ALAMOSA — In the presence of his wife, Stephanie, and three city staff members, George Dingfelder, former Chief of Police of the Monte Vista Police Department, was sworn in as Alamosa’s new Chief of Police with the Alamosa Police Department. The ceremony took place on Monday, May 6, and was officiated by municipal Judge McDonald. APD Chief Dingfelder has a long history of law enforcement service that includes six years in the US Army Military Police, 25 years in the Colorado State Patrol, and four years as Chief of Police for the City of Monte Vista. While serving with the Colorado State Patrol, Dingfelder moved up through the ranks, ultimately serving as the Major overseeing field operations for District 5, comprised of 17 counties, including the San Luis Valley.