Rio Grande Victim Advocate Arthur receives certification
RIO GRANDE COUNTY — During the Rio Grande County Commissioner meeting on Wednesday, June 15, Rio Grande County Sheriff Don McDonald announced that the department’s Victim Advocate Courtney Arthur received National Advocate Credential Program (NACP) certification which will serve the department in several ways, including the potential for more funding in the future.
Updated: 1 month ago
Del Norte welcomes back Mercado Del Norte
DEL NORTE — Summer is in full swing here in the San Luis Valley and what that means for Del Norte is the return of the successful farmer's market — Mercado Del Norte. It kicked off for the first time last summer and grew into one of the largest markets on this side of the Valley, gaining popularity for the availability of fresh produce early in the season.
Updated: 1 month ago
RGC Sheriff's Office seeks grant for victim advocate program
RIO GRANDE COUNTY — Rio Grande County Sheriff Don McDonald and Rio Grande County Victim Advocate Courtney Arthur met with Rio Grande County Commissioners on April 20 during their weekly meeting to announce their intent to apply for a grant that would help fund the entire victim advocate program for the Rio Grande County Sheriff’s Department.
Updated: 3 months ago
Rio Grande County discusses expansion of Ken Rominger Airport
RIO GRANDE COUNTY — In a meeting held with Rio Grande County Commissioners and Ken Rominger Airport Manager Earl Robinson on March 23, commissioners discussed the future of the airport and what it will look like once utility work being done by SLVREC is completed.
Updated: 4 months ago
Rio Grande County Commissioners sign two proclamations
RIO GRANDE COUNTY — Over the past few weeks, Rio Grande County has seen a wave of COVID-19 cases causing county meetings to shift online.
Updated: 6 months ago
SCSO provides update on missing woman from Crestone area
SAGUACHE — Although nothing definitive is known at this time, Saguache County Sheriff Dan Warwick said the whereabouts of Jenifer Ann Driver, who went by her spiritual name Mountain Sun, was still unknown.
Updated: 7 months ago
Del Norte Town Board hires legal representation
DEL NORTE — Del Norte Town Board met for a brief special meeting on Friday, Nov. 19, to hire legal representation to aid in the current litigation pertaining to the repeal of a censure that was placed on Del Norte Trustee Laura Anzalone in October.
Updated: 8 months ago
URGSD building receives architectural award
DEL NORTE — The Upper Rio Grande School District announced last week that its Del Norte K-12 project received an architectural award from Learning by Design Magazine.
Updated: 8 months ago
Trustee Anzalone speaks about censure during meeting
DEL NORTE — Del Norte Town Board Trustee Laura Anzalone gave a short speech during the regular meeting on Nov. 10 about being censured and what she plans to do moving forward.
Updated: 8 months ago
2021 Del Norte Tour of Lights is Dec. 3
DEL NORTE — The second annual Del Norte Tour of Lights will take place on Friday, Dec. 3. The event is organized by the Del Norte Chamber of Commerce.
Updated: 8 months ago
Del Norte Chamber starts Business Passport Program
DEL NORTE — Hello community members! Tis the season to support our local businesses! In order to support shopping locally, we are introducing the Del Norte Business Passport Program. Starting Dec. 1, 2021, passport cards with a list of participating businesses will be available to the public at participating locations.
Updated: 8 months ago
Property tax change to correct decades-long misinterpretation of tax laws
Most Colorado taxpayers will see their property taxes increase beginning this December due to a legislative fix to a decades-long practice that incorrectly reduced local taxes for education based on what now has been determined to be a misinterpretation of the Colorado Constitution, stated a letter to Upper Rio Grande School District community members from the Colorado Department of Education.
Updated: 8 months ago
Yuletide and Winterfest celebrations light up South Fork
SOUTH FORK — The Hungry Logger building in South Fork was transformed into a winter wonderland for the 5th annual Yuletide and Winterfest celebration this past weekend in South Fork.
Updated: 8 months ago
County approves funding for D Mountain Parks and Rec
RIO GRANDE COUNTY — Rio Grande County Commissioners approved funding that will go toward a feasibility study that could bring an indoor recreation center to Del Norte.
Updated: 10 months ago
Officials secure win for San Luis Valley: Weather radar system now online
SAN LUIS VALLEY — U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-District 3) and local leaders secured a win for the San Luis Valley by ensuring data from its new radar system is now incorporated into National Weather Service systems.
Updated: 10 months ago
Del Norte announces Covered Wagon Days to return in August
DEL NORTE — Covered Wagon Days has been a part of Del Norte’s history, but like many events throughout the world, the town’s beloved event was canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, the Del Norte Chamber of Commerce and several partnering organizations announced that Covered Wagon Days will be taking place later this summer. Beginning Aug. 5 through Aug. 8, the town of Del Norte will be hopping with something fun every day. All the events honor Del Norte’s rich history and rough-and-tumble past as well as raise money for local veteran services.
Updated: 1 year ago
Brown steps up to ‘rebuild’ CSU Extension in Valley
SAN LUIS VALLEY — Long-time Alamosa resident Larry Brown has accepted the “challenging” job of “rebuilding” the CSU Extension Service program in the San Luis Valley.
Updated: 1 year ago
Collaborative effort brings interpretive signs to RGNA
The San Luis Valley is widely known for its collaborative partnerships. The beautiful new interpretive signs in the Rio Grande Natural Area (RGNA) at the Highway 142 bridge are a prime example of public and private entities working together to achieve good outcomes for the communities and visitors alike.
