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. ALAMOSA Responding to area residents request to expand the Rickey Recycling Centers weekend hours, the Alamosa city council this week authorized the city manager to reclassify the part-time maintenance worker position to full time. ALAMOSA Alamosa Countys Code of the West has been in effect since 2008, but its not widely known by newcomers. Firefighters from multiple departments join Sanford Thursday evening in attacking a wind-whipped fire on 10th Street in Sanford. Although he said the assignment was nearly offensive to him, as a result of questions raised during a recent candidate forum Alamosa City Public Works Director Pat Steenburg presented to the city council Wednesday night totals the city has spent on major projects on the north and south sides of the railroad track in recent years. After it passed in the Senate on Monday by 25-10 votes, the House passed Senate Bill 17-267 by 49-16 votes on the last of the Colorado General Assembly's session yesterday. We are the community newspaper of Roxboro and Person County. More than 100 high school students from across the San Luis Valley learned ideas for their futures at a Career Fair held Wednesday at Adams State University. ALAMOSA COUNTY Three people have been safely rescued after spending almost 24 hours on top of Little Bear Peak. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. ALAMOSA In order to not repeat a low elk population that was seen in the late 90s, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) met with hunters, outdoor recreationists and other members of the public to discuss herd management strategies. FORT GARLAND The 71st Colorado General Assembly has approved a $1.4 million funding request for fiscal year 2017-18 to strengthen the Community Museum of History Colorado. He was 23. At least 10 people are dead as severe storms bring tornadoes and flooding to South, sweep across Northeast. John Hickenlooper joined some of Colorados leading health organizations to raise their voices in concern over Colorados youth vaping rate. ALAMOSA Authorities have not yet been able to identify a man who fell to his death on Mount Blanca on Friday. ALAMOSA La Puente is hosting their annual CROP Walk event this Sunday, April 22nd at 1 p.m. at Cole Park in Alamosa. SAN LUIS - Colorado Open Lands announced continued support from The Trinchera Blanca Foundation to protect historic water rights and increase awareness of conservation across the San Luis Valley. Record Searchlight reporter David Benda contributed to this report. A one-of-a-kind survey of small business owners in 16 communities near the Continental Divide Trail throughout Colorado, New Mexico, Idaho and Wyoming shows the trail, the public lands it travels through and the hikers that use it are a vital and growing part of the economic activity in those towns. ALAMOSA The Alamosa County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on September 5th to open bids for the upcoming Doppler Radar project. A trial over groundwater regulations for the Rio Grande Basin entered its second week on Monday with Assistant Division Engineer for Colorado Division of Water Resources Division 3 James Heath on the stand. Gov. ALAMOSA Members of the Alamosa County Economic Development Corporation (ACEDC) impressed on Alamosa city councilors during a work session Wednesday night the value of city support for the organization. Oakleaf Energy Partners 12-acre community-scale farm, whose special use permit Alamosa County Commissioners approved on Wednesday, will break ground in 2018. ALAMOSA The Honorable Pattie P. Swift, Chief Judge for Colorados 12th Judicial District, will give the commencement address at Adams State Universitys fall commencement ceremony. ALAMOSA Krystal Voss, 43, will get her day in court again. Alamosa native and Adams State alumnus Chris Lopez has been named director of Public Relations and Marketing at Adams State University. ALAMOSA On Monday Alamosa County Judge Daniel Walzl advanced the attempted murder case of Nazzreth DeLuna, 30, to district court. 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. Free Verify account. By January Alamosa will have a new and improved ice rink, which will also serve as a multipurpose pavilion. ALAMOSA Though Alamosa School Districts October head count is nine students lower than last year, the Colorado Department of Education projects an increase of 47.2 students. Four of the eight people killed in a fire in Hsinchu City on Wednesday night were children and the other four were adults who died while trying to rescue the children from the second floor of the burning building, the citys Fire Bureau said yesterday. DENVER Speaker designate KC Becker, D-Boulder, appointed the chairs, vice chairs, and other Democratic members of all 11 House committees of reference. The Courier. MONTE VISTA Following what has been a contentious few months with the old versus the new, Monte Vista City Councilor Joe Schlabach has resigned, effective immediately. Verify your print or online subscription account here. ALAMOSA The LOR Foundation on Friday announced grants to 15 rural communities and towns in Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, and Wyoming. Get our expert short-term forecast, summary of the weather details and news of any severe weather. MOFFAT The Moffat School Board met Monday evening and in the course of business accepted the resignation of district Superintendent Kirk Banghart. ALAMOSA After Thom Millers departure in July from District 1, the Alamosa Board of Education has appointed Elias Heredia to replace him. