This second podcast with the LOR Foundation features Monte Vista City Manager Gigi Dennis. Listen as Gigi tells us of her own fascinating history as well as some of the history of the town of Monte Vista. Community Officer Ivette Atencio and Gigi Dennis discuss at length incredible projects that have had a direct impact on our community, along with others that are still in the works. Enjoy…
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!
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!
Two days of chocolate heaven, created by local individuals and business owners. What’s not to love about it? Come on up, November 29th & 30th to sample these delicious creations, take advantage of Black Friday sales and enjoy yourself in the unique town of Creede. Kathleen Murphy, Executive Director of the Creede Chamber & Visitors Center is here with all the luscious details.
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 San Luis Valley is fortunate to have three different and unique places to golf. Each has it’s own special features and amenities. Young or old, experienced or just beginning, these courses have what you need. Featured in this joint venture podcast are Nick Owen (Rio Grande Club & Resort), Ingrid Watson (Monte Vista Golf Club) and Jon Atencio (Cattails Golf Course). They discuss their courses, what they offer, what they bring to each local community and what it’s like to golf at altitude in this special area.