Alamosa Citizen

07/18/2025

Manassa Pioneer Days parade photos from Friday, July 18. The parade repeats on Saturday at 10 a.m., following the 5K run.

07/18/2025

Adams State’s summer TRIO program: ‘We just really want to set them up for success.’ Read on: https://www.alamosacitizen.com/we-just-really-want-to-set-them-up-for-success/

ASU Student Support Services receives Educator Highlight Award

07/17/2025

Three candidates for Monte Vista police chief will be introduced at a community meet-and-greet scheduled for Monday, July 21. Read on: https://www.alamosacitizen.com/meet-the-candidates-for-monte-vista-police-chief/

Candidates for Monte Vista police chief will be introduced at a community meet-and-greet scheduled for Monday, July 21.

07/17/2025

We’re breaking down the 250 episodes of The Valley Pod with a few ‘best of’ episodes. In this episode is a compilation of artists and musicians who’ve been on the podcast. Listen in:

07/16/2025

Cobblestone Hotels begins construction on its new property in Monte Vista at the Ski-Hi Stampede Complex – a four-story, 62-room hotel with an indoor pool, bar and patio. Read on: https://www.alamosacitizen.com/monte-vista-celebrates-groundbreaking-of-new-hotel/

Monte Vista prepares for a new hotel on their Main Street, a great success for Monte Vista city manager Gigi Dennis

07/16/2025

Texas singer-songwriter Walt Wilkins is coming back to Society Hall for a special solo show this Friday, July 18: https://www.alamosacitizen.com/texas-singer-songwriter-walt-wilkins-at-society-hall/

Texas singer-songwriter Walt Wilkins is coming back to Society Hall for a special solo show.

07/15/2025

Cleave Simpson signals end to Rio Grande Water Conservation District role. Read on: https://www.alamosacitizen.com/simpson-signals-end-to-rio-grande-water-conservation-district-role/

Cleave Simpson signaled Tuesday to the Rio Grande Water Conservation District board that his time as general manager is coming to an end.

07/15/2025

Active wildfires across the Southwest push smoke into Valley: https://www.alamosacitizen.com/active-wildfires-across-the-southwest-push-smoke-into-valley/

Here is a look at major fires across Colorado and the Southwest firefighters have been attacking over the weekend.

07/14/2025

The 2025 Stampede is in the history books.
Here’s a recap in photos: https://www.alamosacitizen.com/photo-gallery-ski-hi-stampede-2025/

The 2025 Stampede is in the history books. We’re moving down the road for the next big celebration in the San Luis Valley – Manassa Pioneer Days. Before we do, […]

07/14/2025

A new youth initiative aims to inspire creativity, curiosity, and community involvement among children in the San Luis Valley this summer. Read on: https://www.alamosacitizen.com/hands-on-history-summer-camp-for-kids/

A new youth initiative aims to inspire creativity, curiosity, and community involvement among children in the San Luis Valley this summer.

07/14/2025

The Monday Briefing, with July looking pretty normal: https://www.alamosacitizen.com/the-monday-briefing-july-14-2025/

July looks pretty normal, except no measurable rain so far in a month that usually delivers more than an inch. That could change toward the end of this week. Expect […]

07/12/2025

The usual big crowds for the annual Ski-Hi Stampede Rodeo. The Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. is the final PRCA rodeo for the Stampede. (Photos by Owen Woods/Alamosa Citizen)