From the Pacific North-West to Alaska to the San Luis Valley, Matt and Tammy Abbey have a fascinating story and how it led them to open up the unique and community active Big Valley HobbyTown store in Alamosa. They cater to all types of indoor and outdoor fun for people of all ages and hobby interests.
Memorial Day Weekend, the unofficial start of summer and of course, the weekend to be in Creede, Colorado. Come on up and enjoy the 31st Annual Taste of Creede Festival, May 25th through the 27th. Kathleen Murphy tells you all about the extensive weekend events, then hear from featured artist Kris Gosar in this two part podcast.
Kenneth Waudby, Director of The Tutoring Spot, tells the story of his challenges and triumphs running a small business here in the San Luis Valley. Listen to his podcast to learn more about the various services he offers, from one on one K-12 tutoring to GED & SAT preparation to his future plans for a driving course, and the special offer he is making for new clients.
Motorcycles, firefighters, veterans, food, motorcycle barrel racing, vendors, beer, a DJ all day and a band at night, non stop dancing, family fun and did we say motorcycles? Listen as Bear, Scooter, Fathead, and Richard tell you The BIG Story on this event happening June 8th in Monte Vista, and how it all benefits our local veterans right here in the San Luis Valley.
Crime Doesn’t Pay, but SLV Crime Stopper’s Does! In the last several months, there’s been lots of activity and excitement, including a Skate Night on Saturday, March 23rd. Hear from new President Nikki Rosecrans as she tells her story, talks about how SLV Crime Stoppers works, what’s new, and the upcoming Skate Night fundraiser. Kayleigh Fuller, Store Manager for the Alamosa Starbucks also joins in to discuss what they are doing for the San Luis Valley and SLV Crime Stoppers.
Go behind the scenes of the Boys & Girls Club of the San Luis Valley with Executive Director Aaron Miltenberger and Teen Director Maddy Ahlborn. Hear their stories, club history, their mission, future plans and all about the upcoming Youth of the Year Breakfast, to help their work with Teens.
It’s nearly time for the annual Sandhill Crane Festival. SLVoices talked with Suzanne Beauchaine, Refuge Manager for the Alamosa & Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuges, Deb Callahan, Retired Wildlife Biologist & Crane Fest Volunteer and Tim Armstrong, President of the Friends of the SLV Wildlife Refuges & Professor at Adams State University. Listen and learn about the events, guest speakers, happenings and the Sandhill Cranes.
Janet Honeycutt-Engel stopped by the SLVoices studio to talk about her life, her experiences as a hair stylist and her new salon in Alamosa.