Carlos Reyes Casanova, a lifelong resident of Alamosa, Colorado, passed away on July 15, 2026, at the age of 39. He was born on May 8, 1987. Carlos was raised in Alamosa and graduated from Alamosa ...

Irene Percilla Duran, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on September 30, 2025. Born January 15, 1947, in Alamosa, Colorado, to Robert and Mary Martinez, Irene lived ...

Valley-Wide Health Systems is pleased to announce John H. Andrews as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), who joined the organization July 2026. John brings more than four decades of progressive ...

Dear Readers, For 152 years, the Valley Courier has served as a dedicated voice for the San Luis Valley, recording our shared history, highlighting local stories, and keeping our communities informed.

SAGUACHE — A vision years in the making became a reality as Range View Apartments celebrated the opening of 32 new affordable homes in Saguache with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The celebration brought ...

The Swiss Roll Fire that has been smoldering since Aug. 20 grew from three acres to 777 acres in a matter of days. Courtesy Photo PAGOSA SPRINGS — Firefighters have begun transitioning to direct ...

ALAMOSA — The Alamosa County Chamber of Commerce invites the San Luis Valley community to celebrate autumn at the 2026 Oktobrüfest on Saturday, September 26, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Cole Park. This ...

ALAMOSA COUNTY — After months of questions, packed public meetings and moratoriums in other parts of the San Luis Valley, Alamosa County commissioners approved a special use permit Wednesday, Sept. 9, ...

Bears are preparing for winter and the best thing for the public to do is secure food sources and do not feed them! Secure food sources and continue to be BearWise. Photo courtesy of CPW SAN LUIS ...

MONTE VISTA — Leaders from across the San Luis Valley gathered Sept. 2 at the Outcalt Event Center at Ski Hi for a full day of conversation about an issue that touches nearly every Valley community: ...

MONTE VISTA — Infrastructure work, police investigations, community programs and preparations for fall events were among the updates shared during the Monte Vista City Council meeting Thursday evening ...

SAGUACHE — Saguache County residents gathered Sept. 3 for the county’s first community informational meeting on data centers, hearing from utility representatives, a developer, climate advocates and ...