ALAMOSA COUNTY — On the morning of Sept. 27, an adult male fell and hit his head on a rock at the end of the trail to Zapata Falls. Alamosa County Sheriff's Office confirmed the hiker died at the scene. 

RIO GRANDE COUNTY – Rio Grande Hospital will be conducting its health assessment in October. This gives health officials in Rio Grande County the opportunity to gauge how to best serve the community and the best way to offer health and wellness to all in need. 

CRESTONE – On Wednesday, Sept. 18, the Saguache County Sheriff’s Office hosted Donuts with Dan at the Crestone POA Office, 28575 County Road T. The sheriff’s office provided coffee and donuts, and a meeting was held for the community.     

CENTER – On Tuesday, Sept. 24, at the Town of Center Board of Trustees and Center Police Department Chief Aaron Fresquez honored two students who helped save the life of their fellow classmate at Center Consolidated School District.  

SAN LUIS VALLEY — On the November ballot, voters will be asked to weigh in on eight topics that range from school choice to a ban on hunting mountain lions. 

SAN LUIS VALLEY — On the November ballot, voters will be asked to weigh in on eight topics that range from school choice to a ban on hunting mountain lions. 

ALAMOSA — On a brilliant Thursday afternoon, the face of downtown Alamosa was forever altered with the installation of the Velhagen clock, named for the two brothers who, in the early 1900s, came to Alamosa in search of their fortune and opened a fine jewelry store that was frequented by countless patrons over the years.  

ALAMOSA — Everybody seems to know somebody who just happened to catch a performance by some unknown singer-songwriter somewhere that blew them away only to later see that singer-songwriter become famous. It’s the kind of experience a person remembers. And after listening to the music of Sam Robbins, it’s easy to imagine him being that well known one day. 

SAN LUIS VALLEY — The aspens are in full color at higher elevations in and around Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve. The lower cottonwood and aspen trees are just starting to turn to a golden yellow. 

ALAMOSA – Ambassador Ken Salazar will present on relations between the U.S. and Mexico at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5, in the Adams State University Leon Memorial Hall. The event is free and open to the public. 

WOLF CREEK PASS — The Colorado Department of Transportation and contract partner Williams Construction will begin drainage improvements to the US Highway 160 Wolf Creek Pass tunnel starting Monday, Sept. 23. 

ALAMOSA — The Larry Holder Exercise and Cancer Survivorship Program at Adams State University (ASU) is deeply committed to the well-being of cancer survivors in the San Luis Valley. It offers those who have or are currently experiencing cancer the opportunity to participate in an individualized exercise program conducted in a group setting. 

ALAMOSA – “I live with the philosophy of gratitude. I learned that from my mom and dad. This amazing award is really an honor for them,” said Sandy Ortega ’74, the 2024 recipient of the Billy Adams Award. 

CENTER – A suicide awareness color run took place on Friday morning, Sept. 13. The race began at the Center Viking Youth Club, 386 S. Broadway, Center. The race involved students from the Center Consolidated School District, and all that attended either ran or walked back to the Center Viking Youth Club.  

CONEJOS COUNTY — A collision between two cars on Wednesday afternoon led to a Conejos County deputy sustaining serious injuries and being transported to a local hospital. In the other vehicle, two young women from Alabama were injured, less seriously, and transported, as well. 

SAGUACHE COUNTY — Colorado is blessed with some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in the world. The local Sangre de Cristo Mountains constantly remind us of this gift that we experience and share with visitors from around the globe. 

ALAMOSA — A 10-month-old baby was found deceased on Friday afternoon, Sept. 13. The Alamosa Police Department is conducting an investigation to determine the infant’s cause of death. 

COLORADO — The Colorado Fourteeners Initiative (CFI) has been monitoring hiking use on Colorado's 14,000-foot peaks (14er) using infrared trail counters since 2014. Hiking some or all of Colorado's 58 14,000-plus foot peaks is a passion for residents and visitors alike. The exhilarating pastime benefits hikers and our economy. 

ALAMOSA – In just two years since earning her B.A. in political science from Adams State, Courtney Hocking ’22 is making impressive progress toward her goal of working in international relations. She will receive the Adams State 2024 Exceptional New Alumna Award at the Homecoming Banquet on Sept. 27. 

ALAMOSA – Longtime San Luis Valley newspaper publisher Keith Cerny will be honored with a retirement party Friday, Sept. 20 from 4-6 p.m. on the patio of Knee Knockers restaurant at Cattails Golf Course.