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COLORADO — Across the nation, family farms and ranches, historic barns and other agricultural sites are disappearing at an alarming rate.  The contributions of Colorado's ranching and farming families have withstood the pressures of growth, changes in farming methods, drought, and economic conditions to preserve these important pieces of our state's commercial and cultural history. 

ALAMOSA — The SLV Health Foundation has funded a new bladder scanner for the OB department in San Luis Valley Health’s Labor and Delivery Women’s Center, further enhancing patient care and efficiency. This essential piece of equipment, valued at approximately $10,000, was provided in December 2024 and is already improving services for women’s health. The funding for this scanner was made possible through a generous donation from the Premier Music Academy, led by Ms. Sandie Wehe, whose support continues to advance healthcare initiatives in the community. 

MONTE VISTA — Tyler Garrett, Director of Government Relations with the Rocky Mountain Farm Bureau, provided an information-packed update at Tuesday’s Southern Rocky Mountain Agriculture Conference and Trade Show in Monte Vista with a focus on legislation currently being considered in Colorado state government.  

MONTE VISTA — At the opening day of the Southern Rocky Mountain Agriculture Conference and Trade Show in Monte Vista, CoBank Lead Economist Tanner Ehmke's presentation shed light on the geopolitics of agricultural markets, a topic of significant interest and relevance to the audience. 

MONTE VISTA — The first day of the 2025 Southern Rocky Mountain Agriculture Conference and Trade Show started with an update on federal legislation provided by Ashley House, Vice President of Strategy and Advocacy with the Colorado Farm Bureau.  

MONTE VISTA — At the 2025 Southern Rocky Mountain Agriculture Conference and Trade Show, Mike Wenkel, COO of the Washington D.C.-based National Potato Council, presented on the crucial role of potato growers in the agricultural landscape and issues confronting producers. 

ALAMOSA — San Luis Valley Publishing, the parent company of the Valley Courier, has promoted current Managing Editor Brian Williams to be the news organization's next publisher, effective immediately. 

COLORADO SPRINGS —El Pomar Foundation Trustees approved $28,500 allocated to one nonprofit organization in the San Luis Valley region at the Foundation’s December Trustees meeting.

ALAMOSA — Results from the autopsy of a woman’s body who was found in Costilla County last week will likely not be made public for six weeks, says the Costilla County Coroner’s Office, adding that the El Paso County coroner is conducting the autopsy and the process, including compiling a written report, typically takes that long.  

CENTER – A disciplinary hearing for Center Town Trustee Bill McClure for using a racial slur toward a city employee was rescheduled to Feb. 4 after the charges filed against him were amended. The hearing was originally scheduled for Jan. 28. 

ALAMOSA — A 23-year-old man, later identified as Bobby Montoya of La Jara, allegedly entered the Big R in Alamosa on Thursday evening and stole two boxes of ammunition and a flashlight. He then brandished a gun when confronted by a store employee.  

RIO GRANDE COUNTY – The Rio Grande County Board of Commissions during its recent meeting released an official statement pertaining to the concerns about two key personnel that work for the county but live out of state. 

MONTE VISTA – The 43rd annual Southern Rocky Mountain Agriculture Conference and Trade Show is just around the corner, scheduled for Feb. 4-6. 

DEL NORTE — “Wellness” – the word and the concept – has only been around in the United States for about 40 years. A 2010 article in the New York Times actually attributes its introduction to an episode of 60 Minutes when, in 1979, Dan Rather said, “Wellness, now there’s a word you don’t hear very often.” 

ALAMOSA — “This is absolutely one of the best programs I’ve experienced. It’s a game changer.” That’s how Chief George Dingfelder of the Alamosa Police Department (APD) opened a discussion about APD’s co-responder program when he, Alamosa City Manager Heather Sanchez and APD Sgt. and co-responder supervisor William Squires, met with the SLV Board of Commissioners on Monday morning. 

ALAMOSA – The San Luis Valley Small Business Development Center celebrated the one-year anniversary of the organization’s move to the Adams State University School of Business Building. 

ALAMOSA — The SLV Board of County Commissioners met on Monday, Jan. 27, for its first quarterly meeting of 2025. They took on a handful of issues, starting with a vote for the new chairperson. 

ALAMOSA — A woman’s body was found with signs of bite marks and scratches Thursday evening in Costilla County, according to the Costilla County Sheriff’s Office. 

ALAMOSA — Hospitals in the San Luis Valley – specifically, San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center (SLVRMC) in Alamosa and Rio Grande Hospital (RG Hospital) in Del Norte – are reporting a prevalence in illnesses that are common this time of year and are encouraging people to take steps to prevent becoming sick. 

ALAMOSA — Henry Corral, 44, appeared in court this week in connection to his alleged involvement in the murder of two men – Aurelio Piña, 61, and his son Gabriel Piña, 37 - and attempted murder of a third – Manuel Flores, 43 - at the Sunset Inn in Alamosa during the early morning hours of June 23, 2024.  

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