Noah Romero and Vanessa Thong are crowned Alamosa High Schools 2017 Homecoming king and queen during Friday nights game. First responders assist the driver of a pickup truck that crashed into a tree on Minter Avenue on a gurney to be loaded onto an ambulance on Wednesday at approximately 10:48 a.m. Theresa Trujillo, far right, lovingly cradles the San Luis Valleys first baby of 2018, Daniel Lee Coblentz, whom she has helped care for since his birth at SLV Health Monday night. "Radar is the 21st century technology to help us with public safety, early warning and stream forecasting for river administration," said Travis Smith at Monday's San Luis Valley County Commissioners Association meeting. Posted: 4 years ago. Marisa Wilson, 19, died from environmental exposure in the setting of methamphetamine and alcohol intoxication on February 15, according to Alamosa County Coroner Kevin Rogers. On December 7, 1927, the Lutheran Hospital Association of the San Luis Valley and its board of directors was officially formed. This is due to various warm-weather factors such as open windows and a favorable climate. SAGUACHE People who are interested in hunting and big-game in the northern San Luis Valley are invited to participate in an online survey regarding herd management. Bonfils-Stanton Foundation, Colorado Creative Industries, and Hemera Foundation in partnership with RedLine Contemporary Art Center announced the first generation of grant recipients for the Arts in Society Program, which included the Rio Grande Farm Park. ALAMOSA The Alamosa Board of County Commissioners voted to approve the 2019 Alamosa County budget on Wednesday. The race for Alamosa School District Board of Education's District 1 position is heating up. Report this profile Report Report. Joe Schlabach, councilman for the City of Monte Vista, has announced his intention to run for county commissioner in District Two of Rio Grande County. Two of the four finalists for the South Fork town manager position showed up for a public meet and greet at the community center on Wednesday, Aug. 23 to answer questions from the attending crowd and to introduce themselves to the residents and guests of South Fork. With a new sewer system in place, Mosca community members now hope to clean up more of the town. ALAMOSA Alamosa County wants people to apply for six positions on two different boards by the end of the month. Rio Grande National Forest Supervisor Dan Dallas recently signed a decision notice approving the Wolf Creek Ski Area Meadow Lift Development Project. On a felony charge associated with the January 2017 death of Marcie Quintana, 24, District Judge Michael Gonzales on Thursday sentenced Angel Nieto, 32, to 12 years in prison plus three 30-day jail terms for contempt of court. Center High School senior Jordan Lobato is one of 42 seniors statewide to receive this years round of Boettcher Foundation Scholarships. In this accident occurring at approximately 10:13 a.m. on Thursday, April 26, a semi truck, driven by 57-year-old Thomas Stamm of Denver, was traveling southbound on Highway 17 hauling chicken fertilizer. On Monday, January 22, Congress approved a long-term, six-year funding extension for the Children's Health Insurance Program known as Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) in Colorado. ALAMOSA The finalization of the 2019 San Luis Valley County Commissioners Association budget has been delayed yet again. A bear previously relocated from Alamosa has made its way back to where it found plentiful food sources, and the Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW) officers are determining what to do with her. A four-hour drive south of Denver, Alamosa (population 10,000) is known for its proximity to Great Sand Dunes National Park, where visitors flock to see the tallest dunes in North America. 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. DEL NORTEResidents of Del Norte gathered at the Rio Grande County Annex building Tuesday night to meet their 2018 spring election candidates. Long-time city prosecutor Gene Farish weighed in on proposed municipal court and code changes during a work session with the Alamosa city council on Wednesday evening. A trial over groundwater regulations for the Rio Grande Basin entered its second week on Monday with Assistant Division Engineer for Colorado Division of Water Resources Division 3 James Heath on the stand. Alamosa resident Jeremiah Kennedy, 24, was arrested Wednesday night after allegedly robbing 412 Denver Avenue at approximately 7:36 p.m. Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Paul A. Gosar D.D.S. VALLEY Childhood is a confusing and a challenging time. ALAMOSA This week Ortega Middle School has sent their eighth grade students across Alamosa to operate in local enterprises and companies in the San Luis Valley. Colorado State Patrol investigates a two-vehicle crash with injuries just west of Alamosa on Highway 160 midday on Wednesday. Alamosa police report from January 14, 2019. 3 will be required to either join a subdistrict, obtain an individual augmentation plan or cea, In celebration of local foods and agritourism, the community is invited to the 2nd Annual AgriSummit. Flood Warning ALAMOSA The San Luis Valley Regional Airport runway will close on Saturday, September 16th at 7 a.m. until an anticipated reopening prior to 11 p.m. the same day. ALAMOSA The Adams State Board of Trustees unanimously approved a debt restructuring proposal at a special teleconference meeting on Tuesday. VALLEY As La Puentes Hunger Education Week wraps up, its time to highlight how the community came together to fight hunger not only in the Valley but worldwide. WASHINGTON, D.C. Colorado U.S. A newly recently completed expansion of the Idaho Pacific Colorado potato dehydration operation in Center has nearly doubled the plants production of potato flakes and flour and added 35 new full-time jobs to the local workforce. About eighty people, comprised of professional search and rescue teams and local residents have been searching for Antonito resident Kevin Gray, 45, a snowmobiler believed buried in the avalanche. Paramedic Ted Anderson and Alamosa Fire Department Chief Don Chapman load an injured driver into an ambulance at the intersection of West Avenue and Sixth Street at approximately 12:40 p.m. Thursday. FORT GARLAND Churches of Christ Disaster Relief has been supplying emergency food boxes, water, personal hygiene items, cleaning supplies and other supplies to victims of the Spring Fire between Fort Garland and Walsenburg. VALLEY Smoke from a northern New Mexico fire is still visible to San Luis Valley residents, as the Bonita Fire concludes its third week of burning lands administered by the Carson National Forest on the El Rito Ranger District. ALAMOSA In a 7-1 vote on Tuesday the Rio Grande Water Conservation District board voted to move forward on its Sub-District #1s behalf with the purchase of the West Medano Ranch from The Nature Conservancy for a price not to exceed $4 million. Paul Quintana with the Costilla County Sheriffs Office assisted the Huerfano County Sheriffs Office in recovering human remains discovered by hunters in Huerfano County near the Costilla County line, Costilla County Undersheriff Ricky Rodriguez stated in a release on Monday. ALAMOSA Ed Vigil announced his candidacy for the upcoming District 2 race for Alamosa Commissioner. Members of the Ortega Middle School SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) and their adult sponsors show the cigarette butts they picked up just between the middle school and Carroll Park on Wednesday afternoon, Kick Butts Day, in Alamosa. SAN LUIS On Thursday Costilla County passed a resolution banning open fires and fireworks while there is a Red Flag Warning in effect. Alamosa County won the first place belt buckle at the Christmas Light Parade on Dec. 23 for Alamosa County's large "Frozen" and Whoville inspired creation. Address and Phone Number for Alamosa Police Department, a Police Department, at Main Street, Alamosa CO. Name Alamosa Police Department Address 2431 Main Street Alamosa, Colorado, 81101 Phone 719-589-2548 The Del Norte Board of Education continues to take steps towards their hopes of acquiring a BEST (Building Excellent Schools Today) Grant after a previous application was denied. Alamosa firefighters visit Gingerbread House. VALLEY The Colorado Department of Transportation are working in the San Luis Valley this week, with some work continuing on through the month of October. STATEWIDE The Colorado Municipal Leagues (CML) Board of Directors has taken positions on four statewide ballot initiatives. With more than 20 years working for Alamosa County until recently taking a job with the City of Alamosa, Mosca resident Amy McKinley announced her candidacy for Alamosa County Treasurer. Alamosas disc golf course will be adding nine holes. Alamosa hosted the 10th annual Celebration of Lights on Friday evening. Today we are here to pay tribute to law enforcement who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and to show our appreciation for all those who continually serve on the front lines of this battle against crime, Alamosa Mayor Ty Coleman said during the 11th Annual San Luis Valley Peace Officer Memorial on Wednesday evening. ALAMOSA In a 4-2 vote Wednesday night Alamosa city council approved an ordinance