Tag Archive: San Luis Valley
Conour Animal Shelter, also known as the Upper Rio Grande Animal Society, is a NO KILL shelter located in Monte Vista, and helping to serve the entire San Luis Valley. They work hard to keep the dogs in their care happy, healthy, and of course finding a forever home for them. Their ultimate goal is finding just the right dog that fits your household so it becomes a beloved companion and family member. Call or visit Conour Animal Shelter to adopt, donate, foster, or volunteer a little of your time. This is a labor of dedication and love to our furry, four legged friends that just need someone to love them. Michele Santi and Keith Vigil are here to tell you all about it.
The 26th Annual Fall Festival & Quilt Show is Saturday, September 21st in Otto Mears Park. Enjoy a pancake breakfast, browse lots of vendor booths from all over the San Luis Valley while enjoying local music from various groups. View handmade quits lovingly made by the Saguache Sagebrush Quilters. Make a bid on Silent Auction items, to help the Saguache Chamber of Commerce in their only annual fundraiser. Take in all the great pictures from the 6th Annual Saguache County Photo Contest. Come up to the historic town of Saguache, Saturday, September 21st and join in all the fun!
In life, things happen beyond our control. Those things can range from minor disruptions to major emergencies or temporary disasters such as flooding, overwhelming snow fall, and wildfires just to name a few. Those involved, both victim and volunteer, need to know how to respond and who to contact in order to offer their time, effort, and skills in the most effective manner. But wanting to help is just the first step. We need to know how to prepare as well as volunteer in different capacities when help is most needed and how the organization of that assistance can be done in the most efficient way to meet whatever the needs may be at the time. Learn how we can all be prepared, not scared.
What’s not to love about fall in the San Luis Valley? Really cool cars, trucks & motorcycles only add to the majestic backdrop of autumn. Looking to get away for a weekend? Then come up to Creede for the Cruisin’ the Canon Fall Color Truck, Motorcycle and Car Show September 20th through the 22nd. Immerse yourself in 4 generations of classic music and vote on your favorite vehicle. All will be on display along with a Rod Run and Airplane Fly-In Breakfast. Bring your cameras and enjoy the weekend.
You are invited to the 8th Annual Saguache Community Pow-Wow on August 24th and 25th. Saguache is nestled between majestic mountain ranges in the High Alpine Desert of the San Luis Valley offering wide, open spaces and breathtaking views. Hundreds of people attend this lively, colorful, and sacred event each year. Enjoy the pageantry, history, art, music, dances, vendors, learn about meaningful traditions of Indigenous People, and more. You will be fascinated. So come and enjoy! The 8th Annual Saguache Community Pow-Wow welcomes you. Listen to Crowfox, Crowwolf and Katy as they discuss the culture and rich history of indigenous people and cover details of this exciting event.
THE place to be over Labor Day Weekend is Creede, Colorado. Activities planned for this 3-day weekend include a Salsa Fiesta, a Balloon Festival, the Creede Mountain Run, plays and comedy at the Creede Repertory Theater, a bounce house and games for kids, great shopping, an outdoor movie, Live music including Maggie Rains & Crooked Keys and epic views. It’s a weekend you won’t forget. Listen as Katlin Vanakin, owner of Downstream Gas & Mercantile and Katherine Murphy, Executive Director of the Creede Visitors Center & Chamber of Commerce tell all about it.
The 30th Annual Crestone Energy Fair is August 16-18, 2019 in Crestone Town Park, Little Pearl Park & Town Hall. Director Lisa Bodey, On-Site Producer Nick Nevares & Public Relations/Community Outreach Specialist Donovan Spitzman discuss sustainable living, restorative practices, earth ships, the activities planned for this exciting and educational weekend, their mission, future plans plus a lot more.
On August 6th we, the people of Monte Vista and beyond, will come together to celebrate National Night Out!! We invite you to join us at Chapman Park from 5pm-8pm. Come out to meet your neighbors, local law enforcement, emergency responders and more. Free food & games, something for all ages. Learn how to promote a safe place to work, play and live in our wonderful town. Monte Vista Police Chief John Rosecrans tells the who, what, why and the story behind National Night Out. We’ll see you there!
