DEL NORTE A concealed handgun firearm training course will be offered by the Rio Grande County Sheriffs Office. ALAMOSA Alamosa city councilors will probably be asking their bosses for a raise in November. ALAMOSA The Alamosa School District Board of Education got to take part in celebrating the accomplishments of the districts athletes along with hearing other important updates during its November meeting. Zebulon Montgomery Pike was a prolific writer, documenting everything from his foray into unknown territory. Changes to city parks, gateways and municipal building landscaping can improve Alamosas appearances but still be water smart.. V where family members had discovered two young men deceased. VALLEY As the smoke clears and life returns to normal, many are just beginning to pick up the pieces. WASHINGTON, D.C. Colorado U.S. WASHINGTON, DC Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) called on Congress to act on the $11 billion maintenance backlog at our national parks in an Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks hearing on Wednesday. ALAMOSA One driver was cited and another injured in a two-vehicle crash at Highway 370 and Road 106 on Wednesday afternoon, March 10. A constant stream of announcements from candidates for elected county offices across the San Luis Valley may be partially driven by a bill approved in the Colorado General Assembly in 2015. A Building Excellent Schools Today (BEST) grant meeting to inform Saguache residents of the need to build a new school and the importance of appropriating the tax money necessary to do it brought more questions on why the school cant just be remodeled. Two new businesses will soon provide Alamosa County a shopping venue and a place to watch your kids while you shop. Colorado State Patrol investigates a two-vehicle crash with injuries just west of Alamosa on Highway 160 midday on Wednesday. Colorado Animal Rescue Center (ARC) is the seven-year-old brainchild of Drew Nelson, director and animal rescue enthusiast, who said hes been in the field for about 20 years but is a newbie next to his partners. STATEWIDE New statistics from the Colorado Department of Revenue, Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) indicate 96 percent of impaired driving suspects have their driver licenses revoked, regardless of whether they are ever convicted of a DUI in court. After it passed in the Senate on Monday by 25-10 votes, the House passed Senate Bill 17-267 by 49-16 votes on the last of the Colorado General Assembly's session yesterday. VALLEY Colorados Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program is receiving $2.49 million this year for projects that enable and encourage children to walk or bicycle to and from school. Updated: April 8, 2020 Senator Michael Bennet announced the next round of Farm Bill listening sessions with his staff, which will be held in April in the San Luis Valley and other areas of the state. Carlos DeLeon announced his candidacy for the office of Costilla County Sheriff. A man suspected of burglarizing a motor home in the Lazy KV Estates subdivision was quickly apprehended last week after victims and a witness collaborated to quickly identify and arrest him. ALAMOSA The Alamosa County Sheriffs Office is still looking for Joseph Joe Earl Bailon, 38, who has four felony warrants out for his arrest. Adams State University Professor of English and Mayor of Antonito Aaron Abeyta is one of three recipients of the 2017 Governor's Creative Leadership Awards, to be presented by Colorado Creative Industries (CCI) at a May 5 awards luncheon in Breckenridge. After 40 years of serving the Valley, a chapter ends for Narrow Gauge Newsstand. ALAMOSA Street work will remain a priority in Alamosa, and the First Street project will continue on its seven-year schedule. ALAMOSA Since November of 2016, the board of managers of Special Improvement District No. SOUTH FORK Spruce Lakes will be closed to camping and visitation from September 6 through September 12 while the Rio Grande National Forest fells trees along the edges of the lakes with the use of explosives. The smell of smoke is one of the biggest fears for owner Randy Jackson and his crew at Rustic Log Furniture just west of Alamosa. However, the institution is still working on increasing revenue by $2.7 million. Better broadband for the San Luis Valley will require cooperation, consultant Paul Recanzone said Thursday night during a public forum on the San Luis Valley Regional Broadband Plan. SAGUACHE The Saguache County Planning Commission (SCPC) last Thursday began the revision of the countys marijuana regulations. ALAMOSA COUNTY Mosca resident Dylan Vittoria, 24, died late Wednesday night in a single vehicle rollover crash that had occurred on Colorado 150 in Alamosa County. An Alamosa attorney serving an 11-year prison sentence for shooting a driver at a protest against police violence during the summer of 2020 has been suspended from practicing law for three years. As Veterans Day nears, the SLV Big Band will once again perform a concert dedicated to all veterans. Youngster find the brightly colored eggs left in Boyd Park by American Legion members and volunteers during the Legions annual Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday. ALAMOSA Ahead of schedule, the trial on groundwater regulations for the Rio Grande Basin concluded its second week with proponents finishing their testimony and objectors introducing their witnesses. ALAMOSA With multiple projects in progress Alamosa County currently has a lot on its plate for 2018. VALLEY The U.S. Department of Homeland Securitys Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Spring Fire in Costilla County. ANTONITO The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has been requested by the Antonito Police Department