Alamosa Mayor Josef Lucero presents a proclamation for Colorado Cities and Towns Week, September 11-17, to Alamosa City Clerk Holly Martinez, center. The week recognizes the important role municipal government plays in residents’ lives and how much municipal government directly impacts citizens every day.

Flanking the mayor and city clerk from left are Information Technology Director Jim Belknap, City Councilor Charles Griego, Public Works Director Pat Steenburg, Councilor Liz Thomas Hensley, Councilor Jan Vigil, City Attorney Erich Schwiesow, City Manager Heather Brooks, Fire Chief Don Chapman, Finance Director Judy Kelloff, Police Chief Duane Oakes, Parks & Recreation Director Andy Rice, and Councilors Kristina Daniel, Michael Stefano and Ty Coleman.