Colorado students in 5th can get three free days of skiing at twenty two Colorado Ski resorts. There are also discounts for sixth graders and free ski or snowboard lessons. 5TH GRADE PASSPORT Kids ski free! Colorado Ski Country USA’s 5th Grade Passport Program is the only ski pass that gives children 3 FREE DAYS…
Marjorie Connie Sanchez was called to be with our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Margie was a resident of Colorado Springs. She was born in Fort Garland, Colorado in 1934 to her parents Isais (Ike) Montoya and Leonarda (Gonzales) Montoya. Margie was a dedicated wife and loving mother,…
Longtime San Luis resident Amos Medina, 78, passed away peacefully November 30, 2018 in Colorado Springs, Colorado surrounded by his loving family. Amos was welcomed into the world on March 10, 1940 in San Francisco, Colorado, the son of Manuel Medina and Encarnacion Mondragon Medina. He was united in marriage to the love of his…
George Major Oringdulph Jr, 78 of Blanca Colorado passed away Sunday December 9th, 2018 at Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo Colorado surrounded by family. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 15th at 11 AM at the LDS chapel at 927 Weber Dr., Alamosa, CO. Friends and loved ones are invited to a viewing…
1:55 pm – If you have been evacuated due to the Costilla Spring Fire, residents will have to check into the Blanca/Fort Garland Community Center to be issued a Rapid Tag Identification Card for reentry when conditions allow the evacuation order to be lifted. Current area of fire reported at 3500 acres, 0% contained. 1:36…
Blanca, CO – The Blanca/Ft Garland Community Center is located in Costilla County, CO. The main goal of Blanca / Ft. Garland Community Center is to create a sense of community in the neighborhoods where people live and work. Facility includes the following: Indoor Swimming Pool Sauna Weight Room Gymnasium Full Service Kitchen & Dining Facilities…
Costilla County Sherrif’s Office – Full evacuation in effect for the Forbes Park Area for the Spring Fire. Anyone needing a place to stay we have red cross and room at the Fort Garland and Blanca community center. The spring fire is currently at 0% containment and we are working on getting a size of…
Explore the Borderlands of Southern Colorado and the connections between Pueblo and the San Luis Valley at El Pueblo History Museum’s San Luis Valley Day. Adams State University professor Nick Saenz will give a talk about the Borderlands of Southern Colorado exhibit on Sunday, June 24, 2018 at 10:00 am to 6:00 pm from the…
Richard Baca and Sierra Gold from Pueblo, CO will be in Colorado Springs performing on May 5, 2018 for El Cinco de Mayo Scholarship fundraiser. Tickets are $20 per person in advance or $25 at the door. To purchase tickets go to one of the locations below or buy online and tickets will be mailed…
Duane Lopez is still missing. Duane is 63 years old 6′ 0″ and 170 lbs. He was last seen in San Luis, CO on March 19, 2018 on Main Street. Duane suffers from Parkinson’s and may have visible shakes. He may be shy or confused but will answer to his name. If you have any…
Veterans Day is observed each year on November 11th and honors military veterans who have served in the Untied States Armed Forces. Thank you to all our Veterans who have served in the military from the San Luis Valley. Here is a video tribute from students at Centennial School District to Veterans who have served…
ALAMOSA, COLO. Undergraduate students at Adams State University will not see a tuition increase next year, according to the budget for fiscal year 2017-18 approved by the university’s Board of Trustees June 22. Most fees were also held at last year’s rates, with the exception of the capital fee to support campus improvements. Housing rates…
The Colcha Embroidery Group will be meeting every third Wednesday of the month from 10 am to 12:00 noon and from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. This months meeting is on September 20, 2017. For more information call 719-672-0999.
The San Luis Valley National Wildlife Refuge Complex is home to three United States Fish and Wildlife national wildlife refuges: Alamosa, Baca, and Monte Vista. In cooperation with the USFWS, Colorado Parks and Wildlife has secured permitted access to these refuges, allowing hunters to access them during specific big game seasons for elk. The official application…
Darren Cordova Y Calor from Taos, New Mexico will be in Colorado Springs performing on August 26, 2017 for El Cinco de Mayo Scholarship fundraiser. Tickets are $25 per person. To purchase tickets go to one of the locations below or buy online and tickets will be mailed to you. Call Liz (719) 337-7611 Call…
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