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Wolf Creek dances to the beat of 85 years

Wolf Creek Ski Area celebrated its 85th anniversary on March 29 with an epic dance contest. The main club house was rocking with tunes by JJ and the Hooligans out of Sante Fe.  
WOLF CREEK – “These Boots Are Made for Walking,” a song by Nancy Sinatra filled the air at the main clubhouse at Wolf Creek Ski Area as more than 50 people stomped with their ski boots to the beat of JJ and the Hooligans out of Sante Fe during the dance contest to celebrate the resort’s 85th season. 
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The Friar's Fork restaurant in Alamosa.

One-of-a-kind Italian dining in Alamosa 

ALAMOSA — A few steps into Friar's Fork in Alamosa, you realize you are in for a specular experience.  The host stand is the pulpit from the former church that occupied the venue, a poignant reminder of the building's rich history.  The lovely interior has a touch of elegance and nostalgia without being fancy. 
Their smiles say it all. Pictured are Amelia (left) age 9, Nora (center) age 6, Sophie (right) also age 6.  

Frosty Acres Rolled Ice Cream – a great ‘new’ take on ice cream 

ALAMOSA — Jason and Paloma Mestas never saw themselves owning and operating an ice cream shop. Paloma was teaching middle school English and Jason was a farmer. But after Covid, they began thinking about doing different things with their lives. A stop in Denver set them on a whole new path. 

Rhythms on the Rio will return

DEL NORTE — The South Fork Music Association, which puts on the San Luis Valley's oldest and largest music festival, announced the lineup Wednesday. It includes more than a dozen musical acts and a wide variety of musical styles.  
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SLV Trout Unlimited to meet April 24

ALAMOSA — San Luis Valley Trout Unlimited would like to invite all interested individuals to its monthly meeting on Thursday, April 24, at 7 p.m. at the Alamosa Senior Center, 92 Colorado Ave. The community is invited to join a special evening of conservation and youth-led innovation. 

Center shows off remodeled building with Craft and Bake Sale

CENTER – On April 12, the newly remodeled Town Hall Annex, Senior Center and Court Building was the place to be as the Town of Center hosted a Craft and Bake Sale for the community.  

Fifth annual MV Cinco de Mayo Festival is May 3

The fifth annual Cinco de Mayo Festival is set for Saturday, May 3, from 12 to 5 p.m. on Adams Street in downtown Monte Vista. It was started by the OptiMystics Citizens Action Network, who decided not to do it this year leaving the event’s future uncertain.  Sandra Marquez and Terry Carroll have stepped up and are organizing the event this year with the help of volunteers.  
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Tractor-trailer crash on Wolf Creek Pass claims driver’s life
ALAMOSA — An accident on Wolf Creek Pass involving a commercial tractor-trailer killed the driver and called for a hazardous materials clean-up when 20 gallons of diesel fuel spilled into Wolf Creek.  
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ALAMOSA — Construction of the new SpringHill Suites Hotel, located at 615 6th St. in downtown Alamosa, has led to the need for ongoing parking adjustments in the downtown area. Construction, which began on the property on March 3, is anticipated to continue for up to 18 months. 
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Alamosa blanks Del Norte, 10-0
ALAMOSA – The seventh-ranked Alamosa High School girls soccer team had two players record hat tricks as it defeated Del Norte, 10-0, Tuesday at the AHS stadium. “We played great …
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Alamosa third, Monte Vista fourth at Salida
ALAMOSA – Both the Alamosa and Monte Vista high school girls golf teams participated in the Salida Invitational Thursday at the Salida Golf Club. The Lady Mean Moose took third place with …
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Most people around today only have a faint recollection of who Gene Autry was. For those of you who do not, he was America’s Singing Cowboy, birthplace Tioga, Texas, near Miss Trixie's home turf. 
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Steve White
Steve White was born Jan. 15, 1944, in Ohio City, Colo., to Frank and Mary White. Steve graduated from Center High School in Center, Colo., in 1963 where he was active in sports and was a State Wrestling Champion. 
Sallie June Varner-Bryning-Hibbs
She died in her home with her husband by her side.  Preceded by her mother and father Warren and Judy Varner, brother Roy Varner and mother-in-law Katherine Hibbs.  She first married in Monte Vista to Gerald Bryning. They raised 4 children.  She remarried Tom Hibbs in La Junta in 1971, and they added one more child to the family.  
Bob Phillips
Bob Phillips, 70, of Clinton, Tenn., peacefully passed away on April 19, 2025, after a prolonged battle with cancer. He was born on Aug. 24, 1954, to Shirley and Robert Phillips. 
Lucy Theresa Valdez
It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Lucy Theresa Valdez, a beloved mother, nana, sister, aunt, and friend. Lucy left this world peacefully on April 18, 2025, her favorite holiday, Good Friday. She was born on March 22, 1950, in Monero, N.M., to Joe B. And Elbiria Salazar.  
James (Jim) Pomeroy
On Sunday March 23rd, 2025, James (Jim) Pomeroy passed from this world at the age of 87. Surrounded by a loving family, he passed away quietly and without pain at Hope West Hospice in Grand Junction. 
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