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4-H, an extraordinary commitment to kids

2 weeks ago | alamosanews.com | Priscilla A. Waggoner

ALAMOSA — Twelve-year-old Toni Wells, longtime member of the 4-H club of the San Luis Valley, was recently announced as the top seller in a fundraiser to support the Livestock Judging Team. Donations and fundraisers are crucial to a program like the Livestock Judging Team as the program can involve traveling when not all team members may have the financial ability to participate.
A 64-mile journey like no other

2 weeks ago | alamosanews.com | Priscilla A. Waggoner

ANTONITO — With the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad season now in full swing, a little of the narrow gauge railroad’s history might be of particular interest. About 130 years ago, in February of 1880, the railroad’s first tracks of the San Juan Extension were laid down, running from Alamosa south to Antonito. The parent company – Denver and Rio Grande Railroad – chose narrow gauge tracks that were three feet instead of the standard four feet eight and a half inches.
APD looking for three people of interest in connection with early morning shooting

2 weeks ago | alamosanews.com | Priscilla A. Waggoner

You have 4 free items remaining before a subscription is required. Subscribe now! | Log in Posted 6/14/25At 3:00 a.m. Saturday morning, an 18 year old was shot multiple times in the 900 block of Hunt Avenue in Alamosa. APD with assistance from other law enforcement are currently looking for three persons of interest who are considered to be armed and dangerous. This item is available in full to subscribers.
House kills funding for NPR, PBS

2 weeks ago | alamosanews.com | Priscilla A. Waggoner

You have 4 free items remaining before a subscription is required. Subscribe now! | Log in Posted 6/14/25ALAMOSA — By a margin of two votes, Republicans in the House of Representatives narrowly passed legislation 214 to 212 that eliminates all federal funding for National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting System (PBS) for the next two years This item is available in full to subscribers.
Hooper man found guilty of sexually assaulting a person-at-risk

2 weeks ago | alamosanews.com | Priscilla A. Waggoner

ALAMOSA — At the conclusion of a trial that was scheduled for five days but lasted only three, Raymond Karpovage, 68, of Hooper was found guilty of “knowingly, unlawfully and feloniously” sexually assaulting an adult person-at-risk. The charging document further states that Karpovage was aware that the victim was incapable of appraising the nature of the victim’s conduct. Sexual assault of a person at risk is a class two felony.
AVSAR rescues climber on Mount Lindsey

2 weeks ago | alamosanews.com | John Waters

COSTILLA COUNTY — On the morning of June 5, Alamosa Volunteer Search and Rescue (AVSAR) was contacted to assist the Costilla County Sheriff's Office in rescuing an injured climber near the summit of Mt. Lindsey. The climber had fallen several hundred feet after a boulder gave way while the climber was ascending the northwest ridge approach of the peak. AVSAR works in collaboration with the Alamosa County Sheriff's Office and other law enforcement agencies.
Baca Grande NWR wildlife walk is June 14

2 weeks ago | alamosanews.com | John Waters

You have 4 free items remaining before a subscription is required. Subscribe now! | Log in Posted 6/11/25SAGUACHE COUNTY — Join Ty Benally with the Baca Grande National Wildlife Refuge on June 14 at 9 a.m. for a guided hike along the Baca Refuge's Nature and Heritage Trail. This is a birding and ecology trek. Meet at the Crestone Kiosk on the T Road near Crestone. This item is available in full to subscribers.
Immigrant support meeting held in Alamosa

2 weeks ago | alamosanews.com | John Waters

ALAMOSA — The Saguache County Immigrant Protection Team and Crestone/Baca Grande Indivisible held a town hall on immigration at Society Hall in Alamosa on Sunday, June 8. The event included speakers and a question-and-answer session. The meeting served numerous purposes. According to organizers, the primary goal was to convey to the immigrant community that their neighbors stand in solidarity with them.
SLV Commissioners, county sheriffs discuss possible regional jail - The Alamosa News

2 weeks ago | alamosanews.com | Priscilla A. Waggoner

ALAMOSA — SLV Board of Commissioners met on Monday morning to discuss the feasibility of building a jail to service the needs of the entire San Luis Valley. Currently, only three counties have detention centers, including Alamosa, Conejos and Rio Grande, and Rio Grande’s jail needs significant repairs. The idea for expanded facilities was born out of a need for Rio Grande County jail to have extensive repairs, especially in the part of the jail that is 75 years old.
Another busy meeting for city council

3 weeks ago | alamosanews.com | Priscilla A. Waggoner

ALAMOSA — Wednesday night’s meeting of Alamosa City Council was shorter than usual but no less interesting. Following comments by Richard Hubler, Alamosa County Land Use and Building Supervisor, plus Alamosa County Commissioner Vern Heersink and Alamosa County Coroner Joe Dzuris, members of Alamosa city council members agreed to the annexation of county property where a new building for Alamosa County Coroner Joe Dzuris is being constructed.