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July 14, 2012 Lithography

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Have you heard Sportman host shoot today DEL NORTE — Rio Grande Sportsman Club opens its shooting range to the public from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today, July 14. Cost is $5 per person; children 12 and under are free. Shooters must provide and wear their own hearing and eye protection. The range is located 2.2 miles west of the Regional Landfill turnoff. Contact Greg Carpenter 580-0355, Dr. John Alfson 850-2712, or Dave Pote 580-0738.

Check out the cars at The Bridge ALAMOSA — The Bridge, 3407 Carroll St., Alamosa, will host a car and tractor show from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, July 15 with a live performance from Dennis “Elvis” Thornberry and special events for the kids.

Habitat fundraising sale today ALAMOSA — Habitat for Humanity is planning a fundraising sale to sell donated building materials and home furnishings at discounted prices on Saturday, July 14 from 9 a.m. until noon at Apple Tree Storage on the 1800 block of State Avenue in Alamosa. Habitat continues to accept donations of new and gently used building materials. Call 589-8678 or check www. slvhabitat.org

Disease group meets Wednesday ALAMOSA — Parkinson’s/Neurological Diseases Support Group meets Wednesday, July 18, at The Bridge in Alamosa at 4 p.m.

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Boyd Elementary goes to RMSER

By LAUREN KRIZANSKY Courier staff writer ALAMOSA — Rocky Mountain Service Employment Redevelopment (RMSER) Head Start will expand in the former Boyd Elementary School property.

On Friday morning, in a special open Alamosa Board of Education meeting, a unanimous vote passed the sale of the property to the non-profit group for a base price of $431,000 with an incentive for a 50/50 spilt of unused renovation funds.

Funds earmarked for the buildings required occupancy renovations total $216,000, meaning the district could see an additional $108,000, which is unlikely since the scheduled work should use most of the monies.

Porter Realty, the district’s broker, has the 76-year-old, 33,000 square foot building

located at 1100 Hunt Avenue, listed as a commercial site for $1.5 million. It sits on 2.94 acres and the sale includes the entire city block.

RMSER first approached the board on April 23 and the purchase deal is set to close on Monday, July 16. It will include a first right of refusal clause, but it will not include a reversion clause.

“You have set a precedent that you are sensitive to all of the neighborhoods in this community,” said Alamosa School District Superintendent Rob Alejo to the board.

“Having the first right would be wise to keep that up.”

Alamosa Board of Education official Keith Vance agreed.

“We have no lack of faith in RMSER, but we really don’t know what the future holds,” he said. “Right now we can’t see a reason to have that building back, but in 20

The board agreed expandyears, who knows?”

In addition, RMSER, ing preschool opportunities which will use the building in Alamosa would only to accommodate its Head benefit the school district and the comStart promunity atgram, is conlarge. Right sidering purnow, Alachasing the mosa Head old Polston Start has Elemena waiting tary School list hoverplayground ing around equipment.

60 children.

The equipRMSER proment is vides serdesigned vices to 328 for smaller children in children and the Valley would meet and 2,276 the needs children in of preschool Colorado. age stuThe former Boyd Elementary “We will dents.

School property have kids RMSER going to prehas also school,” said consented to keeping the Alamosa Com- ABOE official Christine munity Garden project on Haslett. “This is a huge upside for us. We have held the property.

out for the best opportunity for our children.”

Before RMSER can make the building its own, the board decided the former Boyd Elementary School staff would have the opportunity to retrieve any goods left behind during the move to the new Alamosa Elementary School last year.

“We still have an option to pick from what we set aside,” Alejo said. “There are things in there of great value.”

Since the school has been vacant for a year, the district has paid upwards of $17,500 in utilities and $3,400 in insurance.

“That $21,000 is a teacher’s salary,” Haslett said.

“I am thrilled. This is wonderful.”

RMSER representatives were not present at the meeting and unavailable for comment before deadline.

Tipton visits solar field The 30-megawatt high concentration photovoltaic power generation facility went live on April 1 and represents one of the first utility-scale facilities of its kind in the world. It generates clean, emissions-free power through an innovative system consisting of concentrating optics and multi-junction solar cell panels under the control of a dual-axis tracking system.

The tracking system rotates and tilts the cells throughout the day allowing the solar panel’s surface to maintain an optimal angle with respect to the sun. The cells are

nearly 40 percent efficient, which is roughly double the efficiency of traditional photovoltaic panels.

“I think that it speaks to something very American,” Tipton said. “You are seeing a lot of innovation that is going on here. They are using this as a testing ground to be able to make things better.”

Cogentrix Vice President of Development Jef Freeman met with Tipton at the plant.

“The reception we have received for this project Courier photos by Lauren Krizansky since the beginning has been phenomenal,” Freeman said. U.S. Representative Scott Tipton looks inside a solar panel “It has been an interesting at the Cogentrix plant in Mosca on Friday afternoon. journey.”

In September 2011, the homes with power through been really good. This is why Department of Energy fi- Public Service Company of I stay here.” nalized a $90.6 million loan Colorado, a subsidiary of Tipton was happy to see guarantee to Cogentrix for Xcel Energy, the project is Valdez at home. the project that has been es- and has provided jobs. Dur“Probably one of the most timated to cost $135 million. ing the construction phase important things for rural The loan program has been around 130 construction jobs Colorado is to be able to and still is highly debated were created, and one Val- come back home and to be in Washington. The DOE ley resident found himself a able to have a job, to be able loans are presently facing the permanent position. to work,” Tipton said. “That “No more Solyndras act” deJoe Valdez, of La Jara, is what I am hearing as I signed to prevent taxpayers spent 15 years away from the travel through our district. from wasting their dollars on Valley because he couldn’t Our rural communities are alternative energy projects find steady work. After work- really suffering for jobs.” that go belly up.

In addition, the project is ing on the Sun Edison solar “With an unproven tech- project in Alamosa County, generating nearly 15 times nology, we couldn’t get a he was offered a full time po- the amount of county proploan from a bank,” Freeman sition as a service technician erty tax dollars. As overexplained. “This has made it a few miles down the road. worked agriculture land, the a bit uncomfortable for us, “This is a good paying job,” property was worth between U.S. Representative Scott Tipton learns about solar tech- but it is a poster project for said Valdez, who also grows $8,000 and $10,000 in taxes. hay and ranches. “I needed nology from The Alamosa Solar Generating Project Plant success.”

■ See Solar page 3 Besides supplying 6,500 an off of the farm job. It has Manager Chet Kennison yesterday.

By LAUREN KRIZANSKY Courier staff writer MOSCA — In the absence of the Valley’s notorious sunny skies, The Alamosa Solar Generating Project didn’t fail to awe U.S. Representative Scott Tipton on his two-day tour of southern Colorado.

“I think it is impressive,” Tipton said after learning about the technology and standing under one of the 28,000 square foot arrays Friday afternoon. “Here in the third district, in Alamosa County, we have the world’s largest solar facility and just look at the technology.”

San Luis lithographers roll out the art Isolated thunderstorms will continue to rattle the Valley this weekend

Sun: Sunny 86 / 47 Mon: Sunny 86 / 49

INSIDE Obituaries.......................... Page 2 Valley News ..... Page 3, 5, 7, 10, 11 Opinion ............................. Page 4 Sports ............................... Page 6 Valley Life.......................... Page 8 Public Notices .................. Page 12 Classified ...................Pages 13, 14 Comics ............................. Page 15

Randy Pijoan stands out among the bloodlines that go back nine generations, his efforts to rejuvenate and fortify art are running five years strong. His tables are filled with locals sipping lattes, and artists are traveling hundreds of miles to use his presses. High school students are now winning awards in art shows, and one fine arts student is now mastering his trade.

Pijoan came to Costilla County at the turn of the century hoping to establish art studios in Jaroso. Due to a declining art market, he decided against the venture and ended up in San Luis.

When he discovered the school district was going to Randy Pijoan at work.

By LAUREN KRIZANSKY Courier staff writer SAN LUIS — Lithography is making an impression on the oldest town in Colorado.

The printing method that dates back to the 1800s is fitting for San Luis. It is a combination of art and technology that mimics the unique and traditional ways of the people. Although Ventero Open Press owner and proclaimed Colorado artist

cut its art program, he intervened, which in hindsight was the beginning of Ventero.

“I didn’t think that cutting the art program would be a good idea because there are so many gifted and talented kids here,” Pijoan said on Thursday during a lithograph printing session with Denver-based artist Tony Ortega. “I decided to teach at the school and discovered there was a real need to have a professional artist role model in these students’ lives. It is one thing to have art teachers and it is another to have a role model.

Someone you can look at who is making a living doing it.”

With the blessing and some assistance from the county and town government, the Ventero Open Press started rolling and today shows no signs of stopping. Pijoan credits Ventero’s success with having a flexible business Courier photos by Lauren Krizansky

■ See Art page 3 A Tony Ortega lithograph print hot off the San Luis press.

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Record OBITUARIES James Roderick Myers, 81

MERIDIAN, IDAHO — James Roderick Myers, 81, of Meridian, Idaho, formerly of Center, Colo., died on Sunday, May 13, 2012, due to complications of esophageal cancer.

A Memorial Service will be held at the First Baptist Church of Center, Colo., on July 21, at 10:30 a.m.

Jim was born in Monte Vista, Colo., on November 6, 1930, where he grew up on a farm southeast of Center. He attended Sargent schools, graduating in 1948. He attended Colorado A&M and graduated in 1952 with a degree in agriculture.

After serving two years with the U.S. Air Force in California and Germany, he married Rosalie Juanita (Nita) Warden in 1954. They moved to the San Luis Valley and farmed near Center for more than 40 years.

Jim was a lifetime member of the Center First Baptist Church, where he served in every leadership position in the church. He also served as president of the American Baptist Churches of the Rocky Mountain Region. Jim was named Master Seedsman in 1979 by the CSU Agronomy Department and served as chair of the San Luis Valley Research Committee. He was active in county and statewide Farm Bureau leadership and was a board member of the Center Fire and Ambulance District. Jim was active in the Center Kiwanis Club for many years, serving as vice president and president of the club. He was also active in the Gem State (Boise, Idaho) Kiwanis Club.

Nita Myers passed away in May 1998. On January 1, 2000, Jim married Roma Talbot. The two settled in Meridian, Idaho, where Jim enjoyed wood working, traveling and time spent with family.

Jim is preceded in death by his first wife, Nita (Warden) Myers, his father Willie (Bill) Jennings Myers, and his mother Edith Labett (Betty) Gibson Myers.

Jim is survived by his wife of 12 years, Roma Talbot Myers of Meridian, Idaho, his brother Robert (Bernice) Myers of Center, Colo., son Alan (Jamie) Myers of Edwardsville, Kan., daughter Sharon (Bill) Slade of Augusta, Kan., son Tom (Terry) Myers of Sofia, Bulgaria, son Bruce (Theresa) Myers of Greeley, Colo., stepdaughters Jill Thomason of Winnemucca, Nev., Kim (Rick) Aragon of Farmington, N.M., two granddaughters; four grandsons; one great grandson; four step granddaughters; two step grandsons; one step great granddaughter; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Warden-Myers Endowed Scholarship, Ottawa University, 1001 S. Cedar St., Ottawa, Kan. 66067.

Arrangements were made by Strohmayer’s Funeral Home, 205 S. Broadway, Monte Vista.

PWC ready to chart new course

Temperature

Tomorrow: Partly cloudy, scattered thunderstorms. Highs, 80s.

Tuesday

Wednesday

Sunset 8:24 PM 8:24 PM 8:23 PM

Sunrise 5:54 AM 5:55 AM 5:56 AM

Today Sunday Monday

Precipitation 0.01" Yesterday’s Month to Date 0.73" Avg.Month to Date 0.37" Year to Date 12.46" Avg.Year to Date 3.12"

SAN LUIS VALLEY FIVE-DAY FORECAST Monday

Sun and Moon

Yesterday’s High 83 Yesterday’s Low 47 83 / 47 Avg.High/Low 93 in 2003 Record High 35 in 1987 Record Low

Tonight: A few evening thunderstorms. Lows near 50.

Thursday

Friday

New July 19

First July 26

Full Aug. 2

Last Aug. 9

Temperature and precipitation valid through 5 p.m. yesterday

Agricultural Information Alamosa Today

More thunderstorms

Redeveloping thunderstorms

Expect more thunderstorms

Late day thunderstorms

Another round of thunderstorms

86 / 49

84 / 48

83 / 49

85 / 53

79 / 62

REGIONAL FORECAST MAP

Creede 68 / 41

Walsenburg

Valid for today

90 / 61

Alamosa 85 / 49 Fort Garland 81 / 51 San Luis

Antonito 82 / 51

Morning Wind Speed 0 to 10 mph Morning Wind Direction SE Afternoon Wind Speed 10 to 20 mph Afternoon Wind Direction S

Streamflow Conejos River near Mogote Rio Grande River at Del Norte at Monte Vista at Alamosa

cfps* 155 *Cubic Feet 441 Per 129 Second

Antonito 82 51 th 82 51 th 82 52 th Canon City 92 61 th 94 65 th 91 66 th Center 86 50 th 87 49 th 87 50 th Creede 68 41 th 71 40 th 70 40 th 46 Del Norte 78 50 th 80 50 th 80 50 th Fort Garland 81 51 th 82 51 th 82 51 th Hooper 88 51 th 89 50 th 88 50 th La Jara 84 50 th 83 49 th 84 50 th Warm summer temperatures and La Veta 81 58 th 83 60 th 82 60 th daily chances for thunderstorms will Moffat 87 53 th 87 53 th 86 53 th Monte Vista 84 50 th 84 49 th 85 50 th be the going forecast this weekend Mosca 87 50 th 87 49 th 87 50 th and into early next week. High Platoro 66 44 th 67 44 th 67 44 th pressure will keep temperatures Pueblo 96 65 pc 95 67 pc 94 66 th Romeo 82 51 th 82 51 th 82 51 th warm, and moisture coming up from Saguache 85 52 th 86 52 th 85 53 th the south will allow for the Salida 83 54 th 84 56 th 85 56 th thunderstorms.

