ALAMOSA — With a statewide initiative drawing attention to youth mental health, the Valley Courier reached out to San Luis Vally Behavioral Health (SLVBH) where two members of the leadership team - …
Colorado's children and youth are experiencing a mental health crisis. The initiative "Mind Our Future Colorado" - formed by Children's Hospital and Healthier Colorado - calls on Colorado’s gubernatorial candidates to commit to bold, comprehensive and realistic solutions to address the crisis and to ensure youth mental health is a top priority in the 2026 gubernatorial race and beyond.
The city of Alamosa is moving forward with plans to implement the use of Automated Vehicle Identification System (AVIS) as a way to enforce speeding and red light violations throughout the city.
A great line-up of music at Society Hall on Saturday night, with the amazing Megan Burtt opening the show followed by the exciting Appalachian folk group Redd and The Paper Flowers. Once again, the fine folks at Society Hall are bringing the best to Alamosa.
Mineral County Emergency Manager Clint Leggitt, along with other local organizations, will be hosting a fire wise and prevention event on Thursday, May 21, at 5 p.m. at the Creede and Mineral County Chamber of Commerce, 904 S. Main St. Emergency service officials urge the public to attend, as there will be tips and tricks to help with fire prevention and mitigation.
Residents from South Fork and surrounding areas gathered at the South Fork Community Building on Thursday, May 14, to explore new ways to improve grocery access and expand food choices in rural communities.
An investigation led by APD in coordination with multiple other law enforcement agencies resulted in the seizure of fentanyl, other drugs, guns and US currency.
"We need an AG who has the experience to lead and to be successful in court," Michael Dougherty, Boulder DA and Democratic candidate to be Colorado's next AG, recently said to a group of voters. However, he did not specify which Dem opponent he was referring to.
The 38th annual Taste of Creede is set for the weekend of May 23 and 24, with a schedule sure to bring a smile to the face of anyone who ventures up to start the 2026 summer season in style.
ALAMOSA — Tiffany Ortiz has been located safely. The Alamosa Police Department would like to thank the public and our partner agencies for their assistance in locating her. No further information …
Crys Matthews, whose musical gift has been described as “a reminder of what beauty can occur when we bridge those divides" and "a balm for an aching soul." On stage at Society Hall, Thursday, April 30. 7:30pm
In "Airness", currently onstage at ASU Main Stage Theatre, a group of young, very energetic and somewhat divergent people with a history of playing the “air guitar” gear up for a national air guitar competition. (And, yes, air guitar competition is a real thing.)
The Valley Courier and San Luis Valley Journal today announced they are combining operations to create a single newspaper with stories from all 6 counties, including some stories we haven't covered outside of Alamosa before.
To reduce the risk of wildfire and support public safety, Xcel Energy is planning for a possible Public Safey Power Shutoff beginning on Wednesday around 9 a.m. for some customers in Garfield, Mesa and Pitkin counties, and around 11 a.m. for some customers in Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Rio Grande and Saguache counties.
A final decision has been filed on April 15 in regard to a section of the Denver & Rio Grande rail line spanning 26.5 miles from Monte Vista to South Fork. The federal Surface Transportation Board (STB) has granted the request for Colorado Pacific Rio Grande Railroad LLC. (CXRG) to withdraw the original request for abandonment.
“Will [Congressman Hurd] commit today, on the record, to your constituents, the taxpayers funding such facilities, that you will meet our request?” A reaction from his staff suggests no.
Weiser in Alamosa. “Democracies require leaders who show up and listen." The times require a governor who fights back on things bad for the state. Weiser commits to do both.
A year ago, it was hard to envision Tierra Azul when looking at 43 acres of dirt and chicos. Fast forward to 2026, and it’s a totally different story.
Society Hall is more than excited to announce the return of Lisa Morales who, like her cousin Linda Ronstadt, has left her unique and definitive mark on the world of music.
After indicting Costilla County Sheriff, Undersheriff, Sergeant and two deputies, District Attorney Anne Kelly held a public forum for Costilla County residents, specifically invited to introduce them to the interim sheriff and to air their grievances about their experiences with the Sheriff’s Office.