VALLEY Regular bus service from Alamosa to Pueblo will arrive next July courtesy of the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) which has received grant money for rural areas from the Federal Transit Administration. Gov. 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 Voting in the annual Best of Alamosa County survey begins today with the first of three insertions of the official ballot in todays copies of the Valley Courier distributed in Alamosa County. A new website for the San Luis Valley Development Resources Group provides easy access to the programs and services offered by the organization, as well as information about the San Luis Valley. Christopher Salinas, 5, crosses a rickety bridge at Fright Fest in Cole Park on Tuesday. CONEJOS Murder suspect Michael Robinson, 33, will likely enter a plea in district court in May, his attorney Public Defender Amanda Hopkins told Chief District Judge Pattie Swift on Thursday. "No way Id do that now.". RIO GRANDE COUNTY Christopher Crown, current undersheriff for Conejos County, is announcing his candidacy for Rio Grande County Sheriff in the upcoming election. MANASSA Following is the update schedule for Manassa Pioneer Days. Teaching is often a thankless job, however 14 educators from around the San Luis Valley were recognized for their hard work and dedication on Wednesday night. Colorado's hospital provider fee, which reimburses hospitals based on the number of uninsured and Medicaid patients, is currently part of the state's general fund and subject to the Taxpayer's Bill of Rights (TABOR). Rochelle Gisclair, 24, 2606 N. Alex Plaisance Blvd., Golden Meadow, contempt of court. ALAMOSA Following up on a ban for using fireworks in the city limits, the Alamosa city council last night also passed a ban on selling them. ALAMOSA Although out of money in their sponsorship budget, the Alamosa city council on Wednesday voted to support the second annual Oktobrfest with $1,000 from a miscellaneous fund. Senator Michael Bennet and Governor John Hickenlooper on Tuesday secured $20.2 million in Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) funds for wildfire recovery projects in La Plata, Huerfano, Costilla, and Eagle counties. A story updated on Tuesday in the Denver Post named the new owner of the 83,000-acre Cielo Vista Ranch in the San Luis Valley as Texas oil heir William Bruce Harrison. Investigation is continuing into the death of an inmate in the Conejos County Jail early Saturday. COSTILLA COUNTY Want to buy a mountain? ALAMOSA Beginning with the graduating class of 2021, all Alamosa High School and Alamosa Ombudsman School of Excellence students need 25.5 credits to graduate. An Alamosa inmate on trial for an officer assault racked up more charges Tuesday afternoon when he assaulted sheriffs deputies on hand for his trial at the Alamosa County courthouse. Indiana State Police arrested a New Castle man at approximately 12:25 a.m. Monday for possession of methamphetamine, and felon in possession of a firearm. Papini was not able to get far before the agent arrested her, Alegra said. Fire Bureau First Corps commander Chang Chih-chih () told a news conference that the fire at Zheng Yi Tire Repair Shop on Dongda Road might have been intentionally set by the owners son, Chen Yen-hsiang (), who earlier had an argument with other family members. A prosecutor says three Indianapolis men have been convicted of murder and other charges in the fatal shooting of three young men and a young woman found slain in a ransacked apartment. Receive classifieds from local advertisers. ALAMOSA This September 9 community members can run and walk for a good cause. Not already a subscriber? Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO), Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), the LOR Foundation and Colorado Open Lands. Basket Ball. Bush and as ordered by President Trump. Dave Medina, 71, owes his life to the Alamosa police officers who responded and acted quickly when he suffered medical problems earlier this year. At least 10 people are dead as severe storms bring tornadoes and flooding to South, sweep across Northeast. Moffat school board members voted that newly appointed Interim Superintendent Linda Stagner should decide what measures should be taken regarding Principal Michelle Hashbarger. ALAMOSA Appearing before District Judge Michael Gonzales on Friday, attorneys argued a motion to suppress statements made about a year ago by Perry Hotz, 21, charged with murder in connection to the death of his 5 1/2-month-old daughter. 11:03. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, In comparison, the state average is down .3 percent. If enacted today as is, however, this is how the budget would directly affect the San Luis Valley. ALAMOSA Democratic gubernatorial candidate Cary Kennedy returned to Milagros Coffee House on Tuesday for a community conversation and reiterated her platform. STATEWIDE The Colorado Municipal Leagues (CML) Board of Directors has taken positions on four statewide ballot initiatives. Gilmer County. 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. All rights reserved. After reviewing the preliminary numbers throughout the fall, Alamosa County Commissioners adopted the budget for 2018 at yesterday's meeting. Gilmer Countys post commissioners used a special meeting to clarify some thoughts on a $9 million plan addressing several issues in Gilmer County. Long-time museum volunteer Josephine Jo Bowers was the honored guest on Sunday at a reception at the SLV Museum in Alamosa. Alamosa firefighters respond Wednesday afternoon to a brush fire in an unoccupied area just north of the Alamosa Cemetery. John Hickenlooper on Thursday announced the appointment of Melissa Hart to the Colorado Supreme Court. While the Houston area battles flooding, the San Luis Valley continues to meet the challenge of providing enough water for local users in addition to its obligation to downstream states through the Rio Grande Compact. ALAMOSA Commending the Honeycutts for the positive impact Alamosa Round-UP has on the community, the Alamosa city council this week unanimously approved a $4,000 sponsorship. John Kretsinger speaks on behalf of gubernatorial candidate Cary Kennedy at the Alamosa County Democratic Caucus at the Alamosa Recreation Center on Tuesday. DENVER Speaker designate KC Becker, D-Boulder, appointed the chairs, vice chairs, and other Democratic members of all 11 House committees of reference. A local man is still alive due to the swift action of La Jara Police Chief Jerry Lujan, who was honored during the La Jara Town Board meeting on June 8. While wildfires in the San Luis Valley are nearing containment, firefights in northern New Mexico and the Durango area are still far from over. After over four years of planning, yesterday's groundbreaking has officially started the countdown towards the new Alamosa County judicial center. Click here to view the 2022 Apple Capital Magazine! 