San Luis 80 49 th 81 49 th 80 49 th South Fork 74 48 th 75 49 th 75 49 th Forecast Produced by: Walsenburg 90 61 th 92 62 th 90 63 th Weather (W): bz-blizzard, c-cloudy, fg-fog, hs-heavy snow, hz-haze, lsCheyenne, Wyoming light snow, mc-mostly cloudy, mx-wintery mix, pc-partly cloudy, r-rain, www.dayweather.com sh-showers, sn-snow, su-sunny, th-thunderstorm, w-wind

Forecast Discussion

Del Norte 78 / 50

La Jara 84 / 50

26% 6 0.32" 974

*Growing Degree Days, base 40 since 5/1

Today Tomorrow Monday Hi Lo W Hi Lo W Hi Lo W

Saguache 85 / 52

South Fork 74 / 48 Monte Vista 84 / 50

Lowest Relative Humidity: Hours of Sunshine: Evapotranspiration: *Growing Degree Days:

REGIONAL CITIES

Canon City 92 / 61

Salida 83 / 54

80 / 49

Trinidad 90 / 61

ALAMOSA POLICE REPORT July 2 •Natalie Adara Gonzales, 24, Alamosa, was cited for speeding, 45/30, $150, 4 points.

July 5 •Christopher Daniel Valdez, 22, Alamosa, was cited for failure to show compulsory insurance, $600, 4 points, and for speeding, 39/25, $150, 4 points.

July 9 •Xiachao Yang, 27, West Lebonon, New Hampshire, was cited for following too closely, $150, 4 points.

ALAMOSA — Alamosa resident Michael Fred Martinez, •Katrina Medina, Ala51, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2012 at the San Luis mosa, was summoned for Valley Regional Medical Center in Alamosa, Colorado.

Michael was born April 9, 1961 in Alamosa, Colorado the son of Bertha Vialpando and Fred A. Martinez. Michael enjoyed fishing, playing pool and was DENVER – The Departan avid Denver Bronco and Rockies ment of Veterans Affairs fan. Michael was a wonderful son and (VA) has developed an agbrother who especially enjoyed the gressive national mental time he spent with his loving family health hiring initiative to and friends. improve recruitment and Michael is survived by his mother hiring, marketing, education Bertha Martinez of Alamosa, Colo.; and training programs, and three sisters Doreen (Michael) Bellfy retention efforts for mental of Ft. Collins, Colo.; Jodean Wright health professionals. of Alamosa, Colo.; Hellen Vialpando To speed the national hirof Denver, Colo.; two brothers Steven (Carmella Armijo) Martinez, Lloyd (JoAnn) Martinez both of Albuquerque, NM; ing process, VA developed the Mental Health Hiring also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Michael was preceded in death by his father Fred A. Initiative, a multi-faceted, sustained National marketMartinez.

A Vigil Service with recitation of the Rosary will be held ing and outreach campaign on Monday, July 16, 2012 at the Sacred Heart Catholic that includes targeted reChurch in Alamosa. A Mass of the Resurrection will be held cruitment of mental health on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 7 p.m. also at the Sacred Heart providers willing to take Catholic Church. The committal of Michael’s ashes will fol- positions throughout the low at the Alamosa Cemetery. The arrangements are in the country, including in rural and highly rural markets, to care of Romero Funeral Home of Alamosa. serve all VA medical Centers and community clinics.

VA has an existing workSTERLING — John Sin- progress made by agency gletary of Vineland was elect- staff in the past year.

“We’re starting a new day ed chairman of the Colorado WASHINGTON, DC — Parks and Wildlife Commis- today because of the dedision in the new commission’s cation and commitment of Members of Colorado U.S. first order of business at its both of the staffs of Parks and Senator Michael Bennet’s staff on Thursday joined Colmonthly meeting in Sterling Wildlife,” he said.

During the commission’s orado business and governon July 12.

Commissioner Bill Kane Friday session, commission- ment leaders as they greeted of Basalt was elected vice ers approved season dates for Acting U.S. Commerce Secchairman of the 11-member small game, furbearers and retary Rebecca Blank and board, which was appointed migratory birds for 2012-2013. Director of the U.S. Patent

by Gov. John Hickenlooper on July 9. Mark Smith of Center was elected secretary. All three men served on the previous commission.

Colorado State Patrol’s Weekly Note: An Honor to Serve, A Duty to Protect the San Luis Valley !

The meeting was held at the Ramada Inn on Highway 42-4-236: Child Restraint System 6 in Sterling on July 12 and Every child who is under sixteen years of age and who is being transported in this state in a motor vehicle shall be properly restrained in a child restraint system or safety belt system.

July 13.

Mike King, executive di(2)(a)(II)...if the child is less than one year of age and weighs less than twenty pounds, child shall be rector of the Department properly restrained in a rear facing child restraint system in a rear seat of the vehicle. Under 1 year of Natural Resources, wel(2)(a)(III)...if the child is one year of age or older , but is less than four years of age, and weighs less comed the commissioners than forty pounds, but at least twenty pounds, child shall be properly restrained in a forward facing and challenged them to help child restraint system. 1- 3 years.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife (2)(a)(I)…if the child is four years of age but less than eight years of age, child shall be properly chart a new course for the restrained in a forward facing seat or booster. 4- 7 years. agency.

(2)(b)…if the child is at least eight years of age but less than sixteen years of age, child shall be “You’re charged with properly restrained in a safety belt system. 8 -15 years bringing in new ideas and new thinking to take the www.csp.state.co.us steps we need to take to move forward,” King said.

“We need to build coalitions In Colorado, pheasant and where there were divisions other upland birds such as and bridges where there grouse, quail and chukar are were obstacles. This is an considered small game. Miopportunity for some fresh gratory birds include ducks, eyes to look at what we do geese and other waterfowl.

For the 2012-2013 calenand establish the priorities for Colorado Parks and dar, Nov. 10 will mark the statewide pheasant opener.

Wildlife.”

Singletary said the com- East of I-25, the season closes mission embraced the chal- on Jan 31. West of I-25, the lenge and applauded the season closes Jan. 6. The

Michael Fred Martinez, 51

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SAN LUIS VALLEY FORECAST Today: Isolated thunderstorms. Highs, 80s.

driving a vehicle with a suspended license and careless driving causing bodily damage.

•Margaret SumnerWickmann, Questa, N.M., was cited for driving too fast for conditions, 35/25, $150, 3 points.

•Jacob McKnight Tindell, Waco, Texas, was cited for driving too fast for the conditions, 36/25, $150, 3 points.

July 10 •Joshua L. Shaver, 32, Monte Vista, was cited for speeding, 56/35, $150, 4 points.

•A juvenile, 15, Alamosa, was summoned for

driving a vehicle without a valid driver’s license.

•Benjamin Matthew Sanchez, Fort Garland, was cited for following too closely, $150, 4 points.

July 11 •Toni Alice-Lee Masearenas, 39, Monte Vista, was cited for speeding, 38/25, 4 points.

•Lucia E. Ortiz, Alamosa, was summoned for theft under $100 at Wal Mart.

•Christina Morales, 18, Alamosa, was summoned for theft between $100$500 at Wal Mart.

•Laurisa Jean Atencio, 19, Alamosa, was cited for theft between $100-$500

at Wal Mart.

•Delia N. Malouff, Alamosa, was cited and taken in to custody at the Alamosa County Detention Center for criminal impersonation at 1700 State Avenue. Bail was set at $2,000 and the District Attorney requested a felony filing.

July 12 •Angel L. Nieto, 27, Alamosa, was summoned and taken into custody for violating a restraining order at 320 Ninth Street.

•Cathryn Marie Vasquez, 28, Alamosa, was cited for failing to obey a traffic control device, $150, 4 points.

VA announces recruitment effort to hire health professionals force of 20,590 mental health staff that includes nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers. Currently, well over 200 mental health clinicians and support staff work locally supporting Denver area Veterans.

Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki noted that “as the tide of war recedes, we have the opportunity and the responsibility to anticipate the needs of returning Veterans.”

The team at the Eastern Colorado Health Care System (ECHCS) is already actively treating Veterans through individualized care, readjustment counseling, and immediate crisis services. ECHCS staff has contributed to mental health excellence by uti-

lizing a multidisciplinary mental health approach to serve over 20,500 individual Veterans last year. ECHCS provides a full range of comprehensive mental health services including an acute inpatient hospital unit, residential treatment program for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and outpatient services including a Psychiatry Emergency Service, general outpatient Mental Health Clinics in Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Alamosa, La Junta, Salida, Lamar, and Burlington.

The initiative will help VA to meet existing and future demands of mental health care services in an integrated collaborative team environment and continue to position VA as an exemplary

workplace for mental health care professionals.

“Mental health services must be closely aligned with Veterans’ needs and fully integrated with health care facility operations,” said VA Under Secretary for Health Dr. Robert Petzel. “Improving access to mental health services will help support the current and future Veterans who depend on VA for these vital services.”

To locate the nearest VA facility or Vet Center for enrollment and to get scheduled for care, Veterans can visit VA’s website at www.va.gov. Immediate help is available at www.

VeteransCrisisLine.net or by calling the Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255 (push 1) or texting 838255.

Bennet’s staff join commerce department officials in Colorado and Trademark Office (USPTO) David Kappos, who are visiting Colorado following the announcement that the USPTO will locate an office in Colorado.

“Today’s visit by Acting Secretary Blank and

Director Kappos marks the beginning of the next steps in the relationship between Colorado and the USPTO,” said Bennet.

Last week, the USPTO announced it will open a new regional office in the

Denver metro region by 2014. Bennet helped lead the effort among the Colorado Congressional delegation, business leaders, academia and local government officials to bring the patent office to Colorado.

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Valley News Solar ■ Continued from Page 1

Today it is worth $150,000.

The project has also created a community fund where they contribute $1 per megawatt, totaling $48,000 annually.

The fund is contracted to continue for 30 years and the Alamosa School District sees 48 percent of the pot.

“These are actual dollars

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plan that is both community and economically based.

He has his all volunteer staff with their ears to the ground daily to find out what the community needs whether it be a place to express creativity, to learn, to celebrate, to quietly gather or be alone.

“You have to be passionate and you have to see first hand what it is like to be here in San Luis,” Pijoan said. “This is economic development through art on many different levels. These are things you can’t predict. We are at a crescendo.”

His reference to music is more than appropriate. Today, the concert poster industry is taking full advantage of Ventero to recreate the throwback look of the ‘60s and ‘70s.

“If we were having this conversation five years ago, I would have never said to you that we would be doing lithos of concert posters here,” Pijoan said. “We are getting a following. We are attracting artists that do posters as well as wanting to show with us and trade. We are becoming a destination. Those rock band posters are cool stuff and it is coming back. A lot of artists are playing with a whole new world of ideas.”

Lithos In a world where digital imaging dominates, it is curious to see such a dated technology rally.

“Lithography is an old medium and etching being even older,” Pijoan explained.

“Most of the printmaking we do here doesn’t require electricity and little use of raw materials.”

Describing lithography as a “tried and true art,” he was quick to call out the flaws of computer-generated images.

“The jury is still out on all of that,” Pijoan said. “There

in hand,” Alamosa County Commissioner Darius Allen told Tipton. “They (the school district) are excited.”

He added that the growing number of solar facilities in the county have the commissioners encouraging local institutions to create and offer solar technician programs.

“There is good talk going back and forth with Trinidad State Junior College,” Allen said. “This project is making a difference.”

See more photos on page 7. is this new movement with printmaking where a lot of the students of this generation are saying they are tired of everything being digital or produced and slicked out.”

All Pijoan has to do to prove his point is bring attention to his print master Matt Capell, an Adams State fine arts graduate, who has been working at Ventero for two years.

“He is our experimenter and our researcher,” Pijoan said of his ink-covered apprentice. “He is working with new technologies and adding so much to Ventero.”

While Capell, 27, an Alamosa native, rolled out ink to cover Ortega’s etching, he explained that he is thankful to have a place to use his skills.

“Without this, all my education would be atrophying,” Capell said.

Ortega agreed. He was really without choice. The fate of his work lay in Capell’s hands on Thursday. The process, which is not so simple, embraces the fact that oil and water don’t mix; waxdrawing tools; chemicals that require ventilation; blankets; paper; and an arm-cranked press that is delicate and precise.

“I haven’t done a litho since I was a student and Matt, here, has the expertise,” Ortega said. “It is nice to work with someone with expertise to help me with printing.”

Between Ortega, Capell and Pijoan, the prints came out slowly over the early afternoon. Each one looked the same as the one before: an image of two people crossing a river to get to a large Campbell’s soup can of pozole. Questioning society’s perceptions and capturing the beauty of everyday life are the main themes of Ortega’s work, which, like the old medium, relates to San Luis.

“It is a beautiful place to be,” Ortega said. “I have ties to New Mexico and it reminds me of those ties.”

Conour celebrates crematory opening tory is located to the rear of the shelter at 2825 Sherman Avenue, next door to Alpine Veterinary on the outskirts of Monte Vista.

The crematory is open Tuesday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 8523435 or 852-3047 (DOGS.) It includes a family room for making arrangements and a large selection of urns with optional personalized brass tags. For those not wishing to purchase urns, free decorative cans are available for ashes.

The crematory not only provides services for pet lovers, it also provides revenue for the animal shelter. All income generated from the crematory will be used for the Conour Animal Shelter.

Those utilizing the crematory facility may also be interested in Alamosan Patricia Eagle’s pet memorials. She is available to host memorial services at people’s yards or other locations. She may be reached at horizonsceremonies@ gmail.com or 303-946-5465.

