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NEA withdraws $20K grant for Headwaters New Play Program

As Creede Repertory Theatre navigates funding cuts for the Headwaters New Play Festival, the theatre is eager to bring top of the line talent and rural repertory theatre to the Creede community and ask that you consider donating.

CREEDE – Along with many theatres and arts groups nationwide, Creede Repertory Theatre was disappointed to learn recently that a $20,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to support the Headwaters New Play Program in 2025 was withdrawn.

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SLV Community Band concert in tribute to Linwood Warwick

ALAMOSA — The SLV Community Band will perform a spring concert in tribute to long-time music educator, Linwood Warwick, on Thursday, May 22 at 7 p.m., in ASU’s Leon Memorial Hall. The concert is free and open to the public.

Aspen Inn located in the heart of Creede

ALAMOSA — Creede, described as “the last silver boom town in Colorado”, is well known for its spectacular surroundings, rich history and vibrant Main Street that echoes days gone by. Nestled among the authentic storefronts is a green door, flanked on either side by flowerpots and a sign overhead that reads Aspen Inn.

Adams State Semillas de la Tierra performs May 17

ALAMOSA – Adams State University Semillas de la Tierra will celebrate their ninth annual Baile de Primavera, or Spring Dance, at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 17, in Richardson Hall. The performance will feature two talented, local guest artists, Freddie Jaquez and Christian Santistevan.

Sgt. Martinez annual 5K Run/Walk and Veterans Golf Tournament is May 24

The 14th annual Sgt. Glen Martinez 5K Run/Walk and Veterans Golf Tournament will be held at the Monte Vista Golf Course on Saturday, May 24. All proceeds benefit the Sgt. Glen E. Martinez Memorial Scholarship Fund, in which $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to a senior boy and senior girl of Monte Vista High School.

Birding expedition on May 17

ALAMOSA — On Saturday, May 17, from 8:30 a.m. to noon, join the Friends of the San Luis Valley National Wildlife Refuges for a birding expedition along the Rio Grande.

Volunteers at the San Pedro Catholic Church in San Pedro enjoyed lunch while volunteering at the church on May 1-2.

San Pedro Church receives repairs from volunteers

CENTER — The Saint Peter and Saint Paul Catholic Church in San Pedro received an upgrade of rain gutters from a 17-member group of skilled volunteers from the Knights of Columbus Council 1498 from Saint Mark's Parish in Highlands Ranch, Colo. This successful collaboration is a testament to the power of community and volunteerism.

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At Adams State, Military Friendly is more than a designation. Pictured, Edwin Kroschel, far left, and Ivy Evanson, far right, appreciate the support from Adams State Veterans/Military Affairs Coordinator Kenai Douglas, center.

Veterans and dependents appreciate ‘Military Friendly’ ASU

ALAMOSA – Adams State students Ivy Evanson and Edwin Kroschel, along with alumnus Andrew Leonard, can attest to the accuracy of the university’s recent designation as a Military Friendly® School, ranked “Gold” in the category of Small Public Institutions. They are among 72 current students who are military veterans, active duty, or dependents.

Visitors were seen in Medano Creek on May 3, enjoying the cool water in the shadow of 13,345-foot Mount Herard. The peak is named after Valley rancher Jean-Franciois Herard, who settled in the area in 1876.

Medano Creek is flowing

GREAT SAND DUNES NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE — Medano Creek in the national park will be a favorite local destination for many San Luis Valley residents and tourists this summer. On a recent visit, the creek was running about 20 feet wide and very shallow, at only an inch or two.

Monte Vista Police Department promoted Robert Pino and Anthony Chacon to the rank of sergeant during a city council meeting on May 1.

MVPD promotes two officers, honors citizen

MONTE VISTA – Monte Vista Police Department Interim Chief Tyler Harford promoted Robert Pino and Anthony Chacon to sergeant during Thursday’s, May 1, city council meeting

Rio Grande Hospital honored for overall performance by Colorado Rural Health Center

DEL NORTE – Rio Grande Hospital recently announced the facility has been recognized by the Colorado Rural Health Center as a Top 5 Rural Hospital for Overall Performance. Presented during the Colorado Rural Healthcare Conference, this new award honors performance excellence among the state’s Critical Access Hospitals.

Rio Grande County Commissioners did not approve the service plan for the proposed SLV Aquatics Center on May 7.

RGC Commissioners vote no on aquatic center

RIO GRANDE COUNTY - The Rio Grande County Board of Commissioners again unanimously denied, 3-0, a request to put a $24 million aquatics center before voters on a special election ballot in the fall.

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Alamosa High School’s Ethan Merrick approaches the finish line to win the Class 3A boys 3,200-meter run in 9:41.31 at the state track and field championships Friday at Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood.

Alamosa sweeps 3,200-meter races

LAKEWOOD – The 2025 Colorado High School Activities Association track and field meet wrapped up Saturday at Jefferson County Stadium with several athletes for the San Luis Valley competing. …

Class 2A girls golf state tourney wrap-up

ALAMOSA – The Class 2A girls golf state tournament took place on Monday and Tuesday at the Pueblo Country Club. Three golfers from the San Luis Valley participated in the tournament. …

Monte Vista baseball advances to state tournament

ALAMOSA – The Monte Vista High School baseball team won the Class 2A Region 6 Tournament in Yuma on Saturday and have advanced to play in the Class 2A State Tournament which begins this weekend …

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Opinion

I can't hear you

Some of you probably remember the sitcom “Gomer Pyle, USMC.” It ran from 1964 to 1969 and still runs in syndication on ME TV. Anyone who has seen it will recall the Sergeant on the show asking questions of the recruits and yelling “I can't hear you” when they answer. He wanted them to yell back loudly, “Sir, yes, sir.”

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Obituaries

Claude Arnold Silva Jr.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Claude Arnold Silva Jr. on May 9, 2025, in Monte Vista, Colo. Born on April 19, 1958, in Winnemucca, Nev., Claude lived a life filled with music, family, and cherished connections. He was 67 years old at the time of his passing.

June Rose Brumfield

June Rose Brumfield passed away peacefully on Nov. 28, Thanksgiving Day at Western Slope Memory Care in Grand Junction, Colo.

Douglas Allison Jones

Douglas Allison Jones, 72, passed away on May 6, 2025, at CommonSpirit St. Francis in Colorado Springs, Colo. Doug was born on June 16, 1952, in Independence, Mo.

Lance Michael Martinez

Lance Michael Martinez was born Aug. 1, 1990, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Del Norte, Colo., to Marvin and Jill Martinez.

Monroe Glen Mathias

Retired Brigadier General Monroe Glen Mathias, a pilot with Continental Airlines for forty years, died in his Denver home from complications of Parkinson’s disease on April 3, 2025, just shy of his 97th birthday. He is survived by his wife of 67 years Ruth Hudson Mathias, two daughters, three grandsons and numerous nieces and nephews.

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