ALAMOSA COUNTY — San Luis Valley Trout Unlimited would like to invite everyone to The Kay Watkins Fishing Estate Sale plus our Garage Sale at 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4, at the Colorado Farm Brewery.
ALAMOSA – Society Hall is thrilled to welcome the traditional Celtic music of The Tannahill Weavers to Alamosa on Oct. 4. One of the most influential Celtic bands in history, the band manages to meld the old and the new and present it with fire and grace.
The National Pilot’s Association has a free aviation curriculum that any high school in America can adopt. Jay Sarason thought why not bring it to Sargent High School. In fact, he came out of retirement just to teach it.
ALAMOSA – Allen Theatres, Inc., recently announced the acquisition of the Ski-Hi 6 Theatre in Alamosa, marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued growth and expansion throughout the region. Effective Oct. 1, Allen Theatres officially took over the operation of the beloved local theatre, bringing over a century of experience in cinema entertainment to the Alamosa community.
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – Boys & Girls Clubs of the San Luis Valley (BGCSLV) CEO Aaron Miltenberger was presented with the prestigious Jim Wetherington Southwesterner Award during the Boys & Girls Clubs of America 2024 Southwest Leadership Conference in Oklahoma City, Okla., on Aug. 29.
ALAMOSA – Adams State University announces the appointment of Florencio Urias Aranda III, Ph.D., as Executive Equity Officer (EEO). He will serve as a strategic advisor to the President and member of Executive Council, with the objective of promoting university-wide inclusion, diversity, and engagement.
SAGUACHE COUNTY — On a beautiful fall day, residents and visitors enjoyed various locally sourced food, fun, and music at the Harvest Moon Festival in Casita Park.
FORT GARLAND — For over two decades, the Fort Market has been a vital part of the Fort Garland community, providing essential goods and a gathering place for residents. Now, it has closed its doors.
SAN LUIS VALLEY — This weekend promises to be a great time to get out and view the spectacular fall foliage. Colors in the mountains are popping with superb color at about 10,500-11,000 feet in elevation. There are plenty of colors at lower elevations.
MONTE VISTA – The City of Monte Vista, with approval from the city council, donated $1,500 to the SLV 4-H endowment fund during a council meeting on Sept. 19.
DEL NORTE – Now that summer is ending, Del Norte has stepped back from the busy season to see what has been accomplished since the downtown project began at the beginning of August. Over the past several weeks, the town has navigated construction during the busiest time of year and the hope that when the dust settles, downtown Del Norte will be a showstopper for visitors.
HOOPER – Approximately 40 people attended the Rocky Mountain Micro Finance Institute (RMMFI) ribbon cutting celebrating its anniversary and its area 14 graduates on Saturday, Sept. 21, at Ruby Rose Bakery in Hooper.
COLORADO — The Valley Courier asked Governor Jared Polis to comment on amendments and propositions Coloradans will decide on when they cast their ballots.
SAN LUIS VALLEY — Wreaths Across America, a non-profit organization, was formed as an extension of the Arlington Wreath Project. The Arlington Wreath program was started by Morrill Worcester in 1992 with the donation and laying of 5,000 Christmas wreaths to Arlington National Cemetery. This became an annual journey for Worcester.
ALAMOSA — The SLV Health annual Years of Service banquet took place at Adams State University in August. Honorees who marked their 10- through 35-year anniversaries were invited to dinner with a guest.
ALAMOSA – Adams State University President David Tandberg, Ph.D., and the Honorable Ambassador Ken Salazar invite the public to meet and greet the new Salazar Rio Grande del Norte Center Director, Paul Formisano, Ph.D.
ALAMOSA – Adams State University is dedicated to the safety and well-being of all students, faculty, and staff. The campus community now has an award-winning uSafeUS app, to improve safety and reinforce consent and how to report sexual assault, relationship violence or stalking.
SLV Appliance, 239 Walker Rd., Alamosa, celebrates their new business and membership with the Alamosa Chamber of Commerce on Sept. 19.
ALAMOSA – Adams State University is proud to host Tom Bruscino, Ph.D., ’99, a former football star and currently professor in the Department of Military Strategy, Planning, and Operations at the U. S. Army War College in Carlisle Barracks, Penn. His talk begins at 12 p.m., Friday, Sept. 27, in McDaniel Hall 101.
MONTE VISTA - The Colorado State University San Luis Valley Extension Office’s 4-H Juntos group recently made an overnight trip to Pueblo, for an exciting Discovery Day adventure Aug. 23 to 24. It would not have been possible without a generous $5,000 donation from Farm Fresh Direct.