Also see www. horizonsceremonies.com “Many times it helps the children understand death and passing and that grieving is OK,” Folks might recognize Ash (AKA Patrick), E a g l e s a i d . the larger than life mascot for the Conour Celebrating a Animal Shelter. He is a regular in area creature’s life parades where he hands out candy, dog that has been part of a famtreats and stuffed animals.

By RUTH HEIDE Courier editor MONTE VISTA — For San Luis Valley pet lovers, Friday provided cause for celebration.

The Conour Animal Crematory celebrated its grand opening on Friday.

It is the only animal crematory for many miles. Now residents have the option of cremating their beloved pets at a local facility.

Conour Animal Crematory is operated by the Upper Rio Grande Animal Society, which manages the Conour Animal Shelter in Monte Vista. The crema-

Courier photos by Ruth Heide

Colette and Ray Skeff stand in front of the Conour Animal Crematory in Monte Vista where area pet owners can now take their deceased furry friends for cremation. ily can help children deal with their grief over that loss and prepare them for other losses in the future.

Another offering from Conour is a new pavilion that is available for a variety of community and family gatherings on a donation-only basis.

Donor stones are now available as well, and donors may have their names or the names of their pets listed on the stones in the Conour Garden.

“A lot of education goes on here,” said Colette Skeff of the Upper Rio Grande Animal Society.

She explained that many youth groups such as Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts visit the shelter.

Volunteers like Claudia Weaver and son Patrick (known in his Dalmatian costume as “Ash”) also help provide education for youngsters visiting the shelter.

In addition, Tuesday afternoons are Senior Day at Conour, with senior citizens from nursing

homes coming to visit the animals at the shelter and provide some extra loving.

“They have a wonderful time holding the puppies,” Skeff said.

Another event planned by the Upper Rio Grande Animal Society is the first and hopefully annual Furry Friends Fling, scheduled on August 18 in Chapman Park, Monte Vista. The events will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. that day and will include a park walk and contests such as best look-alike, best costume and best tail wager. Area residents are encouraged to bring their pets. The only requirements are that they have proof of vaccination and rabies shots, are wearing identification tags and are kept on leashes.

Prizes will be awarded.

This will be a family event, with activities such as coloring contests, balloons and tattoos for the youngsters.

In addition, Bubba Hyde Barbecue will be available.

Fun weekend set in Mineral County CREEDE — The Mineral County Fairgrounds Association will host three events Saturday, July 14, and Sunday, July 15.

On Saturday, the Mineral County Fair will showcase hand-made items including baked goods, canned goods clothing, jewelry, home grown veggies and decorative plants. All entries are welcome. If you have an

entry or need more info call Betsey at 580-5983.

There will also be wild and wooly riding and barnyard games, a fun rodeo for youth ages 6 - 11. No horses are necessary. There will be Mutton Bustin’ for children 6 (or 60 lbs.) and younger.

Other games include a Boot Race, Sheep Chase and Calf Scramble. Cash, prizes and trophies will be

awarded.

There is a cash only entry fee of $25. Youth can register at Rare Things from 3-5 p.m. Friday, July 13. Registration starts at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Fairgrounds.

The games begin at 10 a.m. and are produced by Burris and Sons Bucking Bulls. For more information, call 588-9979.

ATV Rodeo An ATV Rodeo will be held Sunday, July 15.

Events include the obstacle course, pole bending, barrel race, turn-around Run and figure 8. Registration begins at 10 a.m. and the events start at noon.

The fee is $5 per event or $20 for all five. For more information, call Mike at 719-480-3553.

Bid on U.S. 160 project awarded in MV

Help Eliria Eliria Lopez, 11, was diagnosed with lymphoma. Those who would like to help her can make donations to the Eliria Lopez Cancer Fund at Rio Grande Savings & Loan, P.O. Box 29, Monte Vista 81144.

STAFF REPORT MONTE VISTA — The Monte Vista City Council last Thursday awarded a $1,635,047 bid for the U.S. Highway 160 utilities, which are part of the city’s agreement with the Colorado Dept. of Transportation (CDOT) to redo the highway through town.

CDOT’s paving project won’t begin until next year or later.

Work isn’t expected to begin until August and the apparent successful bidder is RMS Utilities.

Public Works Director Robert Vance said the notice of bid was sent out on May 24, then the public works and Reynolds Engineering conducted a project walk-through and

explained the project in detail, answering questions as needed.

There were three bidders, Vance said, adding that a fourth declined to bid due to scheduling issues.

He pointed out that there are also some cost savings than can be obtained and asked the council to approve a change order for them.

City Finance Director Debbie Phillips said in a memo that it will be necessary to utilize $699,579 of the city service utility fund’s cash balance, leaving $353,129, or about four months of operational reserve in the cash balance.

This, she said, is enough

to meet loan requirements with the Colorado Water Resource and Power Development Authority, in which the utility fund is required to maintain and operations and maintenance reserve equal to three months.

While the city budgeted some $450,000 for the project, that figure was based on preliminary plans.

Now, based on recent bid proposals, project costs are expected to be $845,392, so the city council will be asked to approve a supplemental budget resolution

during the year.

Vance said this is the biggest city project o n tap right now and some other projects may need to be lessened to replenish the fund.

In addition, Vance reported, the final plans for the skatepark are in and work will begin soon.

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Opinion Warning!

This article may cause drowsiness

Most of the prescriptions I have ever gotten warn me not to drive, operate heavy equipment or use a chainsaw while taking the medicine -- which was never a big problem when I was young and lived in Manhattan. I didn’t own a car or a chainsaw, and operating heavy equipment was so far out of my comfort zone, it wasn’t even an issue.

Pretty much the same for light equipment.

I thought the only people who owned chainsaws were serial killers and Mafia enforcers. When watching the news after a hurricane or tornado had hit some unfortunate town, it always seemed strange to see homeowners emerge from their houses lugging giant chainsaws and start cutting apart Jim fallen trees. Where Mullen did they learn how to use them? How often does this town get hit by tornadoes? If it’s a regular thing, I’m not sure owning a chainsaw will solve the problem. Maybe there’s something about chainsaws that attracts tornadoes.

But now that I live in a real place that is not Manhattan, a place where people drive cars and live in houses with yards and operate heavy equipment for a living, I realize that a chainsaw is a handy thing to have around. I’ve learned that even a gardenvariety thunderstorm, the kind that will never make the national news, can leave a lot of downed tree limbs in its wake, most of them in my backyard. My chainsaw has paid for itself many times over.

But as I get older, along with most of my friends and neighbors, I now take lots of medicines all the time, not just for a week while something gets better. Nothing we have now is going to get better. All the medicines we take, we take to keep things from getting worse. And they all seem to have side effects and warning labels.

The caution not to operate heavy equipment and chainsaws is still very popular, but one is new to me. The warning on a common medicine taken by almost 100 percent of the residents of places with names like Sun City and Valley of the Sun says, “Avoid exposure to direct or artificial sunlight while on this medication.”

Isn’t this why old people who take this medicine move south in the first place -- to spend time in the sun? And what does “artificial sunlight” mean? Are we supposed to live in the dark?

The next bottle says this drug “may cause dizziness.” But that’s OK, because the doctor gives me another medicine for the dizziness.

It says, “Do not eat grapefruit while taking this medicine.” I can live with being dizzy; I’m not sure I can live without grapefruit.

Several of the medicines say they should be taken with food, while some say they should not. One says it shouldn’t be taken for an hour after eating a meal high in fiber. I nearly missed that, as the warning is written in letters so small that you need a microfiche to read them. It’s a medicine mainly for the reading-glass set. Maybe someone should explain to my pharmacist that eyesight, as with so much else, does not get better with age. I notice the amount of my co-pay is printed in large, easy-to-read numbers.

It’s funny how health care is the one thing we pay for without knowing its price before we buy it. I know people who will go to a different supermarket to save 15 cents on a can of peas and people who will drive miles out of their way to buy gas that’s 3 cents a gallon cheaper. But when they get a bill for $1,783.62 for a test they can’t remember taking at a doctor’s office, they pay their share (or the whole thing) without complaint. After all, that’s why they call them your “golden years.” Because that’s what it costs to live during them.

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Letters from Lloyd Dear readers, Chalk up this week as one of the more challenging in the Deas’ family history.

Let me simply record the events according to categories of happenings.

MOVIE First, I took Holly (Ron was working at the hospital) to the new Woody Allen movie at the Lyric Theatre in Old Town Fort Collins. The movie was an acclaimed (4 stars) comedy of romantic confusion and Woody Allen eccentricity. BUT, somebody forgot to look outside and notice the pouring rain and related rapid drop in temperature.

(It’s difficult to enjoy a movie when you are freezing to death--just trying to stay alive.)

MEAL PREPARATIONS Then it was time for Holly to search her vast arsenal of healthy food recipe books so she (with Ron’s help, of course) could prepare a variety of dishes for us to enjoy while she was temporarily forced to bed rest, recovering from a surgical procedure.

So, needless to say, the kitchen was a beehive of chopping sounds, all without loss of life (or fingers), with such delicacies as gazpacho and borscht and ratatouille placed in the refrigerator for later consumption — pretty much a vegan’s delight.

STEROIDS Then came my venture into the world of steroids, as I went to the Poudre Hospital Surgical unit to have a rather extensively long needle driven into my facet joint (lower back) — the needle containing a

steroid and a local anesthetic (whoops, there goes my athletic career. Tell me, is a sports writer allowed to write stories while under the influence of steroids?) The goal here, of course, is to reduce the pain in my spine that limits the distance I can travel at a sports event. It isn’t working, but it hasn’t been even a week, so far. And the doctors sure seem to be getting a kick out of showing me around to others — “Look at this — a man with Osteogenesis Imperfecta who is 71 years of age. He should have died 20 years ago.

This is a marvel that Lloyd confounds the medical Engen research!” (Oh, and by the way, it hurt like h--! But I’ve experienced such pain before. So I just take a deep breath, tighten my body, and brace myself for what’s coming.)

Letters from Lloyd

SURGERY Then it was Holly’s turn the following day to make the world around her stand still. She had endoscopic sinus surgery and nasal passage surgery at Poudre. I get a lot of get-well cards, but they really should go to Holly. Here is a woman who takes care of everyone who needs such comforting. Now it was she who needed care. I certainly was no good to her for this, but

Ron and Grace and Will did an excellent job, and a number of people called to see how she was doing. Goodness, how strong she is! They also had to break her nose, resulting in a pair of black eyes. She looks as if she’s been in a prize-fight, but I can assure you that had she been in such a fight, she was the winner. I simply held my breath until Ron called and told me that everything had gone well.

IN THE HANDS OF GOD (ER, HOLLY) The previous day (of my steroid shot), I also had to go to my PCP (Primary Care Provider) for my annual fasting, blood work and check-up. I passed my check-up with (almost) flying colors, and even lost 9 pounds. My blood pressure was so low that I wondered if I was even alive. The doctor then wrote a bunch of prescription refills (I take about 10 a day), and handed them to Holly.

As we left the clinic, I offhandedly remarked to Holly, “You know you are holding my life in your hands.”

She laughed loudly and said, “Did you just notice that? I’ve been doing that for several years now.”

I replied, “No, Holly. I notice that every hour of every day.”

(And I felt tears well up in my eyes and had to turn my head away.)

Mange tusen takk, ‘til next week.

(Former Courier sports editor Lloyd Engen can be reached by email at lloydengen@yahoo.com or by mail at 1412 Salem Street, Fort Collins, CO 80525 where he lives with Ron and Holly Dea.)

LETTERS Fire department thanks supporters Villa Grove/Bonanza Volunteer Fire Department and Auxiliary want to thank everyone who supported our Annual Barbeque, Bake Sale, & Silent Auction, on June 23. We had an enthusiastic show of support for the day’s activities. All of the funds raised go toward training of firefighters or the purchase of specialized equipment for the department.

We sincerely appreciate the support from all those who attended this year’s event and would like to especially thank the following businesses, from Salida and the San Luis Valley area, for their generous donations to our silent auction: Always Azul, Salida Wal-Mart, Salida Winnelson, Salida True Value, Johnny Berndt & Sons, Town and Country Chevrolet, Sherwin Williams, Wallbangers, McFarland Oil, Salida Auto Sales, Valley Home Furnishings, Big-O Tires, Currents Restaurant, Quincy’s, Sand Dunes Recreation, Country Bounty, Orient Land Trust, High Country Auction, Western Archery, Brady’s West, High Country Fire Equipment, Young Colors, Salida Aquatic Center, Los Girasoles, Mountain Valley Lumber, Chaffee Tire & Wheel, Salida Shoeman, Vital Living, Rocky Mountain Mini-Golf, Joyful Journey, Patio Pancake Place, Gunbarrel Station, Firehouse Liquors, Murdoch’s, Fenton Pottery, Monte Vista Coop, Neighborhood Natural Goods, Su Casa, Monarch Valley Distributors, The Mixing Bowl, Salida Cutlery and Smoke Shop, Hilton Lumber, American

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Officers are not out looking for a fight I have some concerns regarding Mr. William Blackburn’s recent letter.

First, do you watch any Denver morning news? If you do, how many times this year do you hear about officer involved shootings? I’ll bet there are more in one

month in Denver than there have been in Alamosa in the last 15 years. Do you not think the training for all of these situations is substantial, no matter what department or city?

I don’t know how brave you are, but would you walk up within 4 or 5 feet of an individual only the Lord knows what, swinging a samurai sword, and ask him to take a “time out” so that I can use a taser or pepper spray? I don’t think so! If you are this brave, then you need to write a self defense manual.

I, for one, would like to see the toxicology reports on the individual before I form an opinion. Yes a life was sadly lost, but it was the individual’s behavior that led to that confrontation.

