COMMUNITY news
No word yet on soil samples near Culebra Creek gas leak
In the meantime, filtration devices that can capture specific runoff contaminants are being replaced daily

The Valley Pod
episode 283: Southern Rocky Mountain Ag Conference
Larry Brown and Madeline Wilson from the CSU Extension Office and Heather Hillin, director of the Monte Vista Chamber of Commerce, preview this yearโs Southern Rocky Mountain Ag Conference, Feb. 3-5 at the Ski Hi Complex in Monte Vista.
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The Outdoor Citizen
episode 76: Jocelyn Catterson
In the week we remember Martin Luther King Jr., weโre joined by Jocelyn Catterson with the Rio Grande Headwaters Land Trust to talk about the upcoming series of community events.
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Arts & Culture
Tumbleweedโs eternal question: โWhere the Hell is Alamosaโ
Reunion of storied band will include country, rock, blues, reggae, bluegrass, old hippie anthems and pretty much whatever members feel like playing
Rupert Wates, up close and personal
Concert at Society Hall promises masterful folk, with jazz and classical touches
2025: The Year in Photos
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Lands that inspired OโKeeffe get conservation status
New Mexico Land Conservancy makes easement agreement for 10 square miles around Abiquiu and the Chama River
The Arctic Hoarder: Wolverines are coming back to Colorado
Reintroduction plan aims for placing 15 wolverines per year for three years
Crane Festival has more events, bird walks and art workshopsย
Tickets on sale now for March event in Monte Vista
Wolf confirmed on the Valley floor
CPW notified land owner of single female wolf that spent two days moving through an area near Monte Vista,โฆ
OUTDOORS
Feds may step in on Colorado wolf management
Trump Administration cites compliance issues as reasons










