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San Luis Valley Potato Festival is Saturday, Sept. 7

The Antique Iron Club had its colorful train for people to ride at the 2023 Potato Festival in Monte Vista.

MONTE VISTA – The San Luis Valley Potato Festival is less than a week away. This year’s festival will be held on Sept. 7 at Chapman Park in Monte Vista.

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Community

Director’s cut — ‘The Milagro Beanfield War’

SAN LUIS VALLEY— “The Milagro Beanfield War,” the novel, was written by John Nichols and published in 1974. As the story goes, most of the west side of Milagro was deserted except for the land of Amarante Cordova and the land Jose Mondragon inherited from his father. A wealthy developer, Ladd Devine now owned the other farmers' land.

Adams State hosts Thomas Valles on Sept. 16

ALAMOSA – The McFarland High School cross country team became a legend in 1987 after winning the California State Meet. Coached by Jim White, the team championship was chronicled in the 2015 Disney movie “McFarland USA.”

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at Great Sand Dunes

GREAT SAND DUNES NATIONAL PARK and PRESERVE — On Saturday, Sept. 14, kick off Hispanic Heritage Month by learning about and celebrating the San Luis Valley's Hispanic heritage. All events are free, but regular park entrance fees are in effect.

Battle of the Bowls winners

ALAMOSA – The Second Annual ‘Battle of the Bowls’ Chili Cook-Off held at Alamosa/Great Sand Dunes KOA Journey Campground was another memorable success marked by good times, a variety of good chili, good music from local DJ Ef and a cheerful crowd of spoon-carrying tasters.

Adams State recognizes Manzanares as Outstanding Alumnus

ALAMOSA – Mark Manzanares, Ph.D., professor of counselor education and coordinator of Adams State Online, joins the ranks of dedicated and accomplished alumni who spent the majority of their professional career at Adams State and are recipients of the Outstanding Alumnus Award.

Alamosa Food Bank needs volunteers

ALAMOSA — The Alamosa Food Bank will be opening at a new location on Monday, Sept. 30. Currently, this food bank is at 513 6th St., Alamosa, and will be moving to the old Atencio’s Market, 802 State Ave., Alamosa.

Dumb Friends shelter adoption event is Saturday

ALAMOSA — On Saturday, the Dumb Friends League animal shelter on Airport Road in Alamosa has a special, name your price adoption event.

APD seeking public’s help in identifying suspect

ALAMOSA – The Alamosa Police Department has released an enhanced photo of a person-of-interest in an armed robbery from March of 2023.

40 years of living with wolves

Biologist Diane K. Boyd has had a front-row seat to 40 years of wolf recovery in the West, but her new memoir reveals that entanglements with humans in Montana were often tougher than dealing with the four-legged predators.

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Classifieds

Classifieds for week of Sept. 4

Classifieds for week of Aug. 28

News

Pictured, the Adams State University Class of 2029. Fall enrollment is up for the second year in a row.

Adams State undergraduate enrollment growth trend continues

ALAMOSA – Adams State University announced the institution continued to see an upward swing in undergraduate enrollment this fall, building on last year’s success. The University undergraduate enrollment is up nearly 5 percent from 2023.

Preliminary hearing is scheduled in Larry Chavez case

ALAMOSA — Alamosa resident Larry Chavez, 33, was in court on Tuesday morning, where a preliminary hearing was set for Oct. 30. In the preliminary, the presiding judge will determine if there is enough evidence to order Chavez to stand trial for allegedly killing Enrique Parra.

Society Hall, 400 Ross Ave., Alamosa, will hold an annual celebration on Saturday, Sept. 14, with music, food, beverages, and fun. Fourth Street, seen in this photo will be closed to vehicles and the venue for the celebration. The hall was built in 1922 as a church for the Christian Science Society. In August 2015, the non-profit Society Hall Foundation purchased the building and held the first concert in September. Since then, the hall has brought concerts, plays, workshops, memorial services, and more to the hall and community.