2 PA women, including Bucks County gym owner, charged with storming Capitol. 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. San Luis Lakes State Wildlife Area is open for camping and those planning to use the area should be aware of a few changes made this year at the popular spot. ALAMOSA Alamosa County wants people to apply for six positions on two different boards by the end of the month. The members of the American Legion, Post 113 are celebrating their 98th birthday on Saturday, March 18. Adams State University is currently $7,300 away from eliminating a projected $800,000 general fund budget shortfall. A Philadelphia Municipal Court judge denied bail for Miles Pfeffer, and set his preliminary . Two Ellijay police officers were recognized for their lifesaving efforts in the line of duty as the Ellijay City Council met Monday, Feb. 20. MANASSA Joshua Martinez, 25, of Manassa was arrested Friday, November 17, on a burglary arrest warrant(s) and he is currently being held at the Conejos County Sheriffs Office. ALAMOSA Filling The Barn at La Manzanilla Farm with a crowd of around 100 people, Rio Bravo RV Resort developers presented their proposal, answered questions and took public comments Friday night. SAGUACHE Saguache County Sheriffs Office Jail Commander Capt. 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. Legionnaires are encouraged to bring their favorite dish to share. Adams State University President Beverlee J. McClure said the university strongly supports continuation of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which the White House ended September 5, with a six-month delay to allow Congress to devise an alternate plan. Terrebonne Parish District and City Courts. Cell phones. All Rights Reserved by Recently Booked, 180 people were booked in the last 30 days, (Last updated on 3/4/2023 8:19:49 AM EST). 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. On March 16 President Donald Trump released his proposed preliminary budget for the 2018 fiscal year. Crime experts who previously spoke to Fox News Digital have pointed to the defund the police movement, the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent lockdowns that upended society, along with the Ferguson effect. On May 2 at approximately 11:11 a.m. deputies with the Costilla County Sheriffs Office arrested Zanis McDonald, 43, on an outstanding warrant on Main Street and Gasper St. in the town of San Luis. Both bond ballot measures to provide matching funds for BEST (Building Excellent Schools Today) grants to build new school facilities passed in the Del Norte and Mountain Valley school districts on Tuesday. ALAMOSA After responding to questions and critiques from candidate David Broyles during the City of Alamosa budget hearing Wednesday night, the Alamosa city council approved its $21.8 million budget for 2018. SherriPapini, the Redding woman accused of faking her own kidnapping while she spent 22 days with an ex-boyfriend in southern California, appeared in federal court via Zoom on Tuesdayand was ordered to be released from Sacramento County Jail and comply with several restrictions. Shelter. ALAMOSA Angel Nieto, 31, Alamosa, entered a not guilty plea on Tuesday in connection with a January 16 fatal hit and run. ALAMOSA Alamosa and Monte Vista firefighters battled a hay fire for several hours on Sunday afternoon on the 101 and 10 South. ALAMOSA The Alamosa Local Marketing District and Tourism Board voted to officially suspend the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for the motorway building at their meeting on Thursday night. ALAMOSA Alamosa city councilors on Wednesday night unanimously decided to extend temporary moratoriums on marijuana consumption clubs and manufactured homes in the city limits and passed on first reading an ordinance placing a temporary moratorium on medical and retail marijuana establishments, should voters approve them in November. ALAMOSA After watching a police car dash cam recording of the arrest, District Judge Michael Gonzales on Wednesday denied a motion to suppress the arrest of Jamie Trujillo, 34, Alamosa, accused of hitting a police officer in the mouth when she was detai. Work continues to progress on the new ice rink/multipurpose pavilion next to the Alamosa Family Recreation Center in southern Alamosa. Communication is a top priority with Advantage Treatment Centers, Inc., new owner of the community corrections facility in Alamosa, staff told attendees at a community meeting on Tuesday. All accused should be presumed innocent until proven guilty. (AZ-04), Executive Vice-Chairman Rep. Scott Tipton (CO-03), Chairman Emeritus Rep. In January The Higher Learning Commission site visiting team recommended removing Adams State University from academic probation and now the Institutional Action Council concurs with the team's findings. ALAMOSA The Adams State Board of Trustees unanimously approved a debt restructuring proposal at a special teleconference meeting on Tuesday. VALLEY Regular bus service from Alamosa to Pueblo will arrive next May courtesy of the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) which has received grant money for rural areas from the Federal Transit Administration. A defendant with more than one pending case involving assaults on officers started to verbally take on Alamosa County Judge Daniel Walzl on Monday. 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.