John Waters

1 week ago | alamosanews.com | John Waters

You have 4 free items remaining before a subscription is required.   Subscribe now!   |   Log in Posted 5/28/25ALAMOSA — Members of the American Legion, other Veterans organizations, Veterans and the public paid their respects to those who have served in the armed services and paid the ultimate price at a Memorial Day Service at the Alamosa Cemetery on May 26. This item is available in full to subscribers.

1 week ago | alamosanews.com | John Waters

SAN LUIS VALLEY — Governor Jared Polis, in a collaborative effort with State Representative Matt Martinez and State Senator Cleave Simpson, signed into law, HB25-1023-Local Government Review of Fencing Projects, HB25-1288-Support for Federally Qualified Health Centers, and HB25-11222-Preserving Access to Rural Independent Pharmacies. The first signing ceremony took place at the San Luis Community Park. Martinez and Simpson were the proud sponsors of all the legislation.

2 weeks ago | alamosanews.com | John Waters

SAN LUIS — The historic R&R Market in San Luis, now rebranded as the San Luis Peoples Market, has reopened its doors after a transformative 20-month renovation. This unique market, which first opened in 1857, offers a full-service grocery store experience, a strong commitment to community health, and a vision of becoming a community food co-op.  The reopening of the San Luis Peoples Market is a testament to the power of community.

4 weeks ago | alamosanews.com | John Waters

GREAT SAND DUNES NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE — Medano Creek in the national park will be a favorite local destination for many San Luis Valley residents and tourists this summer. On a recent visit, the creek was running about 20 feet wide and very shallow, at only an inch or two. According to the National Park Service, the peak flow of the creek is about 40 cubic feet per second (cfs) and is at its maximum in late May. On May 9, the flow was very low, at about 7.2 cfs.

1 month ago | alamosanews.com | John Waters

DENVER — Generation Wild, a component of Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) that works to connect kids and the outdoors, aims to ensure future generations enjoy Colorado's landscapes and open space heritage enough to protect them. An initiative not only distributes wildflower seeds but also provides educational resources and activities to engage kids with nature. To foster connectivity with kids outside, Generation Wild will distribute over 151 million wildflower seeds.