Updated: 1 year ago
SLV REC Scholarship winners announced
SAN LUIS VALLEY — For the past several years, the San Luis Valley REC has made secondary education a priority when giving back to the Valley. With more than $180,000 given in the past five years, the REC annually awards several scholarships to local students.
Updated: 1 year ago
URGSD asks Rio Grande County for land
RIO GRANDE COUNTY — Keeping true to his promise to see that the Upper Rio Grande School District can develop land located south of the new school, Superintendent Chris Burr attended the Rio Grande County Commissioner meeting on March 31 to open discussions with commissioners and to ask that property ownership be transferred to the school district.
Updated: 1 year ago
San Luis Valley Seed Exchange set for April 17-18
SAN LUIS VALLEY — The 11th annual San Luis Valley Seed Exchangewill be held April 17 and 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Joyful Journey Hot Springs Spa.
Updated: 1 year ago
South Fork Fire Rescue completes cold water training
SOUTH FORK — Members of South Fork Fire Rescue participated in several activities during its monthly training day on March 20.
Updated: 1 year ago
SLV Cattlemen’s donates 500 pounds of beef
ALAMOSA — In recognition of Colorado “Meat-In” day, members of the San Luis Valley Cattlemen’s Association donated 500 pounds of ground beef to La Puente Homeless Shelter on Friday, March 19.
Updated: 1 year ago
Monte Vista Rotary Dick Boyce Memorial Book Scholarship deadline approaching
MONTE VISTA — The Monte Vista Rotary Club is once again offering the Dick Boyce Memorial Book Scholarship to a qualifying high school senior from either the Monte Vista or Sargent high schools.
Updated: 1 year ago
Great Sand Dunes begins recruitment for Conservation Internship Program
SAN LUIS VALLEY — Great Sand Dunes is actively recruiting energetic, committed young adults who are interested in a career with a federal land agency for this year’s Conservation Internship Program.
Updated: 1 year ago
Kent Rominger Airport moves onward and upward
RIO GRANDE COUNTY — During a work session held by Rio Grande County Commissioners on March 10, board members welcomed newly appointed Kent Rominger Airport Director Earl Robinson to hear and discuss updates pertaining to the airport. Commissioners are eager to see the expansion of the airport come to life and are working through the details in hopes of intriguing the right pilots to come to the area.
Updated: 1 year ago
SLV REC lineworker scholarship renamed in honor of Martin Christensen
MONTE VISTA — With the recent passing of former REC lineman, Martin Christensen, SLV REC Board of Directors voted to name the lineworker scholarship in his honor. The Martin Christensen Memorial Lineworker Scholarship is valued at $4,000 and covers tuition costs for one Valley student at any accredited lineworker school.
Updated: 1 year ago
Mother of man who died in Saguache County Jail files federal lawsuit
SAGUACHE COUNTY — The mother of a man who died Nov. 16, 2019, while in the Saguache County Jail has filed a federal lawsuit alleging negligence, according to published reports.
Updated: 1 year ago
Charges in Last Chance Mine burglary case reduced
MINERAL COUNTY — According to reports from Last Chance Mine owner Jack Morris the three felony charges pending jury trial against Ken Love have been dropped by recently elected 12thJudicial District Attorney Alonzo Payne.
Updated: 1 year ago
Sheriff seeks animal cruelty charges against Mosca man
SAGUACHE COUNTY — Saguache County Sheriff Dan Warwick had been aware of Jerry Brown’s cows breaking through fences to eat another rancher’s feed in January, but he didn’t realize how severely neglected the herd was until he saw videos and visited the pasture on Jan. 28. With the help of local ranchers and officials from multiple agencies, Warwick started feeding the animals before sunset.
Updated: 1 year ago
Silver Thread receives National Scenic Byway designation
The Federal Highway Administration announced on Feb. 16 the Silver Thread Colorado Scenic and Historic Byway received National Byway designation. Sixty-four Byways applied for nomination to America’s Byways — 34 received National Byway designation and 15 received All-American Roads designation. With this announcement, the new total of American Byways is 189 in 48 states.
Updated: 1 year ago
Anonymous donor surprises nurses
ALAMOSA — The holiday season had one more surprise to the nurses who work on the third floor of the San Luis Valley Health Regional Medical Center. An anonymous donor gifted every nurse with a gift card from City Market as a gesture of appreciation for all of their hard work.
Updated: 1 year ago
Potato growers select 2021 National Potato Council leaders
WASHINGTON – Monte Vista’s Bob Mattive was chosen as Vice President of the National Potato Council Environmental Affairs Committee on Monday, Feb. 22, at NPC’s Annual Meeting, held virtually due to travel restrictions. Mattive is the owner of Worley Family Farms in Monte Vista.
Updated: 1 year ago
Zodiacal Light and Orion's Nebula
The Zodiacal Light is back for February, March and early April. It just won't be visible when the moon is shining, so you'll have to wait until the moon comes up later.
Updated: 1 year ago
Creede Repertory Theatre offers live, virtual, workshop presentation of Beth Kander's 'To the Moon'
Creede Repertory Theatre (CRT) is offering a virtual presentation of Beth Kander’s gripping new work, “To the Moon.” Kander's work was last seen at CRT in the 2019 Henry Award-winning play “Hazardous Materials,” universally praised by audiences.
Updated: 1 year ago
Rio Grande County OKs COVID-19 grant budgets
Rio Grande County Board of Commissioners opened its mid-month meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 10, to hear department updates from within the county.
Updated: 1 year ago