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Tunnel drainage improvements to US 160 on Wolf Creek Pass began Sept. 23

During the drainage improvement project, motorists will be guided on the US 160 Wolf Creek tunnel bypass lane located between South Fork and the pass summit beginning Sept. 23 and continuing through November.

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

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Hundreds of seeds from a single kochia tumbleweed produced this line of weeds. What is a weed: A plant out of place and not intentionally sown. A plant growing where it is not wanted. A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered (R. Emerson). A plant out of place and not intentionally sown. Plants that are competitive, persistent, and interfere negatively with human activity or management.

In the weeds

SAN LUIS VALLEY — This summer, my garden reminded me of what helps and what hinders in the management of weeds. Early in the summer, we took out a section of old fence for an outdoor project. This created an area of bare soil in the yard and it’s where we stacked building materials used during the project.

Evergreen Nursing Home welcomes new director of nursing

ALAMOSA – In August, Evergreen Nursing Home, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center, welcomed Amy Lopez as its new director of nursing.

Boys & Girls Clubs of the San Luis Valley (BGCSLV) CEO Aaron Miltenberger, center, was presented with the prestigious Jim Wetherington Southwesterner Award on Aug. 29 in Oklahoma City, Okla.

BGCSLV CEO earns prestigious Jim Wetherington Award

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – Boys & Girls Clubs of the San Luis Valley (BGCSLV) CEO Aaron Miltenberger was presented with the prestigious Jim Wetherington Southwesterner Award during the Boys & Girls Clubs of America 2024 Southwest Leadership Conference in Oklahoma City, Okla., on Aug. 29.

Allen Theatres on Oct. 1, took over operation of the Ski-Hi 6 Theatre in Alamosa.

Allen Theatres acquires Ski-Hi 6 Theatre in Alamosa

ALAMOSA – Allen Theatres, Inc., recently announced the acquisition of the Ski-Hi 6 Theatre in Alamosa, marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued growth and expansion throughout the region. Effective Oct. 1, Allen Theatres officially took over the operation of the beloved local theatre, bringing over a century of experience in cinema entertainment to the Alamosa community.

Local DFPC crew honored for fire rescue

ALAMOSA – The rescue of a man from a burning home on Bell Avenue in February has earned a San Luis Valley fire fighting unit the Directors Award from the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC).

Josephine Lobato with her colcha embroidery, Padre Garcia.

Mi Vida en Colcha — My life in Colcha —Josephine Lobato

DENVER —SLV native and colcha artisan, Josephine Lobato will be celebrated with an art showing in Denver. This fall, the University of Denver will host a significant event in the art world. The retrospective exhibition, Mi Vida en Colcha, by San Luis native and colcha embroidery artist Josephine Lobato, will be a celebration of our cultural heritage.

A photo of a different Stratollite that prompted questions from the public as it flew over Boulder on Sept. 6.

What was that thing in the sky?

ALAMOSA — The clear blue skies over the San Luis Valley looked a little different earlier this week when a large, white object was seen floating overhead. No, it wasn’t a spycraft from a foreign country. It wasn’t even a weather balloon. It was a Stratollite high-altitude balloon system owned and launched by World View Experience, a company based out of Arizona.

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Opinion

Glen Canyon Dam faces dead pool

In 1998, when I was in fourth grade, I joined a class field trip to Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado. But when we got to Cortez, the road was barricaded. Hours earlier, three men had stolen a water-tanker truck and killed a police officer before fleeing into the desert.

Alvin and The Chipmunks

Ol’ Dutch has spent a lot of time lately up in the forests in pursuit of the elusive elk. In doing so, I have been able to see a lot of animals in their everyday activities. I love watching them as they go about their daily lives not knowing that I am hiding a few feet away from them.

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Classifieds for week of Sept. 25

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

Kenneth Lee Kane

Kenneth Lee Kane, 84, departed this life on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. He was born Oct. 31, 1939, in Doniphan, Mo., to the late Earl and Lora (Hayes) Kane.

Doris Lucile Hathaway

Doris Lucile Hathaway has left her earthly journey to celebrate her eternal destination. Doris was born on June 30, 1938, in Monte Vista, Colo., and entered into her eternal rest on Sept. 8, 2024, at Pikes Peak Hospice Care in Colorado Springs. Doris lived at the Tri County Senior Center in Monte Vista, for the past 5 years. 

Richard Earl Baker

Richard Earl Baker, a cherished husband, brother, and friend, passed away on September 6, 2024, at the age of 80, at the Rio Grande Hospital, in the peaceful town of Del Norte, Colo. Born on May 4, 1944, in Muscatine, Iowa, Richard grew up with a spirit of adventure and a heart full of kindness that would define his entire life.

William Ernest Pearcy

William Ernest Pearcy left this earth peacefully on Aug. 27, 2024, surrounded by his daughters, in Loganville, Ga., after suffering from Alzheimer’s disease for the past 10 years. William (“Bill”) was born April 27, 1940, in Pueblo, Colo., to Earl and Florence Pearcy.

Frances Margaret Kolisch

Frances Margaret Kolisch, 74, of Creede, Colo., passed away surrounded by loved ones on Aug. 3, 2024. She was born on July 29, 1950, and grew up in South Fork, Colo. Frances made Creede her home in 1970 and quickly became a valued member of the community.

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Alamosa High School catcher Makissa Quinlan makes an acrobatic catch in foul territory in Tuesday’s game against Rocky Ford at the Adams State University softball field. The Lady Mean Moose lost to the Lady Meloneers 12-3.

Lady Mean Moose fall to Lady Meloneers

ALAMOSA – The Alamosa High School softball team hosted sixth-ranked Rocky Ford Tuesday at the Adams State University softball field. The Lady Mean Moose stayed with the Lady Meloneers for …

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High school football preview – Week 6

ALAMOSA – The sixth week of the 2024 high school football season is this week with most of the San Luis Valley teams beginning league play. The following are thumbnail sketches of each …

High school standings

FOOTBALL CLASS 2A INTERMOUNTAIN LEAGUE League Overall Team W-L W-L Bayfield 0-0 3-1 Montezuma-Cortez 0-0 3-1 Pagosa Springs 0-0 3-1 Alamosa 0-0 2-2 Salida 0-0 …

Pirate golfers win regional tourney

ALAMOSA – The Monte Vista High School boys golf team won the Class 2A Region 1 Tournament Monday at Hollydot Golf Course in Colorado City. The Pirates had a score of 225, 18 strokes better …