DA releases arrest affidavit in death of 23-month-old girl in Conejos County
ALAMOSA — Details are emerging in the Feb. 3 death of a 23-month-old girl in Conejos County. Following an investigation conducted by the Conejos County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) with assistance from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the girl’s babysitter, Denise Cordova, was taken into custody on Friday, Feb. 24, by CCSO. Cordova, 47, is facing charges of murder in the first degree and abuse of a child.
Updated: 6 months ago
Identity of body found in MV released
MONTE VISTA — The Monte Vista Police Department and the Rio Grande County Coroner have released the name of the man whose body was found in a yard in the 700 block of Clay Street on Feb. 2.
Updated: 7 months ago
Authorities investigating RGCSO deputy-involved shooting
SOUTH FORK — A Rio Grande County Sheriff’s Office deputy and a suspected car thief exchanged gunfire Monday morning, Nov. 7, in a South Fork subdivision, the RGCSO reported.
Updated: 10 months ago
Juvenile arrested at MVHS football game for allegedly possessing stolen gun
MONTE VISTA — A juvenile male from Alamosa was arrested Friday, Oct. 21, at the Monte Vista High School football game for allegedly possessing a stolen handgun, according to a press release issued over the weekend.
Updated: 11 months ago
Investigation ongoing after police pursuit in Costilla County
COSTILLA COUNTY — An investigation is ongoing after a police chase and the discovery of a property with several reportedly stolen items was made by Costilla County Sheriff’s deputies as well as several other law enforcement agencies last week.
Updated: 11 months ago
Man fires on law enforcement in Costilla County
ALAMOSA — Deputies with the Costilla County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) were dispatched to a residence on Governor Road approximately five miles south of Fort Garland on Friday afternoon, Sept. 9, related to a report of an individual shooting at his neighbor.
Updated: 1 year ago
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: 1 year 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: 1 year 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: 1 year 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: 1 year 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: 2 years 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: 2 years 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: 2 years 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: 2 years 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: 2 years 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: 2 years 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: 2 years 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: 2 years 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: 2 years 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: 2 years 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: 2 years ago