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Opening statements heard in trial of Robert Thrash
ALAMOSA — Opening statements were made on Tuesday in the trial of Robert Thrash, who has been charged with first-degree burglary, a class three felony, and second-degree murder, a class two felony, in connection with the Dec. 8, 2022, fatal shooting of Phil Lucero. Proceedings began Monday with jury...
Rhythms on the Rio Music Festival Announces Daily Lineups
Rhythms on the Rio Music Festival has announced the daily lineups and single-day tickets on sale for the 17th Annual festival, to take place in Del Norte, CO from August 2-4, 2024. For its 17th year, Rhythms on the Rio has once again assembled a well-rounded roster of heavy-hitting artists...
Adams State inducts Class of 2024 Educators Hall of Fame
The Twelfth Annual Adams State University Educators Hall of Fame Ceremony on June 4, 2024, included a warm welcome from Adams State President David Tandberg, Ph.D., introductions by Master of Ceremonies Curtis Wilson, and a heartfelt address from Alamosa School District Assistant Superintendent Luis Murillo, Ph.D. They all voiced appreciation for professional educators and their positive impact on individuals, classes, and society. Honorees, or their representatives, expressed gratitude for Adams State and the skills and experiences they acquired in and out of the classroom.
MONDY BRIEFING | June 10, 2024
June is running nearly 5 degrees hotter than normal, hitting closer to 85 than 80 for daytime highs. There were a pair of 90-degree days last week contributing to that. We’re getting to the phase of summer when we look up and ask, “Is there rain in those clouds?” The answer to that could be “Yes” on Monday. Here’s more for the week that ends with Father’s Day.
Del Norte celebrates improvements to Voss Field
In Del Norte’s D Mountain Park and Recreation you see a special parks and recreation district that thinks it can. It came into existence as a special park district in 2014 – originally to develop a plan and funding for a new indoor swimming and recreation facility, only to have an eventual feasibility study show the cost beyond the means of the little district.
Curfew in place Alamosa parks
The Alamosa City Council on Wednesday adopted curfew hours for Alamosa’s public parks system and endorsed Alamosa Parks & Recreation enforcing a city policy of no guns or weapons at the parks and recreation center and the Alamosa Ice Rink. What it didn’t do was settle the broader proposal...
Colorado campsite known for 'starry night sky' ranked as '3rd-best camping spot' in US
Popular camping resource The Dyrt has released its 2024 rankings for the 'top 10' places to camp in the United States – and one Colorado spot made the cut to be included. Found near the town of Blanca in Colorado's San Luis Valley, Sacred White Shell Mountain ultimately ranked 3rd on the nationwide list that also featured camping areas in nine other states. This dispersed camping site is known for...
SLV Airport to conduct a full-scale exercise on Saturday
ALAMOSA — The San Luis Valley Regional Airport in conjunction with emergency management personnel from all six counties in the Valley, and numerous EMS agencies will conduct a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) safety drill this weekend. To ensure optimum results of the exercise and for safety, the event is...
EMS crews respond during an emergency exercise drill at the airport
ALAMOSA — On Saturday, emergency responders from agencies throughout the San Luis Valley participated in a mock drill at San Luis Valley Regional Airport. The mock scenario involved a 50-passenger ERJ-145 aircraft had crashed while on approach to the airport and was burning. Approximately 50 EMS responders participated in the event as did 24 actors who were the "passengers" on the doomed flight.
EPA awards $1M to the City of Monte Vista
MONTE VISTA – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced May 20 the City of Monte Vista will receive $1 million in Brownfields grant funding to support contaminant cleanup, environmental assessments and redevelopment of critical properties in Monte Vista. These investments are part the agency’s Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, and...
Mayor Burnett sworn in at Town of Del Norte meeting
DEL NORTE – In a Town of Del Norte trustee meeting, residents, town board members and staff witnessed the swearing in of Del Norte’s first female Mayor, Shelly Burnett. Outgoing Mayor Chris Trujillo opened the public meeting on May 8 and after working through the consent agenda, stepped down as mayor.
DNHS Class of 2024 is reminded best days are ahead
DEL NORTE – Pomp and Circumstance filled the Upper Rio Grande School District’s gymnasium as the Del Norte High School Class of 2024 made their way to the stage with grins on their faces and some with tears in their eyes. As they entered, they stopped for photos with family and friends.
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