Posted: 1 week ago

COVID-19 update for the week of Nov. 21... more

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Respiratory viruses circulate year-round in the United States but are seen at higher levels in the fall and winter. In the past two years, respiratory viral disease activity has been highly impacted by COVID-19. According to the CDC, we suspect that many children are being exposed to some respiratory viruses now for the first time, having avoided these viruses during the height of the pandemic. Currently, there are elevated levels of influenza, also referred to as flu, and respiratory syncytial virus known as RSV, in addition to increasing levels of COVID-19 in Colorado and surrounding states.... more

Posted: 3 weeks ago

COVID-19 update for Nov. 8.... more

Posted: 2 years ago

Alamosa Public Health reported two new fatalities on Tuesday - one a member of a long term facility, bringing the valley cumulative total of COVID-19 related deaths to 10.... more

Posted: 2 years ago

Two new cases for the SLV have been reported since yesterday: 1 each from Alamosa County and Conejos County.... more

Posted: 2 years ago

Five cases for the SLV have been reported since yesterday, 2 from Alamosa County, and 1 each for Mineral, Rio Grande, and Saguache counties.... more

Posted: 2 years ago

Alamosa Public Health announced an outbreak at Advantage Treatment Centers in Alamosa.... more

Posted: 2 years ago

The Alamosa County Public Health announced Alamosa County’s second Coronavirus outbreak in the past three months. ... more

Posted: 2 years ago

Three new cases were reported today for the SLV, one each for Alamosa, Conejos, and Saguache Counties.... more

Posted: 2 years ago

Saguache County confirmed their first COVID-19 related fatality today, bringing the total deaths in the SLV to three. Four more cases have been confirmed positive, bringing the total number for the SLV to 110. County case counts and other San Luis Valley data are updated weekdays at slvemergency.org/slv-covid-19.... more

Posted: 2 years ago

Today there are two new cases for Alamosa County and four new cases for Saguache County, bringing the SLV total case number to 69. Twenty-one total cases have completed isolation. Numbers are updated weekdays on slvemergency.org/slv-covid-19/.... more

Posted: 2 years ago

Today there has been a notable increase in our positive case numbers. Alamosa County Public Health Department is currently investigating an outbreak of COVID-19 at the Colorado Mushroom Farm which has resulted in 11 new positive test results confirmed today.... more

Posted: 2 years ago

What do Alaska and the San Luis Valley have in common? Both are beautiful locations that rely on tourism for their economies, both have cities that regularly compete for the “coldest spot in the nation”, and both are working hard to protect their residents and visitors from COVID-19.... more

Posted: 2 years ago

All over the State, businesses are anxious to re-open and begin serving customers again so they can make a living.... more

Posted: 2 years ago

Over the past 7 days we have received news of 4 additional positive cases in the San Luis Valley. It is important to keep this in mind as we prepare to transition to the 'Safer at Home' phase of reopening.... more

Posted: 2 years ago

The community in the San Luis Valley has worked hard to flatten the curve, and the great sacrifices everyone has made are recognized. This affects your livelihoods, can have an impact on mental health and honestly, it is just not fun. SLV Emergency is proud of the valley’s citizens, and thanks them for being San Luis Valley strong. ... more

Posted: 2 years ago

So far in the San Luis Valley, two-hundred seven COVID-19 tests have been completed. Of those, there have been twenty-two confirmed cases of COVID-19, with two fatalities in Alamosa County.... more

Posted: 2 years ago

The SLV has been experiencing warmer temperatures, spring winds, and little precipitation.... more

Posted: 2 years ago

Friday brought no change to the valley’s COVID-19 numbers, a slight reprieve in the news.... more

Posted: 2 years ago

Today brought sad news of the first COVID-19 related fatality in the San Luis Valley, a resident of Alamosa County. Hearts go out to the family and friends who have been impacted. This sobering news comes as a reminder to all that this difficult journey has not yet reached its conclusion. ... more

Posted: 2 years ago

Gov. Polis signed Executive Orders today taking further action to address COVID-19 in Colorado.... more

Posted: 2 years ago

The Alamosa County Public Health Department is recommending covering one’s nose and mouth when leaving the home for essential travel, such as to the grocery store, doctor, or pharmacy.... more

Posted: 2 years ago

Yesterday we began our update with the reminder that this is not a vacation; it is a pandemic. We love visitors and we rely on tourism in the San Luis Valley, but we must now ask that visitors delay their plans to come to our area until after this pandemic crisis is over.... more

Posted: 2 years ago

We want to start today with a message from Governor Polis: “I’m going to say this again and again: This is not a vacation; it’s a pandemic. Stay home unless absolutely necessary. There are still an alarming number of people traveling to our mountain and rural communities, putting themselves and others at risk. Whether you’re a second homeowner or weekend warrior, please stay home.”... more

Posted: 2 years ago

As the days get longer and the weather gets nicer, it is natural this time of year to start to experience “cabin fever” and the urge to venture outside and spend more time recreating away from home increases.... more

Posted: 2 years ago

Gov. Polis today provided an update to the State’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. ... more

Posted: 2 years ago

March 28, 2020, Rio Grande County has received notification of another positive case of COVID-19. The individual is a male in his 60s who lives in the northern part of the county.... more