ALAMOSA Although ice skating seemed a distant dream in the heat of summer on Tuesday, Alamosas ice rink/multipurpose pavilion became more than a dream with the first ceremonial shovels full of dirt moved during the groundbreaking for the new facility. Claiming she was caught by surprise by the South Conejos Board of Educations (BOE) non-renewal of her contract, Superintendent Carla Archuleta is exploring her options. A mix of snow, sleet and rain was expected across New England starting late Friday and lasting into Saturday, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a winter storm warning. VALLEY The Boettcher Foundation Board of Trustees has awarded $615,000 in capital grants to 15 nonprofit organizations that are working to support Colorado communities including two in the San Luis Valley. Please log in, or sign up for a new account to continue reading. Colorado Gov. ALAMOSA Although no specific application has yet been filed, it appears a new proposal may be planned to export water from the San Luis Valley. LAMOSA After a unanimous vote on Thursday the Alamosa County Local Marketing District Board approved sending a letter of support for the Rio Bravo RV Resort to Alamosa City Council. ALAMOSA In a community meeting Wednesday evening at La Puentes outreach office, south side neighbors shared frustrations about the impact of La Puentes shelter home in the neighborhood. ]k^Am, kAms2=E@? Free Verify account. VALLEY Though solar eclipses happen roughly 18 months across the globe, the one on August 21 is unique. Lance Mott, 33, 310 E. 14th St., Edgard, domestic abuse by aggravated assault with child endangerment. Candidates for Alamosa city council dealt with some hot topics Monday evening during a candidate forum sponsored by the Valley Courier and Alamosa County Chamber of Commerce. DEL NORTE Del Norte resident Kenneth Carpenter, 77, died Friday evening in a two-vehicle crash on Colorado Highway 112 and Rio Grande County Road 5 West, nine miles northeast of Del Norte. Congressman Scott Tipton (CO-03) issued the following statement after the House Republican Conference unveiled the United Framework for Fixing Our Broken Tax Code: Due to budget issues and a lack of communication, Alamosa County Jail may be abandoning Rocky Mountain Offender Management Systems (RMOMS) as a contractor for pretrial services. VALLEY This month the Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) began releasing statewide historical marijuana sales data from January 2014 to the present and will release monthly reports going forward on the seventh business day of every month. South Fork is currently a statutory town and is subject to regulation following state statute, but becoming a home rule charter municipality would allow the town to have more control over its own local governance and adapt to local issues as they pertain. ALAMOSA Alamosa firefighters responded to a fire at 2232 Thomas Avenue, Apartment A, one of the Alamosa Housing Authority apartments, at 9:20 a.m. on Tuesday, May 8. SAN LUIS A 99-year-old man is dead following a Monday afternoon house fire at San Luis. Alamosa Round-UP Rodeo is underway in Alamosa this week. DENVER Gov. After almost 90 minutes of deliberation, a list of 18 alternates was narrowed down to six. ALAMOSA Although the case tying her to the Floyd Dale McBride murder was dismissed, Shannon Cooper, 35, was sentenced on Tuesday to 4 1/2 years in Community Corrections on a felony charge of introducing contraband (drugs) into the jail. Alamosa firefighters led by Chief Don Chapman, left, and other emergency personnel respond to a three-vehicle accident at Main and Craft in Alamosa about 5:30 p.m. Friday. Get access to ALL of our site and our brand new electronic edition! Legion members and their guests are invited to a potluck dinner in the Legion Hall. ALAMOSA Petitioners submitted to Alamosa City Clerk Holly Martinez on Monday signatures to place medical and retail marijuana questions on this Novembers ballot. 0:47. ALAMOSA Kristina Daniel is seeking re-election to represent Alamosas Ward 2. The Windy City recorded nearly 770 homicides in 2020, up 50% compared to 2019. saw the lowest number of staffers in March of this year after 300 personnel resigned or retired from the department and over a dozen more had stepped down. Instead, the cooperative's members decided during a meeting on April 29 that it would be no longer open on Sundays to cut operating costs. SLAIN CHICAGO COP ELLA FRENCH'S WOUNDED PARTNER RELEASED FROM REHAB, GREETED BY FELLOW OFFICERS, Chicago police attempted to pull over a carjacked vehicle on Monday night and traded gunfire with the suspects, shooting one and taking two others into custody. ALAMOSA Emelin Martinez, Valley-Wides assistant chief medical officer, shared a personal story of perseverance and leadership at the SLV Health Education and Conference Center on Thursday as part of a Lean In Lunch. LA JARA In 1867, nine years before Colorado became a state, ranchers formed the Colorado Cattlemens Association (CCA) the nations first cattlemens association. 