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Center holds community workshop on North 90 Project

The Town of Center held a community workshop at the Blue Loft in downtown Center to get input from the community on the North 90 Project. 
CENTER - On June 23, the Town of Center held a community workshop at the Blue Loft in downtown Center to get input from the community on the North 90 Project.  
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Smart planning: How to financially prepare for your annual family vacation

Family vacations are more than just time away from work and daily routines—they are opportunities to reconnect, create lasting memories, and recharge mentally. However, the excitement of planning a getaway can quickly turn into financial stress if not approached with a solid plan. The good news? With the right strategy, you can enjoy a fulfilling vacation without breaking the bank or sacrificing your long-term financial goals. 

From farm to table: Bountiful Meats & Processing

CONEJOS COUNTY — Bountiful Meats & Processing is a meat processing shop in Bountiful. The shop offers custom meat processing, wild game meat processing, and meat shares to fill your freezer. Jocelyn and Mitch Buhr own the shop and processing operation, which has seven employees. 

SLV native publishes story-filled book about two significant cultures in the valley

ALAMOSA — In his book “A Tale of Two Colonies: Dutch Calvinists and Southern States Saints in the San Luis Valley”, author Bill Heersink chronicles the histories of these two groups.  
Saguache County Commissioner Lynne Thompson, right, with the HIPPY Program Home Visitor of the Year Fabiola Avalos Arroyo. 

HIPPY celebrates students, family and staff

ALAMOSA - On June 21, children enrolled in the HIPPY Program and continuing their education, as well as children who are enrolled and graduating from the program, attended a special ceremony at the Alamosa Family Recreation Center. 
The St. Francis of Assisi Mission Church located at Seven Mile Plaza just outside of Del Norte has been successfully restored. Thanks to the efforts of Ernie and Sandra Martinez, their family, several donors, volunteers and fundraising efforts, this beloved and historic church will be enjoyed for many years to come. 

St. Francis of Assisi Mission Church restored by local family and donors

SEVEN MILE PLAZA - For the past two years, Ernie Martinez alongside his wife Sandra and their family, several volunteers and donors have worked to restore the St. Francis of Assisi Mission Church in the Seven Mile Plaza and are pleased to announce that restoration work is complete, for now.  

First workforce home Sold in South Fork

SOUTH FORK — After years of planning and construction, a major milestone was reached on June 10 as the first home in South Fork’s Sawmill Meadow Village workforce housing development officially sold — to a local restaurant cook who now calls the dream of homeownership a reality. 
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Crestone will host Independence Day events throughout the day on July 4.
ALAMOSA — On Thursday, June 26, Representative Matt Martinez was formally recognized by the leadership at San Luis Valley Health for his support of rural healthcare and his advocacy for key pieces of legislation this term. Rep. Martinez, who represents Colorado House District 62 and is the Majority Co-Whip, has been a vocal advocate for rural healthcare in Colorado since being elected to his position in 2023.  
Opinion
Hopefully by the time you all are reading this in the newspaper, Ol’ Dutch will have found his way to Colorful Colorado once again for my yearly sojourn. I have been delayed due to construction issues with our new house and hopefully that will be taken care of on Tuesday at the latest.
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Classifieds week of June 25

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Sports

Six Alamosa girls soccer players named All-League

Emily Tibbitts
The Intermountain League released its All-League girls soccer team in late May. League champion Alamosa led the way with six selections including four on the first team. …
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AURORA – The Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) has unveiled its new logo, along with a branding and style guide, that the association will implement beginning with this …
ALAMOSA – Adams State football will host the inaugural 1st and Goal Banquet and Dr. Jeff Geiser Golf Tournament on Aug. 1–2, welcoming alumni, supporters, and Grizzly fans for two days of …
ALAMOSA – The Southern Plains League released its Class 1A and 2A track and field All-Conference teams in late May. In Class 2A boys, Center’s Andree Meraz was named the Track …
Obituaries
Mary Virginia Olivas
Mary Virginia Olivas, 73, passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 24, 2025. Virginia and Manuel J Olivas, were happily married for over 38 years.
Douglas Henry Jones
With heavy hearts, we are sad to announce the passing of Doug H Jones in Alamosa, Colo., on June 4, 2025, at the age of 68.
Eva Trujillo
Please join us for a celebration of life service honoring Eva Trujillo which will be held June 28 at 11 a.m. at the City of Monte Vista Conference and Event Center at SLV Ski Hi Complex. 
Robert W Naudack
Robert W Naudack passes away on June 3, 2025, at the age of 95 in Denver, Colo.  Robert was born in Alamosa, Colo., on Dec. 24, 1929, to Robert (Doc) Naudack and Eunice Barnes. 
Dale T. Berkbigler, M.D.
Dale passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025, surrounded by his family at his mountain home near Del Norte, Colo. 
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