ALAMOSA With teachers protesting for higher wages and increased school funding across the country, San Luis Valley Health has started a new program to ease the financial burden of instructors. A truck from the Mosca-Hooper volunteer fire department works on extinguishing embers of a grass fire at the intersection of Stanley Road and County Road 102 at approximately 7 Monday night. All are invited to the 2017 Free Community Christmas Dinner on Monday, December 25th, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at a new location, the Columbus Home Association Event Center. VALLEY Conservancy districts are the entities that are instrumental in filling the gap between the administrative and public sides of daily water use in Colorado. ALAMOSA The Alamosa Marketing and Tourism Board heard an update on the San Luis Valley Museum from Joyce Gunn on Thursday night. This photo by Valley Courier staff writer Jefferson Geiger, featuring Peter Martin from New Castle shaving at a mobile bathroom during the 23rd annual Bicycle Tour of Colorado rest stop in Alamosa in June 2017 was one of a group of photos winning first place in the best photo essay category for newspapers of similar . Thunderstorms likely. CAPULIN La Jara resident Juanita Martinez, 45, died in a vehicle/pedestrian collision on Saturday night just north of Capulin on Colorado Highway 15. According to a letter made public by Saguache Mayor Greg Terrell on Tuesday, the mayor has appointed an interim town administrator until the board determines otherwise. ALAMOSA COUNTY Alamosa resident Donna Griego has announced her candidacy for Alamosa County treasurer. Please enable it in your browser settings. SAGUACHE Saguache Sheriff Dan Warwick says his jail is still overcrowded and despite hiring a new deputy he is still missing about half the staff he needs to run the sheriffs office with maximum efficiency and safety. Before U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet held his town hall at the Rio Grande Water Conservation District, the Valley Courier had the opportunity to speak with Bennet in a one-on-one interview. ALAMOSA The Alamosa County Sheriffs Office has made an arrest on suspicion of arson in connection with one of the multiple fires occurring in the Alamosa area on Tuesday. Please purchase a subscription to continue reading. Christopher Salinas, 5, crosses a rickety bridge at Fright Fest in Cole Park on Tuesday. Alamosa County recognizes Road and Bridge Director Tiim DeHerrera. DEL NORTEA concealed weapons firearms training course will be offered by the Rio Grande County Sheriffs Office on December 15 and 16. VALLEY Senators Cory Gardner (R-CO) and Michael Bennet (D-CO) this week announced Colorado will receive $36.6 million in Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) funding for 2017, with more than $3 million going to San Luis Valley counties. Commissioners to consider school funding Monday night. 168 by the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad (C&TSRR) has been completed. In the first San Luis Valley Potato Business Summit on Monday in Monte Vista, topics focused more on economics, future strategies and technology than varieties, diseases and rotations. The annual Adams State University Donor and Student Recognition Dinner provides an opportunity for students to show appreciation for the continued support and generosity of donors. MOSCA The Board of Education of Sangre de Cristo School District in the county of Alamosa calls for nomination of candidates for school directors to be placed on the ballot for the regular biennial school election to be held on Tuesday, November 7. Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown addresses reporters about a shooting. The Saguache County Board of Commissioners, on behalf of the Colorado Emergency Management Association (CEMA), recently presented David Frees with the 2022 Emergency Manager of the Year Award for the San Luis Valley region. The police union and city have reached tentative agreement on a new contract. Alamosa firefighters assist at the scene of a two-car crash at the Highway 160 intersection into Walmart in Alamosa on Friday morning. Referring to his extensive criminal history, District Judge Michael Gonzales sentenced Joseph Bailon, 39, to 21 years in prison on felony escape, menacing and possession of a weapon by a previous offender charges. STATEWIDE The Colorado Municipal Leagues (CML) Board of Directors has taken positions on four statewide ballot initiatives. playground on Thursday, Brothers die from gunfire in Conejos County, SLV Health, community to send supplies to schools, Student group to host Opioid Epidemic Summit, Residents may soon grow 24 pot plants in Alamosa County, South Fork man dies in rollover crash Monday, National Drug Take Back Day is April 28th, The Colorado State Patrol