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This Colorado Town Is So Cheap To Live In That You’ll Start Packing Immediately

Somewhere in the San Luis Valley, tucked between mountain ranges and wide-open sky, Monte Vista, Colorado is quietly making a case for being one of the best places to live that most people have never seriously considered. It’s the kind of town that doesn’t brag about itself, and honestly, that’s...

Monte Vista, 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 · 2d
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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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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 · 1d

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Colorado and New Mexico Highway 17 opens to travel Nov. 6 between Antonito, CO and Chama, NM

SOUTHWEST COLORADO — On Friday afternoon, Nov. 6, Colorado Highway 17 was fully opened to travel through Colorado and New Mexico. With Highway 17 extending into New Mexico, it provides a critical route connecting Pagosa Springs with the San Luis Valley and points beyond in Colorado. Motorists have regained a critical route to Pagosa Springs and detour travel times have been significantly reduced.

Antonito, CO · 1d

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Alamosa volleyball punches ticket to state

ALAMOSA — The seventh-ranked Alamosa High School volleyball team hosted the Class 3A Region 7 Tournament Saturday at the AHS gym, and it defeated both of its opponents to advance to the Class 3A State Tournament which takes place this weekend at the Denver Coliseum. Alamosa defeated St. Mary’s...

Alamosa, CO · 1d

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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