ALAMOSA A hiker fell to his death Friday on Mount Blanca. 2023 News Media Corporation. VALLEY Wildfires often cast off ash and other irritants into the air which may cause breathing problems for asthmatics of all ages, COPD, and anyone with underlying respiratory problems. Indiana State Police arrested a New Castle man at approximately 12:25 a.m. Monday for possession of methamphetamine, and felon in possession of a firearm. ALAMOSA Colorado Division of Water Resources Division Engineer for Division 3 Craig Cotten this week reported on the condition of area creeks and rivers, which are running far below normal levels or not at all. ALAMOSA Appearing before District Judge Michael Gonzales on Friday, attorneys argued a motion to suppress statements made about a year ago by Perry Hotz, 21, charged with murder in connection to the death of his 5 1/2-month-old daughter. Public hearings are scheduled on minor subdivisions for James and Carolyn Kay Meadows; Dan L. Sandoval/H. Staff Writer. The Mean Moose, who opened the season this past Saturday with a 17-4 loss to the Lamar. E@ E96 H2CC2?ED[ sC2A6C H2D 2CC6DE65 @? RIO GRANDE COUNTY Cindy Hill, Rio Grande County Clerk, announced that due to an error on the part of their vendor, the ballots for residents of the Town of Del Norte were not mailed in the original batch. Having already sponsored multiple bills in less than a month, District 35 Sen. Larry Crowder (R) and District 62 Rep. Donald Valdez (D) continue to put their constituents first. VALLEY This week is Hunger Education Week, an annual event hosted by La Puente meant to educate the community on this issue in the community. ALAMOSA Two local women rightfully received the Valiant Woman Award during the Church Women Uniteds World Community Day celebration in Alamosa on Friday. Mary A. Orlic, 98, of Quakertown died on Thursday, February 23, 2023, in her home. Water will soon start running in San Luis Valley ditches and canals. The C-T takes no responsibility for mistakes. (4 Mar 2023) Many electric vehicle batteries lose power when it's very cold. ALAMOSA A packed Milagros Coffee House greeted one of the members of the equally packed gubernatorial race. Smoke from wildfires in Colorado and other states has impacted the air quality in the San Luis Valley. ALAMOSA First things happen only once, said Dr. Ira Richardson upon awarding Adams States first degree in August of 1926. With contract negotiations between Mountain View Aeromotive and Alamosa County falling through, the county is in the process of requesting proposals for a new fixed-base operator (FBO) for the general aviation portion of San Luis Valley Regional Airport. ALAMOSA Alamosa residents are now under watering restrictions, which are voluntary at this point. ALAMOSA Enjoy Alamosas first Oktobrfest and Spirits event this Saturday, September 30, from 1 p.m. until dark at Sunset Park. ALAMOSA During the May 21st meeting of the Alamosa school board, the board approved an action item for the censuring and/or vote of no confidence regarding board member Jan De Sautell. ALAMOSA It was a cartoon that saved the life of Windsor Bauders first child. The ruling can be appealed. VALLEY October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. WASHINGTON, DC Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) called on Congress to act on the $11 billion maintenance backlog at our national parks in an Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks hearing on Wednesday. VALLEY The Rio Grande National Forest and Bureau of Land Managements San Luis Valley Field Office are initiating Stage 1 fire restrictions beginning May 21. Kidnapped child found; suspect in Columbus kidnapping arrested in Indiana. Feb 1, 2023 6:13 PM - A Batavia man was arrested Wednesday at the Kane County Judicial Center in St. Charles after authorities say he grabbed a pair of scissors at the county public defender's . A prosecutor says three Indianapolis men have been convicted of murder and other charges in the fatal shooting of three young men and a young woman found slain in a ransacked apartment. 33 talking about this. Firefighters from multiple departments worked all afternoon and into the evening Saturday to contain a blaze that destroyed numerous haystacks near Estrella. Commissioners will now have to review the applications. The building was originally built in the early 1960s, when a fire took the old establishment, Colorful and diverse paintings by the San Luis Valley Painters group are displayed this month at Milagros Coffee House on the corner of Main and State streets in Alamosa. "Our Mission: To promote a community of trust, respect and civility through mutually satisfying campus and community relationships.". CONEJOS COUNTY Francisco Andrade, 26, Manassa, has been charged with sexual assault in Conejos County and as of Thursday was in custody in the Conejos County Jail. Sergeant Whitinger stopped to assist and recognized the operator of the 2003 Ford as Dalton L. Taylor, 25, of New