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35th Annual Crestone Energy Fair

The Crestone Energy Fair is more than just sustainable energy practices. It’s evolved over the years to encompass health & wellness, alternative building practices, self sufficiency, workshops, demonstrations, speaker panels, great music and even guided home tours. This free to the public event is the longest running sustainable energy fair in the country and takes place on Saturday & Sunday, September 14th & 15th. In this podcast you’ll hear from event organizers Nick Nevares and Anya Kaatz as they discuss this years Energy Fair, what’s planned, much more. Enjoy…

The LOR Foundation and Valley Veterans ReCreation

In this final podcast with the LOR Foundation, we get together with DJ Salazar, Founder of Valley Veterans Recreation. Listen as Monte Vista Community Officer Ivette Atencio and DJ discuss the special equipment funded by the LOR Foundation, for veterans here in Monte Vista and the San Luis Valley, as well as past activities, ongoing programs, future plans, other project ideas, and a whole lot more. Enjoy…

The LOR Foundation and the Monte Vista Police Department

In this latest podcast with the LOR Foundation, we get together with Irene Arellano, Records and Evidence Manager for the Monte Vista Police Department. Listen as Monte Vista Community Officer Ivette Atencio and Irene discuss the four special events put on by the police department last year, to help connect with community, along with future plans, other project ideas, and a lot more. Enjoy…

The LOR Foundation and the Monte Vista Youth Cheerleaders

In this latest podcast with the LOR Foundation, we get together with Monte Vista Youth Cheerleader Coaches Jessica Ornelas and Jenny Emmons. This group of young cheerleaders are wowing audiences at local ballgames, parades and various events across Monte Vista and beyond. Jessica & Jenny discuss their history, future plans and how the LOR Foundation helped them to thrive in this banner year of growth. Enjoy…

The Spa At Tiny Timbers Resort

The Tiny Timbers Resort was developed to share the owners’ love of South Fork, and to provide guests with the opportunity to make cherished family memories in one of the most beautiful areas of Colorado. Expansion of their dreams has continued with The Spa at Tiny Timbers. SLVoices got together with Charity Legg, Tiny Timbers Spa Manager & Esthetician to find out more about this unique addition to their resort, what they offer, their mission & vision and a whole lot more. Enjoy…

The LOR Foundation and the Early Childhood Council of the SLV

In this latest podcast with the LOR Foundation, we get together with Kathryn Trujillo, an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant with the Early Childhood Council of the San Luis Valley. Listen as Monte Vista Community Officer Ivette Atencio and Kathryn discuss the focus of the Early Childhood Council, a couple of the neat projects they collaborated on, future plans, other project ideas, and so much more. Enjoy…

The LOR Foundation and the Monte Vista Recreations Department

This fifth podcast with the LOR Foundation features Dervin Taylor, Director of the Recreations Department for the City of Monte Vista. Listen as Monte Vista Community Officer Ivette Atencio and Dervin discuss the new projects the LOR Foundation has helped fund for outdoor recreation activities such as new soccer and baseball equipment. We also talk about the Monte Vista Youth Cheerleaders, the overall reaction to the new equipment, other projects on the horizon and so much more. Enjoy…

34rd Annual Crestone Energy Fair

The Crestone Energy Fair is so much more than just sustainable energy practices. It’s evolved over the years to encompass health & wellness, alternative building practices, self sufficiency, workshops, demonstrations, speaker panels, great music and even guided home tours. This free to the public event is the longest running sustainable energy fair in the country and takes place on Saturday & Sunday, September 16th & 17th. In this podcast you’ll hear from event organizers Nick Nevares, Lydia Sprouts, Chris Manfield and Goldie Mariola, as they discuss how the Energy Fair has evolved, what’s planned for this year and so much more. Enjoy…