During the second day of testimony in the trial of Charles Moises Gonzales, 47, accused of murdering mountain bike crafter Michael Rust in 2009, the jury heard testimony from a host of witnesses including El Paso County Coroner Robert C. Brux, M.D. 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. The ruling can be appealed. While the snowmelt and irrigation season have begun, the basin-wide estimate of snow water equivalent sat at just 42 percent of average on April 10th, which is normally the date of peak snowpack in the Rio Grande Basin. ALAMOSA Alamosa officials and artists introduced the citys first ArtScape exhibit on Friday evening. ALAMOSA The City of Alamosa will hold a community meeting for residents and businesses to provide input on homelessness in Alamosa at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 30 at city hall, 300 Hunt Ave. SOUTH FORK The Park Creek Fire, which ignited on Friday, May 25, was 80 percent contained by Monday evening, according to Rio Grande National Forest Public Affairs Specialist Mike Blakeman. More of the same has unfolded with shootings since 2020. ALAMOSA On Wednesday, September 20, at 4:24 p.m. a vigilant citizen recognized a subject that they believed was Nazzreth Michael DeLuna standing on the bridge on the east side of Alamosa. Adams State will award 314 degrees, i. Melody Lipke and Raquel Kunugi, both tenth graders at Alamosa High School, perform on their flutes during the Alamosa Education Foundation staff appreciation dinner held at Ortega Middle School on Tuesday. Lee and Grace Bagwell are recipients of the Cattleman of the Year for 2017 for the San Luis Valley Cattlemens Association at the Cattlemens annual meeting held in Alamosa. Responding to an article in Colorado Politics that raises questions about whether he still resides in the state house district he represents, Rep. Donald Valdez stated that La Jara was and continues to be his place of residence. San Luis Valley Health, with the suppo. Police made arrests in 12% of crime cases in 2021, which is the lowest rate since 2001, when the data was first released, the Chicago-Sun Times analysis found. ALAMOSA Two local women rightfully received the Valiant Woman Award during the Church Women Uniteds World Community Day celebration in Alamosa on Friday. LA JARA Eagerness to find solutions replaced anger when some 50 persons met for a community engagement meeting Tuesday night at the Centauri band room. Buy a ticket now at a reduced price and help the Boy Scouts at the same time. On Feb. 7, a federal judge issued an order finding Midwest Home Care in Mattoon liable for back wages and damages. Rochelle Gisclair, 24, 2606 N. Alex Plaisance Blvd., Golden Meadow, contempt of court. Communication is a top priority with Advantage Treatment Centers, Inc., new owner of the community corrections facility in Alamosa, staff told attendees at a community meeting on Tuesday. VALLEY As the smoke clears and life returns to normal, many are just beginning to pick up the pieces. San Luis Valley residents still have a month to let Rio Grande National Forest staff know how they feel about a draft forest plan that will direct how the forest is managed in coming years. This is a developing story that will be updated. Governor and Chief Operating Officer Donna Lynne formally announced on Thursday she is entering the Democratic gubernatorial field. Saying he understood how victims could be frustrated with how slowly the court process moves, District Judge Michael Gonzales on Tuesday continued one last time the first appearance in district court for Perry Hotz, 20, charged with the death of his 5 1. VALLEY Maintenance personnel with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will conduct repair operations on the US Highway (US) 160 Rio Grande Bridge in Alamosa later this month. Naomi Martinez-Keys has announced her intent to seek re-election as the Conejos County Assessor. Senator Michael Bennet spoke on Wednesday on the Senate floor to discourage his colleagues from changing the senate rules on filibusters of Supreme Court nominees. Divide Ranger District and Mineral County are inviting public input on a proposal to construct cell communication towers on five sites within the Rio Grande National Forest and two sites on private land within Mineral County. Crime experts who previously spoke to Fox News Digital have pointed to the defund the police movement, the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent lockdowns that upended society, along with the Ferguson effect. @7 A2C2A96C?2=:2]k^Am, kAm%96 ps%u H6C6 2DD:DE65 3J E96 w6?CJ r@] $96C:77D ~77:46]k^Am. Artemio Maldonado Santana, 28, charged with . After discussing the item at its Feb. 21 budget retreat, the Person County Board of Commissioners will consider funding Person County Schools' facility needs to address deferred maintenance, safety, accessibility and . ALAMOSA Conserving endangered species is an ongoing challenge, but the San Luis Valley Habitat Conservation Plan represents one of the Valleys many success stories in doing so. Valley Humane League held its inaugural Mutt Strut on Oct. 21 at Cole Park in Alamosa. 