DA dismisses case against Joergensen, reinstates day later
ALAMOSA — On Wednesday, March 9, two days before his next scheduled court appearance, District Attorney Alonzo Payne dismissed the case against Jesper Joergensen, charged with 141 counts of arson in connection with the Spring Creek fire that burned roughly 156 square miles and destroyed 149 structures. The decision was announced in a public service announcement sent to the Courier.
Updated: 2 months ago
Two Monte Vista men arrested for burglary
MONTE VISTA — Two men were arrested on suspicion of burglary Sunday, Feb. 27, after being found with over $50,000 in stolen property, reported the Monte Vista Police Department.
Updated: 2 months ago
SCSO provides update on missing woman from Crestone area
SAGUACHE — Although nothing definitive is known at this time, Saguache County Sheriff Dan Warwick said the whereabouts of Jenifer Ann Driver, who went by her spiritual name Mountain Sun, was still unknown.
Updated: 5 months ago
Monte Vista woman dies in head-on crash
ALAMOSA COUNTY — A 46-year-old Monte Vista woman died in a head-on crash on Highway 160 near milepost 227 on Friday afternoon, Nov. 12, the Colorado State Patrol reported.
Updated: 6 months ago
Anthony Cuevas found guilty of first-degree murder of mother
PUEBLO — Anthony Cuevas, formerly of Monte Vista, was found guilty on July 15 of first-degree murder in the gruesome death of his 58-year-old mother, Maria “Mary” Cuevas Garcia, in October of 2019.
Updated: 10 months ago
Anthony Cuevas of Monte Vista now on trial for first-degree murder of mother
PUEBLO — The trial has begun in the case of Anthony Cuevas, of Monte Vista, who is charged with first-degree murder in connection with the gruesome death of his mother, Maria “Mary” Cuevas Garcia, in October of 2019.
Updated: 10 months ago
Anthony Cuevas of Monte Vista now on trial for first-degree murder of mother
PUEBLO — The trial has begun in the case of Anthony Cuevas, of Monte Vista, who is charged with first-degree murder in connection with the gruesome death of his mother, Maria “Mary” Cuevas Garcia, in October of 2019.
Updated: 10 months ago
SLV REC maintenance project to begin June
SLV Rural Electric Cooperative will be conducting a maintenance project along Highway 160 from mile marker 183.5 to mile marker 178 beginning June 7.
Updated: 11 months ago
MVPD Chief Dingfelder encourages people to sign up for Reverse 911
MONTE VISTA — During a report at the Monte Vista City Council meeting, Monte Vista Police Chief George Dingfelder talked about Reverse 911 calls in the San Luis Valley. Chief Dingfelder said they are encouraging citizens to sign up for the emergency notifications.
Updated: 11 months ago
N.M. man arrested after high-speed chase through Rio Grande, Alamosa counties
MONTE VISTA — A 19-year-old man from New Mexico led multiple law enforcement agencies on a high-speed pursuit, speeds reaching 110 mph, Wednesday afternoon, May 19, through Monte Vista and into Alamosa before being arrested.
Updated: 1 year ago
Valley law enforcement recognized at memorial
ALAMOSA — A breeze brought many flags in front of the Police Department to life for the annual San Luis Valley Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony in Alamosa on Wednesday, May 12. Leaders from local law enforcement agencies and elected officials spoke at the event including Alamosa Chief of Police Ken Anderson, Alamos County Sheriff Robert Jackson and Alamosa Mayor Ty Coleman among others.
Updated: 1 year ago
MVPD: Two minors arrested following prank armed robbery
MONTE VISTA — Two minors were arrested Sunday, May 2, following a prank armed robbery, the Monte Vista Police Department reported.
Updated: 1 year ago
Prescribed fires planned on Rio Grande National Forest
MONTE VISTA — The San Luis Valley Interagency Fire Management Unit plans to conduct several prescribed fires this Spring on the Rio Grande National Forest. Ignitions will take place only if conditions are favorable and will meet burn plan parameters.
Updated: 1 year ago
CDOT replacing culvert on US 285 north of Monte Vista
RIO GRANDE COUNTY ― The Colorado Department of Transportation will repair an aged culvert on US Highway 285 just north of Monte Vista. The exact location of the US 285 project is at MP 52.3 approximately one mile north of the US 160 and US 285 intersection.
Updated: 1 year ago
Monte Vista Rotary Dick Boyce Memorial Book Scholarship deadline approaching
MONTE VISTA — The Monte Vista Rotary Club is once again offerring the Dick Boyce Memorial Book Scholarship to a qualifying high school senior from either the Monte Vista or Sargent high schools.
Updated: 1 year ago