to investigate a burglary and shooting occurring in Antonito in the morning hours of September 1. ALAMOSA Alta convenience store at 3213 Main (Highway 160) will be able to sell 3.2 percent beer, but the license approval from the Alamosa city council was not unanimous. Alamosa County recognizes Road and Bridge Director Tiim DeHerrera. VALLEY Friday concluded with the lightning-sparked Park Creek Fire being 95 percent contained, no new growth on any of the fires burning in the Rio Grande National Forest and smoke visible in the San Luis Valley from the 416 Fire north of Durango, which had burned more than 1,100 acres by Friday night, and the Ute Park Fire in northern New Mexico, which was estimated at 16,500 acres and 0-percent contained on Friday night. SANFORD James Spratt is the new police chief in a small town and he likes it that way. USDA Rural Development Acting State Director Tedd Buelow joined Alamosa City Manager Heather Brooks, Fire Chief Don Chapman and others at the Alamosa Fire Department on May 4 to view new radios purchased for the fire department through a grant from USDA. VALLEY The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will reopen US Highway (US) 160/La Veta Pass in both directions on Saturday, July 7 at 2 p.m. VALLEY The U.S. Forest Service-Rio Grande National Forest reported a few small fires this week, all of which had been contained by Friday night. A story updated on Tuesday in the Denver Post named the new owner of the 83,000-acre Cielo Vista Ranch in the San Luis Valley as Texas oil heir William Bruce Harrison. Following are some subjects that stood out this year: MONTE VISTA An artifact from the Monte Vista Historical Society and Museum (MVHS) was one of one of 10 voted by the general public throughout the state to be Colorados 2017 Most Significant Artifacts. VALLEY Although the 2018 fire season is in full swing, this region continues to offer spectacular outdoor recreational opportunities. ALAMOSA After Thom Millers departure in July from District 1, the Alamosa Board of Education has appointed Elias Heredia to replace him. Following are the results from the 2017 election. A federal grand jury in Denver has returned eight separate indictments charging a total of 52 individuals with trafficking cocaine and crack cocaine in the Denver metro area, Acting United States Attorney Bob Troyer, FBI Denver Division Special Agent in C. The Saguache Ranger District of the Rio Grande National Forest has released the final environmental impact statement and draft record of decision for the La Garita Hills Restoration Project. John Kretsinger speaks on behalf of gubernatorial candidate Cary Kennedy at the Alamosa County Democratic Caucus at the Alamosa Recreation Center on Tuesday. DENVER The Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE) took action on Friday, May 4, to significantly expand the commission policy on prior learning assessment, which allows students to earn college credit for expertise outside the classroom. CREEDEThe Del Norte Bank has been in the Creede area for almost a year now, bringing not only banking services to the community, but also making a difference as they go. A visitor to the Zapata Falls area whose body was recovered Tuesday evening after she had been missing for two days has been identified as Selene Jara, not Lara as initially reported. In addition, he was a high school English teach. San Luis Valley Health, with the suppo. VALLEY National Heritage Areas expand on traditional conservation approaches by supporting large-scale, community-driven initiatives that engage communities in heritage preservation activities. ALAMOSA The City of Alamosa and project partners invite the public to a ribbon cutting and grand opening of the Multi-Purpose Pavilion/Ice Rink at 2242 Old Sanford Road, Alamosa (next to the Alamosa Family Rec Center) on Wednesday, January 31 at 1 p.m. Marvin Thomas, a longtime resident of Conejos County, was born in Manassa and graduated from Centauri High School. In a 4-3 vote Wednesday night, the Alamosa city council asked staff to begin drawing up a ballot question to increase council compensation. CENTER The seventh annual classic Poorboy Car Club show will be held at the Center Schools parking lot Saturday July 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ALAMOSA Community Banks of Colorado will provide financing for the citys ice rink/multipurpose facility. CAPULIN DeShon Martinez, 20, charged in connection with a vehicle-pedestrian fatality in Capulin Sept. 23, appeared before Conejos County Judge Kim Cortez Monday to seek a bond reduction. To help make sure no one goes hungry the new Fort Garland Food Bank opened Monday to serve the community. ALAMOSA Arnold Salazar was honored by the Board of Trustees of Adams State University upon the conclusion of his service as a trustee and board chair. Boutique Air is now a new codeshare partner with United Airlines. VALLEY Breastfeeding is incredibly important but not always an easily established partnership with your new baby, one that once fine tuned, creates a healthy and meaningful gift for you and your baby. ALAMOSA Citing concerns with zoning and code compliance, the Alamosa city council on Wednesday night unanimously denied the citys first pot club request. Though homelessness decreased in Colorado, La Puente hasn't seen any significant changes and maintained an average level. SAGUACHE Jose Hugo Perez appeared before District Judge Patrick Hayes in Saguache District Court on Tuesday with attorney Riley Selleck of Salida for a motions hearing to determine if Judge Hayes would agree to review potential evidence in his case in c. CONEJOS A two-day preliminary hearing scheduled this week for Santos Nevares, 25, charged in a triple homicide in Capulin on January 15, has been postponed, with no new