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CONEJOS Garth Crowther has devoted most of his life to serving and protecting the people of Colorado; now, he wants to do the same for the people of Conejos County. Take a glance at local stories from years past. David Silvas, one of the last defendants implicated in the 2016 death of Floyd Dale McBride to appear in court, waived a preliminary hearing in Alamosa County Court on Monday. Multiple defense requests for information for the sixth time delayed the preliminary hearing for murder suspect Michael John Robinson, 32. Erica Romero, president of the Alamosa Board of Education, Arlan VanRy, BOE member and Alamosa School District Superintendent Rob Alejo spent Wednesday, April 5 at the Colorado capitol. A motel handyman was taken into custody May 15 and held in lieu of $50,000 following an incident with a female companion that led the District Attorney to consider a charge of second-degree attempted murder. ALAMOSA One of the new Alamosa city councils first tasks will be filling the vacancy created by Councilman Ty Colemans election to the mayors seat. ALAMOSA Water leaders helped conserve two area ranches on Tuesday. CONEJOS Caught in the middle of a controversy between Amish animal breeders and residents of the area around La Jara, the Conejos Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved two new dog breeding operations, then passed a six-month moratorium on all special use permits for kennels. Richard Pascoe discovered the suspect had allegedly stolen a second vehicle after abandoning his own vehicle which was in perfectly sound condition. ALAMOSA With multiple projects in progress Alamosa County currently has a lot on its plate for 2018. Bush and as ordered by President Trump. Pleasesupport ourentire newsroom's commitment to public service journalism bysubscribingtoday. 2. Alamosa County Judge Daniel Walzl on Thursday set a preliminary hearing for one of the defendants charged with conspiracy in the 2016 murder of Floyd Dale McBride, 52. Engine 169 is the little engine that could.. Alamosa Mayor Pro Tem Liz Hensley was elected to serve as the Colorado Municipal Leagues secretary/treasurer. Monte Vista HS homecoming royalty crowned. Alamosa's health fair on Friday served hundreds of area residents. VALLEY The Colorado State Board of Education on November 15 voted unanimously to maintain the current targets for achievement, growth and postsecondary workforce readiness used to determine school and district ratings. 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. Observing that owners of land rights on the Cielo Vista Ranch may have not been taking advantage of those rights, the new owner of the ranch has offered to buy them back for $300 each. Mailing Address: Receive classifieds from local advertisers. MONTE VISTA Aaron Termain has seen first-hand the life of a veteran and recently expressed amazement at what the Colorado Veterans Community Living Center (CVCLC) at Homelake has done and is doing for veterans. ANTONITO The Denver & Rio Grande depot will share in more than $4.5 million in historic preservation grant funds, the History Colorado State Historical Fund (SHF) announced Tuesday. ALAMOSA District Judge Patrick Hayes planned to sentence Naomi Olguin, 22, for her part in the 2016 Floyd Dale McBride murder on Thursday, but he issued a bench warrant for her instead. 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. ALAMOSA La Puente is hosting their annual CROP Walk event this Sunday, April 22nd at 1 p.m. at Cole Park in Alamosa. Courthouse rules are changing in Alamosa. ALAMOSA From June 15 to June 30 owners of taxable personal property (e.g., furniture, equipment, etc.) With a deadline of July 7, a petition drive is underway to place recreational and medical marijuana questions on the City of Alamosa ballot this fall. ALAMOSA Kristina Daniel is seeking re-election to represent Alamosas Ward 2. 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. Alamosa Elementary School students parade down the street in their Halloween costumes on Tuesday. Jan 20, 2023; Latest News . Before U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet held his town hall at the Rio Grande Water Conservation District, the Valley Courier had the opportunity to speak with Bennet in a one-on-one interview. ALAMOSA After a two-and-a-half-hour executive session, and months of analyzing data, the Adams State Board of Trustees unanimously approved eliminating 27 positions and reducing salary of 22 employees during their meeting on Friday as part of their financial action plan to get the university on track monetarily. ALAMOSA This weekend a number of community agencies and businesses are joining forces to help answer questions and give support at the APR Fair. 2) has held numerous public meetings starting back in May 2016 in an effort to prepare a more detailed draft of the Plan of Water Management based on the Conceptual Plan that was presented during the petition drive to form Subdistrict No. DEL NORTE The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Technology Constructors, Inc. (TCI) will begin work on Monday, April 30 at the intersection of US