Apr 16, 2009 | Full List of News Releases
SH 17: Final Resurfacing to Begin on SH 17 North of Alamosa
Beginning Monday, April 20 Colorado Department of Transportation contractor Asphalt Constructors, Inc., will resume resurfacing on SH 17 north of Alamosa.
Senator Schwartz Applauds Power Plant
Yesterday, Xcel Energy, a major U.S. electricity and natural gas company, and SunPower Corp., a manufacturer of high-efficiency solar cells, solar plants, and solar systems, announced an agreement to build a 17-megawatt AC photovoltaic solar power plant in Coloradoa s Alamosa County.
Solar Winners and Losers: SunPower
The two companies have signed a contract to build a 17-megawatt AC photovoltaic solar-power plant in Alamosa County, Colo.
First Southwest takes TARP funds
Another economically recessed spot of Colorado - Alamosa County - will see a share of federal bank aid.
Colorado Car Chase Ends In Shooting In New Mexico
Authorities say a man was shot and wounded by New Mexico State Police after a chase that started in Colorado late Thursday.
Officer Involved Shooting Investigation, Highway 160 Reopened Near Blanca
An officer involved shooting investigation is underway near Fort Garland after a high speed chase that crossed state lines Friday morning.
7-Year-Old Boy Killed When Car Strikes Go-Cart
Investigators say alcohol and drugs are not suspected as factors in a crash between a car and a go-cart in Alamosa County that killed a 7-year-old boy and sent his brother to a hospital.
Report: Shigellosis Outbreak Confirmed In Alamosa County
An outbreak of shigellosis among children in Alamosa County has been confirmed, the Alamosa Valley Courier reported this week.
SLV eyes stimulus funds for highways
Bigger would be better when it comes to improving the San Luis Valley's highways with funding from a federal economic stimulus bill.
Woman accused of cannibalism 'deeply ashamed'
ALAMOSA, Colo. - An attorney for a woman accused of killing, dismembering and cannibalizing her ex-boyfriend says she's ashamed for doing a "horrible thing." Jane Lynn Woodry was found not guilty by reason of ...
Salmonella outbreak Alamosa's top news story for 2008
Here's a look back at Alamosa's salmonella outbreak in the spring -- the top story of 2008 in the San Luis Valley -- according to the Valley Courier .
More freedom sought for alleged Colo. cannibal
The state mental hospital has asked a judge to grant more freedom to a woman accused of killing, dismembering and cannibalizing her former boyfriend.