COLORADO — The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) Division of Local Government awarded $15 million in Energy/Mineral Impact Assistance Fund (EIAF) grants from the latest application cycle, which closed in March 2025.
MONTE VISTA - CSU Extension Office 4-H Youth Development Specialist Mollie Wells and 4-H Juntos Youth Development Specialist Carol Gurule hosted a 4-H Juntos Heritage Arts Class on July 23 at the Calvary Baptist Church in Monte Vista.
Three people aboard a private plane crashed in Costilla County on Thursday.Thanks to a parachute deployed by the pilot, no life threatening injuries occurred,
BOISE, IDAHO — The IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon, a renowned endurance event, consists of a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. Local athletes Sara Kelly, a senior at Centauri High School, and her father, Jason Kelly, recently competed and finished this challenging triathlon in Boise, Idaho.
MONTE VISTA - On Monday, July 21, the public met with three Monte Vista Chief of Police finalists at Nino’s Restaurant in Monte Vista.
ALAMOSA — An estimated crowd of 400 people attended a celebration of life service for Peyton Shay Sanchez on Saturday, July 26, held in the gymnasium at Ortega Middle School. Sanchez, 19, passed away from complications related to Neurofibromatosis, a degenerative debilitating disease he was diagnosed with as a toddler that ultimately left him unable to walk, unable to eat, unable to speak and, at the end of his life, almost unable to sign.
BLANCA MASSIF — On July 27, Alamosa Volunteer Search and Rescue (AVSAR) received a call regarding a severely injured climber in the hourglass on Little Bear Peak, elevation 14,037 ft.
ALAMOSA — A 27-year-old man was in critical condition after reportedly being stabbed early Friday morning, Aug. 1, according to the Alamosa Police Department.
DURANGO – First Southwest Bank (FSWB), a locally owned, independent community bank and Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), is pleased to announce the historic closure of the first loan under the Navajo Small Business Credit Initiative (NSBCI) in the United States.
APD arrests 62-year-old Henry Moe of Alamosa on multiple charges related to alleged involvement in child sex crimes. Authorities are urging the public to come forward if they have any information or if their children have had contact with Moe.
ALAMOSA — On Saturday, July 19, United Launch Alliance (ULA) and BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems held the 17th annual Student Rocket Launch in Alamosa County. Three intern-built rockets – Live, Laugh and Launch – stood at 13 feet tall each and flew approximately 7,000 feet into the air.
ALAMOSA — On July 9, District Attorney Anne Kelly appeared before the Costilla County Commissioners and dropped a bombshell, detailing serious professional, ethical and legal concerns about conduct and operations at the Costilla County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO).
ALAMOSA — On July 28 at 9 a.m. the San Luis Valley County Commissioners Association will hold a regular meeting.
ALAMOSA – Adams State University has lost an iconic member of its community. U.S. Hall of Fame running coach Joe I. Vigil, Ph.D., ‘53 ‘59, passed away on July 19, 2025.
MONTE VISTA - On July 16, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for Cobblestone Hotel at the Ski-Hi Complex in Monte Vista. The hotel will feature 62 rooms, an indoor bar and pool, and a breathtaking patio view. Many local private investors are behind the project.
It took less than half an hour for the jury, made up of six men and six women, to find Henry Corral guilty on all charges in connection with the fatal shooting of two men and attempted murder of a third at the Sunset Inn in June of 2024. Corral was charged with two counts of murder in the first degree, one count of criminal attempted murder in the first degree, criminal attempted robbery and tampering with evidence.
Members of The American Legion (TAL) gathered at Post 113 in Alamosa to present Past Commander Monte Collins with a plaque honoring his service to the legion.
GREAT SAND DUNES — Despite the recent challenges posed by wildfires that have brought smoke into the Valley and reduced visibility, a recent analysis of national park visibility data by the Washington Post ranks Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve 8th out of 76 national park sites. This resilience is a testament to the enduring beauty and allure of the park.
MONTE VISTA - The City of Monte Vista invites community members to attend a Meet and Greet with the Chief of Police candidates on Monday, July 21, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Nino’s Restaurant, 118 Adams St., Monte Vista. A light refreshment will be served.
ALAMOSA — Already a truly unique venue for concerts, plays, debates and town halls, the infamous Society Hall in Alamosa is raising funds for a renovation of the front porch and other much-needed improvements. Once the project is finished, the renovation will, as Don Richmond says, “allow everything at the hall to expand”.