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 The Colorado Department of Transportation is looking for ways that it can obtain adequate funding for improvement of its services. Police suspect that the argument was about money. ALAMOSA Alamosa firefighters responded to two structure fires on Friday afternoon, one that destroyed an abandoned structure on the 2 South and another that damaged the art studio and home of the Jim Gilmore family. Respondents under the age of 40 said they value US relations, while people older than 50 prioritize cross-strait relations, the poll showed Nearly 70 percent of respondents said that China poses a great threat to the nation, while 76.7 percent said the US is more globally influential than China, a poll by the Association of Chinese Elite Leadership showed yesterday. However, the viruses and bacteria that cause vaccine-preventable disease still exist and can cause illness in people who are not protected by vaccines. SAN LUIS Costilla County Undersheriff Ricky Rodriguez is running for Costilla County sheriff and bringing with him nine years of law enforcement experience, along with current Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) certification. Adams State University's Board of Trustees approved tenure for Joaquin Vil, the incoming vice president of academic affairs and Terry Dupler, incoming chair for department of human performance and physical education, during a special meeting on Thursday. (AZ-04), Executive Vice-Chairman Rep. Scott Tipton (CO-03), Chairman Emeritus Rep. 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. LA JARA The SkillsUSA chapter at Centauri High School was recently named among the top 24 SkillsUSA chapters nationally as a Model of Excellence recipient. Basket Ball. CONEJOS It was a matter of poor choices and resulting consequences, so Santos Nevares will spend the rest of his life behind bars for murders committed January 15, 2017 near Capulin. 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. WASHINGTON, D.C. Colorado U.S. Cranes on their way south for winter stop at the Monte Vista National Wildlife refuge south of Monte Vista. Here are 10 great gift ideas that are sure to please everyone on your list. The building was originally built in the early 1960s, when a fire took the old establishment, Colorful and diverse paintings by the San Luis Valley Painters group are displayed this month at Milagros Coffee House on the corner of Main and State streets in Alamosa. It costs a fee to climb it. During his Thursday sentencing hearing former Boulder Mayor Bob Greenlee, 78, listened as members of Pat Luceros family members talked of their irreparable loss Dec. 28, 2016 when Greenlees vehicle caused a five-car crash that took the 70-year-old womans life. ALAMOSA It was a very good session and I think we accomplished a lot, District 62 Rep. Donald Valdez said in a phone interview on Friday. ALAMOSA Kay Crowder, director of SLV Emergency Management, gave a presentation on disaster preparedness at the Alamosa Senior Citizens Center on Thursday. (Chicago Police Department), "What comes through is that context matters, the context of this decline in police activity and arrests," crime researcher Deepak Premkumar told the outlet. SAN LUIS The Costilla County Sheriff is still waiting for identification of human remains found by some young hunters Saturday, Sept. 9. The statement comes after attorneys general in 20 U . ALAMOSA Two stop signs were damaged in the northern part of Alamosa County and officials are offering a reward for information. BLANCA On Wednesday, December 13th, Sierra Grande School District Design Advisory Group along with the architectural firms of CSHQA and Aland Ford hosted the second community meeting to discuss the facility master plan, which includes a new PreK-12 School Facility. During the citys May 3rd council meeting, Alamosa Mayor Josef Lucero proclaimed May 7-13 Drinking Water Week in recognition of the city staff who ensure safe drinking water for residents as well as a sufficient water supply for fire protection and a mult. Alamosa School District Board of Education member Christine Haslett presented the finalized details for the event at their Monday meeting. MONTE VISTA The Saguache-Upper Rio Grande Resource Advisory Committee (RACs) is seeking proposals for projects that would enhance forest ecosystems or restore and improve land health and water quality on the Rio Grande, Gunnison, and San Isabel National, Rather than going with the lowest bidder, Alamosa County Commissioners voted to recommend the Mosca wastewater infrastructure improvement project be awarded to Cooley and Sons Excavating, Inc. during yesterday's meeting. Rayven Wilson, 6, blows and pops bubbles at Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc.'s Find Your Village event at Cole Park on Wednesday. While firefighters fought wind-whipped area fires on Tuesday, water leaders received news that conditions will not be improving in the future. CONEJOS First appearance in district court is slated at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 15 for Michael John Robinson, 32. 