has no tolerance for behaviors that could spark fires, City approves land exchange with RV resort developers, Outlook: Continuing dry conditions in SLV, Airport drops ABQ route, adds another to DEN, County hires Speights and Worrich law firm for opioid settlement, Weapons, drugs, stolen vehicles, suspects nabbed, RG National Forest puts dead trees to use, Alamosa GOP member Facebook post creates national repercussions, Easter egg hunts planned in San Luis Valley, Del Norte town board candidates meet with public, Schlabach resigns from Monte Vista city council, Commissioners to hear breeding facility matter April 11, TSJC will pursue nursing degree permitted under newly approved state legislation, San Luis Valley population continues to grow; Saguache increases the most, Saguache commissioners issue marijuana statement, Irrigation seasons to begin in rest of the Valley, Texas man hit, killed after Wolf Creek accident, Centennial students 'standing up' to make a difference, Ag exemption from electronic logging devices extended, Streamflow outlook not looking any better, Report shows drug felony filings up across Colorado: 12th Judicial District second, Marketing district awards $77,900 in grants, Bennet, Gardner, Tipton back opioid bills, Ruben, Audrey Chavez file claim against Town of Center, Governor reappoints Newmyer-Olsen to judicial commission, Judge Swift appointed to pretrial commission, ASU Foundation, SLV Federal Bank aid university, Officers placed on leave after fatal shooting, City receives grant to plant trees at SLV airport corridor, City Council hears updated Rio Bravo proposals, Prescribed burns planned in northern New Mexico, MV council clarifies position after Schlabach comments, Business owner injured during armed robbery, Assessment rate projected to keep dropping in Alamosa County, Valley conservation projects receive national funding, Salary increases may be affecting filings for county elected offices, Burt speaks to economic development group, Murder, sex assault suspects to appear Feb. 15, Superintendents from Valley join statewide school financing proposal, Colorado AmeriCorps to help fight drug crisis, Mosca sewer project on time, under budget, Super Bowl DUI enforcement begins February 2, Colorado traffic fatalities are up 29 percent since 2014, Mayor Pro Tem Hensley selected for CML post, Vance tells 'rest of the story' during Monte Vista meeting, Two injured in Jan. 25 accident near Center, Cotten is first water rules trial witness, San Luis Valley now provides permanent drug take-back sites, Congress approves long-term Child Health Plan Plus funding to 2023, Commissioners support investment in dunes, SLV county commissioners support rural Colorado in letters to legislators, Perez sentenced to 44 years for Center murder, City advances decriminalization ordinance, Local youth to get on-the-farm experience, Police seek public help to solve robberies, Blanca trustee seats up for election in April, A look at San Luis Valley Reservoirs: Part 2, Colorado reacts to 'Cole Memo' rescission, Man charged for attempted murder in Alamosa shooting Friday, Local contractors chosen for workforce program, State provides review of census estimates, Failed liquor compliance checks cause for concern, Hearing set in February for triple homicide, Saguache County residents rally to support sheriff, Cooper to serve 12 years on McBride, robbery cases, Adams State trustees approve fiscal contingency plan criteria, Trustees approve naming of First Southwest Bank Center for Economic Opportunity, CDOT begins drilling operations near Center, Del Norte Bank donates to Mineral County lunch program, Boettcher Foundation awards Valley nonprofits, After Center school closure, public health responds to outbreak questions, Colorado Open Lands launches Acequia Initiative Project, CDA announces Colorados 2017 CDA-approved certified hemp seed varieties, Conflict arises in city council seat vacancy, 1st Stop robber recieves probation, treament conditions, Alamosa County commissioners adopt 2018 budget, Alamosa airport aims for 10,000 passengers, Restitution total is still issue in city embezzlement case, RGSO offering concealed weapons course Dec. 15-16, Alamosa Christmas dinner will be held in new location, Barton sentenced on attempted sex assault charge, Saguache County residents share marijuana concerns, Brian Cooper not sentenced for McBride murder, Out-going mayor casts dissenting vote on contract, Old school to see new life in south Alamosa, FS appeals judge's decision on Village at Wolf Creek, Access permit applications for late season accepted, RES completes solar project for SLV Rural Electric, Five Valley school districts drop in accreditation, Wolf Creek Ski Area Meadow Lift Project approved, Valley school board races decided on Tuesday, ACLU report plays into judicial