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.. A few clouds. ALAMOSA Every 10 years after the census, the state of Colorado starts redistricting for congressional and legislative purposes. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. ALAMOSA For every year of the childhood she will never have, District Judge Michael Gonzales on Thursday sentenced Perry Hotz, 21, to 18 years in prison for the death of his daughter Alexis, 5 1/2 months old. ALAMOSA A pretrial conference is scheduled next month for retired schoolteacher Lamberto Ricci Castillo, 65, Alamosa, who was charged earlier this year in the 1994 murders of Kenny Paul Sommers and his friend Chen Cosmo Maui Blanchard, both 23, in California. DEL NORTEResidents of Del Norte gathered at the Rio Grande County Annex building Tuesday night to meet their 2018 spring election candidates. 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. This site does not charge for viewing any of our published data, and we do not accept payments of any kind. Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Nancy E. Rice today announced the formation of the Bail Blue Ribbon Commission to address Colorados pretrial release practices. Parade attendees stood at attention as the color guard led the Ski Hi Stampede parade route on Saturday. The Gilmer High gym was rocking to start the Class 3A basketball state tournament. MONTE VISTA The Bureau of Land Management San Luis Valley Field Office is seeking public comments on a proposal to amend the land management plan for 2,882 acres of public lands on the east side of the San Luis Valley. Colorado State Patrol investigates a two-vehicle crash with injuries just west of Alamosa on Highway 160 midday on Wednesday. VALLEY San Luis Valley voters are reminded that they must return their Primary Election ballots to their respective county clerks offices by 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 26. ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WMBF) - It was a busy two days for the Robeson County Sheriff's Office. STATEWIDE New statistics from the Colorado Department of Revenue, Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) indicate 96 percent of impaired driving suspects have their driver licenses revoked, regardless of whether they are ever convicted of a DUI in court. She was the loving wife of Michael Orlic who passed away in 2017. ALAMOSA Alamosa officials and artists introduced the citys first ArtScape exhibit on Friday evening. Colorado Division of Water Resources State Engineer Kevin Rein in a community meeting Friday addressed the question of what happens if the Rio Grande Basins aquifer is not recovered to the mandated level by the 20-year deadline, which is now 13 years away. Colorados state and national delegation was well represented on Saturday for the commissioning of the fourth naval vessel to operate under the USS Colorado name. The annual Adams State University Donor and Student Recognition Dinner provides an opportunity for students to show appreciation for the continued support and generosity of donors. More of the same has unfolded with shootings since 2020. "We can only support each other at the lowest ranks," the officer said. Legion members and their guests are invited to a potluck dinner in the Legion Hall. 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 Adams State University is seeking comments from the public about the university in preparation for its periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting agency. Duane Lopez, 63, was found deceased April 14 near Wild Horse Mesa. Perry Authelet and Arturo Garcia earned their Christmas presents this year. The Teacher Pipeline Grant Program would target vacancies in 170 school districts that account for 80% of all unfilled teaching positions in Illinois. VALLEY April is both Child Abuse Prevention Month (CAPM) and Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), and Tu Casa, Inc. would like to invite everyone to support the cause. Engineers say solutions are coming in the next few years. An Alamosa woman died Friday night as a result of a two-vehicle collision about four miles west of Alamosa on Highway 160. Receive our newspaper electronically with the e-Edition email. A man accused of supplying meth to drug dealers was arrested in Bristol Township Wednesday, according to the Bucks County District Attorney's Office. A 32-year-old Chillicothe man pleaded guilty Wednesday to igniting a health center last month in Peoria. ALAMOSA Petitioners submitted to Alamosa City Clerk Holly Martinez on Monday signatures to place medical and retail marijuana questions on this Novembers ballot. Naomi Martinez-Keys has announced her intent to seek re-election as the Conejos County Assessor. Moffat school board members voted that newly appointed