date set. It will soon be the heartbeat of the town. My hope is to help us remember some of those driving tips we got back when we were 16 and bring it to the forefront of our minds. ALAMOSA The Alamosa Marketing and Tourism Board heard an update on the San Luis Valley Museum from Joyce Gunn on Thursday night. She was the daughter of Birl Gilbert Reed and LaVina Marvelle Reynolds. MONTE VISTA Monte Vista Municipal Judge Daniel Powell has requested termination of his contract with the City of Monte Vista. ALAMOSA Petitioners submitted to Alamosa City Clerk Holly Martinez on Monday signatures to place medical and retail marijuana questions on this Novembers ballot. ALAMOSA A little bit of land could go a long way towards river levee work and trails, Alamosa City Manager Heather Brooks told Adams State University trustees on Friday when she asked them to consider giving just under two acres to the city. Using a pre-engineered metal building for the new Alamosa County judicial complex was supposed to save the county money, however, it may become more expensive than originally anticipated. During Wednesday nights council meeting, Alamosa city council and staff recognize Daniel Montano, center, as the recipient of the Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator of the Year. ALAMOSA More for what she did not do than what she did, Naomi Olguin, 22, was sentenced to four years in Community Corrections on Monday for her part in the 2016 Floyd Dale McBride homicide. Achisha, right, pushes her son Malachi Montoya, 3, center, and daughter Lexi Montoya, 5, left, of Alamosa on the swings in the Cole Park playground in Alamosa on Monday, the first day of Spring. Having already sponsored multiple bills in less than a month, District 35 Sen. Larry Crowder (R) and District 62 Rep. Donald Valdez (D) continue to put their constituents first. Center Housing Authority Director Theresa (Audrey) Chavez, 61, appeared for a Saguache County Court hearing last week to answer charges of second degree burglary, a class three felony and criminal mischief, a class one misdemeanor, for allegedly failing to use the proper eviction procedure to eject a tenant. COSTILLA & CONEJOS COUNTIES The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and United SW Group will start work on Monday, May 7, along Colorado Highway (CO) 142, from the Town of Romeo to the Town of San Luis. DENVER Gov. MONTE VISTA More than 20 years of demonstrating excellent leadership and service to the community has earned Ray and Collette Skeff an Award for Leadership and Service through the El Pomar Foundation. The SLV Fair closed Friday night with the livestock auction. Eli Sexton shows Mountain Valley School District students Keladrae Brooks, 13, Elise Volkman, 14, and Joshua Box, 13, how the printing press works during a tour of the Valley Courier on Monday. VALLEY There are hidden treasures in the San Luis Valley, and most of them have something to do with water. U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton was greeted with many boos and little applause during his town hall held at Alamosa City Hall on Tuesday evening. Alamosa Firefighter Tyler Cerny works the fire line of a brush fire east of Alamosa on Wednesday afternoon. ALAMOSA Alamosa and Monte Vista firefighters battled a hay fire for several hours on Sunday afternoon on the 101 and 10 South. With an updated comprehensive plan under its belt, the city of Alamosa continued city planning with the approval Wednesday night of a firm to conduct a downtown design plan. Last year Alamosa County's Department of Human Services opened 120 child abuse cases. Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO), Steve Daines (R-MT), Jon Tester (D-MT), Cory Gardner (R-CO), Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) this week introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure farmers across the West can use the water. DENVER (AP) The U.S. government on Tuesday delayed a decision on a contentious proposal to allow oil and gas drilling near Great Sand Dunes National Park in southern Colorado, saying it first wants to consult with the Navajo Nation, which owns land in the area. Albuquerque man Kenneth Vandermey, 78, died on Tuesday after falling from his boat into the Rio Grande. Wolf Creek received 23 inches of fresh powder over the weekend. Alamosa County, however, may raise that limit to 24 medical marijuana plants, which is allowed under the bill. Businessman and former State Representative Victor Mitchell visited with area residents about his goals as candidate for governor during a recent stop in Alamosa. An Alamosa woman died Friday night as a result of a two-vehicle collision about four miles west of Alamosa on Highway 160. ALAMOSA The City of Alamosa announces three positions available on the Alamosa City Council. VALLEY As Hunger Education Week continues, La Puente is seeking to help educate the community on the many ways they can help fight hunger. RIO GRANDE COUNTY The Rio Grande County Sheriffs Office is investigating the October 6 shooting deaths of Leonard Leyba, 45, and Frank Leyba, 19, according to a statement released on Monday by Sheriff Brian Norton. ALAMOSA Though Alamosa High School English teacher Maxine Baker wasnt named San Luis Valleys Educator of the Year, she was honored as Alamosa School Districts Teacher of the Year during the board of educations meeting on Monday. Alamosa, CO . At approximately 12:49 p.m. on Feb. 9, APD was dispatched to Walmart regarding an attempted kidnapping in progress. District Judge Michael Gonzales on Wednesday gave Jeremiah Kennedy, 24, probation for a March robbery at 1st Stop and subsequent assault on a detention center officer. Abigail Burrows walks down the aisle with her father before marrying Denver Broncos defensive end Derek Wolfe on Feb. 25.