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Area celebrates harvest at SLV Potato Festival 

Bouncy houses are lined up for the San Luis Valley Potato Festival on Saturday, Sept. 7, at Chapman Park in Monte Vista. 
MONTE VISTA – On Saturday morning, Chapman Park was already filling up with people, for the annual San Luis Valley Potato Festival, that marks the harvest of the Valley’s signature crop – potatoes.  

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Adams State University Hispanic Heritage Month will include the annual Custom Car and Bike Show on Saturday, Sept. 28, in McDaniel Hall parking lot. 
Adams State celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month  
ALAMOSA – Adams State University has a variety of events planned for Hispanic Heritage Month, including “A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Concert” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, in Richardson Hall Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public. 
Daughter KimAnna Cellura-Shields has opened an art gallery on Grande Avenue in Del Norte dedicated to her mother’s life works. 
New art gallery graces Grande Avenue in Del Norte 
DEL NORTE – Hidden among the many businesses lining Grande Avenue, a new gallery of fine art has opened its doors and is welcoming people to experience the colorful, excentric life of Joan “Blake” Higgins-Cellura captured in mixed media with a talented hand. 
Groups collaborated to build a horno at the Sangre de Cristo Heritage Center and Museum in San Luis. 
Groups help build horno at heritage center in San Luis 
SAN LUIS – Carol Gurule of the CSU Extension is excited about a new addition that the Sangre de Cristo Heritage Center and Museum has added to its grounds. 

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Retirement salute planned for Cerny 

ALAMOSA – Longtime San Luis Valley newspaper publisher Keith Cerny will be honored with a retirement party Friday, Sept. 20 from 4-6 p.m. on the patio of Knee Knockers restaurant at Cattails Golf Course. 

Hocking keeps her goals in sight 

ALAMOSA – In just two years since earning her B.A. in political science from Adams State, Courtney Hocking ’22 is making impressive progress toward her goal of working in international relations. She will receive the Adams State 2024 Exceptional New Alumna Award at the Homecoming Banquet on Sept. 27. 
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Use of 14ers is up locally and down elsewhere 

COLORADO — The Colorado Fourteeners Initiative (CFI) has been monitoring hiking use on Colorado's 14,000-foot peaks (14er) using infrared trail counters since 2014. Hiking some or all of Colorado's 58 14,000-plus foot peaks is a passion for residents and visitors alike. The exhilarating pastime benefits hikers and our economy. 

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Homelake Veteran Gottlieb celebrates 99th birthday

Colorado Veterans Community Living Center at Homelake resident Richard Gottlieb celebrated his 99th birthday on Saturday, Sept. 7, at the center. 

MONTE VISTA – Richard Gottlieb was all smiles, wearing a golden crown, as he posed for a picture on Sept. 7 next to his chocolate dipped birthday cake, adorned with candles that held the numbers 99.  According to the Colorado Veterans Community Living Center at Homelake, where he lives, he is the oldest living Veteran at the center. 

Senator Bennet Visits SLV Health 

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Alamosa High School’s Taybor Wiedeman (3) hits the ball in Saturday’s match against Hoehne at the AHS gym while Lily Heersink (4) and Kadie Hawkins (12) stand by. The Lady Mean Moose defeated both Hoehne and Gunnison, both in three sets.

Alamosa wins twice at home tri-meet

ALAMOSA – The Alamosa High School volleyball team hosted a tri-meet with Centauri, Gunnison and Hoehne Saturday at the AHS gym. The Lady Mean Moose were very successful on their home court …

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FOOTBALL CLASS 2A INTERMOUNTAIN LEAGUE League Overall Team W-L W-L Bayfield 0-0 2-0 Alamosa 0-0 2-1 Montezuma-Cortez 0-0 2-1 Pagosa Springs 0-0 1-1 Salida 0-0 …
Sanford High School’s Rylan Mortensen (7) carries the ball while J.D. Faucette (11) blocks in the Mustangs’ game against Haxtun Friday at the SHS field. The Mustangs lost to the Bulldogs 60-0.
SANFORD – The Sanford High School football team played at home for the first time this season on Friday, but it had a tough task as the Mustangs hosted perennial powerhouse Haxtun at the SHS …
Alamosa High School’s Aubrey Rothermich (11) slams a kill against Bayfield Thursday at the AHS gym. The Lady Mean Moose defeated the Lady Wolverines 25-8, 25-9, 25-21.
ALAMOSA – The Alamosa High School volleyball team faced a traditionally tough opponent on Thursday as it hosted Bayfield at the AHS gym. The Lady Mean Moose won the first two sets by wide …
Obituaries
 William Ernest Pearcy 
William Ernest Pearcy left this earth peacefully on Aug. 27, 2024, surrounded by his daughters, in Loganville, Ga., after suffering from Alzheimer’s disease for the past 10 years. William (“Bill”) was born April 27, 1940, in Pueblo, Colo., to Earl and Florence Pearcy. 
Frances Margaret Kolisch 
Frances Margaret Kolisch, 74, of Creede, Colo., passed away surrounded by loved ones on Aug. 3, 2024. She was born on July 29, 1950, and grew up in South Fork, Colo. Frances made Creede her home in 1970 and quickly became a valued member of the community. 
Lucille B. Garcia 
It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of our Beloved Lucille B. Garcia. Lucille was called home on July 29, 2024. She passed away at home with her loving family by her side. Lucille was welcomed into the world on March 2, 1955, in Del Norte, Colo., the daughter of Jose V. Martinez and Manuelita A. (Manzanares) Martinez. 
Kenneth George Teunis
Kenneth George Teunis, 94, of Creede, Colo., passed away peacefully on Aug. 10, 2024. Born on June 3, 1930, in Grand Rapids, Mich., Kenneth was a man whose warmth and friendliness touched the lives of many. Kenneth's journey led him from the place of his birth, through California, and to the scenic expanses of Creede, where he embraced the community and its natural beauty.
Leola Roberts
Longtime Monte Vista resident Leola Roberts, 95, died May 24, 2024 at her home in Monte Vista. Leola’s life began in Monte Vista, Colo., on Sept. 5, 1928, the daughter to Delbert Stillings and Blanche M. Jones Stillings. She married James Roberts on Nov. 6, 1949, at the Christian Church in Monte Vista. They enjoyed over 63 years until his death in 2012.

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Opinion
    • Fast Freddy’s last ride 

      It seems of late that I have not had the best of news to write what with losing my faithful companion Cooper The Dog.  And this week is no …

    • 40 years of living with wolves 

      Biologist Diane K. Boyd has had a front-row seat to 40 years of wolf recovery in the West, but her new memoir reveals that entanglements with …

    • Missing wildland fire 

      It’s been a wonderfully wet and green summer here in the San Luis Valley. I’m hearing regularly these days that, even in the north end of …

    • First dates 

      Looking back over my lifetime, I can recall some first dates I’ve had, and I must admit that I really failed in selecting what to do. If you …

    • Hikers in a wilderness turn into firefighters 

      More frequent wildfires in the West can turn hiking through beautiful, high-elevation country into a dangerous game for hikers. In July, seven …

    • Cooper the wonder dog

      It is with tremendous sadness that I must tell you that my dearest friend and companion, Mr. Cooper, has passed to the great beyond. He was my …

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