search process, Robinson's hearing continued in murder case, SLV Big Band concert is salute to veterans Nov. 4, SLV Health to receive Willis Fassett, Jr. Award, DN school bond committee meets with public, Alamosa County resurrects airport advisory board, Stand Up Colorado will bring relationship violence awareness to the San Luis Valley, USDA grants new First Southwest Bank Center for Economic Opportunity at ASU, Candidates asked about economic development, Marketing board declines interim director offer, County approves day care, Amish furniture store, Action 22 honorees include two from the Valley, Court postponed, judge to review ACLU report with city, Accessory plea entered in McBride homicide, District enrollment projected to increase, President, governor order flags lowered for Las Vegas victims, Marketing district seeks interim director, Senator Bennet pushes for funding extensions of health programs, Alamosa invites public to budget discussion, Bennet office accepting applications for military academy nominations, Cold spring, heavy rain helped Alamosa mosquito district, Vehicular homicide defendant wants new lawyer, Preservation foundation funds Engine 168 Project, Eli Heredia runs for school board in 3-way race, Saguache mayor resigns; town remains divided, Alamosa shares advice for dealing with returning bear, Alamosa passes resolution condemning hate, Valley offers varied Labor Day weekend events, Special Improvement District No. Latest News Lily Collins: 'It'll be a juggle but I'd love to start a family!' 'Married at First Sight': 5 Key Moments in 'Party-ing Ways' (RECAP) . SAGUACHE Saguache County Sheriffs Office Jail Commander Capt. DEL NORTE A concealed handgun firearm training course. ALAMOSA Since November of 2016, the board of managers of Special Improvement District No. Hemp is a viable alternative crop for the San Luis Valley but not without its challenges, presenters told attendees Wednesday morning at the 2018 Southern Rocky Mountain Agricultural Conference and Trade Fair in Monte Vista. MONTE VISTAThe Monte Vista City Council met in its last regular session of the year on Thursday, Dec. 7. Duane Lopez, 63, was found deceased April 14 near Wild Horse Mesa. San Luis Valley Federal Bank Board Chairman LeRoy Salazar, SLV Federal Bank President Duane Bussey, Adams State University Theatre Director John Taylor and ASU President Beverlee McClure stand in front of the new San Luis Valley Federal Bank Main Stage Theatre signage before the premiere of The Diary of Anne Frank on Friday. In 2017 there were 630 traffic fatalities in Colorado, up 4% from 2016 when 608 people died. ALAMOSA A pretrial conference is scheduled next month for retired schoolteacher Lamberto Ricci Castillo, 65, Alamosa, who was charged earlier this year in the 1994 murders of Kenny Paul Sommers and his friend Chen Cosmo Maui Blanchard, both 23, in California. Full week print subscribers are entitled toFREEunlimited online and eEdition access through The Courier Times All-Access. CONEJOS Garth Crowther has devoted most of his life to serving and protecting the people of Colorado; now, he wants to do the same for the people of Conejos County. Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading. We need a spaceship driver. Reeves Brown, Adams State University trustee. Your current subscription does not provide access to this content. Depending on petition results, this year's ballots for Alamosa County and the City of Alamosa could look very different. DENVER The Census Bureau released their July 2017 population estimates and the State Demography Office provides the following review: Recent failed liquor license compliance checks raised concern among Alamosa city councilors during their final 2017 meeting. BLANCA On Wednesday, December 13th, Sierra Grande School District Design Advisory Group along with the architectural firms of CSHQA and Aland Ford hosted the second community meeting to discuss the facility master plan, which includes a new PreK-12 School Facility. Please use the button below to manage your account. VALLEY A 12-year-old boy who was the subject of a Colorado Amber Alert and had been missing from Crestone since Saturday was recovered Monday, and the man with him, David Glenn Freeman, 60, was arrested in Garfield County, Utah. ALAMOSA Jadyn Quintana, 18, of Antonito died Monday night, February 26, in a head-on collision on Highway 285 near Estrella. A partnership between Mount Carmel Health System and the Ohio Attorney General Office's Human Trafficking Commission, the new training will help health care professionals identify signs of human . ALAMOSA Public input meetings regarding the Alamosa Ranch plan will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 6 and Tuesday, Aug. 7, at the Alamosa Family Recreation Center, 2222 Old Sanford Road. Jan 10, 