Society Hall invites everyone to a free annual celebration

ALAMOSA — Society Hall is throwing a party and cannot do it without you. It's time for their annual celebration, with an afternoon and evening of free music and a soup-stew potluck, all happening outside on the patio by Society Hall, just off 4th Street, which will be blocked off for the occasion.

Adam Frisch, right, is the Democratic candidate for CD3.

Frisch pledges to protect Colorado land, water

ALAMOSA — Adam Frisch, Democratic candidate for Congressional District CO-3 (CD3), launched a new broadscale ad campaign on Monday where he not only pledges to protect water in the district but also questions connections his Republican opponent, Grand Junction attorney Jeff Hurd, has to "special interests" working to export valuable water from the San Luis Valley to the Front Range.

Conejos County Courthouse remains closed

CONEJOS — Due to a fire in the Conejos County Courthouse on Aug. 29, the courthouse offices will be closed until further notice. In the meantime, the county is diligently working on getting temporary offices set up.

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Sports

High school football preview – Week 3

Alamosa High School’s Josh Gonzalez (52) pressures Banning Lewis Academy quarterback into a bad throw in last Friday’s game at the AHS stadium. The Mean Moose, ranked fifth in Class 2A, will travel to Pueblo to take on Pueblo Central, ranked second in Class 3A, Thursday at historic Dutch Clark Stadium. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.

ALAMOSA – The third week of the high school football season is this week with all but two local teams in action. Here are thumbnail sketches of this week’s games. #5 (2A) …

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High school football standings

CLASS 2A INTERMOUNTAIN LEAGUE League Overall Team W-L W-L Alamosa 0-0 2-0 Bayfield 0-0 1-0 Montezuma-Cortez 0-0 2-1 Pagosa Springs 0-0 1-1 Gunnison 0-0 0-2 …

Pirate golfers win another tournament

ALAMOSA – The Monte Vista High School boys golf team won its second straight tournament Monday as it came out on top at the Gunnison Invitational at Dos Rios Golf Course. The Pirates had a …

CORRECTIONS

JOE I. VIGIL STORY Tuesday’s article about the Joe I. Vvigil Invitational inadvertantly omitted one runner in the high school girls competition. Centauri High School’s McKenzie …

Obituaries

Frances Margaret Kolisch

Frances Margaret Kolisch, 74, of Creede, Colo., passed away surrounded by loved ones on Aug. 3, 2024. She was born on July 29, 1950, and grew up in South Fork, Colo. Frances made Creede her home in 1970 and quickly became a valued member of the community.

Lucille B. Garcia

It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of our Beloved Lucille B. Garcia. Lucille was called home on July 29, 2024. She passed away at home with her loving family by her side. Lucille was welcomed into the world on March 2, 1955, in Del Norte, Colo., the daughter of Jose V. Martinez and Manuelita A. (Manzanares) Martinez.

Kenneth George Teunis

Kenneth George Teunis, 94, of Creede, Colo., passed away peacefully on Aug. 10, 2024. Born on June 3, 1930, in Grand Rapids, Mich., Kenneth was a man whose warmth and friendliness touched the lives of many. Kenneth's journey led him from the place of his birth, through California, and to the scenic expanses of Creede, where he embraced the community and its natural beauty.

Leola Roberts

Longtime Monte Vista resident Leola Roberts, 95, died May 24, 2024 at her home in Monte Vista. Leola’s life began in Monte Vista, Colo., on Sept. 5, 1928, the daughter to Delbert Stillings and Blanche M. Jones Stillings. She married James Roberts on Nov. 6, 1949, at the Christian Church in Monte Vista. They enjoyed over 63 years until his death in 2012.

Charlotte Marie Valdez York

Charlotte Marie Valdez York was called home by her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born on May 17, 1946, in Del Norte, Colo., the daughter of Anna Marie Valdez Gallegos.

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