Highway (US) 160 and CO Highway (CO) 112. Tomas Alignment and Brakes and the accompanying car wash business were burglarized sometime Wednesday night or early Thursday morning this week, the third time the business has been the victim of a break in, according to family members. The Forest is proposing to create a new domestic sheep grazing allotment in. Karl Hanlon, third from right, stands with his wife Sheryl Barto and the employees of U.S. Tractor & Harvest in Alamosa on the morning of Dec. 4 for the first stop in his campaign tour. Referring to his extensive criminal history, District Judge Michael Gonzales sentenced Joseph Bailon, 39, to 21 years in prison on felony escape, menacing and possession of a weapon by a previous offender charges. ALAMOSA The City of Alamosa has already addressed some of the concerns raised in an American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) report on the Alamosa Municipal Court, city staff told Alamosa city councilors during a Wednesday evening work session. 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. The Adams State University Foundation authorized a distribution of funds to help alleviate the budget gap projected by the university. WASHINGTON, D.C. The U.S. House of Representatives passed the 2018 Farm Bill on Thursday afternoon. The owner, who was on the first floor of the two-story building when the fire broke out, escaped the blaze, Chang said. Bristol Township Police Press Release Lt. Charles Winik 03-2-2023 #23-03638 Arrest 2-27-23, 0005 hours, Bristol Pike, Bristol, Pa. ALAMOSA In a 4-2 vote Wednesday night Alamosa city council approved an ordinance providing for smoking lounges. Search and rescue personnel recovered the body of missing visitor Selene Jara, 29, Tuesday afternoon in the vicinity of South Zapata Lake. SOUTH FORK On Thursday, Aug. 10 the South Fork Board of Trustees selected four finalists to interview for town manager out of the more than 30 applicants expressing interest in the position. 1:22. Edward Winslow, 30, 2621 Matthews Lane, Houma, two counts of resisting police with force or violence, two counts of failure to appear, four counts of using controlled dangerous substance in the presence of someone under 17, two counts of drug paraphernalia, two counts of contempt of court, two counts of remaining in parks or court square after curfew, simple criminal damage to property worth over $500, two counts of domestic abuse with child present, two counts of obstruction of justice, two counts of possession with intent to distribute schedule II drugs, two counts of illegal possession of stolen firearms, two counts of domestic abuse battery, two counts of transactions involving proceeds from drug offenses, possession with intent to distribute schedule I drugs, use of firearms in presence of controlled dangerous substance, four counts of possession of firearm by convicted felon. The Alamosa Police Department has received reports of three different robberies over the past three weeks and is seeking the publics help to solve these crimes. Working up a compromise the council said would probably never satisfy everyone, the Alamosa city council on Wednesday authorized the city manager to sign a land exchange agreement with Rio Bravo RV Resort developers. RIO GRANDE COUNTY In cooperation with the Rio Grande County sheriff, Rio Grande County commissioners and the South Fork Fire District, effective on June 18 the South Fork Fire District will be placed under a Stage 1 fire restriction. Alamosa County won the first place belt buckle at the Christmas Light Parade on Dec. 23 for Alamosa County's large "Frozen" and Whoville inspired creation. This week the community is invited to explore the new home of the SLV STEAM Shop, a makerspace facility for hobbyists to work on projects. The front bumper hangs off a car after colliding with another vehicle at the intersection of West Avenue and Sixth Street at approximately 2:25 p.m. on Thursday. SAND DUNES After more than a week of intense effort, the National Park Service is reducing the scale of the search and rescue effort initiated on Sunday, May 14, for a presumed missing hiker at Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve. VALLEY Following a series of articles, ads, and radio shows, the San Luis Valley Ecosystem Council (SLVEC) is wrapping up its campaign with a road map of the Valleys recycling activities and fact-filled brochure which it hopes will become a major source of information and messaging tool for creating better recycling access and opportunities. Sergeant Dave Whitinger, Pendleton District, was patrolling U.S. 36 near County Road 100 E. when he noticed a disabled black, 2003 Ford pickup truck being pulled by a tan, 2006 Ford pickup truck. homes have been lost or damaged by the Spring Fire. [ %C@@A6C #2E=:77 =@42E65 2AAC@I:>2E6=J a_ 8C2>D @7 DFDA64E65 >6E92>A96E2>:?6 2?5 2 =@2565 $>:E9 2?5 (6DD@? Chicago P.D. STATEWIDE - Overall state-, district- and school-level results from the 2018 administration of statewide assessments were released on Thursday along with academic growth summary information, showing areas of improvement throughout the state and increases in