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. ALAMOSA The Adams State University Board of Trustees approved six faculty for tenure and emeritus positions and two sabbatical leaves during their meeting on Thursday. ALAMOSA By late last week, the Alamosa Local Marketing District Board had not yet received any proposals for the Rio Grande Motorway building. Legal Statement. 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. Alamosa Public Librarys held an open house for its new Playful Adventure Destination (PAD) area on Friday. The audience witnessed lawyers giving their side of the story during two real court cases in the s. Alamosa Fire Department and San Luis Valley Health personnel assist a woman into an ambulance after a three-car collision at the intersection of Main Street and Bell Avenue at 1:15 p.m. on Monday. ALAMOSA Adams State University was awarded a two-year grant of $330,000 from the Colorado Department of Higher Education through its Community Partner Program (CPP) of the Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative program. "Our Mission: To promote a community of trust, respect and civility through mutually satisfying campus and community relationships.". The Colorado Department of Education celebrated the 2016 district and school performance results in an awards ceremony on Wednesday at the Colorado Department of Education. 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. DEL NORTE Summertime events in the San Luis Valley continue with Del Nortes annual Covered Wagon Days, which kicks off tonight, Thursday, August 2, with a potluck and concludes Sunday, August 5 with a community church service in the park. Oakleaf Energy Partners 12-acre community-scale farm, whose special use permit Alamosa County Commissioners approved on Wednesday, will break ground in 2018. A Georgetown man was arrested early Sept. 17 after he allegedly fired an assault rifle into a residence then barricaded himself in a house. Rain, freezing rain, sleet, snow and strong winds were reported in Michigan and Indiana. Divide Ranger District and Mineral County are inviting public input on a proposal to construct cell communication towers on five sites within the Rio Grande National Forest and two sites on private land within Mineral County. The project was awarded grant funding to replace lighting in the productions areas inside the theatre. He currently sits in jail for violating his parole . ALAMOSA Every 10 years after the census, the state of Colorado starts redistricting for congressional and legislative purposes. Along with San Luis Valley Unmanned Aircraft Systems and SLV Noxious Weed Management Association, the 12th Judicial District Attorney's Office spent their Monday asking the San Luis Valley County Commissioners Association for a budgetary increase. ALAMOSA The Alamosa County Local Marketing District (LMD) has issued a Request for Proposals to redevelop the Rio Grande Motorway Building located adjacent to The Depot on Sixth Street. ALAMOSA The City of Alamosa is partnering with the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) to review the Rio Grande River Levee System through the City of Alamosa. VALLEY Back in the San Luis Valley to attend the Alamosa County Democrat Assembly today, State Representative Donald Valdez said he was pleased with provisions in the state budget that the House of Representatives passed 42-22 this week. DENVER Lt. Not only is October a time to highlight that relationship violence is not OK and it is OK to ask for help, but it should remain a focus year round. 33 talking about this. It was not so much his actions surrounding the death of Dale Floyd McBride last summer but his actions while he was released on bond awaiting sentencing this fall that earned Devin Cooper, 20, a 12-year prison sentence on Thursday. ANTONITO The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has been requested by the Antonito Police Department to investigate a burglary and shooting occurring in Antonito in the morning hours of September 1. 1:38. Alamosa County Judge Daniel Walzl on Monday continued the preliminary hearing for Brian Cooper, 24, Alamosa, charged in connection with the June 23, 2016 death of Floyd Dale McBride, 52. SAN LUIS On May 27th, the Costilla County Sheriffs Office received a call of a fire located at the 800 block of Alfonso St. in the town of San Luis. ALAMOSA After a two-and-a-half-hour executive session, and months of analyzing data, the Adams State Board of Trustees unanimously approved eliminating 27 positions and reducing salary of 22 employees during their meeting on Friday as part of their financial action plan to get the university on track monetarily. VALLEY An organization sending mailers to Coloradans encouraging them to register for the Nov. 6 general election is contacting already registered voters, causing anger and confusion. Sixty-four local elected officials from across Coloradoincluding two Alamosa city councilorsreleased a letter sent on March 1 to leadership in the Colorado General Assembly calling for significant dedicated funding for multimodal transportation options. He was born September 7, 1936, in Albany, Kentucky to the late Bennie H. and Hattie C . During the proceeding, both the prosecution and defense lawyers described the circumstances of Papini's arrest on March 3. MONTE VISTA Forest Supervisor Dan Dallas on Thursday announced the availability of the draft Rio Grande National Forest revised land management plan (forest plan) and the accompanying draft environmental impact statement for a 90-day public review and comment period. VALLEY The opioid epidemic is widespread throughout the country, and rural Colorado is no different. 