ALAMOSA – The fun, free carnival returns during Adams State University Homecoming. The popular, community event begins at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, on the North Campus Green.
ALAMOSA – Adams State University has a variety of events planned for Hispanic Heritage Month, including “A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Concert” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, in Richardson Hall Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public.
DEL NORTE – Hidden among the many businesses lining Grande Avenue, a new gallery of fine art has opened its doors and is welcoming people to experience the colorful, excentric life of Joan “Blake” Higgins-Cellura captured in mixed media with a talented hand.
SAN LUIS – Carol Gurule of the CSU Extension is excited about a new addition that the Sangre de Cristo Heritage Center and Museum has added to its grounds.
MONTE VISTA – Richard Gottlieb was all smiles, wearing a golden crown, as he posed for a picture on Sept. 7 next to his chocolate dipped birthday cake, adorned with candles that held the numbers 99. According to the Colorado Veterans Community Living Center at Homelake, where he lives, he is the oldest living Veteran at the center.
SAGUACHE COUNTY — The 35th Crestone Energy Fair will be held in Crestone this weekend. It will showcase innovative, sustainable, and regenerative ideas in construction, lifestyle, and community.
ALAMOSA — San Luis Valley Rural Philanthropy Days participants enjoyed a block party on San Juan Avenue in Alamosa on Wednesday, Sept. 11.
ALAMOSA — SLVH hosted Senator Michael Bennet on a tour of the workforce housing project along with a brief tour of the Regional Medical Center in Alamosa on Sept. 3. SLVH received funding to remodel the “Pike Apartments” on the RMC campus from Congressional Directed Spending appropriation.
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.
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.”
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.
ALAMOSA – Mark Manzanares, Ph.D., professor of counselor education and coordinator of Adams State Online, joins the ranks of dedicated and accomplished alumni who spent the majority of their professional career at Adams State and are recipients of the Outstanding Alumnus Award.
ALAMOSA – The Second Annual ‘Battle of the Bowls’ Chili Cook-Off held at Alamosa/Great Sand Dunes KOA Journey Campground was another memorable success marked by good times, a variety of good chili, good music from local DJ Ef and a cheerful crowd of spoon-carrying tasters.
ALAMOSA — The Alamosa Food Bank will be opening at a new location on Monday, Sept. 30. Currently, this food bank is at 513 6th St., Alamosa, and will be moving to the old Atencio’s Market, 802 State Ave., Alamosa.
ALAMOSA — On Saturday, the Dumb Friends League animal shelter on Airport Road in Alamosa has a special, name your price adoption event.
ALAMOSA – The Alamosa Police Department has released an enhanced photo of a person-of-interest in an armed robbery from March of 2023.
MONTE VISTA – Monte Vista has seen its share of rain over the past few weeks, but on Saturday, Aug. 17, SoCo Suds and Sounds featuring the Poor Boy Car Club Car Show, and Valley Veterans ReCreation are the ones who brought the Thunder to Chapman Park, with over 3,000 attendees at the event this year, and 130 car show entries.
CREEDE – Regardless of rain or shine, this year’s Headwaters Music Festival brought well over 100 people to Hargraves Park in Creede to dance the weekend away. Even though the clouds and rain dampened a few moments throughout the weekend, the festival was a smashing hit and everyone who attended had a great time.
DEL NORTE – The Rio Grande County Museum will be hosting a Heritage Fair on Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addition to the fair, the museum will be working with the congregation of the St. Francis of Assisi Church which is in the Seven Mile Plaza south of Del Norte.
MONTE VISTA – On Highway 285, nestled near the new O’Reilly’s Auto Parts building, a water building that belongs to the City of Monte Vista has come to life. Multiple adorable …