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Salsa Fiesta brings the spice to Creede 

The annual Salsa Fiesta was on Saturday in Creede. Over 20 businesses participated this year, bringing a huge crowd to Creede. 
CREEDE – Main Street was packed to the brim with people gathered for the annual Creede Mountain Run and Salsa Fiesta on Saturday, Aug. 31. Competitors for the Mountain run hit the road early in the morning as the brisk day bloomed over the high caldera cliffs north of town and set the stage for the coming festivities. 
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Director’s cut — ‘The Milagro Beanfield War’ 
SAN LUIS VALLEY— “The Milagro Beanfield War,” the novel, was written by John Nichols and published in 1974. As the story goes, most of the west side of Milagro was deserted except for the land of Amarante Cordova and the land Jose Mondragon inherited from his father. A wealthy developer, Ladd Devine now owned the other farmers' land. 
Thomas Valles, top runner for the 1987 McFarland High School cross country team, will present a free lecture on the Adams State campus on Sept. 16. 
Adams State hosts Thomas Valles on Sept. 16 
ALAMOSA – The McFarland High School cross country team became a legend in 1987 after winning the California State Meet. Coached by Jim White, the team championship was chronicled in the 2015 Disney movie “McFarland USA.” 
Join Shirley Atencio to learn about the history of the Trujillo Homestead. She will make a presentation on the homestead on Sept. 14, at Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve at 4 p.m.  
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at Great Sand Dunes  
GREAT SAND DUNES NATIONAL PARK and PRESERVE — On Saturday, Sept. 14, kick off Hispanic Heritage Month by learning about and celebrating the San Luis Valley's Hispanic heritage. All events are free, but regular park entrance fees are in effect. 
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Pictured, the Adams State University Class of 2029. Fall enrollment is up for the second year in a row. 

Adams State undergraduate enrollment growth trend continues 

ALAMOSA – Adams State University announced the institution continued to see an upward swing in undergraduate enrollment this fall, building on last year’s success. The University undergraduate enrollment is up nearly 5 percent from 2023.  
Larry Chavez

Preliminary hearing is scheduled in Larry Chavez case 

ALAMOSA — Alamosa resident Larry Chavez, 33, was in court on Tuesday morning, where a preliminary hearing was set for Oct. 30. In the preliminary, the presiding judge will determine if there is enough evidence to order Chavez to stand trial for allegedly killing Enrique Parra. 
Society Hall, 400 Ross Ave., Alamosa, will hold an annual celebration on Saturday, Sept. 14, with music, food, beverages, and fun. Fourth Street, seen in this photo will be closed to vehicles and the venue for the celebration. The hall was built in 1922 as a church for the Christian Science Society. In August 2015, the non-profit Society Hall Foundation purchased the building and held the first concert in September. Since then, the hall has brought concerts, plays, workshops, memorial services, and more to the hall and community. 

Society Hall invites everyone to a free annual celebration 

ALAMOSA — Society Hall is throwing a party and cannot do it without you. It's time for their annual celebration, with an afternoon and evening of free music and a soup-stew potluck, all happening outside on the patio by Society Hall, just off 4th Street, which will be blocked off for the occasion. 
Adam Frisch, right, is the Democratic candidate for CD3. 

Frisch pledges to protect Colorado land, water 

ALAMOSA — Adam Frisch, Democratic candidate for Congressional District CO-3 (CD3), launched a new broadscale ad campaign on Monday where he not only pledges to protect water in the district but also questions connections his Republican opponent, Grand Junction attorney Jeff Hurd, has to "special interests" working to export valuable water from the San Luis Valley to the Front Range. 
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ALAMOSA – The third week of the high school football season is this week with all but two local teams in action. Here are thumbnail sketches of this week’s games. #5 (2A) …
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Lavour Addison as Jacob Marley in ‘Christmas Carol’ at the Creede Repertory Theatre.
A Review: CRT’s version of ‘A Christmas Carol’ is a must see
CREEDE — A 10-year-old girl’s comment after watching “A Christmas Carol” that “Marley got a raw deal”, led playwright Tom Mula to write “Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol,” currently on stage at the Creede Repertory Theatre. But there’s only one weekend left to see this classic.
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Creede Reportory Theatre’s 59th season begins on May 25. The critically-acclaimed theatre company has produced such classics as ‘Steel Magnolias’ over the years.
Creede Repertory Theatre announces 59th season
CREEDE — Beginning May 25, Creede Repertory Theatre (CRT) will produce its 59th season, which includes mystery, comedy, a classic, a world premiere with local ties, and a concert series with Creede Musical Arts Collective. CRT will continue to champion its flourishing educational and audience engagement programming.
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The annual Creede Chocolate Festival and Second Annual Holiday in Creede markets will kick off at the end of November and run through the holidays at the end of December.
Creede sets dates for a Holiday in Creede
CREEDE — The picturesque small mountain town of Creede is gearing up for the coming holiday season and has set some dates for the annual Chocolate Festival and the second annual Holiday in Creede. Creede is preparing to pull out all the stops and plans to transform into a winter wonderland for the holidays.
Opinion
Biologist Diane K. Boyd has had a front-row seat to 40 years of wolf recovery in the West, but her new memoir reveals that entanglements with humans in Montana were often tougher than dealing with the four-legged predators. 
It’s been a wonderfully wet and green summer here in the San Luis Valley. I’m hearing regularly these days that, even in the north end of the valley, “it’s as green as I can …
Obituaries
Obituaries
Frances Margaret Kolisch 
Frances Margaret Kolisch, 74, of Creede, Colo., passed away surrounded by loved ones on Aug. 3, 2024. She was born on July 29, 1950, and grew up in South Fork, Colo. Frances made Creede her home in 1970 and quickly became a valued member of the community. 
Lucille B. Garcia 
It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of our Beloved Lucille B. Garcia. Lucille was called home on July 29, 2024. She passed away at home with her loving family by her side. Lucille was welcomed into the world on March 2, 1955, in Del Norte, Colo., the daughter of Jose V. Martinez and Manuelita A. (Manzanares) Martinez. 
Kenneth George Teunis
Kenneth George Teunis, 94, of Creede, Colo., passed away peacefully on Aug. 10, 2024. Born on June 3, 1930, in Grand Rapids, Mich., Kenneth was a man whose warmth and friendliness touched the lives of many. Kenneth's journey led him from the place of his birth, through California, and to the scenic expanses of Creede, where he embraced the community and its natural beauty.
Leola Roberts
Longtime Monte Vista resident Leola Roberts, 95, died May 24, 2024 at her home in Monte Vista. Leola’s life began in Monte Vista, Colo., on Sept. 5, 1928, the daughter to Delbert Stillings and Blanche M. Jones Stillings. She married James Roberts on Nov. 6, 1949, at the Christian Church in Monte Vista. They enjoyed over 63 years until his death in 2012.
Charlotte Marie Valdez York
Charlotte Marie Valdez York was called home by her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born on May 17, 1946, in Del Norte, Colo., the daughter of Anna Marie Valdez Gallegos.
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