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Muscadine Bloodline Charlie Muncaster and Gary Stanton were nominated for Duo of the Year at the Academy of Country Music Awards in May. They will be headlining the Ski-Hi Stampede concert on July 10 in Monte Vista.
MONTE VISTA - Alabama duo Muscadine Bloodline will be the headliner of the Ski-Hi Stampede’s opening concert on July 10 in Monte Vista. Special guest Aaron Watson will be opening for the rising country duo. The Stampede, Colorado’s oldest rodeo, runs from July 10-13 at the Ski-Hi Complex.

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4-H, an extraordinary commitment to kids 5y5s71

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 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 may have the financial ability to participate.  

A 64-mile journey like no other 165c5u

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.

Smithsonian exhibit coming to Fort Garland 512i35

FORT GARLAND — Fort Garland Museum and Cultural Center has announced that, starting June 21, 2025, the museum will be hosting Why We Serve: Native Americans in the United States Armed Forces. 

Hogan and Moss and Old Weird America at Society Hall on Saturday 4yj10

ALAMOSA — Society Hall is excited to welcome back the deep roots-country and “torch-folk” of Hogan and Moss and the Old Weird America, in concert on Saturday, June 14, at 7:30 p.m.  

Baca Grande NWR wildlife walk is June 14 5w244v

SAGUACHE COUNTY — 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.  

Bike 2 Build bike ride is June 28  6w5b1s

ALAMOSA — SLV Habitat for Humanity is hosting Bike 2 Build, the San Luis Valley Century on Saturday, June 28. For info, go to www.slvhabitat.org. 

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Donavan Gonzales, 18, a person of interest in an early morning shooting.
At 3:00 a.m. Saturday morning, an 18 year old was shot multiple times in the 900 block of Hunt Avenue in Alamosa. Three people have been identified as persons of interest. Two have been located - Dennis Gonzales, 18, and a juvenile whose identity is not being released. The third person, Levi Turningrobe, 22, has not yet been located. ,
KRZA General Manager Gerald Rodriguez recently told the Valley Courier that eliminating federal funding he receives to buy NPR content will impact 40% of the public radio station’s programming and require him to probably lay off his only remaining staff member.   
ALAMOSA — By a margin of two votes, Republicans in the House of Representatives narrowly ed 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 

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I am not sure exactly how we got here but from the time Ol’ Dutch was a child until now the affluence of the American people has grown astronomically. Recalling my younger days, I always seemed to get a basketball, football, tennis racket, skateboard or some other paraphernalia as a gift that could only be used out of doors. And, now looking back on that I am beginning to question that, just maybe, my mother was trying to get me out of the house and out from under her feet.

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15 SLV baseball players named All-State by CHSAA p275v

ALAMOSA – The Colorado High School Activities Association released its All-State baseball teams on Monday with 15 athletes from the San Luis Valley being recognized. The All-State teams …

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Levi Packard of Canon City in the test and tune in April.
ALAMOSA – BST Promotions will present the Father’s Day Show and the Colorado Alliance Tour Sunday at Mosca Motorsports Park. There will be several different race car divisions …
ALAMOSA – Ben Tibbitts, a recent graduate of Centauri High School, completed his high school swimming career at the Class 4A State Meet which took place May 9-10 at the Veterans Memorial …
Monte Vista’s Kelby Mondragon (1) slides into second base before Alamosa’s Jaidyn Burciaga can apply the tag in Saturday’s game at Ortega Middle School. The Mean Moose defeated the Pirates 12-8 to win the championship.
ALAMOSA – The Alamosa 18U baseball team hosted its annual tournament this past weekend at Ortega Middle School. What was originally planned to be a six-team, two-pool tournament was …
Obituaries
 Dale T. Berkbigler, M.D.
Dale ed away peacefully on June 2, 2025, surrounded by his family at his mountain home near Del Norte, Colo. 
Steve Willard Lawton
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the ing of Steven Willard Lawton, a cherished member of our community, who departed this life on May 24, 2025, at the age of 71. Born on Dec. 16, 1953, in Monte Vista, Colo., Steve spent his entire life in the San Luis Valley, a place he truly loved. 
Evelyn Farish
With deep sorrow, we announce the ing of Evelyn Farish, who departed this life peacefully with her family at her side on May 27, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on Dec. 2, 1942, in Pulaski, Tenn., Evelyn was a cherished resident of Monte Vista, Colo. She is survived by her beloved husband, Eugene Lee Farish, whom she married on June 29, 1996. 
Charlotte June Sheely
Charlotte June Sheely slipped the surly bonds of earth and touched the face of God on Feb. 12, 2025. 
Steve Willard Lawton
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the ing of Steven Willard Lawton, a cherished member of our community, who departed this life on May 24, 2025, at the age of 71. Born on Dec. 16, 1953, in Monte Vista, Colo., Steve spent his entire life in the San Luis Valley, a place he truly loved. 

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