Castle. VALLEY The Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) is the leading water policy agency in the State of Colorado. Please purchase a subscription to continue reading. Success! VALLEY La Puentes Hunger Education Week continues educating community members about the reality of hunger the in the San Luis Valley. ALAMOSA Three of the numerous codefendants charged in the June 2016 death of Floyd Dale McBride, 52, appeared in court at various stages of their respective cases on Tuesday. Alamosa city council on Wednesday night recognized the winners of the City of Alamosas first ArtScape Peoples Choice Award and decided to purchase one of the ArtScape pieces. The annual Adams State University Donor and Student Recognition Dinner provides an opportunity for students to show appreciation for the continued support and generosity of donors. Planning a trip on the train this year? DFCG6:==2?46] s2G:5 {] (2EE[ da[ @7 }6H r2DE=6[ C6A@CE65=J 2CC:G65 2E E96 56D:8?2E65 E:>6 @? Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO), along with Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA), Angus King (I-ME), and Martin Heinrich (D-NM) introduced legislation Monday to help improve veterans health care by increasing collaboration among federal agencies and authorizing the Department of Energy (DOE) to develop technologies that solve complex data challenges. ALAMOSA Ascension Counseling and Transformation and The Rolling Church Ministries announced plans this fall for Healing Hearts Therapeutic Center, a Christian 198-bed center that will provide services for addiction recovery. VILLA GROVE On Tuesday, June 19, at approximately 6:20 p.m. the driver of an SUV was headed southbound on Highway 285 just north of Villa Grove. E96 2C62 2?5 3682? VALLEY Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. (Valley-Wide) is pleased to announce the opening of the new Alamosa South Health Center, located on the campus of the San Luis Valley Behavioral Health Group on County Road 9 South in Alamosa on October 12. As conditions of her release, U.S. Magistrate Judge Jeremy Peterson of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California told Papini she must surrender her passport and cannot possess or have any access to firearms or ammunition or be anywhere where firearms are present. The Shop on Alamosas Main Street has come up with an innovative method to get students to read. The 1992 consensus a term that former Mainland Affairs Council chairman Su Chi, SEQUENCE OF EVENTS: BLANCA The Town of Blanca reminds residents that there is a ban on all open fires. Alamosa County Commissioner Michael Yohn, Alamosa County Executive Assistant Belina Ramirez, Alamosa County Commissioner Helen Sigmond and Alamosa County Department of Public Health employee Margie Martinez stand together after the pair were recognized for the second Employee of the Quarter awards at Wednesday's county commissioners meeting. Willschaus main topic of conversation was to seek the citys approval and help regarding improvements the committee would like t, The public works department in South Fork has been working over the last several weeks, revamping and revitalizing the community building located on Highway 149. Sherri Papini, the Redding woman accused of faking her own kidnapping while she spent 22 days with an ex-boyfriend in southern California, appeared in federal court via Zoom on Tuesday . ALAMOSA With an offer on the table, attorneys are waiting for a final restitution figure before entering a plea agreement in the criminal case of former long-time Alamosa County Sheriffs Office employee Carol Orton, 54, charged with theft allegedly occurring during her employment with the sheriffs office. John Hickenlooper on Thursday announced the appointment of Melissa Hart to the Colorado Supreme Court. Efforts continue in the Rio Grande Basin to manage one of its most vital resources water. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO), Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), the LOR Foundation and Colorado Open Lands. Public health and healthcare providers are collaborating to investigate and monitor a novel case of influenza. The. The Gilmer Bobcats snagged another victory as they continued to navigate their nonregion baseball schedule. Andrea Azema, 25, 124 Washington Ave., Thibodaux, DWI first offense. Convicted by a jury earlier this month of sex assault on a child, Adam Acosta, 40, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to felony burglary and violating a restraining order in a separate but related case. Serving those who served our country, the Colorado State Veterans Community Living Center (VCLC) at Homelake celebrated its 125th birthday in 2016 and has become a State Register Historic District with funds controlled by the Homelake Historic Preservatio. Alamosa city council on Wednesday advanced an ordinance that among other changes will decriminalize most of the city code violations, at least on the first offense. Marie