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The Overlooked Colorado Town Where You Can Still Buy A Home For Under $150,000

Somewhere in southern Colorado, there’s a town that missed the memo about everything getting outrageously expensive. Nobody bothered to tell Walsenburg that home prices across the state were supposed to skyrocket, so it just kept things affordable, almost out of pure stubbornness. While towns closer to the mountains keep...

Walsenburg, CO · 3d
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Phelans sell area McDonald’s restaurants, announce retirement

RATON/TRINIDAD/ALAMOSA— Since Labor Day weekend in 2001, Darrel Lee Phelan Sr. and his wife, Gisela T. Phelan, have owned the McDonald’s restaurants serving the area. Recently, the World Journal sat down with Lee to talk about his military career, and during the interview he announced that Phelan Management Services Inc., which owns the McDonald’s restaurants in Trinidad, Alamosa and Raton, has sold the locations to Johney Thiara. Ownership is scheduled to transfer Nov. 16, 2026, and the Phelans also announced their official retirement.

Raton, NM · 1d
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The Massive Colorado ‘Amish Walmart’ Where Shoppers Fill Carts With Old-Fashioned Staples For Less

Some grocery runs end with a smaller bill and a bigger smile. Down in the San Luis Valley, there is a country store where people happily drive 50 miles just to stock up on spices, bulk grains, and pantry basics. Shoppers talk about cutting their grocery totals in half, sometimes more.

Colorado · 3d
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San Luis Valley Outdoor Report | Nov. 11 Edition

It’s nearly Colorado Gives Day, and the San Luis Valley Great Outdoors is taking advantage of the marketing campaign to run a separate campaign alongside Colorado Gives Day called “Rise Above the Ruts.”. On this episode of the Outdoor Citizen Podcast, we’re joined by Ian Muñoz, the crew...

Alamosa, CO · 2d
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Royal Gorge railroad owners open fine-dining restaurant inside an 1884 mansion

In the early 1880s, Lyman Robison built a three-story mansion on a four-acre plot across from the Arkansas River in Cañon City. A successful entrepreneur who made his fortune in gold and silver mining, he spared no expense while building out the expansive estate. There, Robison and his wife, Mary, threw lavish parties and welcomed distinguished guests.

Canon City, CO · 2d

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Frisco Creek Center rescues record number of orphaned black bear cubs

MONTE VISTA, Colo. (KRDO) -- During what Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) calls the "worst year of human-bear conflict on record," the Frisco Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation Center cared for dozens of orphaned black bear cubs. According to CPW, the center received its first bear in mid-April, when a 6-pound cub...

Monte Vista, CO · 5h

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From long drives to local care

For families raising children with specialized therapy needs, finding care close to home isn’t always easy—especially in rural communities like Monte Vista. Dr. Mikaila Pence and her team at the Children’s Specialty Clinic of the San Luis Valley are working to change that, bringing specialized care and learning opportunities closer to home and helping local children build skills, confidence, and independence.

Monte Vista, CO · 1d

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Veteran Roselyma Trujillo, a life of military honor and family pride

In military parlance, you would be right on the mark in calling retired Army Sergeant Major Roselyma Trujillo a ‘Strack’ troop. By definition, that would be a soldier with a perfect uniform, no dangling threads, shoes or boots immaculately polished, medals and insignia in perfect alignment. Trujillo, who...

Salida, CO · 2d

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Field of Vision Festival Is Dead in Buena Vista, but King Gizzard Books 3 Colorado Shows

Field of Vision, the festival that took over Meadow Creek in Buena Vista for two straight summers, will not return in 2027. The cancellation comes down to a permit standoff between organizers and Chaffee County, even as the festival's headliner, King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, has already lined up three separate Colorado concerts for next August instead.

Buena Vista, CO · 2d

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SAN LUIS VALLEY WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT

FOR THE SAN LUIS VALLEY WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT. Notice is hereby given that the proposed assessments, fee structure, and budget have been submitted to the Board of the San Luis Valley Water Conservancy District for the ensuing year of 2027, copies of which are available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the San Luis Valley Water Conservancy District, 623 Fourth Street, Alamosa, CO, 81101. There will be no change from the 2027 rates for the annual assessment, one time sale, or augmentation water fees. Any property owner who wishes to object to the proposed assessments and fee structure may file written objections at any time before the Public Hearing scheduled as stated below. Any objections to the proposed assessments and fee structure will be heard as required under C.R.S. § 37- 45-127. Any interested elector may file objections to the proposed budget and any objections thereto will be considered prior to the final adoption of the proposed budget by the Board of Directors as required under C.R.S. § 29-1-106. The proposed assessments, fee structure, and budget for the ensuing year of 2027 will be considered at the Public Hearing and meeting of the Board of Directors of the San Luis Valley Water Conservancy District, to be held at the office of the San Luis Valley Water Conservancy District on November 19, 2026, at 1:30 P.M. Contact the San Luis Valley Water Conservancy District at 719-589-2230 for more information.

Alamosa, CO · 1d

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Alamosa to hold work session on CDOT access control plan

The hot topic of the Colorado Department of Transportation’s highway access control plan for Alamosa is back on the front burner at City Hall. The Alamosa City Council will hold a final public work session on Wednesday, Dec. 2, to review the proposed plan before then voting on entering into an agreement with CDOT on the access control plan. The initial vote would happen at the city council’s regularly scheduled meeting on Dec. 16 and final vote on Jan. 6, according to city officials.

Alamosa, CO · 11h

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FEMA and Colorado Officials Conduct Flood Damage Assessments in Six Southwest Colorado Counties November 10–12

Description: FEMA, SBA and Colorado emergency officials conduct flood damage assessments Nov. 10–12 in six southwest Colorado counties following severe storms and flooding... Joint Preliminary Damage Assessments for Southwest Colorado Flood Impacted Counties Nov. 10-12, 2026. Joint Preliminary Damage Assessments will be conducted Tuesday, November 10 through Thursday, November...

Colorado · 2d

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From ranching to the silver screen: The Draper Family’s Western film legacy

For five generations, the Draper family has made its living ranching in Wetmore, Colorado. But beginning in the 1950s, the family found another way to support their ranching operation: providing horses, cattle, and wagons for Western movies. Jerry Draper, who lives on the Draper Land and Cattle Company near Wetmore,...

Wetmore, CO · 3d

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About 600 homes in southern Colorado could lose ambulance service after voters reject tax increase

WETMORE, Colo. (KKTV) — About 600 homes in the Wetmore area of Custer County could be without local ambulance service beginning January 1 after voters rejected a ballot measure that would have increased property taxes to fund emergency medical services. Custer County voters in the Wetmore area rejected ballot...

Custer County, CO · 2d

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Wetmore will not have EMS coverage in 2027 after residents reject ballot measure to join hospital district

WETMORE, Colo. (KRDO) -- Beginning January 1, there will be no more ambulances coming to the town of Wetmore in Custer County. That's the reality after town residents voted not to join the West Custer County Hospital District in Westcliffe. The people of Wetmore say it wasn't that simple. "We're...

Wetmore, CO · 1d