No officer puts on his uniform and gun, kisses his wife and kids goodbye, and leaves for work looking for a gun fight.

Sincerely, Ed Teem Alamosa

SATURDAY, JULY 14, 2012 THE WORLD ALMANAC DATABANK Today is the 196th day of 2012 and the 25th day of summer.

TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1789, the French Revolution began with the storming of the Bastille in Paris.

In 1951, the George Washington Carver National Monument in Joplin, Mo., was dedicated, becoming the first U.S. national monument to honor an African-American.

In 2004, the U.S. Senate avoted 50-48 against a proposed constitutional amendment that would ban gay marriage.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: James McNeill Whistler (1834-1903), painter; Gustav Klimt (1862-1918), painter; Woody Guthrie (1912-1967), musician; Gerald Ford (1913-2006), 38th U.S. president; Ingmar Bergman (1918-2007), screenwriter/director; Harry Dean Stanton (1926- ), actor; Jane Lynch (1960- ), actress; Brian Selznick (1966- ), writer/illustrator; Tim Hudson (1975- ), baseball player.

TODAY’S SPORTS: In 1999, the Western Conference defeated the Eastern Conference 79-61 to win the first WNBA All-Star Game.

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Valley News MV church receives State Historical Fund grant

MONTE VISTA — The Monte Vista United Methodist Church is pleased to announce it received a $161,765 grant from the State Historical Fund (SHF) August 1, 2010.

The amount awarded by the SHF was $121,324 with matching funds of $40,441 ($15,441 from church member pledges and $25,000 donated by Ray and Colette Skeff). This is a program of the Colorado Historical Society, to help preserve and restore the historic value of the building. The church is on both the Colorado State Register of Historic Properties and the National Historic Register of Historic Places.

Monte Vista United Methodist Church is proud of its distinction as the first church organized in the new town of Henry, Colorado – later named Monte Vista.

The Henry Town and Land Company were formed on May 9, 1884 and the town’s name was changed in 1885.

The Union Sunday School was organized on May 30, 1884, and met in the Henry Mercantile Company on Jefferson Street. On July 4, 1884, the first Methodist sermon was preached in a large booth erected on the site of the present church.

The First Methodist Episcopal Church of Henry was incorporated July 14, 1884.

Construction of the first stone chapel that housed the now “Monte Vista” Methodist Church began February 10, 1886. It was later used as a Sunday school building.

The larger stone church with a bell and tower was completed in 1892, dedicated on December 11, 1892.

The stone church burned on Sunday, April 2, 1922, which occurred during the Sunday school hours due to a defective stove. The current church building was dedicated on March 16, 1924.

The building is 88 years old and represents an architectural classification

El Pomar assists nursing students

ALAMOSA – The Adams State University Nursing Program recently received a $45,000 grant from the El Pomar Foundation to assist students in the San Luis Valley pursuing degrees in nursing.

Dr. Amanda Jojola, director of nursing, said the award will help reduce financial barriers to nursing education within the valley. “It will also support our ‘grow your own’ philosophy and enhance the level of nursing care provided to patients in our community.”

This scholarship supports students who are seeking a baccalaureate, master’s, or doctoral degree in nursing.

Consideration will be given to students enrolled in Adams State 4-year BSN or RN to BSN nursing program; Trinidad State Junior College Nursing Program graduates enrolling in the Adams State’s RN to BSN Completion Program; and Adams State and/or TSJC nursing faculty pursuing or completing graduate and doctoral studies.

Preference will be given to residents of the San Luis Valley with goals of attaining a BSN for the purposes of working within the health care community of the greater San Luis Valley region upon completion of a BSN degree.

The scholarship application deadline is August 10, 2012.

For more information, or to receive an application for the scholarship, contact Jojola at 719-587-8134 or email ajojola@adams.edu.

of the “Late 19th & Early 20th Century American Movements: Prairie-School Style,” a distinctive method of construction and type. It includes medieval features such as buttresses and a battlement parapet on the front elevation, along with cornices, façade developed

by Frank Lloyd Wright.

The shape, massive size, and construction materials are distinctive in relation to other buildings in the community. No other building was constructed with “purple tapestry iron spot” brick.

The massive stone blocks were locally quarried volcanic rhyolite west of Monte Vista. The interior of the building reflects the influence of the popular Akron Plan, developed in Akron, Ohio and first used in 1867.

There are 54 original and unmarred stained glass windows. The impressive Estey two-manual pipe organ console has 57 pipes that form the upper backdrop of the chancel.

The church has been associated with Monte Vista’s social history in both community and church related activities. The church has been used for musicals, plays, and other state productions. The pipe organ has led to numerous organ concerts by local and professional musicians. It is widely used for weddings and funerals. It has adequate space for banquets and luncheons and us utilized by many organizations and youth groups including school related activities, weekly meetings for Boy and Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts and traveling youth over-nights, Beaver Creek Youth Camp meetings, youth functions, Quilters Guild, rummage sales, Campfire meetings, Hunter Safety Courses, Fire Department drills, San Juan Youth Group Training, Yoga classes, day care center, local Red Cross and Water Administration meetings and a Homeland Security Seminar, and PE.O. meetings.

The exterior restoration consisted of cleaning and re-pointing the masonry caused by water damage and paint the windows on the South and West Elevations.

The interior work consisted of constructing stairwells and exits for easier access

and installing fireproof doors to comply with safety and fire codes. Rhonda Maas, Building Restoration Specialties, Inc. completed the masonry work and Van’s Decorating, Van Kimberling completed the window painting. Bob Van Iaarwarden, Van Iaarwarden Builders, Inc. completed the interior work.

Colette Skeff was very instrumental in providing all the information necessary for writing the grant application. The Board of Trustees has worked hard to make sure all the requirements are completed.

Belinda Zink, Zink and Associates, Inc. from Fort Collins developed all the plans submitted to the Colorado Historical Society and provided services throughout the grant process.

The public will benefit by this project since preservation and rehabilitation will maintain the building’s historic features while improving the building for its continued community use.

Its location is one block from the National Register Monte Vista Downtown Historic District and Urban Renewal Authority revitalized historic business block.

This is the third grant awarded to the church by

The Monte Vista United Methodist Church benefits from State Historical Funds. the SHF. It’s exciting and rewarding to receive this grant to preserve the church building for use by the public both now and for future generations. The church has always been used as a source to the community to gather for various groups.

The church encourages the community to use the building by contacting the church office at 852-2853.

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Sports

Alamosa Parks and Rec softball standings/brackets update Men's league

Women's league

Griffin out, Davis has shot for US basketball team BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Anthony Davis was seated on the court, the best players in the world towering above him.

The NBA rookie had just been fouled while making a 3-pointer, falling backward toward the U.S. bench, looking up to see the likesofLeBronJamesandKevin Durant dancing in celebration.

The Americans weren't just giddy over the basket.

Their joy was in knowing they can count on the kid in the Olympics.

With Blake Griffin heading for left knee surgery that will keep him from London, Davis is expected to join the Americans as they chase another gold medal. He got his first taste of playing with them in a 113-59 exhibition victory over the Dominican Republic on Thursday night, which ended about the time the Los Angeles Clippers were announcing the news about Griffin.

"Hopefully he gets back quick

and has a great season next year because he deserves it," U.S. teammate Kevin Durant said.

"You know he played so hard and he's all about the team, and we're going to string Anthony along and hopefully he comes in and fills a void."

Durant had 24 points and 10 rebounds for the Americans, who will add Griffin to at least four other players who were knocked out of the Olympics because of injuries.

Griffin returned to Los Angeles on Thursday for further evaluation after reporting discomfort in the same knee that bothered him in the playoffs following Wednesday's practice.

The Clippers said he will require arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn meniscus, and he should be ready for the start of the NBA season.

"We're relieved that this does not affect Blake's ability to be ready in time for training camp," Clippers coach Vinny Del Negro said in a statement. "Missing out on the Olympic experience will be tough for him to take."

Sports Briefs High School Physicals

SAN LUIS VALLEY—Valley Wide Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. would like to let the community know that we will provide sports physicals to student athletes in our clinics in 2012. We will not be hosting special events.

Valley-Wide will continue to charge $40.00 for the “sports physical exam” performed in our clinics, by appointment. Parents, please request a “sports physical exam” when making an appointment!

Visit www.vwhs.org or call 719-589-5161 for the clinic nearest you clinics are located in Alamosa, Antonito, Center, Monte Vista, Moffat, San Luis.

Physicals at Wiley Chiropractic

ALAMOSA—Wiley Chiropractic would like to let the community know that they will provide sports physicals to student athletes at the clinic in 2012. Sports Physicals are $37 and can be performed by appointment for a "sports physical." For more information call 589-5163 or visit www.wileychiropractic.com.

ASU Speed Camp extended

ALAMOSA—Due to overwhelming support and "request for more speed" Speed Camp will have a continuation of this great opportunity. Speed camp is designed to help all athletes with speed, agility, coordination and discipline. Everyone from 8 years old and older is welcome to join. The following camp is free and will consist of 15 sessions in the months of July and August. The following are the dates: July 10-12, 17-18, 24-25, August 7-9, and 14-16 (15 sessions) Time: 4:30pm-6:30pm If there is any other information about the speed camp that is needed, please feel free to contact Coach Brandon Campbell at 719-992-1098

Volleyball officials needed

SAN LUIS VALLEY—If you love the game of volleyball and would like to make some extra money we are needing volleyball officials for the upcoming fall season!

Please contact Dawn Loch at 937-1256 for details.

ALAMOSA—Anyone interested in playing football for Alamosa High School this fall should know that camp starts on Monday, July 16.

Practice will be held at Alamosa High School from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. everyday except Sunday. The team is scheduled to scrimmage Olathe, Cortez, Bayfield, Trinidad, Pagosa Springs, Del Norte, Center and John Mall on July 26.

This will be a full-contact camp. Players must have five practices to compete in the scrimmage. Please direct questions to Coach Ford at 589-4577 or Coach Ortega at 580-8273.

ASU Boy's Basketball camp

ALAMOSA—Adams State University will be hosting a men's and boy's basketball camp from Monday July 16 through Thursday July 19. Itty Bitty (5-7 year olds with parents are welcome) are from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and costs $80 while Day campers (2nd-8th graders) is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and $160 while overnight campers (4th-12th graders) is all day and night and $200. High School Skills camp for high schoolers only is from 9 a.m. to noon and $100.

For more info contact Ryan Dodd at 719-587-8240 or rdodd@adams.edu.

36th Annual Manassa Pioneer Days 5K

MANASSA—Southern Colorado's Longest on-going race, the 36th Annual Manassa Pioneer Days 5K Walk & Run will be held on Saturday July 21 in downtown Manassa.

Registration starts at 7 a.m. with the race starting at 8 a.m.. Entry fee is $10 and includes a t-shirt.

3 trophies and 2 medals in men's and women's 5-year divisions. for more information contact Ed Creery ar 480-2884.

McDonald’s String Golf Tournament is July 22

ALAMOSA — The 29th Annual McDonald’s String Golf Tournament to benefit the Children’s Unit at SLV Regional Medical Center is on Sunday, July 22, at the Cattails Golf Course in Alamosa. Registration starts at 8:00am and tee off is at 8:30am. McDonald’s of Alamosa will provide door prizes and refreshments. Alamosa State Bank is sponsoring “Closest to the Hole and Longest Drive.” The cost is $65 and includes a cart. To register, please contact Bryce Bervig, 719-589-9515.

Kiwanis Golf Tournament at Cattails

Magnolia Society's 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament

MONTE VISTA —"Crazy Golf" with unexpected "Twists" are in order again this year for the Magnolia Society's 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament. The Tournament will be on Sunday, July 15th at the Monte Vista Golf Course. Entry Fee is $200 for a team of 4 - This tournament is open to all ages and abilities.

Lunch will start at 12:30 p.m. and is included with the entry fee. All proceeds from this year's tournament will go to the Health Outreach Team - coordinators for the 9 Health Fair. For more information call Michelle Burkhart at 588-1594.

Alamosa High School Football Camp

ALAMOSA—The 2012 Rocky Mountain Kiwanis District Convention in Alamosa, Colorado kicks off Thursday, August 2nd with a 4 person scramble Golf Tournament at the Alamosa Cattails Golf Club. The tournament begins at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start. 2012 Tournament fees are only $60/Person. This includes range balls, lunch (provided by the delicious Blue Foxx Grille) and one 18-hole green fee and cart. Interested players are encouraged to sign up as a team however single players can also register and teams will be formed based on an equal distribution of ability. The tournament is open to the public at-large; come on out and support the children of the Rocky Mountain Kiwanis District.

The registration deadline is July 19th. Your tournament entry fees are fully tax-deductible and will support Kiwanis’ efforts across the District including Colorado, Wyoming and the western panhandle of Nebraska. Kiwanis is “a global

organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.” For more information or to have an entry form emailed to you please contact Tournament Director Andy Rice at (719) 587-2529 or arice@ ci.alamosa.co.us.

NoHuddle football clinic

MANASSA—The NoHuddle football clinic is FREE and will be for boys and girls ages 5 through 12 it will be July 16th, 17th, & 18th from 6pm to 8pm at the Aspen Park in Manassa. The purpose of the NoHuddle clinic will encourage kids to participate in physical fitness, be active in athletics, learn teamwork, and enjoy the game of football. The NoHuddle clinic will consist of fundamentals, strength training, conditioning, and proper football techniques to prepare kids going into football camp for the upcoming season. The NoHuddle football clinic will be hosted by Manassa resident Aaron Tuioti-Mariner who has been involved with football as a player and coach at the High School and Collegiate level.

Registration is open to the community and is limited to 50 spots. Registration and Athletic Waiver is required in order to participate in the clinic. Parents may also register via email. For more information you may contact Aaron at atuioti@adams.edu or aaron.tuioti@gmail.com.

