MONTE VISTA — At a Christmas party on Sunday, Dec. 17, Colorado State University San Luis Valley Area Extension Director Larry Brown happily received a $1,000 donation to the San Luis Valley endowment fund from the Udder Delight Dairy Goats 4-H Club.

RIO GRANDE COUNTY – RG Bank is bringing financial literacy education to over 1,680 students in several Colorado counties. Students at 10 schools have free access to Banzai, an award-winning online program and content library that allows users to practice real-world finance from the safety of their home or classroom using any internet-enabled device. At a time when a solid foundation of practical financial knowledge is critical, these resources will make a huge impact on users. All of these resources are available to students at home or in the classroom via any device that can access the internet.

DEL NORTE — The Upper Rio Grande Economic Development meeting for November was held in the Rio Grande County Commissioner Chambers in Del Norte on Nov. 14. The group welcomed LOR Foundation representative Ivette Atencio as the keynote speaker who gave a brief presentation on what the foundation has done since coming to Monte Vista 18 months ago.

MONTE VISTA — On Friday, Nov. 17, the Monte Vista Emergency Food Bank held a Thanksgiving distribution.

Two seats on the Monte Vista City Council were being decided by voters on Tuesday and based on initial unofficial results, incumbent Loren Howard (431 votes) had a sizeable lead while newcomer Bradley Watson (324) held a slim lead for the second seat over newcomer Sheila Sanders (316) and incumbent Martha Lock (297).

INDIANAPOLIS — Each year, the National FFA Organization honors FFA members who show the utmost dedication to the organization through their desire to develop their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.

MONTE VISTA — The Rio Grande Democratic JFK Dinner’s keynote speaker was Colorado House Speaker Julie McCluskie. She praised fellow Democrat and local Rep. Matthew Martinez and talked about what the legislature has accomplished.

MONTE VISTA — Monte Vista was the second stop of a trio of events called On the Road — San Luis Valley on Nov. 9 at the Church Project.

ALAMOSA — The San Luis Valley Big Band will be performing a Veteran’s Day Concert at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 11, inside the Ortega Middle School Auditorium in Alamosa. Everyone is invited to attend this family-friendly event that is entitled “In Their Honor.”

MONTE VISTA — About 50 people attended the Meet the Candidates for City Council at the Outcalt Event and Conference at SLV Ski-Hi Complex. The election is Nov. 7.

MONTE VISTA — Fullenweider Park came to life with tiny witches, little zombies, werewolves, wizards, skeletons, and other more to enjoy all the games, candy, and festivities on Friday, Oct. 27, for the Halloween Festival.

MONTE VISTA — The Bobolicious Coffee Shop had its grand opening celebration on Wednesday, Nov. 1. The coffee shop is inside the Vali 3 Theater on Adams Street. Owners Rendall and Cyndi Wright cut the ribbon.

MONTE VISTA — Colorado Grille will be donating 10% of all their sales in Alamosa and Del Norte on Thursday, Nov. 9, to the Monte Vista Emergency Food Bank.

RIO GRANDE COUNTY — The Colorado Speaker of the House, Julie McCluskie, will address the Rio Grande County Democrats’ 3rd Annual John F. Kennedy Dinner on the evening of Saturday, Nov. 4.

DEL NORTE — Currently under construction, the Wellness Center project at Rio Grande Hospital is a venture in moving from illness to wellness.

MONTE VISTA — The Friends of the San Luis Valley National Wildlife Refuges is excited to announce the Kids Crane Fest Quest, taking place from Oct. 8-14, during National Wildlife Refuge Week. This event is a substitute for the usual Kid's Crane Fest at the Monte Vista Refuge which could not be planned this year due to scheduling conflicts.

MONTE VISTA — Scrumpy Moos is a new restaurant on Adams Street in Downtown Monte Vista.

MONTE VISTA — The Monte Vista Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Bucks Diesel on Tuesday, July 11.

RIO GRANDE COUNTY — Next year will mark 150 years since the incorporation of Rio Grande County and an entire year of celebrations are in the works. As of Feb. 10, 2024, Rio Grande County will be turning 150 after severing from Conejos County in 1874. During that time, Hinsdale, La Plata, and Rio Grande County were established.

MONTE VISTA — On Memorial Day, May 29, the Colorado Veteran’s Community Living Center at Homelake will be holding a public ceremony at 10 a.m. at the cemetery. Everyone is invited to attend.