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Stunner Bridge replacement to begin
The Stunner Bridge on Forest Service Road 250 will be replaced soon. Construction equipment will begin moving into Alamosa Canyon as early as this week. The Conejos Peak Ranger District on Wednesday announced that construction will take place approximately 5 miles northwest of Platoro. Traffic impacts will be minimal, but...
Faith Hinkley Veterans Memorial Park Fundraiser is July 27
MONTE VISTA - The Faith Hinkley Veteran’s Memorial Park Fundraiser is being held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, at Chapman Park in Monte Vista. The event will raise funds toward the completion of the Memorial Paver Installation Project, at Faith Hinkley Veteran’s Memorial Park. This is sure to be a memorable event and will honor local fallen heroes and all the brave women and men who have served.
Three major water trials set for 2026
The biggest water trials facing the Rio Grande Water Conservation District and local farmers are set for 2026. Peter Ampe, attorney for the Rio Grande Water Conservation District, told board members Tuesday that three major water cases are set for trial in 2026. The cases are:. The fourth Plan of...
AG Weiser talks youth mental health, mergers and fences
ALAMOSA — While he was in the San Luis Valley this week, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser told the Valley Courier, “I have an obligation as the people’s lawyer to really listen hard and find solutions [to problems]. That’s what I’ve done in a range of other areas and that’s what I’m going to do here.”
Rio Grande Farm Park farmers market opens
A farmers market with heart – Mercadillo En El Rio – opens for the season on Wednesday, July 17. The weekly farmers market at the Rio Grande Farm Park will run from 3-7 p.m. each Wednesday through Oct. 2. “What started out as a farm stand with a...
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