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Wolf Creek gets late-season snow in time for Spring Break

Wolf Creek Ski Area was pleased to receive a 30-inch spring storm over the past week bringing much-needed moisture to the area and fresh powder as they continue celebrating their 85th anniversary.

WOLF CREEK – Several spring snowstorms battered the San Juans over the past week, bringing a much-needed 30 inches to the slopes of Wolf Creek Ski Area.

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Society Hall welcomes legendary folk pioneers the Limeliters

ALAMOSA — Society Hall, 400 Ross Ave., Alamosa, is excited to feature Legendary folk pioneers the Limeliters on Saturday, March 29. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with the show beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 and are available online at www.societyhall.org or in Alamosa at The Green Spot, 711 State Ave. The concert will also stream live on the Society Hall Facebook page and You-Tube channel.

How do you Extension

SAN LUIS VALLEY — CSU Extension believes every person from every walk of life can experience their healthiest, happiest, most productive life if they continually engage in lifelong learning. At SLV Area Extension, everything we do is designed to foster healthy youth and families, prosperous farms, ranches, and businesses, and strong, resilient, proud communities. We offer a myriad of educational opportunities to SLV citizens, where they live, work, and socialize.

SLV Trout Unlimited meeting is March 27

ALAMOSA — San Luis Valley Trout Unlimited would like to invite all interested individuals to join us at our monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, at the Alamosa Senior Center, 92 Colorado Ave., Alamosa.

Great Sand Dunes recruiting volunteers

GREAT SAND DUNES — The National Park Service at Great Sand Dunes is starting annual recruitment for volunteers for the 2025 spring, summer and fall season to assist with visitor safety, orientation, and information in the capacity of Preventative Search and Rescue (PSAR) duties.

Author Anderson will be at the Baca Grande Library

CRESTONE – The Baca Grande Library is excited to announce that Peter Anderson will be reading from his newest book “Riding the Wheel,” a book of prose and poems, on Saturday April 5, beginning at 12 p.m. at the library, 67581 County Road T, Crestone.

VanWalleghans talk about their daughter’s crash, recovery

CRESTONE – Haley VanWalleghan is a bright 19-year-old girl who graduated from Crestone Charter Schools in May of 2024. VanWalleghan was in a single-person car accident on Feb. 18. VanWalleghan’s injuries were devastating. According to her parents, VanWalleghan was flown to UC Health Memorial Hospital Central in Colorado Springs and immediately put in the Intensive Care Unit. VanWalleghan is recovering but has a long road ahead of her.

Hope and resilience personified at BGCSLV

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.

At a town hall held at Society Hall in Alamosa on Saturday to discuss the Trump Administration, panelists (left to right) are Cathy O'Neill, Dr. Kris Steinberg, Angelica Raya Trejo, and Jane Brolsma (organizer), Kyler Brown, Eric Francis, and Paula Medina (moderator). Panelist Chris Canaly is not pictured.

A packed house at Alamosa town hall

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.

Costilla County fire burns three structures

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

The Saguache County Planning Commission will discuss this cell tower near downtown Villa Grove on March 27. The commission will hold a work session at 2 p.m. and a meeting at 5 p.m. at the Saguache County Road and Bridge Meeting Room.

Villa Grove cell tower punts back to the county

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.

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Opinion

Fat clothes

Ol’ Dutch and Miss Trixie are trying our hardest to get into the new house before leaving for our Colorado adventures in May. It's not been easy. I am not sure if it's our age or just the magnitude of the chore after 13 years together as we have accumulated quite the menagerie of stuff.

It’s still the West against itself

In 1947, the Utah-born writer and historian Bernard DeVoto summed up the West's attitude toward the federal government: "Get out and send us more money." Now, says the Utah writer and photographer Stepen Trimble, federal offices are being closed and staffers fired, but no additional money is coming. The federal presence is crucial to the region, Trimble says, and the economic crisis caused by the new administration might open the region's eyes to a necessary and beneficial partnership.

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Classifieds for week of March 5

01 Tickets 02 Card of Thanks 03 Memorials 04 Lost & Found 05 Notices For information on meetings for ALANON NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS …

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Obituaries

Alfred Laverne Pierce

Alfred Laverne Pierce, affectionately known as Al to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2025, in South Fork, Colo. Born on Jan. 9, 1935, in Cottonwood Falls, Kan., Al's journey through life was marked by his friendly demeanor, captivating presence, and a lifetime of dedicated service to his community.

Joyce G. Pacheco

Joyce G. Pacheco, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully in Brighton, Colo., after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 84 years old.

Alex Juan Martinez

Alex Juan Martinez, a man known for his loving heart and unwavering passion for life, departed this world on Feb. 16, 2025, in Center, Colo., with his loving family by his side. Leaving a legacy of warmth and wisdom. Born on Sept. 26, 1945, in Pueblo, Colo., Alex's life was a testament to his intelligent mind and his dedication to his faith and family.

Anna Reid Pubins

Anna Reid Pubins, born on April 21, 2024, brought immeasurable joy and love to all who knew her before she was called home on February 12, 2025, after a brief illness. Though her time on this earth was brief, Anna’s life was filled with warmth, laughter, and a radiant light that will forever shine in the hearts of her family.

Charlotte June Sheely

Charlotte June Sheely slipped the surly bonds of earth and touched the face of God on Feb. 12, 2025.

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38th Annual Arby’s All-Star games are Friday at ASU

Back row, from left, coach Bryce Crowther (Sanford), Rico Garcia-Luna (Center), Bryce Keck (Sanford), Kaden Madrid (Monte Vista), Troy Sowards (Centauri), and Jace Haslett (Centauri). Front row, from …

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38th Annual Arby’s All-Star games are Friday at ASU

Back row, from left, coach Jason Maestas (Centennial), Ayden Lopez (Sierra Grande), Darrien Archuleta (Monte Vista), Angel Rios (Center), Ben Sittler (Sanford), Lucas Garcia (Sargent), Carson Bagwell …

38th Annual Arby’s All-Star games are Friday at ASU

From left, coach Gilbert Sanchez (Del Norte), Presley Wilson (Center), Jaylyn Quezada (Sierra Grande), Sasha Dupont (Monte Vista), Angeleigha Mora (Monte Vista), Reese Brown (Del Norte), Morgan …

38th Annual Arby’s All-Star games are Friday at ASU

From left, coach Nicole Mortensen (Sanford), Daylin Castro (Monte Vista), Allessah Archuleta (Monte Vista), Brooklynn Reynolds (Sanford), Hallie Henry (Sangre de Cristo), Hannah Curtis (Centauri), …