Henderson; and Ryan Trujillo. About 40 youngsters participated in an afternoon of Easter fun at the Creede Recreation Center (former school gym) Friday including an energetic egg and balloon toss with a giant parachute. ALAMOSA Citing concerns with zoning and code compliance, the Alamosa city council on Wednesday night unanimously denied the citys first pot club request. Please enable it in your browser settings. In one of his final votes as Alamosa mayor, Josef Lucero voted against a contract with Advantage Treatment Centers, Inc. (ATC) for municipal offender services. Cindy Hill has announced that she plans to run for a third term as the Rio Grande County Clerk and Recorder. SOUTH FORK South Fork Police Chief Don McDonald has announced that he plans to run for the Rio Grande County Sheriff position in November of 2018. During Wednesday nights Alamosa city council meeting, which drew a standing-room-only crowd, the council unanimously voted to deny the citys first request for a cannabis consumption club. Changes to city parks, gateways and municipal building landscaping can improve Alamosas appearances but still be water smart.. All rights reserved. A flight was diverted and passengers evacuated Sunday morning at the SLV Regional Airport while authorities investigated a bomb threat at the airport. Brian Inglis, 32, of Monument, who was involved in a two-vehicle crash east of Alamosa on December 7 passed away on December 11 at 11:50 a.m. at Parkview. SAGUACHE People who are interested in hunting and big-game in the northern San Luis Valley are invited to participate in an online survey regarding herd management. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! The Alamosa Fire Department douses a fire at 20257 Highway 160 at approximately 2 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. If Brian Cooper had let authorities know who stabbed him on the morning of June 23, 2016, Floyd Dale McBride would have been arrested on assault charges instead of dead. The public is encouraged to attend this meeting to give input on the draft ordinance, which council will take into consideration before voting on in a later meeting. Officers with the Chicago Police Department are out on patrol in the city's lakefront area during Fourth of July weekend. High 53F. VALLEY The U.S. Department of Homeland Securitys Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Spring Fire in Costilla County. North Conejos School District school buildings went into lockdown on Wednesday until a wanted individual was apprehended. Please log in, or sign up for a new account to continue reading. The defense rested its case Wednesday in the Charles M. Gonzales trial, and after a lengthy consultation with the judge the prosecution and defense attorneys presented closing arguments in the afternoon. The 6 cast iron water main on the 200 block of San Juan in Alamosa burst at approximately 9 p.m. Sunday evening, Dec. 10. In type big enough for everyone to read, area nurses receive due recognition during the May 2nd Alamosa city council meeting. After hearing from 15 Alamosa residents urging them to pass the ordinance and one against it, the Alamosa city council on Wednesday night unanimously approved an ordinance permanently prohibiting marijuana consumption clubs in the city limits. District Judge Michael Gonzales on Tuesday granted one further extension of the plea hearing for former City of Alamosa Finance Director Amanda McDonald, 41. CONEJOS COUNTY On Friday the U.S. Boutique Air is now a new codeshare partner with United Airlines. The City of Alamosa Employee Wellness Program held its first Walk/Run for a Noble Cause-a community giveback event. ALAMOSAColorado Secretary of State Wayne Williams made a visit to the Alamosa County Clerks Office on Wednesday. A division of the Colorado Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments at Alamosa High School on Tuesday, March 14, and at Salida High School on March 16, before audiences of students. CRT unveils its original painting/print for 2017. ALAMOSA Low enrollment and low state funding means Adams State University is not as financially sound as it once was. 5 things to know about the Holi festival at Hindu Temple of The Woodlands. Alamosa firefighter Devon Haynie applies oil dry at the scene of a two-car accident early Wednesday afternoon in the 600 block of Fourth Street. Marlena Antonucci, president of the Narrow Gauge Book Co-ops board of directors, explains ownership and membership levels on Friday during the kickoff fundraiser event to reopen the store. Counties have a unique opportunity to help students obtain scholarships for Adams State University and Trinidad State Junior College, Lori Laske recently reminded Alamosa County commissioners. In a 4-3 vote Wednesday night, the Alamosa city council asked staff to begin drawing up a ballot question to increase council compensation. Rob Bishop (UT-01), Chairman Emeritus Rep. Steve Pearce (NM-02) and Western Caucus member Rep. Doug Lamborn (CO-0. Colorado State Patrol responded to a crash involving five separate vehicles on Tuesday, and Highway 17 was closed for a time. :?8 2 4@>>@? ALAMOSA During a recent ceremony at The Bridge in Alamosa, the Honorary Consul of France in Colorado Jeffrey Richards presented the insignia of Chevalier dans lOrdre National de la Lgion dHonneur (The National Order of The Legion of Honor in the rank of Knight) to Technician 3rd Grade Samuel B. Fasnacht United States Army in recognition of his distinguished service in France during World War II. ALAMOSA Although still facing prison time on unrelated charges, Brian Cooper, 25, Alamosa will no longer be prosecuted for his alleged part in the 2016 Floyd Dale McBride homicide. DENVER (AP) The U.S. government on Tuesday delayed a decision on a contentious proposal to allow oil and gas drilling near Great Sand Dunes National Park in southern Colorado, saying it first wants to consult with the Navajo Nation, which owns land in the area. VALLEY As the smoke clears and life returns to normal, many are just beginning to pick up the pieces. Authorities are asking the public to be on the lookout for a man wanted out of Conejos County for first-degree murder with intent after deliberation. After almost 90 minutes of deliberation, a list of 18 alternates was narrowed down to six. John Hickenlooper on Monday ordered flags be lowered to half-staff immediately to honor the victims of the attack in Las Vegas and as proclaimed by President Donald Trump. Parade attendees stood at attention as the color guard led the Ski Hi Stampede parade route on Saturday. Alamosa planning commission members Wednesday evening unanimously recommended denial of a special use application for a cannabis consumption club at 507 Bell Avenue. In addition, he was a high school English teach. DEL NORTE On Thursday US Representative Scott Tipton (R-Colorado) spent time at the new Trading Post store located at 505 Grande Avenue, Del Norte. Alamosa youth portray Stations of the Cross for Easter. ALAMOSA The day that [former Governor] Bill Ritter and I first stepped off an airplane here, I knew that she would do anything for the people that she represented here, said Senator Michael Bennet of his regional representative Charlotte Bobicki at her retirement party on Friday. VALLEY Several Easter egg hunts are planned in the San Luis Valley this weekend including some today, Saturday, as well as on Easter Sunday tomorrow, April 1. Following the adoption of the Alamosa County budget on Dec. 6, the county commissioners certified the mill levies for 2018 on Wednesday. As conditions of her release, the judge also told Papini she must provide a DNA sample and restrict her travel to the Eastern District of California if approved by the court in advance. ALAMOSA Alamosa City Clerk Holly Martinez determined on Thursday there are enough valid signatures to petition marijuana issues onto the November 7 ballot. Bustang Outrider began bus service on May 1 out of Alamosa. y2?] John Kretsinger speaks on behalf of gubernatorial candidate Cary Kennedy at the Alamosa County Democratic Caucus at the Alamosa Recreation Center on Tuesday. Gov. ALAMOSA Reflecting modest but steady growth in revenues, the City of Alamosa proposes to approve a $23 million budget this month. With the lead attorney not able to be in two places at once, the state engineer asked the water court to delay the start of a multi-week trial scheduled in January regarding proposed groundwater rules for the San Luis Valley. Gov. Members of the Ortega Middle School SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) and their adult sponsors show the cigarette butts they picked up just between the middle school and Carroll Park on Wednesday afternoon, Kick Butts Day, in Alamosa. After almost three years of obstacles and changes to state legislature, South Fork has finally come to an end in their pursuit to make the town ATV/OHV-friendly. The parish was founded in 1822.Terrebonne Parish is part of the Houma-Thibodaux, LA Metropolitan Statistical Area. Chen allegedly bought gasoline and lit a fire near four motorcycles inside the shop after it closed for the night, Chang said, citing Chens father. ALAMOSA According to public settlement documents, the Adams State University Board of Trustees agreed to jointly pay former ASU President Beverlee McClure and her attorneys, King & Greisen, LLP, a $250,000 lump sum on March 27 before her resignation on March 31. To help make sure no one goes hungry the new Fort Garland Food Bank opened Monday to serve the community. Ted Williams sits down with former gang member, victims of Chicago crime crisis. SAN LUIS At approximately 3:45 p.m. Thursday, March 22, Costilla County Sheriffs deputies arrested Jack David Johnson, 37. Alamosa city councilors are as yet undecided on an RV resort proposal that would include a portion of the Alamosa Ranch. Work continues to progress on the new ice rink/multipurpose pavilion next to the Alamosa Family Recreation