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At least three people were killed, and more were injured during a shootout at an annual Red River, N.M., motorcycle rally.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) issued the following statement in response to shootings Saturday in Red River:. “We are heartsick over the shootings yesterday in...

RED RIVER, N.M. — Ashooting in Red River has left 2 dead and 6 other injured. One person from Texas, who was visiting Red River, recounts what happened during the shooting. "There were people running by where we were standing, screaming 'they're shooting down there,'" said Eddie Cook. "I never heard shooting the first round but as they come by, everybody was running."

RED RIVER, N.M. (KRQE) — New Mexico State Police are investigating a shooting in Red River that involved two motorcycle gangs Saturday. Around 5 p.m., gunshots were reported to be fired in the area of east Main Street. When officers arrived, they found two deceased individuals and six injured. Five of the injured were transported […]

Funding will address contamination, protect water quality and advance new development opportunities . Richard Mylott (mylott.richard@epa.gov) Town of San Luis:  Susan Sanderford, 719-672-3321; sanderford@townofsanluisco.org .  San Luis, Colo. (May 25, 2023) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the Town of San Luis will receive a $500,000 Brownfields Assessment Grant...

ALAMOSA — Rocketry enthusiasts from across the West and beyond will flock to the San Luis Valley this weekend for the National Sport Launch West three-day model rocketry event Saturday through Monday. Organizers have committed the event to the SLV for the next three years, last launching here in 2021.

If you visit, officials said to ride the Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway.

ANTONITO — The Justice and Heritage Academy in Antonito had its second graduation ceremony on May 19. The graduates of 2023 were Zaia Salazar, valedictorian and mother, twins Lexie and Leah Romero, and Enrique Maestas. The Justice and Heritage Academy (JHA) will start its seventh season in Fall. An...

ANTONITO — Juntos 4-H had its graduation on May 16. The six-week program was being offered at the Justice and Heritage Academy in Antonito. Three of the seven Juntos graduates were also graduates of Justice and Heritage Academy — Zaia Salazar and Lexie and Leah Romero. The other graduates were Rudy Valdez, Rachel Large, Soraya Martinez, and Frankie Allen.

HIGH rivers, rising natural surface water in agricultural and livestock fields, country roads washing out – there’s water everywhere across the San Luis Valley. “We would like to remind people to be aware and prepared for voluntary evacuations if necessary,” Conejos County Sheriff Garth Crowther said in a released statement as Conejos County went under a county flood watch this week.

WARNING: Under no circumstances should you enter this property. By doing so you risk bodily harm and/or prosecution for trespassing on private property. Colorado has a lot of history, and each of the state's early settlements from its infancy has its own story. For example, some settlements like Denver became sprawling metropolises, some like Ashcroft were completely abandoned, and some like Leadville are still around but remain modestly-sized towns.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible each day through Wednesday. A drying and warming trend arrives late in the week. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 71. A low of 45. The San Luis Valley can expect a high of 67, a low of 39. Leadville...

BLANCA — The Blanca Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating a man missing since May 12. Kenny John, 46, was last seen about 8 p.m. on May 12 in the area of 400 Broadway Avenue in Blanca. He is described as a white male, about...

SAN LUIS VALLEY — Memorial Day ceremonies are being held at various locations across the San Luis Valley, including Alamosa, Monte Vista and Creede. The American Legion will be hosting Memorial Day Ceremonies at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 29, beginning at the American Legion plot in the Alamosa Cemetery. The ceremonies will then move to the VFW plot, followed by a visit to Spanish Cemetery on Coop Road.

RED RIVER — As the motorcycles begin rolling into Red River and the Enchanted Circle region, Town of Red River officials have been working hard getting ready for this weekend. “Preparations for this event have been on-going since March to assure that everything is in place for visitors and...

A man has been missing for six days from southern Colorado after he was last seen with a utility task vehicle and trailer, which are also missing, according to a missing person alert from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. Kenny John, 46, was last seen in the area of 400...

GREAT SAND DUNES NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE — A favorite destination for many San Luis Valley residents and tourists this Memorial Day weekend will be Medano Creek. Although mountain snowpack in many parts of Colorado is above average, the watershed in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains that constitutes Medano Creek is about 80% of average leaving the creek with less water than banner years.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely today and tomorrow. Heavy rain is possible, leading to increased chances for flooding. Rain will continue through the weekend and into early next week. Salida and Buena Vista will see a high of 63. A low of 49. The San Luis Valley can expect a...

SANFORD — Brothers Taylor and Colton Crowther recently received their professional degrees. On May 13, Taylor graduated with a Juris Doctorate from Gonzaga Law School in Spokane, Wash. Upon passing the Washington Bar Exam, he will be employed with the Law Firm, Hawley Troxell, in Spokane. Taylor previously graduated from Adams State University with a bachelor's in accounting and the University of Denver with a master’s in taxation.

Is It Safe to Drive? These 10 Colorado Counties Have the Worst Bridges in the State. Colorado is home to a surprising number of bridges. In total, the state has 8,917 bridges, according to the American Society of Civil Engineers. Based on the ASCE’s inspection of these bridges, Colorado currently has a score of C+ in terms of bridge safety.