Bolos and Boots raises over $94K

ALAMOSA – San Luis Valley Health Foundation hosted a successful Bolos and Boots fundraiser, thanks to the generous people and businesses in the community who continually support …

Pipe-wielding suspect fatally shot by deputy near Crestone

CRESTONE– A pipe-wielding suspect was fatally shot by a Saguache County sheriff deputy Thursday afternoon. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is now assisting the Saguache County Sheriff's …
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099 ANNOUNCEMENTS In partnership with Permitium, LLC, a software designer that specializes in web-based law enforcement services, the ALAMOSA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE (ACSO) is announcing …
Alamosa County will receive $1.7 million from the U.S. Department of Energy to study three potential electric transmission lines.
Alamosa County to receive $1.7 million to study transmission lines
WASHINGTON, D.C .—The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has granted Alamosa County $1,699,965 to study transmission lines in the Valley according to Alamosa County Commissioner Lori Laske. …
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New Monte Vista Police Department Chief Sean McDonagh, left, takes a photo with MV City Manager Gigi Dennis, right, during the Stampede Parade. McDonagh was recently hired to be the new chief in Monte Vista.
City hires McDonagh as new MVPD police chief
MONTE VISTA – Sean McDonagh is excited to be Monte Vista’s new police chief. McDonagh and his family moved to Monte Vista from Rocky Ford. “The former police chief did such a …
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Assistant District Attorney Wesley Stafford (left) is introduced by District Attorney Anne Kelly to the members of the San Luis Valley County Commissioners Association meeting on July 23.
SLV Commissioners hear from DA
ALAMOSA— District Attorney Anne Kelly requested the commissioners approve a resolution honoring the assistance her office received from the Boulder DA's office in prosecuting the Los Sauces …
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Lisa Morales will be performing on July 20 at Society Hall. She is expected to sing some of the songs from her unreleased latest album, ‘Sonora.’
Society Hall is thrilled to welcome back acclaimed singer-songwriter Lisa Morales for a concert at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 20.
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Obituaries
Genevieve Sanchez
Genevieve Sanchez
Genevieve, "Jenny/Gen and Vevva", to her close family and friends, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Lakewood, Colo., at St. Anthony's Hospital. She was surrounded by her most amazing …
Keith E. Magowan
Keith E. Magowan, born on May 2, 1973, in Harvard, Ill., passed away on June 15, 2024, at the age of 51 in Colorado Springs, Colo. Keith dedicated his professional life to civil engineering, …
Joe A. Martinez
Joe Anastacio Martinez
Joe Anastacio Martinez passed away Friday, July 19, 2024. He was the beloved son of Ruby Ernastina Martinez (Velasquez) and Joe Ignacio Martinez. He is survived by his brothers, John and Andrew …
Anthony Eli Atencio
Anthony Eli Atencio, 64, Manassas, Va., formerly from Antonito, went home to be with the Lord on May 30, 2024. He was born in Alamosa, Colo., on March 22, 1960. Anthony was so looking forward to …
Kylee Janae Cisneros-Gomez
Kylee Janae Cisneros-Gomez, a beautiful, genuine, fun-loving soul, joined our Heavenly Father on July 17, 2024. Born on Oct. 26, 2001, in Alamosa, Kylee’s life was a testament to the true …
Community
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A fundraiser car show for the Alamosa Veterans Memorial Park Project will be held Saturday at the Alamosa Family Recreation Center.
Alamosa Vets Memorial to host car show on Saturday
The Alamosa Veterans Memorial Park Project will host a car show on Saturday at the Alamosa Family Recreation Center, 2222 Old Sanford Rd.
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The Town of Center recently hired Cole Webb to be its next Town Manager.
Center hires Webb to be Town Manager
Cole Webb sat in his office on Friday morning, June 28, with a huge welcoming smile.
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Singer-songwriter Terry Klein, who has burst on to both the Austin and national scene with rave reviews, is performing on July 12 at Society Hall.
Acclaimed songwriter Klein coming to Society Hall
Society Hall, the performance space, concert hall and community gathering place at 400 Ross Ave., Alamosa, is excited to present singer-songwriter Terry Klein, who has burst on to both the Austin and national scene with rave reviews from artists and critics alike, in concert at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 12.
Sports
Scottie Knapp of Albuquerque, N.M., rides Ironman for an 86 1/2 point ride to win bull riding on Sunday.

Bareback, bull ride champs determined on final day

MONTE VISTA – The 102nd Annual Ski-Hi Stampede took place over the weekend with several participants from all over the country and some from out of the country competing. Two of the rough …

Cattails Adult/Child tournament is Aug. 3

ALAMOSA – Cattails Golf Course will host its Adult/Child Tournament on Aug. 3 beginning at 4 p.m. This is a nine-hole event with teams comprised of one child younger than 18, and one adult …
Former Adams State University track and field athlete Ian Kerr will represent The Bahamas at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Olympic Debut for Adams State Track & Field Athlete

Former Adams State University Track & Field Sprinter Ian Kerr is set to compete in his first Olympic Games at the 2024 Paris Olympics, representing the Bahamas in athletics (track & field). …
Klayt Staudt of Saguache competes as a heeler in team roping at the Alamosa Round-UP in June. Staudt was in two events at last week’s National High School Finals Rodeo in Rock Springs, Wyo., and he was also the Colorado boys all-around champion.

NHSFR ended on Saturday

ALAMOSA – The National High School Finals Rodeo came to a conclusion on Saturday. The event took place at the Sweetwater Events Center in Rock Springs, Wyo. Four SLV performers competed at …
Opinion

Rescue on the Rio

As most of you know, Miss Trixie and I have been driving for Narrow Ridge Outdoors/ Mountain Man Rafting for several years now.

Features
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Artists making paintings at the Church Project.

Church Project grand opening celebration is July 5

The grand opening of the Church Project Community Art Center is scheduled for July 5 in Monte Vista

The vision, the voice, the gift of Lisa Kori

In a single image, the photo on the promotional poster “Daughter of the American West” encapsulates the expansive spirit of the music of singer-songwriter Lisa Kori.

RGH opens doors to wellness

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Rio Grande Hospital CEO Arlene Harms cuts the ribbon at the ceremony for the grand opening of the hospital’s Wellness Center on Saturday, June 22.
Rio Grande Hospital rolled out the red carpet on Saturday and welcomed more than 200 people to its new Wellness Center in Del Norte.
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