Center in southern Alamosa. ALAMOSA The San Luis Valley Behavioral Health Group on Friday hosted a candlelight vigil honoring the lives of women and men who have lost their lives to domestic violence. Quite frankly Mr. Cooper, I dont think you deserve that, District Judge Michael Gonzales told Lonnie Cooper, 44, when he sentenced him on Wednesday to 62 years in the Department of Corrections for the June 23, 2016 murder of Floyd Dale McBride, 52, and a 2015 drug charge. ALAMOSA Those attending the annual Independence Day parade in Alamosa will have an opportunity to help the victims of the Spring Fire which continues to rage east of Fort Garland. Alamosa County Coroner Kevin Rogers on Tuesday announced the identity of the hiker who fell on Mt. The City of Alamosa, Alamosa County, Center for Restorative Programs, and the District Attorneys Office are excited to announce the award of a grant through the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) and their Office of Behavioral Health (OBH) to implement a Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) program within the City and County of Alamosa. During his Thursday sentencing hearing former Boulder Mayor Bob Greenlee, 78, listened as members of Pat Luceros family members talked of their irreparable loss Dec. 28, 2016 when Greenlees vehicle caused a five-car crash that took the 70-year-old womans life. SAN LUIS A 99-year-old man is dead following a Monday afternoon house fire at San Luis. ALAMOSA After much discussion, the Alamosa County commissioners on Wednesday approved a special use permit for the first medical marijuana manufacturing and cultivation operation in the county. ALAMOSA Alamosa Round-UP is moving its annual light parade to the Saturday, December 23, and is expanding the event to include activities during the day including the 1st Annual Round-UP Rudolph Run 5K, run, jog, walk or stroll. With more than 20 years working for Alamosa County until recently taking a job with the City of Alamosa, Mosca resident Amy McKinley announced her candidacy for Alamosa County Treasurer. CONEJOS COUNTY Some confusion has arisen over one of the Labor Day weekend events in the San Luis Valley, and organizers of a benefit for the CannaPower Educational Foundation are addressing misinformation. Colorado Parks and Wildlife enacts seasonal closures across various State Wildlife Areas (SWAs) during specific times of the year that are critical for wildlife. However, the airport is waiting on grant money to make that possible. 0:03. Two Ellijay police officers were recognized for their lifesaving efforts in the line of duty as the Ellijay City Council met Monday, Feb. 20. Hundreds came to remember long-time Alamosa educator Jerry Reed Monday evening at the AHS stadium bricks. During the first of the month meeting of the Mineral County Commissioners on Monday, July 3, Mineral County Sheriff Fred Hosselkus announced that the department was given a Humvee through the 1033 program through the National Defense Authorization Act. Final decision will be at the discretion of the Taipei Times. A weeks time only brought more warm weather and more bad news when Colorado Division of Water Resources Division 3 Engineer Craig Cotten presented the latest streamflow forecasts on Tuesday. ALAMOSA Elk and bison herd management is necessary to maintain the landscape at the Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve and expanded former Medano Zapata Ranch area, dunes staff and contractors reported during a Wednesday evening meeting concerning the proposed management plan. During Wednesday nights council meeting, Alamosa city council and staff recognize Daniel Montano, center, as the recipient of the Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator of the Year. The subject was processed and arraigned. CONEJOS Arraignment for Conejos County Commissioner John Sandoval, 52, originally scheduled for Oct. 19, has been postponed to mid-December. VALLEY An organization sending mailers to Coloradans encouraging them to register for the Nov. 6 general election is contacting already registered voters, causing anger and confusion. The commissioners also granted Alamosa County Sheriff Robert Jackson t. Local animal lovers are leaving their paw prints on a city ordinance amendment primarily dealing with feral cats. The South Conejos School District is working with Conejos County law enforcement to locate two second graders who were taken from the elementary school shortly before school started on Wednesday, March 1. Michael Bennet and Cory Gardner in support of various industrial hemp legislation. Though homelessness decreased in Colorado, La Puente hasn't seen any significant changes and maintained an average level. "Radar is the 21st century technology to help us with public safety, early warning and stream forecasting for river administration," said Travis Smith at Monday's San Luis Valley County Commissioners Association meeting.
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