providing for smoking lounges. MONTE VISTA The Monte Vista Police Department was dispatched to the 700 block of Washington Ave. on Monday, Oct. 22 at 5:11 p.m. ALAMOSA The Colorado Commission for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deafblind (CCDHHDB) is holding informational meetings to let rural Coloradans know about a new pilot program that will provide sign language interpreting services outside the Front Range. ALAMOSA On Saturday the public is invited to see the Boys and Girls Club of the San Luis Valley award 2018s Youth of the Year and Junior Youth of the Year. SAN LUIS - Colorado Open Lands announced continued support from The Trinchera Blanca Foundation to protect historic water rights and increase awareness of conservation across the San Luis Valley. ALAMOSA This spring, Anisa might have been a missionary in Africa. ALAMOSA With a basin-wide snowpack sitting at 31 percent of normal and the National Weather Service calling for dry conditions in coming months, Its not looking real great for us right now, Colorado Division of Water Resources Division 3 Engineer Craig Cotten said during a water meeting in Alamosa on Tuesday. ALAMOSA With rain coming down outside and basin snowpack levels around 100 percent of normal or better, Kip Canty of the Colorado Division of Water Resources Division 3 office told Rio Grande Roundtable leaders on Tuesday that the water year is looking. PUEBLO Alfred Claunch, 69, La Jara, was transported to Pueblo with injuries after the semitrailer of hay he was driving crashed and caught fire early Friday morning, Sept. 22, on Interstate 25 about 20 miles south of Pueblo. . RIO GRANDE COUNTY Bones discovered by hunters in the Rock Creek area were determined to be animal bones, Rio Grande County Sheriff Brian Norton said on Tuesday. CONEJOS First appearance in district court is slated at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 15 for Michael John Robinson, 32. BRECKENRIDGE Thanks to donations, Colorado Operation Game Thief. On Tuesday the Department of Transportation announced an additional 90-day extension of the agriculture exemption from the Electronic Logging Devices mandate. 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. ALAMOSA Alamosa may expand its weekend hours at the Rickey Recycling Center. The commissioners approved the cut and allowed Van Iwaarden Builders Inc. to proceed with. At the March 6 commissioners meeting, Saguache County Sheriff Dan Warwick once again addressed the issue of pay raises he scheduled for staff members that were later denied by commissioners, who said they had to be approved before going into effect. Valley Courier Editor Ruth Heide and Staff Writer Jefferson Geiger received awards during the Colorado Press Association convention this past weekend. Dont let the March winds keep you from enjoying all that the Alamosa Senior Citizens have to offer! CRT unveils its original painting/print for 2017. ALAMOSA Though relations between The Alamosa County Local Marketing District Board and San Luis Valley Development Resources Group have mended, the board decided to decline SLVDRG Executive Director Kevin Wilkins offer to serve as interim director. Alamosa School District Board of Education member Christine Haslett presented the finalized details for the event at their Monday meeting. ALAMOSA You didnt shoot Mr. McBride, but you might as well have signed his death warrant by not helping him, District Judge Michael Gonzales told Kelvin Ruybal, 35, when he sentenced him on Wednesday to 16 years in prison on a second-degree kidnapping charge related to the 2016 Floyd Dale McBride murder. Generally speaking, more burglaries occur in the summer months. Center Clerk Joan D. Mobley also recently resigned probably to serve time in federal prison for tax-. Counties have a unique opportunity to help students obtain scholarships for Adams State University and Trinidad State Junior College, Lori Laske recently reminded Alamosa County commissioners. ALAMOSA After much discussion, the Alamosa County commissioners on Wednesday approved a special use permit for the first medical marijuana manufacturing and cultivation operation in the county. The Saguache County Sheriffs Office with assistance from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) are investigating a body discovered in the county on February 18. VALLEY Community members can be reassured that an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness that caused Center Consolidated School District to cancel school on Tuesday is not cause for major concern. Its also the perfect time to make sure children are up to date on their vaccines. ALAMOSA The San Luis Valley Behavioral