Shot Doctor

SARGENT—Due to a shortage of registrations – we have been forced to reduce our Shot Doctor camp to one day.

The 2nd Annual nationally recognized Shot Doctor camp for grades 3-12. July 17, 2012 at the Sargent High School. Girls session is 9:00 am – 12:00 noon.

Boys session is 1:00 p..m – 4:00 p.m. Cost is $35.

For additional information, please contact Jen at jen@ metzpotato.com or Tonya at tmetz@sargent.k12.co.us

Youth Swimming classes offered

ALAMOSA —Classes are tentatively scheduled to begin the last two weeks in June and run through July and possibly the beginning of August. Lessons will follow a similar two week eight class per session format as last year with classes beginning around 9AM at the Plachy Hall pool. ASU Coaches Daniel France and Melinda Hunzeker will again be leading this popular activity with registration again handled through Alamosa Parks and Recreation. Look for registration to open June 1st and classes will be filled on a first come first serve basis. Fees will be the same as last year; $35.00 for each 8 class session Monday – Thursday. A pre-swim team class for more advanced swimmers is also being formulated. More information will be posted at www.alamosarec.org as soon as possible.

Sports News, Schedules

SAN LUIS VALLEY —The 2012-2013 high school sports season is approaching and the Valley Courier is beginning to prepare for the season. Sports Editor Eric Flores is asking all Athletic Directors from San Luis Valley Schools to fax or e-mail fall sports schedules once they are finalized. Schedules may be faxed to 719-589-6573 or e-mailed to sports@alamosanews.com.

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Valley News Stormy skies are no bother on solar tour Despite a cloud filled sky, U.S. Representative Scott Tipton was able to take in the mighty power of the The Alamosa Solar Generating Project in Mosca on Friday afternoon during his two-day southern Colorado tour.

The project site is approximately 225 acres and consists of over 500 dual-axis, pedestal mounted tracker assemblies, each capable of producing approximately 60 kW of electricity from the sun. Each tracker assembly is 70 feet wide by 50 feet high and contains 7,560 Fresnel lenses that concentrate sunlight by a multiple of 500 onto multijunction solar cells developed originally as part of the US space program.

Clockwise from right: U.S. Representative Scott Tipton examines the back side of a solar panel Friday afternoon at the Cogentrix plant in Mosca.

U.S. Representative Scott Tipton (right) talks with Cogentrix Vice President of Development Jef Freeman (left) about the project after the rains let up yesterday afternoon.

U.S. Representative Scott Tipton (left) discusses many things with Alamosa County Commissioner Darius Allen (right) before heading to Alamosa to meet with constituents during a town hall meeting at the Alamosa Recreation Center Friday night. His southern Colorado tour includes a stop today at the Alamosa FlyIn and Air Show breakfast and for town hall meetings in Center, La Jara and Del Norte.

The massive solar panels are increasing tax revenue for Alamosa County and stimulating the economy through job creation and innovative technology.

Courier photos by Lauren Krizansky

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Valley Life Getting the print across O n T h u r s d a y, D e n v e r based artist and Regis University art professor Tony Ortega took advantage of The Ventero Open Press workspace in San Luis to create and enjoy time away from the big city. Ventero print master Matt Capell took Oretga's work from etching to print, impressing everyone who stopped in to see what was going on.

Clockwise from right: Capell cleans ink off of a plate.

Ortega works on a sketch capturing the migration patterns of Sandhill Cranes and rural people.

Capell shows Ortega one of the first lithography prints of the afternoon. Ortega was pleased with the work.

Capell prepares the lithography press for a day's work.

Courier photos by Lauren Krizansky

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calendar The following are upcoming San Luis Valley events. To add an event, please email the information to news@alamosanews. com; fax it to 589-6573; or bring a typed notice to the Valley Courier, 2205 State, Alamosa.

July 14-15 MONTE VISTA — Folk and fiber artists will weave their wares and share their knowledge at the sixth annual San Luis Valley Folk Arts and Fiber Festival continuing July 14-15 at Marsh Park in Monte Vista.

Festival hours will be 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 14, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 15. The workshops will take place from 1-4 p.m. Admission is free. Visit www.slvfest.com or e-mail admin@slvfest.com.

ANTONITO —Rocky Mountain Estates hosts an Art Show and Fundraiser at the Community Fire House on July 14 and 15. Music and refreshments will be enjoyed July 14 from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday they will continue from 12-6 p.m. Rocky Mountain Estates is located west of Antonito off Hwy 17, seven miles north of Horca on FDR 250, adjacent to Rocky Mountain Lodge, 7700 FDR 250 at Record Bridge Road, Antonito.

CREEDE—The Mineral County Fairgrounds Association will host three events Saturday, July 14, and Sunday, July 15. On Saturday, the Mineral County Fair will showcase hand-made items including baked goods, canned goods clothing, jewelry, home grown veggies and decorative plants.

There will also be wild and wooly riding and barnyard games, a fun rodeo for youth ages 6 - 11. Registration starts at 9 a.m. Saturday at the fairgrounds. The games begin at 10 a.m. and are produced by Burris and Sons Bucking Bulls.

Call 588-9979. An ATV Rodeo will be held Sunday, July 15.

Events include the obstacle course, pole bending, barrel race, turn-around Run and figure 8. Registration begins at 10 a.m. and the events start at noon. The fee is $5 per event or $20 for all five. Call Mike at 719-480-3553.

Saturday, July 14 ALAMOSA — San Luis Valley Pilots Association Fly-In and Airshow will be Saturday July 14, at the San Luis Valley Regional Airport-Bergman Field, 2500 State Ave, Alamosa, with pancake breakfast from 7-10 a.m. and airshow at 10 a.m. featuring the Colorado Renegades Formation Team, Aerobatics performed by Matt Tanner flying a Lazer Z-300 and Sonny Weller in a Pitts Biplane. Free admission, donations accepted.

CREEDE — Kay Malouff of Celadon Studio will hold an art show in the new Ruth Humphreys Theater lobby gallery in Creede from July 14 to August 28. A reception will be held at 5:30 p.m. July 14.

SOUTH FORK — Rock the Rio Grande barrel racing and bull riding series by Burris & Sons will be held at 5 p.m. July 14 at the Rickel Arena in South Fork.

Contact: 588-9979.

ALAMOSA—The Alamosa Farmers Market will be held July 14 at the parking lot near State and Main in downtown Alamosa beginning at 8 a.m.

On July 14 there will be a drum circle where anyone can bring

their own drum or drumming device and join in with the spontaneous rhythms beginning at 10 a.m. The Community Gardens booth will feature a drum making activity for the kids. See www.alamosafarmersmarket. org. Contact: 480-4365.

ALAMOSA — Antonio A. Lopez with special guests present a “Farewell Moving Away Show” at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 14, at Milagros, Alamosa. The concert is free but donations will be appreciated to help with the move. See www.antonioalopez.com MONTE VISTA — Livestock Jackpot Show will be held Saturday, July 14, at the Ski Hi Complex, with $10 per entry and check in at 3 p.m. and show at 4 p.m. Showmanship clinic to follow. Call Heather at 849-3644. A 4-H fund-raiser street dance and barbecue are set that evening with dinner at 6:30 p.m. and dance at 8 p.m. Dinner and dance are $10; dinner only $5; dance only $7. Family prices offered.

Community Center present JAH KINGS Reggae Dance on Wednesday, July 18 at 7 p.m. at 575 Columbia Ave., Del Norte. Tickets are $12.

ALAMOSA — The San Luis Call 850-2617.

Valley Animal Welfare Society will hold a yard sale from 8 a.m. CREEDE —The Creede Histo 2 p.m. Saturday, July 14 at torical Society will present the Dell’s Insurance parking their annual fundraiser conlot in Alamosa, across from cert “Mining through Poetry, Chaparral Tire at Bell Ave. and Stories, and Songs” which will feature the “Commodore Sixth St., Alamosa.

Violin” on Tuesday, July 17, ALAMOSA — KSPK Texaco at the Ruth Humphries Brown Country Showdown will begin Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Tickets at 5 p.m. July 14 in Adams State are available through the University’s Rex Stadium, Ala- Creede Repertory Theatre. mosa, with free admission. See Call (719) 658-2540 or log on to http://www.creederep.org/ kspk.com calendar/cat/cat_id/9.html to purchase tickets. Tickets will Sunday, July 15 be available at the door.

LA JARA — The 49th annual BBQ and Quilt Auction LA JARA — The North Conefundraiser sponsored by the Conejos County Hospital Auxiliary and the La Jara Rotary Club will be Sunday, July 15, at the Knights of Columbus Hall in La Jara. It will feature handmade quilts, door prizes, a quilt raffle and great food.

Dinner will be served from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Proceeds go to improve equipment at the hospital.

Regional Landfill turnoff. Contact Greg Carpenter 580-0355, Dr. John Alfson 850-2712, or Dave Pote 580-0738.

ALAMOSA — Don Richmond and other musicians will perform on Sun., July 15 at 6 p.m., for the Sundays at Six series of free concerts in Alamosa’s Cole Park, presented by the Alamosa Live Music Association (ALMA).

See www.al-

ALAMOSA — Habitat for Humanity is planning a fundraising sale to sell donated building materials and home furnishings at discounted prices on Saturday, July 14 from 9 a.m. until noon at Apple Tree Storage on the 1800 block of State Avenue in Alamosa. Habitat continues to accept donations of new and gently used building materials. Call 589-8678 or maonline.org. check www.slvhabitat.org ALAMOSA — The Bridge, ALAMOSA — There will be an 3407 Carroll St., Alamosa, will impromptu mugwort wrapping host a car and tractor show workshop this Saturday, July from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, July 14 at 10 a.m. at the Boyd Com- 15 with a live performance from Dennis “Elvis” Thornberry and munity Garden in Alamosa. special events for the kids.

MONTE VISTA — Sand Dunes Monday, July 16 Drifter 4-H Club and Riverside 4-H Club plan a Livestock Jackpot Show Saturday July ALAMOSA — San Luis Val14, at the Ski Hi Complex in ley County Commissioner Monte Vista. Cost is $10 per Association meets Monday, entry. Check in is at 3 p.m. and July 16, at 1:30 p.m. in the show starts at 4 p.m. Questions Alamosa County Service Cencontact Heather at 719-849- ter, 8900 Independence Way, 3644. After the show enjoy a Alamosa, with agenda items Street Dance & BBQ at the including presentations on Ski Hi Complex. Dinner starts USDA, CSU Extension, South at 6:30 p.m. with dance from Central Workforce, Colorado 8-11 p.m. Dinner and dance Department of Public Health are $10, dinner $5, dance $7. and SLV GIS. Family prices also offered.

Tuesday, July 17 DEL NORTE — Rio Grande Sportsman Club opens its ALAMOSA — The Rio Grande shooting range to the public Conservation District board from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, meets July 17 at 10 a.m. in the July 14. Cost is $5 per person; conference room of the Bureau children 12 and under are free. of Reclamation, 10900 Hwy Shooters must provide and 160, Alamosa. wear their own hearing and eye protection. The range is DEL NORTE — Wildwood located 2.2 miles west of the Sounds & The Ruth Marie

jos School District Board of July 18, at The Education will meet at 6:30 mosa at 4 p.m. p.m. on Tuesday, July 17, at the district administration office in La Jara.

Agendas are available at the district administration office, 17890 US Highway, La Jara, or at www.northconejos.com

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ALAMOSA —The Colorado Gator Farm will be bringing out some wonderful creatures to meet Wednesday, July 18 at the Summer Reading DEL NORTE — WildProgram this wood Sounds and the Wednesday, Ruth Marie CommuJuly 18, nity Center present Jah at 10 a.m.

Kings reggae dance at 7 Come early p.m. July 18 at 575 Coto make a lumbia Ave., Del Norte. critter mask Tickets are $12 at the door. and remember to bring completed reading logs to win a ALAMOSA — Parkinson’s/ prize. Call 589-6592.

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calendar The following are upcoming San Luis Valley events. To add an event, please email the information to news@alamosanews. com; fax it to 589-6573; or bring a typed notice to the Valley Courier, 2205 State, Alamosa.

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MONTE VISTA — Monte Vista school board meets Thursday, July 19, at the middle school, 3720 Sherman Ave., Monte Vista, at 6:30 p.m.

ALAMOSA — Alamosa Senior Center will have a fundraiser barbecue on Thursday, July 19, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Cost is $5 for a hamburger with all the fixings, and a drink. Also bring a covered dish if you wish.

SANFORD — Sanford Pioneer Days with parades and July 20-21 programs will be held in the Sanford community July 17-19. ALAMOSA — The Adams State University Upward July 19-20 Bound Program is planning a reunion for all alumni, on July CREEDE — Ladies Aid Society 20 and 21. For information call of Creede hosts their annual 719-587-7865. bazaar on Thursday, July 19 at 9 a.m., and rummage sale Friday, July 20 on both July 19 and 20 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Community DEL NORTE — A benefit fashChurch. ion show will be held at 11:30 a.m. July 20 at the Knights of July 19-21 Columbus, Del Norte. Also, bring toys for Del Norte Police MANASSA — Manassa Pio- Department toy drive. Cost neer Days with parades Friday is $10 per person, including and Saturday at 10 a.m., rodeo lunch. Call 657-2000.

Friday night and Saturday afternoon and demo derby DEL NORTE — Del Norte MeSaturday night will be held morial Post 406 of the AmeriJuly 19-21 in Manassa. Call can Legion meets July 20 at 7 843-9904. p.m. at the Rio Grande Hospital in Del Norte. Enter through the Thursday, July 19 Emergency Room and gather in the foyer prior to the meetFORT GARLAND — A tour of ing. Contact Commander John Fort Massachusetts is planned Alfson: 719-850-2712.

