The unofficial results from Conejos County, primary election 2026
The smell of freshly cut wood with a hint of pine sap paired with the roaring engines of chainsaws and the thump of axes against wood created the perfect invitation to crowds as they wandered into the arena outside the South Fork Community building on Saturday.
An update released by Rio Grande National Forest as of Monday, July 20 stated that the Schrader Creek fire has been more successfully mapped and is at nine acres and showing minimal fire behavior.
Residents and town officials from South Fork gathered last Wed., July 15 for the planning and zoning commission meeting to hear from Monroe Johnson the Chief Technology Officer for the San Luis Valley Rural Electric Cooperative (SLV REC).
mmccolm@valleypublishinginc.com MONTE VISTA- For many young people, showing livestock is much more than walking an animal through a show ring. It teaches responsibility, …
According to a press release issued by Alamosa County Sheriff’s Office, a 43-year-old Alamosa man wanted on multiple warrants was arrested Wednesday following a high-speed vehicle pursuit and a brief SWAT standoff at a home in Monte Vista, authorities said.
As the crowd watched in silence, two small children led by their parents walked out into the Ski-Hi Stampede arena on Saturday night to be presented with belt buckles and cowboy hats, but it was their bravery and resilience that took center stage.
At the conclusion of two separate board of county commissioner meetings held in Saguache and Costilla County on July 7, county commissioners across the San Luis Valley voted by an overwhelming majority to add a ballot measure to the November ballot asking voters if they want to remove term limits on the office of district attorney in the 12th Judicial District.
A small yearling black bear has been making itself at home in Creede, prompting local officials to set a trap and urge residents to be proactive.
Low flows and high water temperatures have led Colorado Parks and Wildlife to impose voluntary afternoon fishing closures on two stretches of the Rio Grande.
Local residents will have an opportunity to shape the future of winter recreation and wildlife conservation in the Rio Grande National Forest during an upcoming community workshop. The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at Wildwood Sounds, 850 Grand Ave. in Del Norte, with parking available in the back.
lferrell@alamosanews.com SAN LUIS, Colo. — According to news reports, the ongoing battle between local property owners and billionaire William Harrison has come to a halt after …
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rapid Response Team are spearheading a project that is scheduled to run through September 2026. The urgent construction is designed to prevent a collapse of the Commodore waste rock pile, protecting tourists and stabilizing the area for future Superfund cleanup operations slated for this fall.
ALAMOSA — The Valley Courier office, located at 2205 State Ave., Alamosa, is temporarily closing its doors to the public to undergo necessary building renovations. At this time, an exact …
A missing prospector who vanished during what was supposed to be a short hike was found safe Tuesday afternoon after wandering the rugged Colorado wilderness for over two days.
At the Adams State University Board of Trustees meeting on June 5, 2026, a three-year contract renewal for President David A. Tandberg, Ph.D., was unanimously approved.
For Jarod Johnson, founder of Snakeman Reptiles and Arachnids, a lifelong fascination with misunderstood creatures has transformed into a community-wide educational mission.
Preliminary primary results in Alamosa County 2026.
2026 preliminary primary results from Costilla County.
Del Norte served up some community fun Thursday as residents gathered to celebrate the completion of a new sand volleyball court located just down the street from North River Park.