Health Group on Friday hosted a candlelight vigil honoring the lives of women and men who have lost their lives to domestic violence. The Warshauer Mansion has long been a place for Antonito visitors to view and marvel. Three nurses and four doctors were recognized on Friday, May 19, at SLV Health Education and Conference Center, Alamosa, for their leadership and years of service in the second annual SLV Medical Hall of Fame ceremony. BLANCA The executive management team of the Colorado Department of Human Services will visit Costilla County from 3:30-5 p.m. on July 26 as part of its 2017 Summer Planning Tour, an annual event that gives CDHS leadership the opportunity to hear from pa. CONEJOS COUNTY The 12th Judicial District Attorneys office has dismissed its welfare fraud case against Pamala Pounds, 38, Alamosa, since the U.S. Attorneys Office is pursuing charges related to the same allegations. Ben Stuever with the Colorado State Patrol, a semi rollover accident closed two of the three lanes of traffic on Wolf Creek Pass Wednesday morning. According to the Alamosa Police Department, the 2014 Toyota 4 Runner pictured below driven by Dyan Anderson, 45, Alamosa, was traveling westbound in the 2200 block of Vigil on Monday afternoon and left the right side of the roadway impacting a wood fence, above, causing extreme damage to her vehicle and to the fence. Alamosa will not be opening any marijuana clubs anytime soon. 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. During a training session for new and seasoned victims advocates from across the San Luis Valley, Sharon Villanueva from County Sheriffs of Colorado taught them on how people can stay informed and protected about an offender's custody status. Alamosa City Councilor Jan Vigil, center, presents the citys proclamation for May as Historic Preservation Month to Alamosa Historic Preservation Advisory Committee Chairman Ralph Symbleme and committee member Don Thompson. Thirteen featured artists are presenting works in oil and acrylic plein air landsc. With 1 in 12 people receiving care from community health centers like Valley-Wide Health Systems, the impact of such health care organizations is significant. ALAMOSA GEAR UP, a program that has helped students in the San Luis Valley stay on track for furthering their education the past nine years, will be losing funding, GEAR UP Director Liz Tabeling-Garcia told a group of Adams State students this week. The stars came out in the middle of the day, zoo animals ran in agitated circles, crickets chirped, birds fell silent and a chilly darkness settled upon the land Monday as the U.S. witnessed its first full-blown, coast-to-coast solar eclipse since World War I. ALAMOSA Alamosa city officials are considering curbside recycling and will be seeking public input on whether or not city customers would be willing to pay extra for the service. RIO GRANDE COUNTY I want to continue to serve the residents of Rio Grande County, said Karla Shriver announcing her candidacy for a third term as commissioner for District 2. He is such an amazing father that loved hanging out . Residents of Del Norte and surrounding communities gathered at the Tiger Field House Tuesday, March 13 to see preliminary plans for the new school. Authorities are asking the public to be on the lookout for a man wanted out of Conejos County for first-degree murder with intent after deliberation. 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. Alamosa city council is taking a paws from its cat ordinance amendment to give time to absorb and incorporate suggestions from the community. SAND DUNES Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve is accepting Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) applications and proposals from businesses interested in firewood sales, and incidental visitor services such as the sale of sunscreen, insect repellent, limited camping supplies and vended beverages. ALAMOSA The Adams State University Board of Trustees has accepted the resignation of ASU President Dr. Beverlee McClure, effective March 31. With newly elected Alamosa Mayor Ty Colemans at-large seat on council becoming vacant when he takes his oath of office next month, the Alamosa city council is accepting letters of interest from those wishing to fill the remainder of his term. . The Costilla County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in locating a missing at-risk adult. ALAMOSA This years class of the Medical Hall of Fame for the San Luis Valley for 2018 does not disappoint. Approved a debt restructuring proposal at a special teleconference meeting on Tuesday 10th... 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