Interim Superintendent Linda Stagner should decide what measures should be taken regarding Principal Michelle Hashbarger. Richard Pascoe discovered the suspect had allegedly stolen a second vehicle after abandoning his own vehicle which was in perfectly sound condition. Keep comments relevant to the article. In the first public mention of the latest proposal for the long-vacant Rio Grande Motorway building, the Alamosa city council last night commented on the Alamosa Local Marketing District boards decision to give the building to the Early Iron Club. ALAMOSA Undergraduate students at Adams State University can breathe a little easier knowing that they likely wont have to pay more for their education next year. ALAMOSA Although still facing prison time on unrelated charges, Brian Cooper, 25, Alamosa will no longer be prosecuted for his alleged part in the 2016 Floyd Dale McBride homicide. ALAMOSA Citing a lack of resources and evidence deteriorated with time, 12th Judicial District Attorney Crista Newmyer-Olsen asked District Judge Martin Gonzales to dismiss the 2003 child death case against Krystal Voss, 43. Alamosa City Council this week proclaimed May as Mental Health Month. Please use the button below to verify an existing account or to purchase a new subscription. Emma Roybal of Fort Garland has announced her candidacy for Costilla County Clerk and Recorder in the 2018 election. Germany Broussard, 38, 519 New Orleans St., Morgan City, fugitive. A jury this week found Adam Acosta, 40, Alamosa, guilty of sexual assault on a child. Police Report: May 16-18, 2018. "Our Mission: To promote a community of trust, respect and civility through mutually satisfying campus and community relationships.". She faces charges of making false statements to a federal law enforcement officer and mail fraud. ALAMOSA First things happen only once, said Dr. Ira Richardson upon awarding Adams States first degree in August of 1926. VALLEY On Wednesday, Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation (DDCOF) announced that it will provide $3.4 million in funding over three years to 29 Colorado nonprofit organizations to support projects designed to advance oral health equity in local communities. The Alamosa County Sheriff's Office is reporting an "in custody death," which occurred in the Detention Facility on Sunday. Hope 2023. Trinidad State Junior College has emerged from a rough patch the last few years and is now looking forward to growth and expansion, TSJC President Dr. Carmen Simone told community members in Alamosa on Tuesday night. This week San Luis Valley Health has entered one of the top tiers for hospitals when it received a four-star rating on Thursday. Saying he understood how victims could be frustrated with how slowly the court process moves, District Judge Michael Gonzales on Tuesday continued one last time the first appearance in district court for Perry Hotz, 20, charged with the death of his 5 1. . 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. SAGUACHE Day three of the Charles M. Gonzales trial for the murder of mountain bike enthusiast Michael Rust began with the lengthy testimony of Gonzaless father, Guadalupe Lupe Gonzales, concerning his sons activities before and after Rusts disappearance. (FOX32 Chicago WFLD). Creede resident James Filipy, 51, was found dead in Willow Creek about half a mile south of Creede on Wednesday afternoon. Get access to ALL of our site and our brand new electronic edition! Remarks containing abusive and obscene language, personal attacks of any kind or promotion will be removed and the user banned. A division of the Colorado Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments at Alamosa High School on Tuesday, March 14, and at Salida High School on March 16, before audiences of students. Serina and Selena might have been finishing their first year of college, studying to be doctors. On Monday, Angel Nieto pleaded guilty in two cases pending against him, one involving the death of his passenger in a January 16, 2017 crash on Highway 285 south of Alamosa. Please enable it in your browser settings. In the last two weeks Senator Larry Crowder (R-District 35) has continued to be active on a number of fronts to advance and uphold the health and safety of Colorado citizens. 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. While most San Luis Valley school districts have positive accreditation statuses, five districts were downgraded, according to accreditation statuses released by Colorado Department of Education on Wednesday. ALAMOSA We are at a crossroads We may find we dont need a railroad conductor. SOUTH FORK South Fork resident Rex Shaw, 47, died Monday afternoon in a rollover crash on Colorado 149, approximately 4.5 miles north of South Fork. Make sure you allocate extra airport time if you're planning on flying Boutique Air soon. CAPULIN Santos Nevarez, 25, of La Jara, who also goes by the name, Santos Rameriz, along with other aliases, was set for a preliminary hearing in Conejos County Court Thursday, but the matter was postponed to 9 a.m. Dec. 12-17. ALAMOSA Although not easy, working with the new Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) program is worthwhile, LEAD