2023; Trending Recipes Latest e-Edition The Daily Courier. LA JARA Conejos County Sheriffs deputies and Colorado State Patrol troopers responding to a possible threat at Centauri High School on Monday found that the threat was unfounded, according to Conejos County Undersheriff Christopher Crown. After North Korea fired multiple missiles into the Sea of Japan on March 5, Gardner released a statement condemning Pyongyang. We hope that you continue to enjoy our free content. Three of the juvenile victims, who were aged seven, six and three, were Chens children, while the other one was his brothers one-year-old child, the police department said. The last Center senior to receive the scholarship graduated in 1983. VALLEY Colorados Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program is receiving $2.49 million this year for projects that enable and encourage children to walk or bicycle to and from school. ALAMOSA Alamosa County Judge Daniel Walzl on Monday bound over to district court a case against Naomi Olguin, 22, who is one of several codefendants charged with conspiracy in the 2016 death of Floyd Dale McBride, 52. Three months after all documentation was in, the town May 4 received a disinfection waiver, lifting chlorination that began after a boil water advisory was issued in November 2016. Center High School senior Jordan Lobato is one of 42 seniors statewide to receive this years round of Boettcher Foundation Scholarships. A man wanted in connection with a homicide in Romeo was arrested last week in Indio, California. ALAMOSA Alamosa residents are now under watering restrictions, which are voluntary at this point. Youngster find the brightly colored eggs left in Boyd Park by American Legion members and volunteers during the Legions annual Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday. In type big enough for everyone to read, area nurses receive due recognition during the May 2nd Alamosa city council meeting. Local health care providers and officials from around the Valley had the rare opportunity to speak face-to-face to the Colorado Board of Health yesterday. ALAMOSA Restitution amounts are still being negotiated in an embezzlement case involving former Alamosa City Finance Director Amanda McDonald, 41. Along with qualifying for the state competition, Nehring and Rawinsk. ALAMOSA Recent snowfall has helped the water outlook for the Rio Grande Basin, but this year is going to be far from normal. VALLEY The Colorado Lottery is pleased to announce the winners of the 2018 Starburst Awards, recognizing excellent use of lottery funds for the betterment of communities via public projects. Bush and as ordered by President Trump. It was the third and final public hearing about the proposed creation of a Lewisville-Franklin Township Fire Protection Territory. Planning a trip on the train this year? Fugitive Kyle Pauley was arrested early Tuesday, March 6, following a tip from a community member who saw a suspicious person walking through Sanford at approximately 7:38 a.m. A group of valley residents, along with representatives of local government agencies and nonprofit groups, met Monday morning at the Alamosa Recreation Center to decide what the next step was in the process of revitalizing the Rio Grande in Alamosa. A local dog breeding facility is one step closer to approval following a public hearing held last Tuesday for a conditional use permit. ALAMOSA After an eight-year hiatus Alamosa Countys Northwest Weed District will have an advisory board again. The Warshauer Mansion has long been a place for Antonito visitors to view and marvel. Perform a free Ellijay, GA public arrest records search, including current & recent arrests, arrest inquiries, warrants, reports, logs, and mugshots. ALAMOSA Democratic gubernatorial candidate Cary Kennedy returned to Milagros Coffee House on Tuesday for a community conversation and reiterated her platform. DEL NORTE A concealed handgun firearm training course will be offered by the Rio Grande County Sheriffs Office. CREEDE Actor, writer and director John DiAntonio, who has been Creede Repertory Theatres associate artistic director since September 2015, became CRTs new executive director this week. The fight over carbon dioxide what to do with it and where to store it is ramping up in Illinois. We'll send breaking news and news alerts to you as they happen! Alamosa County Judge Daniel Walzl on Tuesday advised Amanda McDonald, 41, of theft and embezzlement charges against her and scheduled a preliminary hearing for later this month. Police made arrests in 12% of crime cases in 2021, which is the lowest rate since 2001, when the data was first released, the Chicago-Sun Times analysis found. ALAMOSA Members of the Early Iron Club thanked Alamosa city council and staff this week for the citys support of the event, which brings