168 by the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad (C&TSRR) has been completed. A jury this week found Adam Acosta, 40, Alamosa, guilty of sexual assault on a child. Following are some subjects that stood out this year: MONTE VISTA An artifact from the Monte Vista Historical Society and Museum (MVHS) was one of one of 10 voted by the general public throughout the state to be Colorados 2017 Most Significant Artifacts. Michael John Robinson, 32, was advised last Friday of seven criminal counts in connection with the suspected murder of his step-grandfather, James H. Sprouse, 77, sometime between June 3 and 12, 2016. Alamosa County Commissioner Michael Yohn, Alamosa County Executive Assistant Belina Ramirez, Alamosa County Commissioner Helen Sigmond and Alamosa County Department of Public Health employee Margie Martinez stand together after the pair were recognized for the second Employee of the Quarter awards at Wednesday's county commissioners meeting. ALAMOSA In light of the large scale, temporary loss of local internet service due to the Spring and other wildfires burning in southern Colorado, the City of Alamosa has announced that free WIFI internet service is available at several city facilities. Please use the button below to verify an existing account or to purchase a new subscription. A large bear takes an afternoon snooze in a tree near the Alamosa Senior Citizens Center and Cole Park. ALAMOSA Alamosa School District has had several changes in leadership at Alamosa Elementary 3-5 and Alamosa High School. One crime researcher who spoke to the Chicago-Sun Times reported similar findings, pointing to fallout from the pandemic for police pulling back, and speculating the riots and protests of 2020 could have caused crime to increase. Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) spoke about the deployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system in South Korea. Samuel Grabert, 23, 503 St. Louis St., Raceland, failure to appear. In one of his final votes as Alamosa mayor, Josef Lucero voted against a contract with Advantage Treatment Centers, Inc. (ATC) for municipal offender services. With a new sewer system in place, Mosca community members now hope to clean up more of the town. ALAMOSA In a 4-2 vote Wednesday night Alamosa city council approved an ordinance providing for smoking lounges. 0:57. FORT GARLAND Some Forbes Park landowners will find out Monday evening whether or not their homes are still standing. The Alamosa City Council heard the latest updates from the developers of the proposed RV resort Rio Bravo, as well as positive and negative comments from the crowded audience in a special meeting held Wednesday evening. BLANCA In response to requests from the State of Colorado Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and the municipal government of La Veta. Receive classifieds from local advertisers. Patrick Mascarenas, left, and Charlie Orona, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6101 commander in San Luis, raise the flag at the memorial for Travis Anderson at the corner of Lane 12 North and Highway 17 on Nov. 11. ALAMOSA After applying for a competitive Department of Local Affairs grant in August, Alamosa County found out on Thursday that they will receive $648,740 to go towards the detention center expansion and remodeling. Moffat school board members voted that newly appointed Interim Superintendent Linda Stagner should decide what measures should be taken regarding Principal Michelle Hashbarger. Adams State University student and Center graduate Will Weatherford, diagnosed last fall with T-cell lymphoma, has been moved from the University of Colorado Hospital in Denver to his fathers home in Lexington, Oklahoma. Have the latest local news delivered every afternoon so you don't miss out on updates. Mailing Address: Sponsored by Alamosa County Department of Human Services, Tu Casa and the Children's Advocacy Center for the San Luis Valley, the carnival was to raise awareness for child abuse. ALAMOSA As part of Walmarts commitment to fight hunger in Colorado, the Walmart Foundation invited local nonprofits with hunger relief programs to apply for grants of between $25,000 and $200,000 last May. 