ALAMOSA — On March 31, in honor of Cesar Chavez Day, Adams State University hosted a lecture by Eduardo Chavez, the grandson of civil rights activist Cesar Chavez. 

ALAMOSA — The Salazar Center at Adams State University hosted its annual Rio Grande State of the Basin Symposium over the weekend, which included a panel discussion around forest resiliency with a focus on wildfires.  

DENVER — Each year the César Chávez Peace and Justice Committee of Denver selects individuals who embody the values and commitment of César Chávez to social justice to receive awards. Award recipients will be honored at the public celebration on Saturday, April 5, following the Marcha and observance of Chávez's life and contributions. 

ALAMOSA COUNTY — Korsail Energy, a Denver-based solar energy producer and storage company, has partnered with early-stage finance capital company SolRiver to build a solar production and storage facility in Alamosa County called the Cornflower Solar Project.  

ALAMOSA — A little more than two months after the body of Cindy Denholm, 68, was discovered in the Sangre de Cristo Ranches community in Costilla County, the El Paso County coroner has determined the cause of death to be the result of multiple injuries from an animal attack. The injuries were consistent with those made by a canine.  Denholm’s body was found on Jan. 23 within close proximity of the residence where she was staying. 

MONTE VISTA —  After less than a year in her position, Andrea “Ande” Davis, Superintendent of Sargent School District, turned in her resignation to the Sargent Board of Education earlier this week. 

CONEJOS COUNTY — In a press release issued earlier this week, Conejos County Sheriff Garth Crowther is advising people that, as the spring and summer seasons approach, Conejos County is currently facing dry conditions and a low snowpack, both of which have led to concerns regarding the potential for increased wildfire risk.  

A prescribed fire on the Monte Vista National Wildfire Refuge will be conducted through March 28. Primary ignition days will be Tuesday and Wednesday.

ALAMOSA — In the midst of times that, for many, may feel uncertain or even frightening, the Boys and Girls Clubs of the San Luis Valley (BGCSLV) was filled with words of encouragement, hope and resilience early Tuesday morning, March 25, as members of the community gathered to honor Myissa Duran, an 18-year-old Alamosa High School senior, as the 2025 Youth of the Year.  

ALAMOSA — On Saturday, a political town hall was held in a filled Society Hall in Alamosa. An estimated 170 people attended the event, organized by Jane Brolsma of Crestone, the Saguache County Democrats and Crestone/Baca Grande Indivisible. 

CHAMA — The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control responded to a fire near Chama on March 20 with two fire engines. 

ALAMOSA –  For 115 years, Humane Colorado, formerly known as the Dumb Friends League, has been a national leader in animal welfare. The organization has unveiled a new name that better reflects its commitment to advocacy, education, and compassionate care for animals, their people, and the communities they serve. While the name has changed, Humane Colorado’s mission to end pet homelessness and animal suffering remains steadfast. 

DENVER — The Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) board awarded the City of Monte Vista, in partnership with San Luis Valley Great Outdoors (SLV GO!), a $125,000 planning grant supporting five recreational infrastructure projects in the San Luis Valley (SLV). The projects aim to increase community access to outdoor recreation while benefiting the local economy.  

MONTE VISTA – A week after getting no official support from the Monte Vista City Council, the SLV Aquatics group was back before the same governing body for a work session on March 13. 

MINERAL COUNTY – Mineral County Ambulance, in conjunction with UC Health in Denver, is conducting an EMT class in Creede. 

SAGUACHE COUNTY — Villa Grove is a small town of about 30 residents on Highway 285 in northern Saguache County. In 2024, after the Saguache County Board of County Commissioners approved a land use application from Mountain Tower and Land LLC and Tower West LLC (Viaero) to construct a 195-foot cell tower near the center of this small hamlet, many residents were outraged.  

BLANCA – After a thorough investigation by the Blanca Police Department with assistance from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, an arrest warrant was obtained for the arrest of Rodney Vigil, 45.   

ALAMOSA — The City of Alamosa will have a groundbreaking ceremony on March 24, marking the beginning of construction for the Tierra Azul project, the community’s largest new housing development. 

ALAMOSA — This may just look like an ordinary patient room in a hospital, but to the staff and patients at the San Luis Valley Health Regional Medical Center in Alamosa, these five new private rooms are an important addition to patient care in this rural setting. 

CRESTONE — Daniel Johnson, a seasoned wildland firefighter with over 50  years of experience, shared his insights regarding the Palisades Fire in California at the Baca Grande POA offices in Saguache County on March 15.