ALAMOSA — The SLV Community Band will perform a spring concert in tribute to long-time music educator, Linwood Warwick, on Thursday, May 22 at 7 p.m., in ASU’s Leon Memorial Hall. The concert is free and open to the public.   

ALAMOSA — Creede, described as “the last silver boom town in Colorado”, is well known for its spectacular surroundings, rich history and vibrant Main Street that echoes days gone by. Nestled among the authentic storefronts is a green door, flanked on either side by flowerpots and a sign overhead that reads Aspen Inn. 

ALAMOSA – Adams State University Semillas de la Tierra will celebrate their ninth annual Baile de Primavera, or Spring Dance, at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 17, in Richardson Hall. The performance will feature two talented, local guest artists, Freddie Jaquez and Christian Santistevan. 

The 14th annual Sgt. Glen Martinez 5K Run/Walk and Veterans Golf Tournament will be held at the Monte Vista Golf Course on Saturday, May 24. All proceeds benefit the Sgt. Glen E. Martinez Memorial Scholarship Fund, in which $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to a senior boy and senior girl of Monte Vista High School. 

ALAMOSA — On Saturday, May 17, from 8:30 a.m. to noon, join the Friends of the San Luis Valley National Wildlife Refuges for a birding expedition along the Rio Grande. 

MONTE VISTA - SLVREC Energy Foundation generously donated $10,000 on April 1, to the SLV 4-H Endowment Fund. 

ALAMOSA — Earlier this week, a young bull moose wandered into a fenced in area at the Rio Grande Farm Park and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) staff had to assist him in finding a way out. 

CENTER — The Saint Peter and Saint Paul Catholic Church in San Pedro received an upgrade of rain gutters from a 17-member group of skilled volunteers from the Knights of Columbus Council 1498 from Saint Mark's Parish in Highlands Ranch, Colo. This successful collaboration is a testament to the power of community and volunteerism. 

RIO GRANDE COUNTY – For the third straight year, Rio Grande County Commissioners in partnership with Rio Grande County Noxious Weed Department and the Monte Vista School District gave four students $500 scholarships for participating in the Noxious Weed Scholarship Program.

MONTE VISTA – The day was near perfect, with plenty of sun and a refreshing breeze, for the Cinco de Mayo celebration on Saturday, May 3, in Monte Vista.  

CREEDE – For the past 37 years, Creede has marked the beginning of its summer season with an unforgettable Memorial Day weekend packed with good food, great talent and a taste of what summer has in store for residents and visitors alike

On May 1 she became the first business teacher and FBLA advisor to receive the Educator Highlight Award from the Adams State School of Education. When a contingent from Adams State and the Alamosa School District showed up to present her with the award, she was just launching her class into a session on the value of Roth IRAs. 

ALAMOSA — The Youth Ballet Program, directed by Yula Cisneros Montoya, will have its annual recital at Adams State University in Richardson Hall Auditorium at 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 10.  

When it comes to financing a startup, understanding two critical financial factors can make the difference between thriving and merely surviving: working capital and excess cash flow. These two forms of capital provide the foundation of sustainable business operations and growth. 

MOFFAT — Moffat Pk-12 Schools recently competed in the National Archery in the Schools Program 2025 National Western Tournaments in Sandy, Utah, representing Moffat and Colorado. Archers from across the country and several provinces turned in nearly 6,000 Individual scores across three separate shooting venues. The tournaments began on April 24 and continued through April 26.  

ALAMOSA – In a heartwarming display of community support, San Luis Valley Behavioral Health Group (SLVBHG) partnered with Hank Maxwell, a local YouTuber, Veteran, and family man, along with his corporate sponsors, to donate a high-performance gaming PC to a local Veteran in need. 

ALAMOSA — For those aficionados of Folk, Roots and Americana music who hold a special place in their heart for well-known and remarkably gifted singer-songwriter and activist types of musicians, all one needs to say is “Eliza” and it’s immediately known the person being discussed is Eliza Gilkyson. That is just one indicator of what kind of impact Gilkyson has made on the hearts, minds and souls of listening audiences.  

ALAMOSA — For his 25th Main Stage theatrical production at Adams State University (ASU), John Taylor, Chair of ASU’s Theatre Department, chose the award-winning “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time”. 

ALAMOSA — San Luis Valley Trout Unlimited would like to invite all interested individuals to its monthly meeting on Thursday, April 24, at 7 p.m. at the Alamosa Senior Center, 92 Colorado Ave. The community is invited to join a special evening of conservation and youth-led innovation. 

DEL NORTE — The South Fork Music Association, which puts on the San Luis Valley's oldest and largest music festival, announced the lineup Wednesday. It includes more than a dozen musical acts and a wide variety of musical styles.