Thursday, July 19, and will be conducted by Dr. Richard ALAMOSA — Centauri High Goddard. The charge is $25 School Class of 1972 will have per couple for members of the its class reunion at 6:30 pm on Friends Fort Garland Museum Friday, July 20 at the Bistro Riand $35 per couple for non- alto in Alamosa. To RSVP, call members; $15 per single for Mary Jane at 719-588-2576 or members and $20 per single Deanne at 719-852-2221. for non-members. Meet at Fort Garland Museum at 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 21 July 19 to carpool. Bring a sack lunch. Drinks will be provided. MONTE VISTA — The 3rd Call the Fort Garland Museum Annual Benefit Poker Run for at 379-3512.

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vocacy Center of the San Luis Valley will be Saturday, July 21, with registration at 3625 US Highway 160 W., Monte Vista at 8:30 a.m. Cost is $10/ hand, $5/extra hand (includes lunch.) A raffle will be held with tickets $5 each or five for $20 available at SLV REC or Valley Gun Service in Monte Vista. Contact Anthony Lobato at 719-850-0009 or Michelle Trujillo at 719-852-6640.

ALAMOSA —The Downtown Alamosa Restaurant Walk and Benefit will be held on July 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy live music at Milagros and taste the specialties of Alamosa’s finest downtown restaurants. Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased in advance at Milagros or by calling La Puente’s community education office at 587-3499.

Tickets will also be sold on the day of the event at Milagros Coffee House.

VILLA GROVE — Orient Land Trust will hold its annual board meeting on Saturday, July 21 at 9 a.m. at OLT/Valley View Hot Springs. Celebrate with annual picnic lunch at noon at the pavilion. Please check in at the Welcome Center.

See www.olt.org or call 719256-5212.

MOSCA — The Mosca-Hooper Volunteer Fire Department Annual Barbecue will be at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 21, at the fires station in Mosca. Donations welcome.

SOUTH FORK — Rock the Rio Grande barrel racing and bull riding series by Burris & Sons will be held at 5 p.m. July 21 at the Rickel Arena in South Fork. Contact: 588-9979.

ALAMOSA — The Alzheimer’s Association will present a free program on “Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters” on July 21 from 1-2:30 p.m., at The Bridge Care Center, 3407 Carroll St., Alamosa.

Contact 719 544-5720, the Helpline at 800-272-3900, or visit www.alz.org

Sunday, July 22

Thursday, July 26

SARGENT — Rio Grande Valley Square Dance Club will host a dance on July 22 at Sargent School Elementary gym, 7090 N. County Road 2 East, Monte Vista, from 3-5:30 p.m. Call Sylvia at (303) 5178199, Larry at 852-3190 or Gail at 850-1303. There will be a potluck.

ALAMOSA – Fandango San Luis is scheduled from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Thursday, July 26, at Centennial School. Tickets are available at Ventero Open Press in San Luis and Papers of Distinction in Alamosa. Tickets are $10 per person. Call 672-0557 or 719-587-9100.

the 1st Annual Car Show in the Centennial School parking Lot, San Luis, on Saturday, July 28.

Gates open at 8:30 a.m. Top Ten awards and five specialty awards will be given. Enjoy food and drinks, tug of war, valve color races and coloring contest. Entry fee is $20 including event shirt. Contact: Emiliana at emeleanasandoval@gmail.com

Friday, July 27 ALAMOSA — SHEL performs Celtic folk-rock on Sun., July 22 at 6 p.m., for the Sundays at Six series of free concerts in Alamosa’s Cole Park, presented by the Alamosa Live Music Association (ALMA).

See www.almaonline.org.

DEL NORTE — Wildwood Sounds presents Lipbone & The Lipbone Orchestra on Sunday, July 22 at 850 Grand Ave, Del Norte. Cost is $15.

Call 657-4757. Doors open at 7 p.m. Music is at 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, July 22 CREEDE — “Elliot Spark,” a new short film produced by the Vancouver Film School, will be shown at the Creede Repertory Theatre's new “Ruthie” facility Tuesday at 10 p.m. July 24. The public is invited and admission is free.

Tuesday, July 24 ALAMOSA — “Prepare to Care,” a workshop series for healthcare professionals and caregivers, will be hosted at Hospice del Valle, 514 Main St., Alamosa, July 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with the topic “Actual and Potential Losses: Expanding Your Plan of Care.”

Register by July 17 to 5899019 or onehospice@qwestoffice.net. Walk-ins welcome as space allows.

Wednesday, July 25 ALAMOSA — A benefit spaghetti dinner and dessert auction for Wayne Cody is planned from 5-8 p.m. Wed., July 25, at the Alamosa Elks Lodge, 406 Hunt Ave., Alamosa.

LA JARA — Come to the La Jara Farmers market to enjoy fresh produce, delicious food, live music and the work of local artists. The market runs every Friday from July 27th to September 7th from 3-7 p.m. at the La Jara Town Hall Park. Call VGail or James at 589-6374.

July 26-29

ALAMOSA — Bike2Build, a 100-mile fund-raiser for SLV Habitat for Humanity, is planned July 28 beginning from Alamosa. Register at www.slvhabitat.org or call 589-8678 or email bikes@ slvhabitat.org

CONEJOS — Water 2012 in the Rio Grande Basin hosts free tour to Platoro Reservoir on July 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided. Meet at the Conejos County courthouse at 9:30 a.m. Registration required for lunch at www.water2012.org or www.rgwcei.org or www.coloradofieldinstitute.org or contact Leah at 307-258-8255 or email at lopitz15@gmail.com

MONTE VISTA — The 91st Annual Ski-Hi Stampede will be held at Ski Hi Park July 26-29 including these events: Hunger Hayes and Craig Morgan in concert at 8 p.m. Thursday, July 26; rodeos at 7 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; dances Thursday at 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m.; and parades each day at 10 a.m. For ticket information call 852-2055. The Monte Vista Band Boosters will host their hamburger fry Friday and Saturday, July 27 -28 after the parade in the Sunflower Bank parking garage.

CREEDE — The 5th Annual “Keep the Rio Grande Grand” art benefit sale will be Aug. 3-31 at the Creede Repertory Theatre with opening reception from 5-7 p.m. Aug. 3. A portion of sales benefit RiGHT.

July 28-29

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HOOPER — The UFO Watchtower will host the 2012 UFO Conference July 28 and 29 at the UFO Watchtower, 22.5 miles north of Alamosa on Highway 17. Activities run from 8:30 a.m. to the last speaker at 6 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to last speaker at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday. Call Judy, 378-2296 or visit www. ufowatchtower.com

ALAMOSA — A Defensive Driving Class will be held Saturday, August 4. Call 5870450.

Saturday, July 28 SAN LUIS — C.A.R.S. in connection with Pepsi presents

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ALAMOSA — A ServSafe Manager Level Training and Certification Class will be held on Saturday, August 4 at the Grizzly Inn Regional Medical Center Training Room. Preregistration is required by July 18. Cost is $125. Contact 580-1289. Applications are available at the Depot in Alamosa or Keith’s Agency in Monte Vista.

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District Court Alamosa County Court Address: 702 4th Street, Alamosa, CO 81101 In re the Marriage of: Petitioner: Jessica I. Rascon v.

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LEGAL NOTICE District Court County of Alamosa, Colorado Civil Action No. 2265 Court Computer Reference: 49CV2265 IN THE MATTER OF THE SAN LUIS VALLEY WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that WKH WHUPV RI WKUHH 'LUHFWRUV WR the San Luis Valley Water Conservancy District expire on September 6, 2012. In addition, one (1) Director is resigning prior to his term being completed. This results LQ YDFDQFLHV IRU WZR 'LUHFWRUV IURP 6DJXDFKH &RXQW\ DQG WZR (2) Directors from Rio Grande &RXQW\ 7KH WHUP RI WKH QHZ 'LUHFWRU UHSODFLQJ WKH 'LUHFWRU ZKR KDV resigned from Saguache County ZLOO EH XQWLO 6HSWHPEHU 7KH WHUPV RI WKH RWKHU WKUHH

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7KHUH ZLOO EH D UHJXODUO\ VFKHGXOHG quarterly meeting of the Board of Directors of the Rio Grande Water Conservation District on July 17, 7KH PHHWLQJ ZLOO EH KHOG LQ the conference room of the Bureau of Reclamation Building located at +LJKZD\ (DVW LQ $ODPRVD &2 DQG ZLOO EHJLQ DW 10:00 a.m. This meeting is open to the public.

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Sanford School District is acceptLQJ VHDOHG ELGV RQ D ¡[ ¡ ZRRGHQ VKHG ZLWK PHWDO URRI %LGV PXVW be submitted to Sanford School District, Attn: Kevin Edgar, PO Box 6DQIRUG &2 E\ -XO\ 2012 at 1:00 p.m. High bidder must be able to move shed off school SUHPLVHV E\ $XJXVW )RU more information, call the central RIĂ&#x20AC;FH DW NO. 6256 PUBLISHED IN THE VALLEY &285,(5 -8/< 20, 21, 24, 25, AND 26, 2012

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Public Notices Request for Proposals, Intensive Historical Survey of Twelve Properties Alamosa, Colorado The City of Alamosa is requesting proposals from consultants to conduct an intensive historical survey RI WZHOYH SURSHUWLHV LQ WKH &LW\ RI Alamosa. A copy of the full scope of this project is available at the City of Alamosa Department of Public :RUNV +XQW $YHQXH $ODPRVD &2 DQG RQ WKH &LW\ ZHE VLWH DW ZZZ FLW\RIDODPRVD RUJ $ SURIHVVLRQDO FRQVXOWDQW ZLOO FRPplete Architectural Inventory Form IRU WZHOYH SURSHUWLHV DV ZHOO as a survey report. At least one SXEOLF PHHWLQJ ZLOO EH KHOG &LW\ staff and the Historic Preservation $GYLVRU\ &RPPLWWHH ZLOO PDQDJH the project.

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Media: City Web Site; Valley Courier, NO. 6257 PUBLISHED IN THE VALLEY COURIER JULY 14, 2012

099 ANNOUNCEMENTS THE ALAMOSA FIRE Dept. is asking anyone who has old pictures related to the department, please contact Zach @ 580-0398 and would like permission to scan the pictures. (TFN) WHOLESALE MEDICAL CANNABIS BL OWOU T. Memb e r ounces from $150 including tax. High-Valley Healing Center, Crestone-719-256-4006. (8/10TFN)

102 CARD OF THANKS WITH SINCERE THANKS. Richard and Geneva Duar te would like to take this time to Thank everyone for your thoughts, visits, food, money, f lowers and in general for you Heart Felt Kindness during the loss of our Beloved Sister Carla Pacheco/Trujillo. A special Thanks to the Romeroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Funeral Home, Father Michael at Sacred Heart Church, Deacon Maggie Duarte & wife Connie, Sandy Ortega/Antonito, David Carson/Carla, Charlie Griego/Janice, Ann Gallegos, Danel Ogden, Ty Coleman, Rich & Val Duran, Flora Archuleta, Mary Trujillo, Paul Patterson/Dr. Elizabeth Kinney, Lenora Gurule, Ellen Hansen, Pete Gomez, Larry Gomez/Debbie, Mary Taylor, Louise Perales/Blas, Allysa Malouff, and Ruth & Eppie Jaramillo. Our hearts are saddened but yet comforted in the love and support we have received from our friends and family; May God Bless each and everyone. (7/14)

163 LOST & FOUND LOST 7/4: CANON Camera w/kids fishing pics.

Left on bench at Carroll Park. $200 reward. 719850-0282. (7/14) LO ST: SM A LL F E MALE 5/yr old Yorkie Mon. 7/9 around 3rd and Rio Grande Ave, East side Alamosa. Answers to BooBoo. Please call 589-9177 or 588-7833 with whereabouts. Reward!! (7/18)

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COLORADO TRANSPORTATION SERVICES CTS. Luxury transportation door to door service anywhere. 24 hour service. CTS providing services for all of Colorado with a comfortable luxurious ride. Go online www.ctstransportation. org or call 719-849-9044 for further information.

(TFN) D.J./TEQUILA-SUNR I SE , P ROV I DI NG VARIETY of music & lighting. Karaoke available. Book your weddings tod ay! 588-9418/589 9441. Call Pete. (7/24TFN) IN HOME CARE by Visiting Angels. Personal care, hospital discharge or respite care. Prof caregivers. Private pay, insurDQFHV YHW EHQHĂ&#x20AC;WV )UHH in-home assessment. 719852-6968. (7/14-TFN) OFFICE CLEANING. CONTACT Carol, 719580-4602, message, 719852-3877. (7/21)

TOWN CLERK - Town of Manassa. Full time position. Requires 4 years paid experience, full-charge bookkeeping experience with a BA or AA degree SUHIHUUHG 4XDOLĂ&#x20AC;HG FDQGLdate should also have excellent computer and organizational skills and possess the ability to work independently. Must have paid general ledger, payroll and accounts payable/receivable experience. Knowledge of town government operation helpful. To apply, submit company application, resume, cover letter and references to: Town Clerk, P.O. Box 130, Manassa, CO 81141. Deadline: July 16, 2012. Applications may be obtained at Manassa Town Hall between Monday and Wednesday, 8 am to 4 pm.