staff told Alamosa city councilors during a recent update on the program, which began this spring. Depending on one's opinion of taxes, a low residential assessment rate could be seen as good or bad news. Santos Navares, 25,of La Jara, who also goes by the name, Santos Rameriz, is scheduled for a two-day preliminary hearing April 19-20 on an array of charges relating to the Jan. 15 deaths of three persons. Generally speaking, more burglaries occur in the summer months. Lonnie Cooper, 43, will be pleading to second-degree murder in the 2016 death of Floyd Dale McBride, 52, his attorney Tina Tussay told Alamosa County Judge Daniel Walzl on Thursday. ALAMOSA The Alamosa Board of County Commissioners voted to approve the 2019 Alamosa County budget on Wednesday. San Luis Valley residents still have a month to let Rio Grande National Forest staff know how they feel about a draft forest plan that will direct how the forest is managed in coming years. VALLEY Rio Grande Forest officials hosted meetings this past week to answer questions and concerns pertaining to the recently released forest plan revision draft document. Howard Trahan III, 57, 290 Louise Lane, Bayou Blue, contempt of court. A Georgetown man was arrested early Sept. 17 after he allegedly fired an assault rifle into a residence then barricaded himself in a house. 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. ALAMOSA One in four people in the San Luis Valley face food insecurity at least once a year. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. Vehicle Theft - 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT-8. We have used your information to see if you have a subscription with us, but did not find one. ALAMOSA With the goal of supporting economic development in the San Luis Valley (SLV), Adams State University launched its Industrial Hemp Initiative July 25. ALAMOSA Staff of the Alamosa Mosquito Control District have been preparing for the Fourth of July since April. Sonya Snyder, 14, flips on the bungee trampoline at Summerfest on the Rio at Cole Park on Saturday. We hope that you continue to enjoy our free content. The Alamosa Mean Moose baseball team had a dominant sweep of the Del Norte Tigers in an odd midday doubleheader at the Adams State University Baseball Field on Tuesday. All accused should be presumed innocent until proven guilty. John D. Beck, Sr., age 85, of New Castle: died Friday . Alamosa City Manager Heather Brooks addressed a question about the embezzlement case against former finance director Amanda McDonald during this weeks candidate forum. Walgreens won't sell abortion pill by mail in 20 states. SAGUACHE After deliberating for several hours, a jury empaneled to decide the fate of Charles M. Gonzales in the death of Michael D. Rust in 2009 returned a verdict at 1:20 p.m. Thursday afternoon of guilty on all counts. MONTE VISTA More than 20 years of demonstrating excellent leadership and service to the community has earned Ray and Collette Skeff an Award for Leadership and Service through the El Pomar Foundation. TSJCs adult education program will not look the same after this weekend when 17 students will graduate with their General Education Development (GED) diplomas in the final commencement under long-time Director Anna Mae Rael-Lindsay. [ 2? The Wet Paintbrush presents a new kind of business for Alamosa. @7 2 =2C86 2>@F?E @7 4CJDE2= >6E92>A96E2>:?6 2?5 28C665 E@ A:4< FA E96 F?56C4@G6C @77:46C E@ 4@>A=6E6 2 562=]k^Am, kAmps%u :?G6DE:82E@CD 2CC:G65 :? The Twelfth Judicial District Nominating Commission will meet at the Alamosa Combined Court on June 22 to interview and select nominees for appointment by the governor to the office of district judge for the Twelfth Judicial District. VALLEY In the United States, vaccines have greatly reduced infectious diseases that once routinely harmed or killed many infants, children and adults. Senator Michael Bennet and others. United States Marine, reserve Lieutenant Colonel Randy Velasquez, a native of Alamosa, suddenly passed away Monday while working in Stuttgart, Germany, as a contractor for a defense contractor. ALAMOSA The City of Alamosa became a sponsor this week of the Society Halls annual fundraiser, billed as a burn the mortgage event. ALAMOSA The City of Alamosa is hosting a community meeting on September 27 at 6 p.m. at Alamosa Family Rec Center, 2222 Old Sanford Road, to review and receive comments from the public regarding the proposed budget for the Fiscal Year 2018. ALAMOSA Alamosa city council this week decided to place a petition-initiated marijuana issue on the 2019 ballot. Candidates for Alamosa mayor and city council during a forum this week at city hall addressed a variety of questions ranging from crime to cooperation. 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. according to the unnamed police officer. Your daily source for local and state news serving Charleston County, Dorchester County and Berkeley County. 