more than 600 vehicles and their owners to town over Labor Day weekend. WASHINGTON, D.C. Colorado U.S. SAGUACHE COUNTY Many of those opposed to the approval of the statewide marijuana initiative that first legalized grow operations in the Valley are putting their heads together and coming to the conclusion that not only is a moratorium needed in Saguache County it is essential to the countys economic survival. ALAMOSA The Alamosa City Council has an agenda item scheduled for the April 18th regular council meeting at 7 p.m. at city hall regarding a potential land swap with Rio Bravo RV Resort. VALLEY Wildfires often cast off ash and other irritants into the air which may cause breathing problems for asthmatics of all ages, COPD, and anyone with underlying respiratory problems. The individuals whose names follow were incarcerated on the order of a court or processed following a judicial determination. DENVER On September 14, a federal court again rejected pleas by the Leavell-McCombs Joint Venture and the Forest Service to allow the controversial Village at Wolf Creek to go forward. Works of 33 different artists, along with two musical performances, were shown at 16 locations for the walks 15th year. VALLEY Gov. ALAMOSA Two days after opening the bids the Alamosa County commissioners selected GH Phipps Construction Companies for the new courthouse and probation building during a special meeting Friday morning. VALLEY The effects of homelessness and poverty can be felt all across the San Luis Valley. ALAMOSA Shanna Hobbs shared her concerns with the city council this week about pending petitions to reverse outdoor marijuana growing in the City of Alamosa. DENVER Governor Hickenlooper signed into law House Bill 17-1253, known as the Protection of Vulnerable Adults from Financial Exploitation Act., The Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) announces that it has launched a new Military and Veterans Programs website dedicated to career transition and professional credentialing for Active Duty, Reserves, National Guard, military spouses and veterans. Alamosa hosted the 10th annual Celebration of Lights on Friday evening. ALAMOSA Just as the City of Alamosa acquired a disc golf course as a result of an Eagle Scout project, the city will also welcome an archery range on the Alamosa ranch, thanks to another Eagle Scout project. Efforts continue in the Rio Grande Basin to manage one of its most vital resources water. ALAMOSA Alamosa School District has had several changes in leadership at Alamosa Elementary 3-5 and Alamosa High School. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. VALLEY National Immunization Awareness Month is a reminder children need vaccines right from the start. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. VALLEY The San Luis Valley winds up summer events with activities from one end of the Valley to the other this Labor Day weekend. ALAMOSA In a community meeting Wednesday evening at La Puentes outreach office, south side neighbors shared frustrations about the impact of La Puentes shelter home in the neighborhood. Alamosa city officials on Wednesday unanimously approved a $5,000 sponsorship for Alamosas newest event, Octobrufest, which is planned for Saturday, Sept. 30, in Sunset Park. ALAMOSA A day after Monte Vista School District enjoyed quinoa, Sanford School was served a special treat on Thursday as their food service staff and members of the Farm to School Task Force doled out roasted local fingerling potatoes while dressed in vegetable costumes. ALAMOSA After being reminded of the necessity to conserve water, the Alamosa city council on Wednesday approved an ordinance amendment specifying water-wasting activities that are prohibited in the city. District Judge Michael Gonzales, right, presents a plaque recognizing his years of service to District Judge Martin Gonzales who has provided 20 years of dedicated service to the Colorado Judicial Branch. Alamosa plans to order water with a twist of lemon, since it has to make lemonade anyway. ALAMOSA Determining ineffective trial counsel, Chief District Judge Pattie Swift this week decided that Krystal Voss, 42, was entitled to a new trial regarding the death of her son Kyran, 19 months. Error! @H=6586 E92E %2J=@C 925 @FEDE2?5:?8 H2CC2?ED 7C@> w6?CJ r@F?EJ 7@C C6D:DE:?8 =2H 6?7@C46>6?E] $6C862?E (9:E:?86C C6BF6DE65 2DD:DE2?46 7C@> %C@@A6C %@> #2E=:77 2?5 9:D z\h A2CE?6C[ %@C2]k^Am, kAm(96? Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. Right on cue cranes pose for photographers near Monte Vista during the 35th Annual Monte Vista Crane Festival. Colorado's hospital provider fee, which reimburses hospitals based on the number of uninsured and Medicaid patients, is currently part of the state's general fund and subject to the Taxpayer's Bill of Rights (TABOR). Erica Romero, president of the Alamosa Board of Education, Arlan VanRy, BOE member and Alamosa School District Superintendent Rob Alejo spent Wednesday, April 5 at the Colorado capitol. Now, some want to use it. CONEJOS COUNTY On Friday the U.S. Testing carried out by companies, agencies and governments show popular EV models can lose roughly 10% to 36% of their advertised range in temperatures below 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Quite frankly Mr. Cooper, I dont think you deserve that, District Judge Michael Gonzales told Lonnie Cooper, 44, when he sentenced him on Wednesday to 62 years in the Department of Corrections for the June 23, 2016 murder of Floyd Dale McBride, 52, and a 2015 drug charge. LIGHTFOOT CITES 'UNLOVED' YOUTH AFTER POLICE REVEAL 57% OF CARJACKING SUSPECTS ARE JUVENILES. CREEDE Forest Service Roads 600 and 600.3A to Wheeler Geologic Area have been temporarily closed to all motorized use due to extremely muddy road conditions. Howard Trahan III, 57, 290 Louise Lane, Bayou Blue, contempt of court. ALAMOSA Although not unanimous, the Alamosa city council on Wednesday decided to combine its prosecutorial and city attorney positions into one. The Colorado State Patrol is reminding residents and visitors alike that there will be zero tolerance for behaviors, whether negligent or knowing, that could spark wildfires. The defense, prosecution and judge will be reviewing five Illinois State Police investigation reports in advance of a March 21 telephone conference on scheduling a hearing. Police who spoke to the outlet, however, say they have pulled back from enforcing the law for other reasons. ALAMOSA At the request of the district attorneys office, District Judge Michael Gonzales on Tuesday agreed to one last continuance in the case of Carol Orton, 54, Alamosa, charged with theft in connection with alleged actions while she worked at the Alamosa County Sheriffs Office. CONEJOS Francisco Andrade, 26, Manassa, appeared in Conejos District Court Friday for a hearing on his potential trial date on sexual assault on a child charges. Fish and Wildlife Service accepted a 12.82-acre conservation easement donation in Colorados San Luis Valley from Western Rivers Conservancy. JJ Mondragon has announced her candidacy for the Rio Grande County assessor position that she has held now for four years. Still awaiting autopsy results on the victim in the vehicular homicide case against him, Angel Nietos attorney asked to continue his first appearance in district court on Tuesday. ALAMOSA The City of Alamosa announced on Friday that it has received a $50,000 Daniels Fund grant to support its Multi-Purpose Pavilion/Ice Rink Project. ALAMOSA COUNTY Leobardo Ortega Anaya, a 22-year-old from Center, was cited for careless driving and taken to the hospital after his 2002 Acura sedan hit an oncoming 2018 Volvo semi-truck at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Bail was set at $100,000/10% and remanded to BCP. Security was highas were spiritsboth inside and outside the venue of the annual Lincoln Day Dinner in Alamosa on Saturday night. ALAMOSA Alamosa high school senior Vanessa Thong is this years Miss Merry Christmas and will be joined by Alexia Montoya, 8, as Little Miss Merry Christmas. The vehicle was stolen from A&T Subaru located at 801 Bethlehem Pike. The sun blazed bright shining down from a brilliant blue sky and the majestic mountains glistened in the background. ALAMOSA First Street in Alamosa will be closed to all traffic between Faculty Drive and Sierra Avenue through the end of the project. ALAMOSA The San Luis Valley Regional Airport runway will close on Saturday, September 16th at 7 a.m. until an anticipated reopening prior to 11 p.m. the same day. The Alamosa Mean Moose baseball team had a dominant sweep of the Del Norte Tigers in an odd midday doubleheader at the Adams State University Baseball Field on Tuesday. Your current subscription does not provide access to this content. 0:47. The Memorial Day ceremonies at the Colorado State Veterans Cemetery are arguably some of the best in the area. The charges stemmed from the February 2020 shooting deaths of Braxton Ford, Kimari Hunt, Jalen Roberts and Marcel Wills. Alamosa firefighters used the Jaws of Life and other tools to remove the roof of a car in a matter of minutes after a rear-end collision at the corner of the 10 South and Road 106 about 2 p.m. Wednesday. SAN LUIS The Costilla County Sheriffs Office arrested two men early Saturday morning on multiple charges including unlawful drug and weapon possession. ALAMOSA As a part of the relocation of the power poles and associated electric lines on the north side of First Street, Xcel has scheduled the tie over for 6:30 a.m. Saturday morning. Alamosa may face another marijuana ballot question, this time in a special election this year.