EOE. (7/14) POLICE OFFICER Town of Manassa. Must be SRVW FHUWLĂ&#x20AC;HG 3DVV EDFNground check and prefer 3 years of experience. Deadline: July 16, 2012. Apply at Manassa Town Hall Monday through Wednesday, 8 am to 4 pm. EOE. (7/14) MONTE VISTA SCHOOL District C-8 is accepting applications for a full-time evening activities/athletics custodian with duties at both Monte Vista High School and Bill Metz Elementary School. This is a 5-day per week position with some weekend coverage. The position will begin on August 13th. Salary will be based on prior experience. For a complete list of qualifications and duties, visit the district web site www.monte.k12.co.us/ employmentopportunities/ index.htm. Applications may be submitted to the Monte Vista School District 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH PDLOHG WR (DVW Prospect Avenue, Monte Vista, 81144, or hand delivered to the temporary Admin Office at Monte Vista Middle School, 3720 Sherman Avenue, Monte Vista) by Monday, July 30, 2012, at 8:00 a.m., or XQWLO WKH SRVLWLRQ LV Ă&#x20AC;OOHG Applications may be downloaded from the district web site or call the District OfĂ&#x20AC;FH DW RU WKH Maintenance Department at 719-852-4050. (7/28) POTATO WAREHOUSE HAS an opening for a foreman. Must have experience and be willing to work some Saturdays. Send application and references to 1461 W County Road 4N, Monte Vista Colorado, 81144. (7/19) POTATO WAREHOUSE HAS an opening for a maintenance person. Must have experience and be willing to work some Saturdays. Send application and references to 1461 W County Road 4N, Monte Vista Colorado, 81144.

(7/19) POTATO WAREHOUSE HAS an opening for an employee with experience in electricity as well as electronics. Potato packaging equipment experience is a must. Must be willing to work some Saturdays. Send application and references to 1461 W County Road 4N, Monte Vista Colorado, 81144. (7/19) THE NORTH CONEJOS School District is accepting applications for the following positions: Assistant Boys Basketball Coach- Centauri High School, and an Anticipated Science Teaching position - Centauri Middle School.

Teaching position applicants must hold a current Colorado Teaching License and meet the Highly QualiĂ&#x20AC;HG UHTXLUHPHQWV $SSOLFDtion deadline for the above positions is at 4PM on July 13, 2012. The interview dates for the assistant boyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basketball position are July 16 and 17, 2012. Interviews for the middle school science position is July 16 2012. Applications are available at the District AdPLQLVWUDWLRQ 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH Hwy 285, La Jara or can be downloaded at www. northconejos.com. Submit application to Mrs. Carla Archuleta, Assistant Superintendent of Schools PO Box 72, La Jara, Colorado 81140, Phone: 719-2745174, E-Mail: nconejos@ amigo.net. EOE. (7/18) THE SAN LUIS Valley Board of Cooperative Educational Services has openings for school psychologist and physical therapist.

Applicant must hold valid FHUWLĂ&#x20AC;FDWH IURP &'( %Llingual a plus but not required. Application is availDEOH DW WKH %2&(6 RIĂ&#x20AC;FH or on-line www.slvboces. org. Process requires application, letter of interest, and three current letters of reference. Deadline is July 17, 2012 or until position LV Ă&#x20AC;OOHG 6HQG DSSOLFDWLRQ letter of interest, resume, and two letters of reference to Nita McAuliffe, Executive Director, SLV BOCES, 2261 Enterprise Drive, Alamosa, CO, 81101. (7/20)

P O T A T O WA R E HOUSE HAS opening for clerical position. Applicant should be able to function in a busy environment, be computer literate and able to work evenings and some weekends. Send resume to PO Box 661, Monte Vista Colorado.(7/21) MOFFAT SCHOOL IS accepting applications for the following teaching positions for the 20122013 school year: Full time K-12 Art teacher shared with Mountain Valley; anticipated High School Math teacher; substitute teachers. Must be ColoUDGR FHUWLĂ&#x20AC;HG &DOO

256-4710 or visit www. moffat.csd.schoolfusion. us for an application. EOE. Applications close July 19, 2012. (7/20) SEEKING SALESPERSON, RV Service Technicians, and website manager for busy RV dealership in South Fork. Looking for individuals with prior job H[SHULHQFH LQ WKHVH Ă&#x20AC;HOGV and superior work ethic.

Please email a resume to holidayrvsouth@amigo. net.(7/21) SMALL ENGINE MECHANIC, Front Desk Clerk, and Equipment Operator needed. Apply in person. Experience required. J&J Rental Centers, 2514 1st Street., Alamosa. (7/14) DIRECTOR OF NURSING Position available with The Rio Grande Inn Skilled Nursing Home within La Jara, CO. Please inquire if you are a Registered Nurse and have a passion for the elderly. If interested, call us at 719274-3311. We are available anytime during the week.

(7/24) SANGRE DE CRISTO SCHOOL DISTRICT is now accepting applications for Bus Driver. Must hold a Commercial Drivers License or able to obtain one For further information call 719-378-2310 ask for Mr. Robert McKinley, Transportation Director.

Please submit your application to Sangre de Cristo School District, 8751 Lane 7 N Mosca, CO. 81146. PoVLWLRQ RSHQHG XQWLO Ă&#x20AC;OOHG EOE (7/17) SANFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT 6J is seeking D TXDOLĂ&#x20AC;HG EXV GULYHU IRU the 2012-2013 school year.

The position is for a.m. and p.m. routes four days a week, M-TH. Applicant must be able to obtain or currently hold a Class B CDL license with an S endorsement. Applications may be picked up at the school or downloaded at www.sanfordschools. org. For more information call 719-274-5167. Position ZLOO EH RSHQHG XQWLO Ă&#x20AC;OOHG Sanford School District is an EOE. (7/25) # 1 â&#x20AC;&#x153;AWA R D -W I N NINGâ&#x20AC;? DELLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Insurance Protection Team seeks full-time Farm & Ranch Client Ser vice Representative. Must be coachable, have advanced computer skills, able to work independently and professional in appearance.

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MAIL rĂŠsumĂŠ: Team, 510 Bell Ave, Alamosa, CO 81101 (EOE). (7/17) CROSSROADS TURNING POINTS, Inc. Accepting applications for the following position.

CORE Services Counselor (they MUST have a CAC II or CAC III- Alamosa.

For more information regarding this position, and instructions on how to apply, please visit our web site at www.crossroadstp. org. Email your completed application to Human Resources at hr@crossroadstp.org. (7/17) IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR full-time Executive Director position for growing affordable housing non-profit organization in Alamosa, CO. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, grant writing, property management, marketing, fundraising, preparation and control of annual budgets and oversight of all employees. Candidate must possess strong knowledge of resources available to low income persons, have at least two years paid administrative experience, sound judgment and communication skills and valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license. Housing/ construction experience preferred. Competitive wages offered. Send resume with cover letter and references to: Human Resources, P.O. Box 592, Alamosa, CO 81101 or to UDFKHOVOYKF#TZHVWRIĂ&#x20AC;FH net. EOE. (7/25)

ADAMS STATE UNIVERSITY seeks applicants for an Administrative Assistant I position i n Ext ende d St ud ies.

For application or more information, please see employment.adams.edu.

Deadline is July 16, 2012.

AA/EOE. (7/17) FARMER NEEDED TO prepare soil and plant cover crop at Road 59 and Road F near Hooper. Must provide equipment and fuel. Fee neg. Call Tom, 303-703-4462. (7/26) ARE YOU RETIRED? Would you like to have a little something to do that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t interrupt your retired lifestyle? The Bridge at Alamosa is hiring wait staff for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Choose the meal and day you would like to work. This is a great opportunity to get out and socialize while earning some spending PRQH\ &RPH E\ DQG Ă&#x20AC;OO out an application today!

We are located next to Wal-Mart. (7/18) HISTOLOGY TECH, SLVRMC has a need for a Fulltime Histology Tech.

Duties include embeds, cuts and stains tissues for examination, performs special stains such as iron, PAS, Retic, and trichrome. Applicant must have the ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals. Successful candidate must have a High School Diploma or GED, 3 to 6 months on the job training. Registered Histologist preferred. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, application, and resume to the Human Resources Department at 106 Blanca AvenueAlamosa, CO 81101 by the August 1, 2012 closing date. For further information please visit our career link on our website - www. slvrmc.org. (7/17) SLVRMC PHYSICIAN SERVICES Clinic Division has a need for fulltime Admission Representative. Duties include coordinating patient care by assisting with patient phone calls, scheduling appointments and insurance verification. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, application, and resume to the Human Resources Department at 106 Blanca Avenue-Alamosa, CO 81101 by the July 13, 2012 closing date. For further information please visit our career link on our website - www.slvrmc. org. (7/17) ALLINGTON INN & Suites Housekeeping.

P/T F/T. No experience necessary. Apply at 0182 E Frontage Road, South Fork. 719-873-5600. Or at brenda@allingtoninn. com. (7/20)

SAN LUIS VALLEY Noxious Weed Coordinator. This position is based in Alamosa, CO in south central Colorado. It is a part-time temporary position (one year) that may be extended indefinitely depending on funding. The position is supervised by the San Luis Valley Weed Management Association.

Direct oversight of the independent contractor will be made by the current San Luis Valley Weed Management Association chairman or other designated member. Salary: Negotiable (DOE). Opening Date: July 14, 2012. Closing Date: July 31, 2012.

Location: Alamosa, CO. Work Schedule: Part-time (Temporary). Write and administer grants and seek other funding for monetary assistance to weed control entities in the San Luis Valley, and to maintain the Noxious Weed Coordinator position. Coordinate noxious weed control and education efforts in the San Luis Valley. Will serve as the focal contact for all cooperators involved.

Coordinate scouting of new noxious weed species and mapping of target species locations and treatment sites, as well as the mapping of infested areas following mapping standards. Coordinate with county weed supervisors in submitting mapping information to the Colorado State Department of Ag which will contribute to the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;quarter quadâ&#x20AC;? mapping effort, and also provide mapping information to the San Luis Valley GIS-GPS Authority. Conduct monthly meetings of the San Luis Valley Weed Management Association and help coordinate activities and concerns that need to be addressed. Also, hold at a minimum, two public noxious weed education meetings annually to keep the public informed about weed problems and control assistance opportunities.

Write monthly articles and have published as well as posting to the website to inform the public of the latest SLV noxious weed control activities and other related information. Prepare and present monthly activities report to board and committee. Must have adequate computer, verbal and writing skills and be able to gather information ZLWK D *36 4XDOLĂ&#x20AC;FDWLRQV Experience in the noxious ZHHG FRQWURO Ă&#x20AC;HOG .QRZOedge of noxious weed identification. Grant writing and administration experience MANDATORY. Possess or ability to obtain a Commercial Applicatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License through the Colorado Dept of Ag. Possess a valid state driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license with a good driving record. Applications can be mailed to: SLVWMA %Brenda Anderson, P.O. Box 424, Center, CO 81125 or emailed to Brenda.anderson@co.nacdnet.net.

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C U S T O D I A N , SLVRMC SURGERY Department has a need for a fulltime Custodian. Duties include cleans bathrooms and other assigned areas, mops, dust, and supplies dispensers. Applicant must have knowledge of use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) regarding body Ă XLGV DQG SDWKRJHQV 3ULRU cleaning experience preferred. High School Diploma or GED. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, application, and resume to the Human Resources Department at 106 Blanca AvenueAlamosa, CO 81101 by the July 20, 2012 closing date. For further information please visit our career link on our website - www. slvrmc.org. (7/17) CERT I F I ED M EDICA L A S S I STA N T (CMA). SLVRMC Physician Services Clinic Division has a need for a IXOO WLPH &HUWLĂ&#x20AC;HG 0HGLcal Assistant. Applicant must be a graduate of an accredited school and have one year of experience. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, application, and resume to the Human Resources Department at 106 Blanca AvenueAlamosa, CO 81101 by the July 13, 2012 closing date. For further information please visit our career link on our website - www. slvrmc.org. (7/17) T R I N I DA D S TAT E J U N IO R C O L L E G E VALLEY CAMPUS is currently seeking the following: Asst Professor of Criminal Justice & Asst Professor of Dev Reading & English. Degree and relevant experience required. For more information and a complete job description, contact Human Resources at 1-800621-8752/ext.7022/5534 or (719) 589-7022/(719) 846-5534 or visit www. trinidadstate.edu. Closing date is Friday, July 27 @ 5 pm. Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check and educational credential verification.

Trinidad State Junior College is an EEO/AA institution. (7/27) TOWN OF DEL Norte P ublic Works depa r tment is seeking a fulltime maintenance worker.

Must have experience with some heavy equipment.

Water and wastewater repairs. Some computer experience required. Must be able to communicate with town residents. Must be able to obtain Water and Wastewater license within two years. Must live within 5 miles of Del Norte. Application can be picked up and dropped off at Del Norte Town Hall, 140 Spruce St, Del Norte, CO 81132. (7/26)

221 HELP WANTED SALES FULL TIME. Join our sales team and enjoy working with an established account base.

Drop resumes off at the Valley Courier, 2205 State Ave., Alamosa or mail to PO Box 1099, attn: Keith.

(TFN) VA LLEY COU R I ER SEEKS full-time writer/ photographer for news beat to include crime, court and government coverage, plus varied assignments. Email resume and writing samples to n ews@a l a m o s a n ews . com; or send/bring to 2205 State Ave., Alamosa, Colo. 81101. Contact: Ruth Heide, 589-2553.

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Full time positions, 12 hr shifts. Must be Colorado licensed. Benefit package, Competitive wages.

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(7/21) H E L P WA N T E D : PART-TIME position opening at the Carnegie Public Library, 120 Jefferson Street, Monte Vista, CO. Requirements are 2 year degree, technology and writing skills. Applicant will be required to test at the Monte Vista Work Force Center. Contact the Monte Vista Work Force at 719-853-5171 for information pertaining to this employment opportunity. (7/21) P O T A T O WA R E HOUSE HAS immediate opening for forklift driver. Must have current certification and references. Send resume to PO Box 661, Monte Vista Colorado. (7/14) THE SIERRA GRANDE School District is accepting applications for a Middle School Math Teacher for the 2012/2013 school year.

