FORT GARLAND — Fort Garland Museum and Cultural Center has announced that, starting June 21, 2025, the museum will be hosting Why We Serve: Native Americans in the United States Armed Forces. 

ANTONITO — With the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad season now in full swing, a little of the narrow gauge railroad’s history might be of particular interest.  About 130 years ago, in February of 1880, the railroad’s first tracks of the San Juan Extension were laid down, running from Alamosa south to Antonito.

ALAMOSA — Twelve-year-old Toni Wells, longtime member of the 4-H club of the San Luis Valley, was recently announced as the top seller in a fundraiser to support the Livestock Judging Team. Donations and fundraisers are crucial to a program like the Livestock Judging Team as the program can involve traveling when not all team members may have the financial ability to participate.  

SAGUACHE COUNTY — Join Ty Benally with the Baca Grande National Wildlife Refuge on June 14 at 9 a.m. for a guided hike along the Baca Refuge's Nature and Heritage Trail. This is a birding and ecology trek. Meet at the Crestone Kiosk on the T Road near Crestone.  

ALAMOSA — Society Hall is excited to welcome back the deep roots-country and “torch-folk” of Hogan and Moss and the Old Weird America, in concert on Saturday, June 14, at 7:30 p.m.  

ALAMOSA — SLV Habitat for Humanity is hosting Bike 2 Build, the San Luis Valley Century on Saturday, June 28. For info, go to www.slvhabitat.org. 

ALAMOSA — The Alamosa Live Music Association (ALMA) Battle of the Bands on Saturday, June 7, at SummerFest on the Rio, was a resounding success. Five amazing bands competed in front of a full audience, and a panel of expert judges.  

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MONTE VISTA - On May 28, a newly covered statue that reads “J.D. Sanchez Park” was placed in the park on Pennsylvania Avenue in Monte Vista.  The public is invited to the unveiling of the statue. The program will begin at 1 p.m. on June 21.  

SAGUACHE - On May 31, the Northern Saguache County Library held a Community Appreciation Day at the library. Approximately 21 people attended the event. 

CREEDE - Donkeys have a long and interesting history in rural Colorado mining towns and in celebration of these precious, hard-working animals, Creede is gearing up for its 8th annual Donkey Dash. 

ALAMOSA — The Alamosa Bicycle Coalition (ABC) began five years ago as a small grass-roots initiative. The coalition will hold an open house in Alamosa on June 12. By refurbishing used bicycles and donating them to persons referred by local community partners, ABC works to meet the needs of those in our local community who lack access to other reliable basic transportation for work, school, appointments, shopping and other essential community engagements.  

MONTE VISTA - Everyone is invited to attend a Community Resources and Housing Development Homeownership Month celebration on Saturday, June 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 925 Stallo St.  

ALAMOSA - The Alamosa Round-UP has been a part of the San Luis Valley Heritage for over 40 years. With multiple days of exciting events, it is the biggest event in Alamosa. 

SARGENT - In the commencement ceremony at Sargent High School, 21 seniors walked into the gymnasium on May 23, decked out in caps, gowns, and smiles, ready to finish their high school journey, in front of about 200 people.  

ALAMOSA — Come out to Cole Park in Alamosa for a fantastic Battle of the Bands presented by the Alamosa Live Music Association (ALMA) on Saturday, June 7, 4 to 7 p.m. at SummerFest on the Rio in Alamosa. 

VILLA GROVE - The Villa Grove and Bonanza Fire Department was established in 1976 and have sought support from local communities throughout the San Luis Valley through an annual fundraiser to help with costs associated with training, equipment, and operation.  

Come one, come all to the Saguache Memorial Day Parade on Sunday, May 25.

ALAMOSA — The SLV Community Band will perform a spring concert in tribute to long-time music educator, Linwood Warwick, on Thursday, May 22 at 7 p.m., in ASU’s Leon Memorial Hall. The concert is free and open to the public.   

ALAMOSA — Creede, described as “the last silver boom town in Colorado”, is well known for its spectacular surroundings, rich history and vibrant Main Street that echoes days gone by. Nestled among the authentic storefronts is a green door, flanked on either side by flowerpots and a sign overhead that reads Aspen Inn.