ALAMOSA – Join us in celebrating the annual Alamosa Creates Arts Festival Friday, Sept. 12, and Saturday, Sept. 13. 

Four favorites of the San Luis Valley and elsewhere across the country - Pat Bryne, Walt Wilkins, Susan Gibson and Don Richmond - will be on stage at Society Hall on Sunday night in a benefit concert for Howlin' Dog Music Group, a local 501c3 created to support promising singer-songwriters. Society Hall, 400 Ross Avenue. Doors open at 6:30. Show starts at 7:30. Tickets www.societyhall.org.

Colorado State Senator Cleave Simpson (R-District 6), recently elected to serve as Minority Leader, is deeply frustrated with both the process and the results of the legislature's recent special session.

ALAMOSA — You know it’s Labor Day weekend in Alamosa when you’re at a stoplight at State Avenue and Main Street behind a truck from the 1930s and a car from the 1950s that have been …

The board of Society Hall is asking for the public's help in renovating the beautiful, historic 103 year old building that serves as a cornerstone in the San Luis Valley for live, high quality concerts performed by well known singer-songwriters.

Joe Valdez, owner and pharmacist of La Jara Pharmacy for almost half a century, stocks a huge selection of extracts, herbs and other natural remedies. His support for natural remedies comes from witnessing practices by the women in his family that go back generations. Photo courtesy of La Jara Pharmacy.

During Wednesday night's meeting, Alamosa City Council proclaimed August "Overdose Awareness Month". Also councilors listened as numerous people addressed council about "Drag Storytime" in the Alamosa Public Library.

John Waters, former News Editor, has transitioned into a new role as the Courier's Manager of Advertising, Marketing and Community Engagement. Alonzo Herrera, multi-talented musician, performer and longtime sales associate with a passion for helping his clients "be seen", is the Courier's new sales associate.

Ken Hamrick, Valley Courier's Sports Editor, won two awards - one for Best Sports Column and one for Best Sports Story - from the Colorado Press Association Better News Media contest.

CREEDE – A petition to recall Creede City Mayor Jeffery Larson and Creede Board Trustee Lori Dooley was approved earlier this summer through due process and trustees approved the ballot during the meeting held on Aug. 5.

MONTE VISTA – Colorado Veterans Community Living Center at Homelake was excited to again host its annual Rock Creek Breakfast for its residents on Aug. 13.

Human remains found on property located in the community of Wild Horse Mesa in Costilla County.

The Regiment Poetry Slam, a free event featuring Mahogany L. Browne, Jive Poetic and others, will be held on August 28, in the Adams State Xperimental Theatre.

Rep. Matt Martinez discusses how Colorado is impacted by Congress passing H.R. 1 (aka "big, beautiful bill).

MONTE VISTA – As it turned out, Monte Vista had its police chief all along as interim chief Tyler Harford was sworn-in by City Manager Gigi Dennis during the City Council meeting on Aug. 7. 

BACA GRANDE — The nonprofit group Neighbors Helping Neighbors (NHN) and the Baca Grande Library, with the support of numerous community volunteers, each bringing unique skills, collaborated to provide their expertise to the public on Aug. 9 at a Repair Fair held at the library. 

A wonderfully renovated 1930s era gymnasium and community center now offers a truly unique experience. Dune Valley Distillery offers a carefully considered menu compiled of "valley staples" for dinner followed by a night spent listening to the local favorite Buckshot Band with a playlist that is the perfect combination of country and classic rock and roll.

Nobody denies that it was a gamble, a project no one had tried before. But the city of Alamosa invested in constructing a housing development that, in collaboration with their partners, has provided individuals and families with exactly the second chance they need.

Last week, the SLV 4H Fair at the Ski-Hi Complex 291 was a great success with a total of 4-H exhibitors, 200 Indoor 4-H Projects, and 114 Indoor 4-H projects going to the State Fair. Rocky Mountain Farmers Union hosted a banquet on the last weekend of the fair with a lot of help from 4-H club members.

ALAMOSA — The Rural Summit for Colorado Multi-Tiered Support System (COMTSS) was held on the campus of Adams State University (ASU) in Alamosa last week. Hosted by the Colorado Department of Education, ASU, school districts and community partners, the summit was led by district, regional, state and community leaders with information and sessions designed to provide practitioners with skills needed to do their jobs.