An Alamosa resident was fatally struck by a vehicle while crossing Highway 17 on Tuesday evening.
ALAMOSA — The Larry Holder Exercise and Cancer Survivorship Program at Adams State University (ASU) stands out with its unique commitment to the well-being of cancer survivors in the San Luis Valley. It offers a personalized exercise program in a supportive group setting, a feature that distinguishes it from other programs.
ALAMOSA – More than 15 months after being arrested related to charges of alleged sexual assault of a child under the age of 15 by a person in a position of trust as part of a pattern of sexual abuse, Mari Felix and Martin Felix-Lopez are headed to trial.
MONTE VISTA – Nearly 100 people attended a Rio Grande County public hearing on a proposed $24 million aquatic center in Monte Vista on Monday, Nov. 18, at the Ski-Hi Complex in Monte Vista.
SAN LUIS VALLEY — Teams from Alamosa Volunteer Search and Rescue (AVSAR), South Fork Fire Rescue, Saguache SAR, and Chafee SAR participated in the rescue on Nov. 17-18 of a stranded hiker in the Sangre de Cristo Range. Numerous residents in the Crestone, Baca Grande area reported hearing the rescue helicopter on the evening of Nov. 17.
ALAMOSA — An E. coli outbreak related to organic carrots has sickened 39 people with 15 people hospitalized. One person died from the infection.
ALAMOSA — The Alamosa Police Department (APD) has arrested and charged two McDonald’s employees with seven counts of identity theft (C.R.S. 18-5-902), unauthorized use of a financial transaction device (C.R.S. 18-5-702) times 2, theft (C.R.S. 18-4-401) and complicity (C.R.S. 18-1-603).
SAN LUIS VALLEY — Due to a funding shortage, South–Central Colorado Seniors will reduce the lunch program provided to seniors throughout the San Luis Valley from five days a week to four days.
SAN LUIS VALLEY — The Colorado Trust, a private, statewide foundation dedicated to ensuring that all Coloradoans have the opportunity to thrive, has granted $30,000 to six nonprofit organizations ($5,000 each) in the San Luis Valley as part of the September 2024 iteration of Rural Philanthropy Days. These grants, a testament to the Trust's commitment to community health and development, will undoubtedly inspire and bring hope to the local nonprofit sector.
ALAMOSA – A down-on-his-luck detective, a femme fatale, and a missing Santa Claus – Adams State University Theatre presents “Christmastown: A Holiday Noir,” by Wayne Rawley and directed by Jenna Neilsen, professor of theatre.
ALAMOSA — An item funded by the City of Alamosa has brought smiles to a number of people’s faces as a wheelchair swing in Cole Park is set to become a reality. According to Andy Rice, director of Alamosa’s Park and Recreation, $40,000 has been set aside for the wheelchair swing, guaranteeing that it’s a done deal.
DENVER — Denver Air Connection (DAC), the airline that flies from Alamosa to Denver, has recently added new routes for its Denver hub.
ALAMOSA — A total of $5,000 appears to have been stolen by “credit card skimmers” at a gas station located in Alamosa, according to Alamosa Police Department (APD) Chief George Dingfelder.
SAGUACHE COUNTY — On Oct. 31, Alamosa Volunteer Search and Rescue (AVSAR), Saguache County Search and Rescue (SAGSAR), and Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve (GRSA) collaborated in the search for an overdue hunter who was found dead by the search and rescuers.
ALAMOSA – The Colorado Cattlemen’s Agricultural Land Trust (CCALT) announces the completion of a new conservation easement with the Salazar family that conserves 301 acres of the Rockin’ S Ranch in the southern end of the San Luis Valley. The ranch is a working cattle and hay operation, has rich wildlife and wetland habitat, and is an important part of the Hispanic/Latino farming and ranching heritage and community of Conejos County.
ALAMOSA — With the 2024 election in the rear-view mirror and only the official certification of the results remaining, both newly re-elected state legislators representing the San Luis Valley have been voted into leadership roles in their respective political parties.
ALAMOSA — Attention storytellers! Whether you’re an “old hand” at telling a story from your past or longing to finally get in touch with your inner storyteller yearning to be set free, Spadefoot Story Slam is the perfect opportunity to tell a tale, and it’s happening this Saturday at its regularly scheduled time and place – 6 p.m. at Narrow Gauge Book Cooperative in Alamosa.
SAGUACHE COUNTY— Saguache County Commissioner — District 1 Commissioner Tom McCracken was re-elected to office by voters.
ALAMOSA — The Veterans Day Parade in downtown Alamosa on Nov. 11 was a solemn, powerful tribute to Veterans. Dozens of Veterans, their families, and supporters gathered to honor their sacrifices and show their respect.
DENVER — Award-winning nature photographer Wendy Shattil recently donated over 100,000 nature images to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science (DMNS) from her and her late partner Bob Rozinski's vast collection of imagery.