participation. For one hour it was standing room only at the Rio Grande Water Conservation District. Even though the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) granted an Essential Air Service (EAS) waiver for San Luis Valley Regional Airport last year, the agency is once again tentatively terminating eligibility due to low enplanement numbers in the 2016 fiscal year. ALAMOSA COUNTY Leobardo Ortega Anaya, a 22-year-old from Center, was cited for careless driving and taken to the hospital after his 2002 Acura sedan hit an oncoming 2018 Volvo semi-truck at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday. La Puente sheltered 707 individuals in the 2016 calendar year, according to their recently released report. ALAMOSA You didnt shoot Mr. McBride, but you might as well have signed his death warrant by not helping him, District Judge Michael Gonzales told Kelvin Ruybal, 35, when he sentenced him on Wednesday to 16 years in prison on a second-degree kidnapping charge related to the 2016 Floyd Dale McBride murder. ALAMOSA We are at a crossroads We may find we dont need a railroad conductor. Images shared from the annual Bolos and Boots event in Alamosa. ALAMOSA GOCO (Great Outdoors Colorado) Inspire! VALLEY From the moment you found out you were pregnant, you started protecting your baby. ALAMOSA Trinidad State will award certificates and degrees to about 129 graduates at an indoor ceremony on Friday, May 11, at 6 p.m. at Plachy Hall on the Adams State University Campus. ALAMOSA Early Iron is not out of the Rio Grande Motorway picture, but Jeff Woodward is off of the Alamosa Marketing District Board. A black sedan was seen stopped in front. Legal Statement. "And if that means going out there and not doing anything, then that means going out there and not doing anything.". The Southern Colorado Community Foundation wishes to help people as much as possible. Over the course of two days, the sheriff's office . A Morrisville man is accused of killing his girlfriend in a hotel in Falls, according to the Bucks County District Attorney's Office. With its residents generating approximately 39,000 tons of waste a year and diverting only 18 percent of that from the regional landfill, the San Luis Valley has some work ahead of it to get out of the trash pit. VALLEY As Hunger Education Week continues, La Puente is seeking to help educate the community on the many ways they can help fight hunger. The Saguache County Sheriffs Office has identified a female body discovered in Saguache County on February 18 as Brandy Bishop, 37, of Saguache. ALAMOSA San Luis Valley Museum Board President Dorothy Brandt shared museum issues, successes and thanks during a recent Alamosa city council meeting. ALAMOSA Implementing a new fast track sentencing program, District Judge Michael Gonzales on Monday accepted a plea and immediately sentenced Wilma Mason, 46, Hooper, on forgery and theft charges. John Hickenlooper on Thursday announced the appointment of Melissa Hart to the Colorado Supreme Court. ALAMOSA Monte Vista resident Charlotte Orth, 73, died as a result of injuries suffered in a two-car crash on the 8 South and the 100 South (Rio Grande/Alamosa County Line) on Wednesday evening. On Friday, Dec. 29 at about 12:56 p.m. the Alamosa Police Department Officers responded to a report of shots fired in the vicinity of the 1100 block of Railroad Avenue. ALAMOSA Marvellous Mimi Anderson, 55-year-old granny and mother of three, from Edinburgh, Scotland arrived in Alamosa to a warm reception by the townsfolk on September 23rd en route to her bid to break the Guinness World Record by running coast-to-coast across America. Ellijay. ALAMOSA The Great American Cookout Tour presented by the Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS.us), the largest non-profit barbeque association in the world will feature food sampling and a lively, interactive pitmaster demo tour as part of the San Lui. Box 1076 The matter was continued due to proc. ALAMOSA If two head(gates) are better than one, five will be even better. Its time for parents to gather school supplies and backpacks. Dont let the March winds keep you from enjoying all that the Alamosa Senior Citizens have to offer! In line with other communities in Colorados pot-legal state, the City of Alamosa is considering an ordinance limiting the number of marijuana plants in any one residence to 12. patrols the streets, including restricting their vehicle pursuit policy, ending foot pursuits if a suspect runs from an officer or if someone commits a minor offense. Mar 1, 2023; Special Sections. SAGUACHE Saguache County Clerk Carla Gomez informed county commissioners earlier this month that she will be retiring in January after serving the county for six years. ALAMOSA The City of Alamosa is participating in Colorados Cities & Towns Week, September 11-17. On Thursday, December 7, at 6:03 a.m., the Colorado State Patrol responded to a two-vehicle crash on Colorado Highway 160 at mile marker 249, 12 miles east of Alamosa. Rumors have been swirling that Valley Food Co-op is shutting its doors, though that is not the case.

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