Antonito News

“The guys who wear the pagers everyday are the heroes.”

Quick action douses flames By REBECCA VAN DYKE ANTONITO - In three to four minutes Monica Garoutte's house would have been nothing more than ash and smoldering wood had Eddie Sowards not driven by. via Valley Courier

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“The majority of the crashes were due to people driving too fast for the road conditions”

Weather, speed cited in most crashes STAFF REPORT ALAMOSA - The Colorado State Patrol was busy midweek rushing from one traffic accident scene to the next across the San Luis Valley as drivers attempted to cope ... via Valley Courier

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Storm warnings, advisories ended this morning By ERIC MULLENS ALAMOSA - Lingering winter weather conditions may face those traveling in the Valley high country today even though winter storm warnings and snow ... via Valley Courier

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“This new route gives people the opportunity to explore the Valley at a low cost”

Scenic railroad expands for summer season By RACHEL STENNETT ALAMOSA - The Rio Grande Scenic Railroad plans to expand this summer by adding Monte Vista to their route, acquiring four additional locomotives, and ... via Valley Courier

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Antonito resident wounded by crow bar LARRY WINGET ALAMOSA - A stabbing incident that took place in the late evening of March 23, Easter Sunday, has led to the arrest of Romeo resident Raymond Baroz, Jr., 36, ... via Valley Courier

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“It's old, you have to treat it easier”

Photo by Rebecca Van Dyke Carlos Llamas and Larry Newman are part of a crew to restore the Lake Superior and Ishpeming No. via Valley Courier

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“Two towers are gone in New York, and two towers are coming up in Antonito.”

Antonito resident Cano is building a castle to honor Jesus In 1980, Cano decided to make a little building for Jesus, possibly like a castle in Antonito. via LeanneGoebel

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AS COLORADO' S population grows, so does its need for more prison space. Department of Corrections Executive Director Ari Zavaras told a legislative panel last week his department needs to embark on a ... via Pueblo Chieftain

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The Antonito Junior/Senior High School Science Fair team went from no place to first place in just two years. via SLV Dweller

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“That means tremendously high flows on the Conejos and Los Pinos and San Antonio for a substantial period of time.”

Photo by Ruth Heide The railroad bridge across the Rio Grande southeast of downtown Alamosa is one of the areas of concern should the Valley receive high river flows this year. via Valley Courier

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