Alamosa News Archives

Herrera stands with her student guides at an arts magnet school in Beijing. "We communicated fairly well in English," said Herrera about the girls who gave her a tour of their school.

New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson fueled the Cummins-Blue Sun Biodiesel dragster this past Saturday, helping the Nambe Falls Travel Center mark a step toward clean energy.

Alamosa's treatment plant nearly complete By RUTH HEIDE ALAMOSA - Six weeks after the city's water supply was deemed safe to drink again, chlorine levels in Alamosa's water remain at 1.5-1.7 parts per million, ...

Photo by Rebecca Van Dyke Children and youth librarian Babette Reeves hangs decorations with the help of Maria and Erica Illenberger and Quinn Russell in celebration of the 2008 summer reading program.

Employee theft totals $10,000 By RUTH HEIDE ALAMOSA - Judge Pattie Swift on Monday sentenced Damian Noel Cordova, 31, to 30 days in the county jail as part of a three-year probationary sentence for stealing ...

“It's a huge district but I have made it a point to get out there.”

Gallegos, Vigil still in the fight By RUTH HEIDE ALAMOSA - Although only one of three Democratic contenders for Colorado House District 62 received sufficient votes during the party's weekend assembly to make ... via Valley Courier

“The hot and cold cycle for the last few weeks has kept us on track and kept us from having a really large quick melt out”

Weather cooperates so far By RUTH HEIDE ALAMOSA - If the weather continues to cooperate, the San Luis Valley will not experience flooding this year. via Valley Courier

“You have already taken your first steps toward your dreams”

Photo by Hew Hallock Wearing gold stoles signifying their membership in the Phi Theta Kappa honor society, TSJC graduates Geraldine G. Martinez, left, and Ida C. Manzanares march in to the gym at Ortega Middle ... via Valley Courier

“We are proud of the history the former post office embodies as an example of a local Public Works Administration building and wish to preserve it as best we can”

Photo by Ruth Heide The long-time Alamosa Post Office currently owned and occupied by Blue Peaks Developmental Services is now listed on the City of Alamosa Registry of Historic Places. via Valley Courier

“I like radiology because I could make a lot of money and the program is only two years to become a tech”

Photo by Brian Marquez Right, Andrew Garcia spent the day as a radiology intern for San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center for Ortega Middle School's Job Days. via Valley Courier

“His words were inspiring and empowering”

Red Cross celebrates people who make a difference By REBECCA VAN DYKE ALAMOSA - Heroes and champions, young and old gathered at the Inn of the Rio Grande Friday morning to be honored by the San Luis Valley ... via Valley Courier

“I think it's going to be an excellent year for tourism in the Valley”

Courier file photo A steam engine from the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad pulls passengers toward La Veta Pass during an early run last season. via Valley Courier

“We are doing everything we can to make college more affordable”

Will save Adams State $2 million STAFF REPORT ALAMOSA - Adams State College stands to save over $2 million in construction finance costs, thanks to the Higher Education Intercept program , recently approved by ... via Valley Courier

Photos by Lloyd Engen Former Alamosan Melanie Pumphrey takes center stage at the Knight of Columbus Hall at Semillas de la Tierra's "Night of Dancing." Pumphrey directs a remarkable group of dancers from ... via Valley Courier

“When we were called out the fire was burning in the blacken area where the Mallo Vega fire was in 2006”

Fire allowed to burn itself out Wednesday night By ERIC MULLENS ALAMOSA - Costilla County and Alamosa County volunteer firefighters were called to the same area on Trinchera Ranch property that was burned ... via Valley Courier