By now you’ve probably heard of the LOR Foundation but do you know that they’re working on multiple projects in Monte Vista? Well they are! SLVoices sat down for an intimate one on one interview with Community Officer Ivette Atencio to find out more about her background, how she became involved with LOR, what this private foundation is all about, some of innovative solutions they’ve helped with in other towns, and how you can get involved.
Get ready!! Plan to join with the community and enjoy all the fun and excitement in beautiful downtown Monte Vista from 11:00AM until 8:00PM (or maybe even later). This downtown street party is hosted by the OptiMystics Citizens Action Network! Bring the children for bounce houses, Hall’s Way Escape room, games, face painting, and of course local business specials and deals and craft vendors. Treat yourself awesome food! DJ Pete “Big Sexy” will have you dancing in the streets. New this year! The Grande Musical Finale is in the evening with Moonshadow Marauders and Mariachi San Luis. Listen as event organizers discuss some of what’s planned for this lively and vibrant one day event! In this podcast you’ll hear some behind the scenes discussions on who The OptiMystics are, what they’ve done, and of course even more about Cinco de Mayo. As well, how The OptiMystics Citizen Action Network is connecting people and creating community and how you can become a part of this grass roots non-profit celebrating and enhancing our vibrant and diverse City of Monte Vista! Come join us for all the fun and frivolity as we elevate Monte Vista and the entire San Luis Valley!
It’s time for the 40th annual Monte Vista Crane Festival. SLVoices got together with Co-Coordinator Deb Callahan and Artist Amanda Charlton about this year’s event. We talked about what’s planned, the world premier of their new video, the craft fair, the Swoop of the Cranes, their special guest speakers, and of course, the Sandhill Cranes.
Carol Riggenbach is a 4th generation San Luis Valley native, born in Alamosa, and earning her degree from Adams State University. Her vast experience includes working in healthcare administration, farming & land development. Carol is a mother of 2 and a small business owner. She has also been affiliated with numerous boards & non-profit organizations. In this extended podcast, we hear from Carol Riggenbach about her run for the Colorado House of Representatives, District 62. Topics include her goals & objectives, term limits, redistricting, emergency powers, gun control, current & future district challenges, working together and much more.
The OptiMystics Citizens Action Network and The Poor Boy Car Club are hosting the second annual Beer Fest and Car Show on Saturday, August 20th. All the fun and excitement will take place at Chapman Park in Monte Vista, Colorado, from 10:00AM until 6:00PM. It’s so much more than beer and cars, as if that weren’t enough. There’s pugil stick competitions, corn hole games, and sword fighting to delight the whole family. Bring the children for bounce houses, an escape room, belly dancing, games galore, face painting, and of course the lovely Chapman Park playground. And did we mention awesome food? Of course the park will be filled with spectacular vendors. Exciting music and various give aways all day long! Listen as event organizers discuss some of what’s planned for this exciting one day event; plus hear some behind the scenes discussions on who The OptiMystics are, what they’ve done, and some of their plans for the future. We are connecting people and creating community! Come join us for all the fun and frivolity as we elevate Monte Vista and the entire San Luis Valley!
The Monte Vista Chamber of Commerce Business Spotlight for July 2021. Featured in this podcast are three special interviews that all tie together in regards to the new Ski Hi Complex and Event Center in Monte Vista. The first is the July 2021 Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month, Alcon Construction, featuring President Brian Cook. Following that is the July Featured Businesses of the Month, Spencer Architecture Studio, with Partner and Principal Architect Don Spencer, Partner & Marketing Director Andrea Spencer and Associate Andrea Bachman. Wrapping up this podcast is the Featured Organization for July, The Ski Hi Stampede Committee, with President Greg Metz, Treasurer Eric Kimberling, and Historian Charlie Burd. Please listen as they discuss their unique missions and visions, working on the Ski Hi Complex, current challenges, dispelling preconceived notions, joining the Chamber of Commerce, and even more. Please enjoy this fun and informative podcast!
The Monte Vista Chamber of Commerce Business Spotlight for June 2021. Featured in this podcast are three special interviews. The first is the June 2021 Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month, White Glove Janitorial, featuring Owner, Operator Kalli Widger. Following that is June’s Featured Businesses, Jade Communications, featuring Director of Operations Josh Wehe and Marketing Director Jordan Wehe. Wrapping up this podcast is the Featured Organization for June, Brother’s Keeper’s Motorcycle Club, Chapter 19, featuring President Matthew Cordova, Secretary Jim Clare and member Scott Deacon. Please listen as they discuss their unique roles, their missions and visions, what drives them to do what they do, future plans, joining the Chamber of Commerce, and even more. Please enjoy this fun and informative podcast!
The Monte Vista Chamber of Commerce Business Spotlight for May 2021. Featured in this podcast are three special interviews. The first is the May 2021 Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month, The Monte Vista Athletic Club, featuring Owner Russell Brown. Following that is one of May’s Featured Businesses, Uniquely Delightful, featuring Owner Larry Foster. And wrapping up this podcast is the other Featured Business for May, Sunflour Café, with Owner Rhoda Koehn. Please listen as they discuss their unique roles, their missions and visions, what drives them to do what they do, future plans, joining the Chamber of Commerce, and even more. Don’t miss this informative podcast!