2 of the Rio Grande Water Conservation District (Subdistrict No. Alamosa Public Librarys held an open house for its new Playful Adventure Destination (PAD) area on Friday. ]c_ 42=:36C 92?58F? Following an incident that occurred last summer resulting in criminal charges, Ruben and Audrey Chavez have filed a notice of claim against the town of Center, naming various town officials as the defendants, including Mayor Herman Sisneros and Police Chief James Gowin. ANTONITO Thanks to a $10,000 Trains Preservation Award from Trains Magazine, fundraising for the $501,000 restoration of Engine No. STATEWIDE The Colorado Division of Criminal Justice Office of Research and Statistics on Friday released Impacts on Marijuana Legalization in Colorado, a report that compiles and analyzes data on marijuana-related topics including crime, impaired driving, hospitalizations and ER visits, usage rates, effects on youth, and more. The Adams State University Board of Trustees approved the naming of The San Luis Valley Federal Bank Main Stage Theater during their Friday meeting after the bank donated $1,116,152 to the institution. A Friday afternoon fire left an Alamosa woman homeless and her neighbor temporarily evacuated. During the proceeding, both the prosecution and defense lawyers described the circumstances of Papini's arrest on March 3. 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. As Colorado grapples with the opioid crisis, local communities are stepping up efforts to organize community responses. Copyright 1999-2023 The Taipei Times. Kelly Snow | The Courier-Times Jan 19, 2023 Local pastor Clevie Brandon offered words of prayer during Monday's service at Zion Christian Center honoring the memory and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Services commemorating the holiday took place at several churches throughout the county and the Person County Interdenominational The two teams split the season series with . Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve staff on Wednesday released the name of a missing man whose body was found on Monday near Milwaukee Peak Bryan Skilinski, 40, of Phoenix, New York the same person who had been rescued in February after five. DEL NORTE A masked male entered Del Norte Banks branch in Del Norte during business hours on Friday, Dec. 8. Crime news and reports for the Kent, OH area from Kent Ravenna Record-Courier. The Adams State University Foundation authorized a distribution of funds to help alleviate the budget gap projected by the university. Joy Mejia will be attending Adams State University on a full-ride scholarship thanks to the generosity and support of the Boys and Girls Clubs of the San Luis Valley and ASU. Please enable it in your browser settings. Alamosa firefighters and Colorado State Patrol respond to a one-vehicle rollover. A Denver resident died Sunday afternoon after his vehicle rolled off the highway west of Antonito. 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. The moon shines a bright red early Wednesday morning in Alamosa during a rare super blue blood moon. 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. STATEWIDE The Colorado Municipal Leagues (CML) Board of Directors has taken positions on four statewide ballot initiatives. ALAMOSA Alta convenience store at 3213 Main (Highway 160) will be able to sell 3.2 percent beer, but the license approval from the Alamosa city council was not unanimous. D46?6 E@ 2DD:DE] r@?5F4E:?8 2 7C66 2:C D? The subject was processed and arraigned. DFCG6:==2?46] s2G:5 {] (2EE[ da[ @7 }6H r2DE=6[ C6A@CE65=J 2CC:G65 2E E96 56D:8?2E65 E:>6 @? DENVER On September 14, a federal court again rejected pleas by the Leavell-McCombs Joint Venture and the Forest Service to allow the controversial Village at Wolf Creek to go forward. ALAMOSA Volunteers will build a completely new playground in Alamosa all in one day on Saturday and already have a name for it. CRESTONE The North Crestone Campground will be temporarily closed from Tuesday, June 12 through Friday, June 15 to install bear resistant lockers. Obituaries will be printed in The Courier-Times as they come from the funeral home. Costilla County firefighters responded to a house fire north of San Luis on Monday night, January 22 in which the occupants were displaced. Alamosa Mayor Josef Lucero presents a proclamation for Colorado Cities and Towns Week, September 11-17, to Alamosa City Clerk Holly Martinez, center. It was the third and final public hearing about the proposed creation of a Lewisville-Franklin Township Fire Protection Territory. 2 D6A2C2E6 :?G6DE:82E:@? The annual Spring Fling Republican fundraiser held this year at Moffat Schools brought out several gubernatorial candidates from the Front Range to acquaint local voters with the issues and ask them for their support. Many preschoolers do not even know the words adhesion and friction, much less what they mean. Members of the SLV Quilt Guild present beautiful and comforting quilts to those dealing with victims of assault and trauma. In the article titled CRT awarded grant for lighting upgrade it states that the project would be to upgrade the outside lights around the theatre. ALAMOSA In a 5-1 vote with Councilman Michael Carson opposed and Councilman David Broyles absent, the Alamosa city council on Wednesday night approved a land exchange of city ranch property for private property belonging to Rio Bravo RV Resort developers. 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