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Students from Sanford Schools began protesting Monday morning after the announcement that the district was letting go of Coach Joe Garcia.

The National Weather Service (NWS) office in Pueblo, Colo. has issued a winter weather advisory in effect for much of the central and southwestern part of the state through 6 p.m. today. The advisory area includes the eastern San Juan Mountains including Cumbres and Wolf Creek Passes. The NWS said the snow and blowing snow advisory are due to a cold front moving into the state from the West on Monday, Monday night and into today. Forecasters say snow accumulations of three to 10 inches in the advisory area’s higher elevations may be possible. Little to no snow accumulation is expected on the Valley floor today or tonight although some areas, especially Lake County and the eastern San Juan Mountains above 10,000 feet are expected to experience some snowfall. Mike Sullivan, an engineer for the Colorado Division of Water Resources, says nighttime temperatures are still dipping below freezing this spring, which helps keep the runoff in check.

The Alamosa City Council this week named the new park directly to the east of the Boys & Girls Club “Friends Park” and the little road beside the park “Positive Place,” corresponding to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America slogan “The Positive Place For Kids.”

Adams State College gave 226 bachelor’s degrees, 104 master’s degrees, and 16 associate’s degrees on Saturday, awarded by ASC President David Svaldi and over 100 earn degrees from TSJC

Yep, old habits die hard, but when they do they just fade away—even in Crestone...

The Bureau of Land Management's Colorado office said Friday the May oil and gas lease sale netted $4 million. The office sold 46 of the 49 parcels offered at the quarterly sale, totaling 28,546 acres of public lands. The BLM initially listed 133 parcels, but after protests were voiced the agency deferred 84 of the parcels for further review. The deferred parcels encompassed 144,000 acres in the San Luis Valley.

Family, friends and residents of the town where Sgt. Glen Martinez grew up will say their last goodbyes Tuesday to the fallen Marine.

Charges of harassment, discrimination, unfair treatment, a hostile work environment, and unlawful retaliation have been lodged against the Costilla County Department of Social Services, according to Westminster attorney Maria T. Antill.

The Alamosa City Council this week made room for growth as it approved plats for a new Sonic Restaurant at Main and La Veta Avenue as well as an office complex in the Alamosa Gateway Business Park.

The Colorado State University Extension Office announced that camp applications for the Junior Natural Resources Camp are available. CSU Extension coordinates the camp in cooperation with the Division of Wildlife, the U.S. Forest Service and the NRCS agencies.This is the twenty-ninth year the camp will be held and will be based at the Beaver Creek Youth Camp near South Fork. Dates for the camp have been set for June 3 throught 6. Registration deadline is May 16. The cost is $225 per camper. The objective of the camp is for youth to learn about Colorado’s Natural Resources and their relationship with these resources. They learn this by participating in the field activities. This program is available to youth regardless of race, color, national origin, religion or sex. Participants must have been 8 by January 1, and not passed their thirteenth birthday as of the same date. Camp size is limited to 75 campers and fills up quickly. Application and fees can be turned in to the Colorado State University Extension Office at 1899 East Highway 160 in Monte Vista or by calling 852-7381.

In three to four minutes Monica Garoutte’s house would have been nothing more than ash and smoldering wood had Eddie Sowards not driven by. Sowards, owner of Hometown Food Market and former La Jara firefighter for 21 years, saw smoke and flames as he drove by around 2 p.m. Friday afternoon.

A Fire Weather Watch For Low Humidities... Breezy To Windy Conditions... Haines 5... And Dry Fuels... Has Been Issued For 1200 Through 2100 Local Time Sunday... For Fire Weather Zone 224... The San Luis Valley...

Despite protest, all three of the proposed oil and gas lease parcels near Crestone sold Thursday in the Bureau of Land Management's auction in Lakewood.

For the first time in half a century, Splashland swimming pool may not open this summer. In fact, it may never open again after Alamosa ditches offer to buy Splashland pool.

The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad will chug into another season starting May 24. The railroad, which is the highest and longest narrow gauge route in the country, has scheduled opening ceremonies in both Antonito and Chama, N.M., starting at 9 a.m. The events will include a ribbon cutting ceremony, a blessing of the train and welcoming remarks by political dignitaries and railroad officials.

Geraldine Martinez received a death sentence last year. Saturday she will walk at Trinidad State Junior College’s graduation to receive her associate’s degree in office technology and a certification in accounting.

Corey Shropshire is a “super super duper duper senior” at Adams State College and after 14 years, Shropshire will receive his Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Physiology and Physical Education this Saturday.

Fort Garland is turning 150, and the museum needs volunteers to dress in period clothes and march in a parade on June 21st. More information on the sesquicentennial can be found on the Colorado Historical Society's website.

In spite of several derailments, Ed Ellis of the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad sees a bright future for the scenic railroad and tourism in the Valley.

Fire Weather Watch National Weather Service Pueblo CO 446 AM MDT Thu May 8 2008 ... A Fire Weather Watch Is In Effect For Fire Weather Zone 224... Including The San Luis Valley... From Noon Friday Through Friday Evening... For Low Humidities... Breezy To Windy Conditions... High Haines Indices And Dry Fuels... As Breezy To Windy Conditions Developing Ahead Of An Approaching Storm System Combine With Relative Humidities Below 15 Percent... Haines Indices Of 5 To 6... And Persistent Dry Conditions.