and Saturday, Sept. 13. 

Four favorites of the San Luis Valley and elsewhere across the country - Pat Bryne, Walt Wilkins, Susan Gibson and Don Richmond - will be on stage at Society Hall on Sunday night in a benefit concert for Howlin' Dog Music Group, a local 501c3 created to support promising singer-songwriters. Society Hall, 400 Ross Avenue. Doors open at 6:30. Show starts at 7:30. Tickets www.societyhall.org.