WASHINGTON – Rep. Jeff Hurd (R-CO-03), along with Reps. Don Bacon (R-NE-02), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-05), and Gregory Meeks (D-NY-05) introduced bipartisan legislation to return Congress’ constitutionally authorized role in setting and approving U.S. trade policy. H.R.2665, The Trade Review Act of 2025, requires that unilateral tariffs proposed by the executive branch receive congressional authority.
ALAMOSA — “For the April, May, June seasonal outlook in Colorado, we have pretty high confidence that it’s going to be warmer and drier,” said Russ Schumacher, Colorado State Climatologist in a recent presentation to water users in the San Luis Valley.
SAN LUIS VALLEY — American Rivers, a nonprofit environmental advocacy group, and One Water ECON, a strategic planning and economics consulting firm, have collaborated and published “The Economic Value of Water Resources in Colorado's San Luis Valley,” a 29-page study analyzing the river's importance to the region.
ALAMOSA — After news of the tariffs imposed by President Trump were made public on Wednesday afternoon, the Valley Courier spoke to Tyler Garrett, director of government relations with the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union (RMFU). Garrett, along with many of the other presenters, had warned of the impact tariffs would have on agriculture when he spoke at the Southern Colorado Rocky Mountain Ag Conference in February.
ALAMOSA – Adams State University has earned the 2025-2026 Military Friendly School designation and is ranked “Gold” in the category of Small Public.
ALAMOSA — Maria Kramer, Alamosa Public Library Manager, and Maria DeHerrera, Director of the Conejos County Library, recently traveled to the Colorado state capitol and met with lawmakers Senator Cleave Simpson and Representative Matthew Martinez. The purpose, in Kramer’s words, was to speak to their representatives about the importance of libraries to the San Luis Valley.
USA — According to a statement from the Association of National Park Rangers, Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum’s Secretarial Order says, “This Order is intended to ensure that all national parks and national historic sites, which are managed by the Department of the Interior (Department), remain open and accessible for the benefit and enjoyment of the American people and to ensure that the National Park Service (NPS) will provide the best customer service experience for all visitors.”
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.
ALAMOSA — On March 31, in honor of Cesar Chavez Day, Adams State University hosted a lecture by Eduardo Chavez, the grandson of civil rights activist Cesar Chavez.
ALAMOSA — The Salazar Center at Adams State University hosted its annual Rio Grande State of the Basin Symposium over the weekend, which included a panel discussion around forest resiliency with a focus on wildfires.
DENVER — Each year the César Chávez Peace and Justice Committee of Denver selects individuals who embody the values and commitment of César Chávez to social justice to receive awards. Award recipients will be honored at the public celebration on Saturday, April 5, following the Marcha and observance of Chávez's life and contributions.
ALAMOSA COUNTY — Korsail Energy, a Denver-based solar energy producer and storage company, has partnered with early-stage finance capital company SolRiver to build a solar production and storage facility in Alamosa County called the Cornflower Solar Project.
ALAMOSA — A little more than two months after the body of Cindy Denholm, 68, was discovered in the Sangre de Cristo Ranches community in Costilla County, the El Paso County coroner has determined the cause of death to be the result of multiple injuries from an animal attack. The injuries were consistent with those made by a canine. Denholm’s body was found on Jan. 23 within close proximity of the residence where she was staying.
MONTE VISTA — After less than a year in her position, Andrea “Ande” Davis, Superintendent of Sargent School District, turned in her resignation to the Sargent Board of Education earlier this week.
CONEJOS COUNTY — In a press release issued earlier this week, Conejos County Sheriff Garth Crowther is advising people that, as the spring and summer seasons approach, Conejos County is currently facing dry conditions and a low snowpack, both of which have led to concerns regarding the potential for increased wildfire risk.
A prescribed fire on the Monte Vista National Wildfire Refuge will be conducted through March 28. Primary ignition days will be Tuesday and Wednesday.
ALAMOSA — In the midst of times that, for many, may feel uncertain or even frightening, the Boys and Girls Clubs of the San Luis Valley (BGCSLV) was filled with words of encouragement, hope and resilience early Tuesday morning, March 25, as members of the community gathered to honor Myissa Duran, an 18-year-old Alamosa High School senior, as the 2025 Youth of the Year.
ALAMOSA — On Saturday, a political town hall was held in a filled Society Hall in Alamosa. An estimated 170 people attended the event, organized by Jane Brolsma of Crestone, the Saguache County Democrats and Crestone/Baca Grande Indivisible.
CHAMA — The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control responded to a fire near Chama on March 20 with two fire engines.
ALAMOSA – For 115 years, Humane Colorado, formerly known as the Dumb Friends League, has been a national leader in animal welfare. The organization has unveiled a new name that better reflects its commitment to advocacy, education, and compassionate care for animals, their people, and the communities they serve. While the name has changed, Humane Colorado’s mission to end pet homelessness and animal suffering remains steadfast.