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Creede Class of 2024 ‘Digs Deep’ with new tradition
CREEDE - As the school year ends, the Creede High School seniors came together for a final time before graduation to say goodbye to the school they loved, and hello to a new tradition that they hope continues for years. “The brains behind this really was Will Roden. He came...
URGED welcomes Adams State University President Tandberg
MONTE VISTA – Adams State University President David Tandberg was the keynote speaker during the Upper Rio Grande Economic Development meeting held at the Ski Hi Complex in Monte Vista on May 14. Tandberg was welcomed by the organization and spoke about the current challenges and accomplishments the university...
2024 National Small Print Show winners announced
CREEDE – The public is invited to join the Creede Arts Council (CAC) for its exhibition of the National Small Print Show. It is the 23rd anniversary of the National Small Print Show, a juried art show of hand-pulled prints created by artists from across the country and Canada. This year, esteemed printmaker Theresa Haberkorn from Boulder judged the prints.
Memorial Day service held at Homelake Veterans Cemetery
MONTE VISTA – The sun was high in the sky, and the mood was somber and peaceful for the Memorial Day service at the Homelake Veterans Cemetery on May 27. Approximately 200 people celebrated all Veterans who gave their life for the United States. The service was organized by...
Taste of Creede delivers weekend of artistic talent
CREEDE – The 36th annual Taste of Creede featured gorgeous views, slightly chilly weather and scattered rain throughout the afternoon on Saturday, but everyone who ventured out appeared to be having a wonderful day. Though the K-Belle Cookoff was canceled at the last minute, Main Street in Creede was...
Commissioners notified of Moffat 5G tower upgrade
Verizon Wireless has given notice of intent to provide 5G service from its Moffat cell tower, and neither Saguache County residents nor the county commissioners have any say about it. When Verizon filed an application to the county for this upgrade in February, the commissioners called a special work session...
Cinco de Mayo Street Festival donating to multiple organizations
MONTE VISTA - On May 4, the main streets of Monte Vista were rocking with spicy music, dancing, delicious Mexican food, a fabulous car show, and many vendors at the Fourth Annual Cinco de Mayo Street Festival in Monte Vista. The event was organized by the OptiMystics Citizen’s Action Network...
MVHS grads encouraged to ‘not fear failure’
MONTE VISTA – The Monte Vista High School held a graduation ceremony for the Class of 2024 on Friday, May 24. A little after 7 p.m., students began marching into the high school gymnasium wearing black caps and gowns, where approximately 450 people were seated in the bleachers and upper and lower seats.
City of MV receives public input on short-term rentals
MONTE VISTA - The City of Monte Vista received public input on short-term rentals during a meeting last month at City Hall. City of Monte Vista Planner DJ Enderle said he thought it was a success. “We had a good turnout,” he said. Enderle explained that most of the...
Author with Creede ties publishes book
CREEDE – Rachel Stark was reminded of her hometown the first time she ventured to Creede. Though Perris, Calif., is in a more desert terrain, she couldn’t help but feel a connection when a job opportunity took her from the West Coast to the Rocky Mountains in Creede.
4-H Juntos Specialist Gurule receives Outstanding Diversity Promoter award
MONTE VISTA – 4-H Juntos Youth Development Area Specialist Carol Gurule received the Outstanding Diversity Promoter in the Southern Region Award. Gurule, who works at the Colorado State University SLV Area Extension in Monte Vista, stated that she is blessed by the award, but truthfully the award was not necessary because she loves what she does.
Monte Vista Graduation held for Byron Syring Delta Center in person and online students
MONTE VISTA - Thirty-eight Byron Syring DELTA Center and Monte Vista On-Line Academy students graduated in front of a packed and excited Jean Ritchey Central Auditorium on May 11. More than 250 people were in attendance. The DELTA Center and On-Line Academy Director Rebekah Johnson welcomed the audience. “Thank you...
Monte Vista seniors receive over $2M in scholarships
MONTE VISTA – On May 23, an awards ceremony was held for Monte Vista High School graduating seniors. Monte Vista High School Student Council Sponsor Melissa Harlan said that $2,097,260 in scholarships were awarded. The following is a list of awards and scholarships given out the night of the...
‘She truly is there for the students’
When Sargent School District ended the 2023-24 academic year, it was food service staff member Darlene Pinales who found herself in the spotlight when she became the first school cafeteria worker presented with the Adams State Educator Highlight Award. The award has recognized teachers, custodians, administrators, and after-school specialists over...
Party time on the Rio
Memorial Day weekend revelers kicked things off with a group float on the Rio Grande late Friday afternoon as shown in this scene near Cottonwood Cove southeast of Creede. Shouts of joy from the participants indicated a good time had by all on the spring-runoff swollen river.
Pirates’ season ended by Las Animas
ALAMOSA – The season came to an ended for the seventh-ranked Monte Vista High School baseball team as it was defeated by third-ranked Las Animas 5-0 in the Class 2A State Tournament Saturday at the Runyon Sports Complex’s Andenucio Field. The Trojans scored one run in the bottom...
Creede Class of 2024 walks into bright future
CREEDE – Local musicians Johanna Gray and Debbie Whitmore played Pomp and Circumstance on flutes as the Creede High School Class of 2024 made its way into the gym and to the front of a crowd consisting of family and friends. The six young men held their heads high and took their seats for their graduation ceremony.
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