Though the raced narrowed, David Broyles will officially be the new City of Alamosa Councilor for Ward 2. A motel handyman was taken into custody May 15 and held in lieu of $50,000 following an incident with a female companion that led the District Attorney to consider a charge of second-degree attempted murder. The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) this week announced the award of $17,301,698 to 57 local governments as part of the Tier I and II Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Funds (EIAF) program. ALAMOSA As a part of the relocation of the power poles and associated electric lines on the north side of First Street, Xcel has scheduled the tie over for 6:30 a.m. Saturday morning. Governor and Chief Operating Officer Donna Lynne announced that she is returning to health care, and in mid-January. For more information visit: https://www.alamosanews.com/article/body-recovered-in-avalanche-search-and-rescue. VALLEY The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) is announcing that four industrial hemp seed varieties have passed the statewide THC validation and observation trial and are now eligible to be grown by the Colorado Seed Growers Association for production of CDA Approved Certified Seed.. ALAMOSA Ed Vigil announced his candidacy for the upcoming District 2 race for Alamosa Commissioner. VALLEY The Division Engineer for Division 3 of the Colorado Division of Water Resources has announced that the irrigation season will end on November 1 for all irrigation structures within the San Luis Valley. ALAMOSA Like last year, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has granted the San Luis Valley Regional Airport an Essential Air Service (EAS) waiver. MOSCA The National Park Service (NPS) announced on April 12 that Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve will modify its entrance fees to provide additional funding for infrastructure and maintenance needs. U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton was greeted with many boos and little applause during his town hall held at Alamosa City Hall on Tuesday evening. The Colorado Department of Education released scores for the entire Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) test along with the first ever-annual SAT scores. San Luis Valley residents still have a month to let Rio Grande National Forest staff know how they feel about a draft forest plan that will direct how the forest is managed in coming years. ALAMOSA Pursuing a stupid hippy dream earned Luis Cueto, 39, seven years in prison. The freezer in a small, abandoned store became a sealed coffin for the remains of James H. Sprouse, 77, some time between June 3 and 12, 2016. VALLEY October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. ALAMOSA In a special meeting Wednesday evening, the Alamosa city council approved a bid for First Street reconstruction, which will begin with intersection work at Mullins Avenue possibly within the next 10 days. Livestock judge Sam Trehal, right, takes a closer look at Garrett Horning's entry for the heifer wrangle class at the 115th Annual San Luis Valley Fair held at the Ski Hi Complex on August 7. District Judge Michael Gonzales on Tuesday granted one further extension of the plea hearing for former City of Alamosa Finance Director Amanda McDonald, 41. ALAMOSA The Honorable Pattie P. Swift, Chief Judge for Colorados 12th Judicial District, will give the commencement address at Adams State Universitys fall commencement ceremony. Senators Michael Bennet (D) and Cory Gardner (R), with a group of 12 bipartisan colleagues, sent a letter urging the Senate Majority and Minority Leaders to permanently reauthorize and fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) before it expires on September 30. Alamosa School District has already improved security at Ortega Middle School and wishes to do the same at Alamosa High School. VALLEY Rio Grande Forest officials hosted meetings this past week to answer questions and concerns pertaining to the recently released forest plan revision draft document. SAND DUNES After completing a thorough public involvement process, Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve will increase its entrance fees on January 1, 2018 in order to align with the National Park Service fee rate schedule and help fund important maintenance and improvement projects within the park. Achisha, right, pushes her son Malachi Montoya, 3, center, and daughter Lexi Montoya, 5, left, of Alamosa on the swings in the Cole Park playground in Alamosa on Monday, the first day of Spring. Did I do the right thing? Going home at the end of the day, I ask myself that question. Alamosa city councilors are as yet undecided on an RV resort proposal that would include a portion of the Alamosa Ranch. On Oct. 6, in the early afternoon the lives of two Creede residents changed forever. SAN LUIS The Costilla County Sheriffs Office arrested two men early Saturday morning on multiple charges including unlawful drug and weapon possession. Peyton Sanchez, 11, center, holds a check for his medical expenses alongside his brother Landon, 8, Domino's Pizza Regional Director Vince Alton, Domino's Pizza Area Supervisor Ashley Turnbow, Peyton's father Charles, Peyton's mother Sheila, Domino's Pizza Manager Jenn Gibbs and Domino's Pizza Vice President of Operations Anthony Fish at Domino's on Wednesday. Dave Medina, 71, owes his life to the Alamosa police officers who responded and acted quickly when he suffered medical problems earlier this year. ALAMOSA COUNTY Moffat resident Mitzi Hunter-Young, 50, died at the scene of a two-vehicle accident on Monday evening, August 20, about 6:20 p.m. at the intersections of Alamosa County Road 4 North and County Road 6 East. Humans used to have three basic needs but it seems that society has added a fourth instant communication via cell phones, computers, email, television and social media. Alamosa School District Board of Education members and Alamosa Elementary School counselors stand together after the board proclaimed Feb. 5-9 to be National School Counseling Week during their meeting Monday evening. ALAMOSA Art selected this week to grace Alamosas downtown area through the second annual ArtScape will range from welded aluminum and steel to bronze and glass in shapes from rocket ships and cellos to goats and polar bears. ALAMOSA Business at the San Luis Valley Regional Airport is better than ever before, but it could improve. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Colorado on Thursday released a report outlining concerns with Colorados more than 200 municipal courts, primarily Alamosas city court and Municipal Judge Daniel Powell. Colorado hospitals face a half billion dollar cut in this years state budget, yet a legislative solution is at hand. Serving those who served our country, the Colorado State Veterans Community Living Center (VCLC) at Homelake celebrated its 125th birthday in 2016 and has become a State Register Historic District with funds controlled by the Homelake Historic Preservatio. ALAMOSA A bear that has been roaming a neighborhood on the north side of Alamosa during the last two weeks was euthanized on Sunday by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. ALAMOSA Alamosa County Commissioners signed a letter of support for Congressman Scott Tiptons Water Rights Protection Act during their meeting on Wednesday, the same day the bill passed the House. ALAMOSA A hiker fell to his death Friday on Mount Blanca. ALAMOSA Every year eighth grade students at OMS are given the chance to get a taste of their future. Residents of a small town and rural area on the verge of vigilante justice attended a public meeting with Conejos County Sheriff Howard Galvez Wednesday night and demanded answers as to why they have suffered criminal activity and burglaries with little help from law enforcement. Recognizing the serious issues of child abuse and sexual assault, and expressing gratitude to those who work to prevent and treat victims of these abuses, the Alamosa city council on Wednesday issued proclamations for Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month and National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, both in April. LaVerne Reed Williams, born Sept. 19,1948 in Sanford, Colo., passed away at her home on Jan. 29, 2023, at the age of 74 years young. John Hickenlooper announced appointments to the State Board of Social Work Examiners. John Hickenlooper on Wednesday appointed Dawn M. Mann to the Huerfano County Court in the Third Judicial District. MONTROSE Colorado Parks and Wildlife is still seeking information about two bull elk killed illegally in western Colorado in early November; and now a $1,250 reward is being offered for information on the crime. VALLEY Wildfires often cast off ash and other irritants into the air which may cause breathing problems for asthmatics of all ages, COPD, and anyone with underlying respiratory problems. The standing-room-only event lasted a little over an hour and Tipton began by discussing his legislation. . Thirteen featured artists are presenting works in oil and acrylic plein air landsc. ALAMOSA COUNTY Leobardo Ortega Anaya, a 22-year-old from Center, was cited for careless driving and taken to the hospital after his 2002 Acura sedan hit an oncoming 2018 Volvo semi-truck at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday. ALAMOSAColorado Secretary of State Wayne Williams made a visit to the Alamosa County Clerks Office on Wednesday. This summer Alamosa County's road and bridge department will spend roughly $330,000 to pave and chip four roads. ALAMOSA Although still facing prison time on unrelated charges, Brian Cooper, 25, Alamosa will no longer be prosecuted for his alleged part in the 2016 Floyd Dale McBride homicide. Engine 169 is the little engine that could.. The Nature Conservancy in Colorado and the Rio Grande Water Conservation District on Tuesday announced the transfer of a portion of the Medano Ranch. BLANCA Blanca will hold an election for three trustees on April 3. SAN LUIS The Sangre de Cristo Acequia Association (SdCAA) recently welcomed Mathew Valdez as executive director. Planning a trip on the train this year? ALAMOSA Coffee lovers will have another place to pick up their morning coffee in Alamosa, with the proposed construction of a Starbucks coffee shop next to Sonic. Colorado State Patrol investigates a two-vehicle crash with injuries just west of Alamosa on Highway 160 midday on Wednesday. After almost three years of obstacles and changes to state legislature, South Fork has finally come to an end in their pursuit to make the town ATV/OHV-friendly. ALAMOSA Parking permits for residents could be a solution to congestion on streets near Adams State University. Hung jury. This spring Sen. Larry Crowder (R-District 35) has continued to actively promote veterans interests, uphold and advance the health and safety of Colorado citizens and improve rural telecom communications. Alamosa voters will face numerous questions on their city ballots this November ranging from marijuana to council compensation. Its shaping up to be a beautiful and busy Memorial Day weekend on the Rio Grande National Forest! One of the more popular booths with grades K-5 at Alamosa Elementary Schools careers day on Friday was ValleyWide Health Systems program on dental health and hygiene. ALAMOSA If elected as Colorado attorney general, Michael Dougherty would place a regional office in the San Luis Valley, the candidate said during a visit to Alamosa on Friday. A large bear takes an afternoon snooze in a tree near the Alamosa Senior Citizens Center and Cole Park. MONTE VISTA Colorado Parks and Wildlife is lowering the water level at its Alberta Park Reservoir to accommodate repairs that must be made to the dam as soon