SAGUACHE – In a festive event on Dec. 31, the Saguache Volunteer Fire Department helped ring in the New Year with approximately 200 people at its annual Fire and Ice Ball. The event was held at the Saguache Community Building.  

TRINIDAD AND ALAMOSA — Trinidad State College has been awarded $5.75 million from the U.S. Department of Labor for robotics, automation, advanced manufacturing, and welding labs. 

DENVER — Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser has announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Governor of Colorado in the 2026 election, succeeding Governor Jared Polis who will not run for re-election due to term limits. Weiser was first elected as Colorado Attorney General in 2018 and then re-elected in 2022. 

COLORADO — According to a report, outdoor recreation generated $65.8 billion in economic output for the Colorado economy last year. Recreationists in Colorado spent over $52.1 billion on outdoor travel and gear. To put this in perspective, the annual NASA budget is about $24.8 billion. Outdoor recreation in Colorado generates about 2.6 times the NASA budget. Outdoor recreation generates $180.2 million in revenue every day in Colorado.  

ALAMOSA — The year 2025 had barely begun when the San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center Labor and Delivery unit welcomed into the world the first baby born this year.  

ALAMOSA – Officers from the Alamosa Police Department arrested a 28-year-old Alamosa man after a brief chase in a stolen vehicle on Thursday, Jan. 2., according to a press release from the City of Alamosa.

COLORADO — Coloradoans have a variety of new laws including hands-free driving, an increase in minimum wage, and the therapeutic use of psychedelic psilocybin that become effective on Jan. 1. 

COLORADO — The Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE Act) is a wide-reaching piece of legislation that will improve the lives of outdoor enthusiasts while expanding access to America's public lands and waters. 

ALAMOSA – Nohemi Rodarte found her professional goal as a member of the first cohort in Adams State University’s Mechanical Engineering Partnership Program with Colorado State University (CSU). 

CENTER – In a special Town of Center trustee meeting on Dec. 17, the board, which includes the mayor, decided to file formal charges against trustee Bill McClure to have him censured or removed from office. 

CENTER – The Center Consolidated School District recently announced taking part in the annual Sharing Christmas program.  

ALAMOSA — Everyone was invited to the annual community Christmas Party at La Puente in Alamosa on Dec. 21. The holiday season is upon us, which was shown by the peace, goodwill, and community love at the well-attended party.  

ALAMOSA — Nothing quite says “it’s Christmas” like seeing a big, burly cop with the Alamosa Police Department (APD) helping a third-grade girl pick out pajamas for her little sister or an APD officer making sure all shoelaces are tied before the pair begin to shop.  

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — On Dec. 9, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) announced a notice that the Rio Grande Cutthroat Trout does not need threatened or endangered status under the Endangered Species Act. 

The International Lineman’s Rodeo holds a special place in the electric utility industry. For the past 40 years, it has served as more than just a competition; it is a celebration of the dedication and expertise that lineworkers bring to their vital roles every day.  

CENTER – On Saturday, Dec. 14, beginning at 1 p.m. in downtown Center, the Kiwanis Club and the Town of Center hosted a Christmas Parade of Lights. Following the parade, the celebration moved to Casa Blanca Park, where people could visit with Santa Claus. The Kiwanis Club hosted the event at the park.

ALAMOSA — The 14th annual Alamosa Round-UP Christmas Light Parade is scheduled for Saturday, Dec 21, beginning at 6 p.m.  

ALAMOSA — Aaron and Adam Fresquez, the two brothers who have served as officers with the Center Police Department, are scheduled for dispositions in court on Dec. 18. Aaron Fresquez was CPD’s Chief of Police and Adam Fresquez was a CPD officer. 

ALAMOSA – The $25 billion proposed merger between Albertsons and Kroger was blocked on Tuesday by a federal judge in Oregon, preventing the deal that would put both mega corporations under one roof from moving forward.  

COLORADO — In a statement issued this week, Colorado Cattlemen’s Agricultural Land Trust (CCALT ) announced it is expanding its conservation services to aid agricultural land succession and transfer.