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. CONEJOS Conejos Countys moratorium on dog kennels will remain in place for at least six months as the county formulates regulations for that particular land use. VALLEY Pursuant to a temporary agreement with the Rio Grande Water Users Association and the State and Division Engineers, as part of its planned rehabilitation of Rio Grande Reservoir the San Luis Valley Irrigation District has begun and will continue to evacuate water from the reservoir to ensure that by mid-October the reservoir is effectively empty except for a small quantity of water behind the temporary coffer dam. 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. Full week print subscribers are entitled to FREE unlimited online and eEdition access through The Courier Times All-Access. ALAMOSA The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) on Monday granted an Essential Air Service waiver for the SLV Regional Airport in Alamosa, meaning the airport will continue to receive subsidies to support local air service. ALAMOSA The Alamosa School District Board of Education was presented with the numbers for the October enrollment count on Monday night. ALAMOSA Members of Alamosa High Schools Students Against Destructive Decision (SADD) club will be tackling a difficult but potentially lifesaving subject during a community forum on Tuesday Depression and Anxiety in Young People, Creating Hope for Our Community., VALLEY Decoding the legal speak in Colorados 2018 state ballot booklet can be enough to cause brain freeze. With an updated comprehensive plan under its belt, the city of Alamosa continued city planning with the approval Wednesday night of a firm to conduct a downtown design plan. ANTONITO The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) started slope work operations earlier this week along Colorado Highway (CO) 17, 10 miles west of Antonito in Conejos County. 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. During Wednesday nights council meeting, Alamosa city council and staff recognize Daniel Montano, center, as the recipient of the Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator of the Year. 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 Mayor Josef Lucero presents a proclamation for Colorado Cities and Towns Week, September 11-17, to Alamosa City Clerk Holly Martinez, center. On Monday President Trump approved a 30 percent tariff on imported solar panels in an attempt to boost domestic manufacturers. While wildfires in the San Luis Valley are nearing containment, firefights in northern New Mexico and the Durango area are still far from over. by Judge Wagner. Three former addicts along with the father of one shared moving tales at Communities That Care's substance abuse forum at Adams State University on Tuesday evening. ALAMOSA On Jan. 3 at approximately 11:48 p.m. Alamosa County Sheriff deputies were dispatched to Discount Liquor at 151 Broadway Avenue in East Alamosa on the report of an armed robbery in progress. WASHINGTON President Donald Trump declared November 2018 the second annual National Veterans and Military Families Month, COSTILLA COUNTY Election results for Costilla County that were posted online and published in the Courier were partial results. City of Alamosa utility customers will likely be asked to voluntarily restrict water usage soon. 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. Senator Michael Bennet and others. Please use the button below to verify an existing account or to purchase a new subscription. An Alamosa woman died Friday night as a result of a two-vehicle collision about four miles west of Alamosa on Highway 160. y2?] House Bill 2248, dubbed the Civil Rights Remedies Restoration Act, passed out of a House committee on Wednesday and is now awaiting action by the full House. Alamosa Elementary School students parade down the street in their Halloween costumes on Tuesday. The South Conejos School District is working with Conejos County law enforcement to locate two second graders who were taken from the elementary school shortly before school started on Wednesday, March 1. ALAMOSA Joining municipalities around the state, Alamosa will be celebrating Colorado Cities and Towns Week September 10-16, ALAMOSA According to the Alamosa Police Department. Your current subscription does not provide access to this content. ALAMOSA What was obviously popular with todays youth at Halloween will be revitalized next month when the 9th annual Rio Frio Ice Fest unfolds here. Not already a subscriber? Police of various ranks also detailed they feel targeted after a consent decree required the city to alter policing practices after the Department of Justice found the police department engaged in civil rights violations, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. ALAMOSA During a recent ceremony at The Bridge in Alamosa, the Honorary Consul of France in Colorado Jeffrey Richards presented the insignia of Chevalier dans lOrdre National de la Lgion dHonneur (The National Order of The Legion of Honor in the rank of Knight) to Technician 3rd Grade Samuel B. Fasnacht United States Army in recognition of his distinguished service in France during World War II. On Friday, Dec. 29 at about 12:56 p.m. the Alamosa Police Department Officers responded to a report of shots fired in the vicinity of the 1100 block of Railroad Avenue.