The unknown whereabouts of two hunters reported missing since September 13 has prompted a massive search of the area in the vicinity of the San Juan Wilderness Area in Conejos County.

Once again, ASU Theatre Department does not disappoint with a strong line-up of theatrical productions this fall.

In a first-ever distinction, two officers from Alamosa Police Department and two deputies from Alamosa Sheriff's Office were sworn in as Special Deputies with the U.S. Marshal Service. The arrangement, created via a MOU between the U.S. Marshal Service, Alamosa County and City of Alamosa, allows the four to function as Task Force Officers whose job, when needed, will be to apprehend violent fugitives in the San Luis Valley, Southern Colorado and other areas as assigned. "It's a real force multiplier for local law enforcement," says CO U.S. Marshal Kirk Taylor who swore them in. "It's also a very dangerous job."

Barry Morphew, accused of killing his wife, Suzanne Morphew, appeared in court last week following his attorney, David Beller, filing a motion to have bail reduced from $3 million cash to $500,000.

ALAMOSA – Join us in celebrating the annual Alamosa Creates Arts Festival Friday, Sept. 12, and Saturday, Sept. 13. 

Four favorites of the San Luis Valley and elsewhere across the country - Pat Bryne, Walt Wilkins, Susan Gibson and Don Richmond - will be on stage at Society Hall on Sunday night in a benefit concert for Howlin' Dog Music Group, a local 501c3 created to support promising singer-songwriters. Society Hall, 400 Ross Avenue. Doors open at 6:30. Show starts at 7:30. Tickets www.societyhall.org.

Colorado State Senator Cleave Simpson (R-District 6), recently elected to serve as Minority Leader, is deeply frustrated with both the process and the results of the legislature's recent special session.

ALAMOSA — You know it’s Labor Day weekend in Alamosa when you’re at a stoplight at State Avenue and Main Street behind a truck from the 1930s and a car from the 1950s that have been …

John Waters, former News Editor, has transitioned into a new role as the Courier's Manager of Advertising, Marketing and Community Engagement. Alonzo Herrera, multi-talented musician, performer and longtime sales associate with a passion for helping his clients "be seen", is the Courier's new sales associate.

CREEDE – A petition to recall Creede City Mayor Jeffery Larson and Creede Board Trustee Lori Dooley was approved earlier this summer through due process and trustees approved the ballot during the meeting held on Aug. 5.

CREEDE – This weekend, Aug. 23 and 24, is packed with musical talent, family fun and a music festival designed to rock the San Juans for three days. The annual Headwaters Music Festival will kick off Saturday bringing in top-of-the-line artists to Creede.

Human remains found on property located in the community of Wild Horse Mesa in Costilla County.

The Regiment Poetry Slam, a free event featuring Mahogany L. Browne, Jive Poetic and others, will be held on August 28, in the Adams State Xperimental Theatre.

Rep. Matt Martinez discusses how Colorado is impacted by Congress passing H.R. 1 (aka "big, beautiful bill).

BACA GRANDE — The nonprofit group Neighbors Helping Neighbors (NHN) and the Baca Grande Library, with the support of numerous community volunteers, each bringing unique skills, collaborated to provide their expertise to the public on Aug. 9 at a Repair Fair held at the library. 

A wonderfully renovated 1930s era gymnasium and community center now offers a truly unique experience. Dune Valley Distillery offers a carefully considered menu compiled of "valley staples" for dinner followed by a night spent listening to the local favorite Buckshot Band with a playlist that is the perfect combination of country and classic rock and roll.

Last week, the SLV 4H Fair at the Ski-Hi Complex 291 was a great success with a total of 4-H exhibitors, 200 Indoor 4-H Projects, and 114 Indoor 4-H projects going to the State Fair. Rocky Mountain Farmers Union hosted a banquet on the last weekend of the fair with a lot of help from 4-H club members.

ALAMOSA — The Rural Summit for Colorado Multi-Tiered Support System (COMTSS) was held on the campus of Adams State University (ASU) in Alamosa last week. Hosted by the Colorado Department of Education, ASU, school districts and community partners, the summit was led by district, regional, state and community leaders with information and sessions designed to provide practitioners with skills needed to do their jobs. 

COLORADO — The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) Division of Local Government awarded $15 million in Energy/Mineral Impact Assistance Fund (EIAF) grants from the latest application cycle, which closed in March 2025.  

CREEDE - The Creede and Mineral County Underground Mining Museum and Community Center was packed to the brim for three full days bringing rockhounds from all over the world to the tiny mountain town. Well over 40 vendors graced the halls of the caverns bringing people together for a common love of all things geological.