as possible. STATEWIDE The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) reminds drivers to anticipate heavy traffic in many areas of the state due to the number of events and activities taking place over the Labor Day weekend. During the first of the month meeting of the Mineral County Commissioners on Monday, July 3, Mineral County Sheriff Fred Hosselkus announced that the department was given a Humvee through the 1033 program through the National Defense Authorization Act. Governor John Hickenlooper was in Alamosa on Sunday to sign one of State Representative Donald Valdezs bills, HB17-1077. Last year Alamosa County's Department of Human Services opened 120 child abuse cases. SAGUACHE After deliberating for several hours, a jury empaneled to decide the fate of Charles M. Gonzales in the death of Michael D. Rust in 2009 returned a verdict at 1:20 p.m. Thursday afternoon of guilty on all counts. ALAMOSA Alamosa city councilors on Wednesday night unanimously decided to extend temporary moratoriums on marijuana consumption clubs and manufactured homes in the city limits and passed on first reading an ordinance placing a temporary moratorium on medical and retail marijuana establishments, should voters approve them in November. VALLEY April is both Child Abuse Prevention Month (CAPM) and Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), and Tu Casa, Inc. would like to invite everyone to support the cause. John Hickenlooper on Monday announced that significant progress has been made on The State of Health, the governors plan to make Colorado the healthiest state in the nation. After hearing from 15 Alamosa residents urging them to pass the ordinance and one against it, the Alamosa city council on Wednesday night unanimously approved an ordinance permanently prohibiting marijuana consumption clubs in the city limits. Upper Rio Grande Economic Development gathered at Boogies Restaurant in Del Norte for their November meeting on Tuesday and welcomed keynote speaker Jake Capron with Proximity Malt out of Monte Vista. An Alamosa attorney serving an 11-year prison sentence for shooting a driver at a protest against police violence during the summer of 2020 has been suspended from practicing law for three years. Wolf Creek received 23 inches of fresh powder over the weekend. Vegetables are grown year-round in a passive solar greenhouse. All Rights Reserved. Weekend Hussler, who had a foot abscess this week but galloped strongly yesterday, is at $1.65 with TAB Sportsbet for the Liston while Light Fantastic is $3.60, Maldivian $10 and Alamosa $12. SAGUACHE Jose Perez, 27, was a good-natured, hardworking boy who graduated from Center High School, finished automotive school and had a promising future, his relatives, teachers and friends testified in a lengthy video played in court during his sentencing hearing Monday. In comparison, the state average is down .3 percent. Some estimated 200-plus braved frigid temperatures to witness the annual fire in ice bonfire Saturday evening on San Juan Avenue as a highlight of the ninth annual Rio Frio Ice Festival. SAN LUIS Status discussions involving former Boulder Mayor Bob Greenlee, who is charged with nine criminal counts for his role in a fatal five-car crash that claimed popular SLV resident Pat Lucero, 70, on La Veta Pass Dec. 28 of last year, have been pushed to Sept. 18, with motions being heard Dec. 8. She was preceded in death by Richard Owen Williams (husband), Birl Reed (father), Marvelle Reynolds . VALLEY The public will have the opportunity to contribute ideas of how to create a Regional Waste Diversion Plan for the SLV, including infrastructure, policy, and programs which support recycling and composting across the region. Both bond ballot measures to provide matching funds for BEST (Building Excellent Schools Today) grants to build new school facilities passed in the Del Norte and Mountain Valley school districts on Tuesday. On Monday President Trump approved a 30 percent tariff on imported solar panels in an attempt to boost domestic manufacturers. CONEJOS COUNTY At approximately 4 a.m. Friday, April 27, the Conejos County Sheriffs Office was called out to the 20000 block of C.R. ALAMOSA The Alamosa Mosquito Control District (AMCD) has discovered the West Nile Virus in mosquitoes trapped within the district on July 13 at 1 p.m. located in East Alamosa just off of Rio Grande Ave and East Fourth St. ALAMOSA People with business at the Alamosa Combined Courts on Tuesday, July 18, will be asked to participate in an ongoing program designed to help ensure the Colorado Judicial Department is providing the best service possible to the public. Dr. Donna Lynne, Colorado Lieutenant Governor and Chief Operating Office, will give the undergraduate commencement address at Adams State University in Alamosa on May 13. 3 days ago | Alamosa Valley Courier. MONTE VISTA Aaron Termain has seen first-hand the life of a veteran and recently expressed amazement at what the Colorado Veterans Community Living Center (CVCLC) at Homelake has done and is doing for veterans. The City of Alamosa will take a stand against the kind of hatred and violence recently manifested in Charlottesville, Virginia. DENVER The Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE) took action on Friday, May 4, to significantly expand the commission policy on prior learning assessment, which allows students to earn college credit for expertise outside the classroom. Patrick Jonathan Lee Silva, 33, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 23, 2023. VALLEY State Senator Larry Crowder, a Republican who represents the San Luis Valley and other southern Colorado counties in Senate District 35, on Friday responded to Democratic State Representative Susan Lontines allegations of sexual harassment and her belief he did not take sufficient responsibility for his actions. 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