Applicants should have a secondary math endorsement or 24 credit hours in math. Applications are available at the adminLVWUDWLRQ RIĂ&#x20AC;FH DW Hwy. 160, Blanca, CO or on the district website: www.sierragrandeschool.net. Please submit a completed application form, a copy of teacher FHUWLĂ&#x20AC;FDWH OLFHQVH DQG DQ RIĂ&#x20AC;FLDO WUDQVFULSW WR 0U Darren Edgar, Superintendent, 17523 Hwy. 160, Blanca, CO 81123. For more information contact Mr. Darren Edgar at 719379-3259 or email: dedgar@sierragrandeschool. net. EOE. (7/14) MONTE VISTA HEAD Start is accepting applications for the following positions: FAMILY SERVICE WORKER - Applicants need to have a minimum of a high school diploma and willing to obtain a Family Service credential. Previous ofĂ&#x20AC;FH ZRUN DQG FRPSXWHU knowledge are preferred.

Spanish language skills are favorable. TEACHER ASSISTANT - Applicants need to have a CDA or be willing to take the classes to obtain one. Previous experience and Spanish language skills are favorable. Applications for these two positions may be picked up at the Administration Building at Monte Vista Head Start, 2863 Sherman Avenue.

Monte Vista Head Start is an EOE. Deadline for applications is July 17th.

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S TA F F D E V E L O P M E N T CO OR DI NATOR. The Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home a department of the Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center in Walsenburg is seeking a full-time Staff Development Coordinator.

The person in this position would lead, coordinate and develop educational in-service opportunities, directing LTC mentor programs and coaching nursing home staff. In addition, the coordinator will identify educational needs and ensure that LTC staff meet their educational, regulatory and competency requirements.

Successful candidate will be a graduate from an approved school of nursing, have a current RN license, Long Term Care and/or education experience required, and experience in staff development coordination and delivery of CNA education programs.

Please submit an application and resume, or if a current employee, a letter of interest to the Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center Human Resource Department; 23500 US Hwy 160, Walsenburg, CO 81089 by the July 20, 2012 closing date. For further information, contact Human Resources at (719) 738-4540 or to view facility information go to www. sprhc.org. (7/18)

MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST. THE Spanish Peaks Regional Health Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Laboratory Department is seeking a full-time Medical 7HFKQRORJLVW 4XDOLĂ&#x20AC;HG DSplicant must possess an Associates or Bachelor degree in a chemical, physical or biological science or medical technology field from an accredited institution and have national certification or registration as a Medical Technologist. Applicant must have at least one year experience working in a clinical laboratory in all clinical laboratory disciplines and have experience with clinical laboratory analyzers and laboratory information systems. This position will work predominately day shift with an occasional evening or night shift and some weekends.

Please submit an application and resume, or if a current employee, a letter of interest to the Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center Human Resource Department; 23500 US Hwy 160, Walsenburg, CO 81089 by the July 20, 2012 closing date. For further information, contact Human Resources at (719) 738-4540 or to view facility information go to www.sprhc.org. (7/18) COMMERCIAL LOAN PROCESSOR. Prior experience or loan experience required. Apply in person, Alamosa State Bank. Equal Opportunity Employer.

(7/18)

THE ALAMOSA SCHOOL District is accepting applications for the following coaching position at Alamosa High School: Assistant Boys Soccer Coach, Assistant Boys Basketball Coach. Applications DUH DYDLODEOH DW WKH 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH of the Superintendent, 209 Victoria Ave., Alamosa, CO 81101 or online at http:// alamosa.k12.co.us. For more information, contact Marian Lara at 719-587-1600. Application deadline is until Ă&#x20AC;OOHG

ALAMOSA COUNTY IS seeking a Caseworker for the Department of Human Services. The Caseworkerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s responsibilities include but are not limited to: Intake and/or ongoing social casework services to families where child abuse or neglect is present or suspected; will perform assessments and evaluations, counseling, and crisis intervention. Bachelors Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology or UHODWHG Ă&#x20AC;HOG UHTXLUHG 2QH year related experience preferred. County Application Form Required. Applications may be picked up at the County Human Resource Office 8900-A Independence Way or obtained on line at www.alamosacounty. org. Deadline for applications is Thursday, July 19, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. Inquiries may be directed to 719-5875166. (7/18)

USA COM M U N ICATIONS IS seeking a fulltime Cable TV Installer/ Service Technician in the Pagosa Springs area. The system features Digital Cable TV, High-Speed Cable Modem and VOIP. Starting wage based on experience. GREAT BENEFITS! E.O.E./M-F. If interested, please apply at www.usacommunications.tv or send resume to: HR Department, PO Box 1057, Kearney, NE 68848 or email to: HR@usacommunications.tv. (7/20) VENDOLA PLUMBING & HEATING HAS IMMEDIATE FULL TIME POSITION - HVAC SERVICE TECH. Excellent pay ZLWK JUHDW EHQHĂ&#x20AC;WV 0867 have clean driving record.

Send resume to rhonda@ vendola.com or mail to 185 Broadway Alamosa CO 81101. (7/21) GINGERBREAD HOUSE ELC is seeking full time Preschool Teachers. Responsible for the planning, organizing, implementing, and delivering of a preschool program based on the individual and group educational, social, and emotional potential of the children enrolled.

Minimum education: Lead 7HDFKHU TXDOLĂ&#x20AC;HG RU D /HYHO I Credential or willing to get one. To obtain application and job description inquire at 318 Girault Ave. in Alamosa. 719-587-7162.

Application deadline is July 27, 2012 at 5pm. EOE. (7/28)

MONTE VISTA SCHOOL District is accepting applications for an anticipated vacancy for a Middle School Social Studies Teacher to teach both 6th grade and 8th grade social studies.

Experience in secondary reading is a plus. Candidates must hold a current Colorado Teaching License. Applications may be submitted to the Monte Vista School District Office (mailed to 345 East Prospect Avenue, Monte Vista, 81144, or hand delivered to the temporary Admin Office at Monte Vista Middle School, 3720 Sherman Avenue, Monte Vista), by July 17, 2012, or XQWLO WKH SRVLWLRQ LV Ă&#x20AC;OOHG For application information visit www.monte.k12. co.us/Employmentopportunities/index.htm or call 719-852-5996. (7/17) BLUE PEAKS DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES, INC. is seeking a person to provide services for an individual with multiple disabilities in her home in Sargent for two hours each evening on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and four AM hours and two PM hours on Sundays. Training is provided. Apply in person at Blue Peaks 703 4th Street-Alamosa 719-5895135 EOE. (7/28)

RIO GRANDE CLUB & Resort, in South Fork is now accepting Applications for the following, Line Cooks, Wait Staff, Bartenders, Dishwashers.

All shifts, Apply in person, 0285 Rio Grande Trail, South Fork Colo, No Phone calls. (

HORSE AND COW hay, 3X3 grass/alfalfa mix. 719850-8917. (TFN-7/31) HORSE HAY. NO chemicals, no rain. $8/bale. Larry, 274-5221, 588-8371. (7/27)

303 ANTIQUES

HUGE SALE SATURDAY ONLY. Tools, equipment, equipment parts, fasteners, and more. Household items, X-mas misc., collectables, and much more. 8211 S Hwy 285, Frontage Road, Alamosa.

719-480-5625, (7/14) SALE: JULY 13TH & 14th, 8am-1pm. Cash only.

Cookware, canning jars, Xmas, crockpots, furn., misc. 6925 Juniper Lane Across from KOA - East Hwy 160. (7/14) HUGE YARD SALE. July 13th and 14th. CB, FRS radios, watches. You name it, we have it. 386 County Road 70 in Del Norte. 719850-0065. (7/14) C O M B I N E D YA R D SALE. 8am, 7/13 and 7/14 SLUU Office, 403 Ross Ave, Alamosa. Good Stuff.

(7/14) GIANT, HUGE YARD Sale. Benefits go to San Luis Valley Animal Welfare Society. Sat 7/14 8am2pm. Dellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ins parking lot, Bell Ave. across from Chaparrel Tires. (7/14)

ESTATE SALE, 7/13 and 7/14, 7am-3pm. Antiques, furniture, household items.

320 Spruce in Del Norte.

(7/14) MOVING & INVENTORY SALE. Sat. 14th 8-?

2/miles past golf course on the North River Rd. Follow the signs! Loads of antique & vintage, tools, dishes, glassware and furniture & many misc items. All at garage sale prices! (7/14) TWO FAMILY YARD Sale: Saturday, 8am-1pm.

Some antique furniture and glass, lots of stuff. 212 Poncha Ave. (7/14) H UGE YA R D/ BA K E SA LE . Center Un ited Methodist Church, 387 Broadway Drive, Center.

7/14, 8-2. (7/14) !!!HUGE MULTI-FAMILY YARD Sale!!! Sat, July 14th, 8am-? 510 2nd Street in Sanford. Way too much to list, just follow the signs! (7/14) YARD SALE: 750 6TH Street, Del Norte. FridaySunday. (7/14) GARAGE SALE: JULY 13 & 14, 2012. Friday & Saturday. 8:00am-4:00pm.

207 E 2nd Ave, Antonito.

(7/14) CLOTHES, CHILDREN TOYS Graco play yard, Ă&#x20AC;VK WDQNV RGGV DQG HQGV Saturday only, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. 2209 Clark Street.

(7/14)

1976 EL DORADO Convertible, red, low mileage.

Sheep herder camp on wheels, has antique wood stove & kitchen cabinet, must see to appreciate. Old outhouse, old well. Two used trailers. Call 5804689. (7/17)

307 APPLIANCES DO YOU HAVE old appliances, scrap, or old batteries around your home?

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the time to remove it? We can remove and haul off at no charge, to you or me! Call 719-5802222. (TFN) OLDER, USED DRYER for sale. $40. 589-5004.

(7/17) FRIGIDAIRE FRIDGE, A LMON D with wood trim. Good for back up or garage. $50. 719-589-6565.

(7/19)

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&ODVVLĂ&#x20AC;HGV 415 - HOMES FOR SALE

601 APARTMENTS FOR RENT

Accepting applications for 2 & 3 bedroom apartments. Rent based on income for qualifying households.

Gomez Manor Apts.

804 State St. Antonito, Colo.

376-2388 TTY 1-800-659-2656

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer

341 - GARAGE SALES

360 - MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

369 - PETS & SUPPLIES

YARD SALE, SAT. 7/14, 8am-1pm. Many items including Harley Sportster Parts. 240 Bonney Drive, Alamosa. (7/14) SAT. 7/14 AND 7/15. 1019 Edison, 8am-2pm. Lots of stuff. Toys, TV, microwave. (7/14) MOVING SALE. EVERYTHING must go. Fri. 13 7am-? Sat. Sat. 14 close noon. 15459 YS Hwy 160 Del Norte, CO. Early birds welcome. (7/14) 4TH AND BELL. Avon, jewelry, clothing, misc.

Sat. 7/14, 8am-? (7/14) H A BI TAT FOR H U MANITY will be having a Fundraising Sale Saturday, July 14th from 9am-noon at Appletree storage (18th and State) in Alamosa. (7/14) YARD SALE: SATURDAY July 14th, 8am-2pm.

5 miles south of Manassa on Cty Rd. 17. 376-5747.

(7/14) YAR D SALE @ 1401 West 7th in Alamosa. 7/14.

Ent. Center, antique table, TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, upright freezer & lots of Misc. items. In from of Alamosa Lumber Yard. (7/14) 7/13, 7/14. 15 West Ave. 8am-? Weight set, new full size mattress, misc. items. (7/14) 8108 1/2 OLD Airport Road. Fri 9-2, Sat 8-2.

Moving sale, many good items. (7/14) YARD SALE: SAT. only, 7/14, 8:30. Dirt bikes, other stuff too. 503 Brown, Alamosa. (7/14) 13172 RD 5 South, Alamosa, 2/miles east of Mushroom Farm. 7/14, 7am-2pm. Baby items, h o u s e h old it e m s , p e t items. (7/14) YARD SALE. 1811 Cielo Place. Sat, 7/14, 8am-2pm.

K itchen di net te, toys, clothing, and much more.

(7/14)

DO YOU HAVE old appliances, scrap, or old batteries around your home? Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the time to remove it?

We can remove and haul off at no charge, to you or me!

Call 719-580-2222. (TFN) LIKE NEW TONNEAU cover for Chevy/GMC 1500 4-door pickup. Undercover SE brand hard cover with auto lifters, interior light and lock. Black in color. $1,200 new, now $800. Call 580-0550. (TFN) 3/MAN HOT TUB. Indoor/outdoor. $1200. Call 719-850-8496. (8/11) 2 PIECE OAK china cabinet. Top 3/door etched glass, bottom 3/door with wood shelves. $600. 719628-2374. (TFN) 46â&#x20AC;? BIG SCREEN TV. $400. 580-8280 or 5803237. (8/21) GOODYEAR VIVA AUTHORITY P215/55R16 tire with less than 2000 miles, $50.00. 719-5896813. (7/14) FOR SALE: 8FT Mitchell 8ft â&#x20AC;&#x153;cab overâ&#x20AC;? camper (1972) $500/neg. H-Farmall 1949 tractor, runs well, needs one tire. $1500/neg.

Call 719-553-8622. (7/14) RIDING LAWN MOWER, runs well, $400; treadPLOO JDO Ă&#x20AC;VK WDQN $20; Jenny Jumper, new, $10. 719-588-8481. (7/26) KIRBY VACCUUM, $40.

719-754-3356. (7/19) NORDIC TRACK, $40.

719-754-3356. (7/19) 5/ TON ELECTRIC WOOD splitter. Like new. $300. Two-wheel car dolly

by American. $650. 3793419. (7/19) COM PLET E BU R N HAM GAS Hot Water Boiler Heating System with 10 room radiators. 97,500 BTU capacity. $750.00 Call 979-777-9850. (7/28) FOR SALE: NEWER propane cook stove $200, older very small dishwasher $50, newer portable dishwasher $150, 20 year old propane/electric oven Jenn$LU ZRUNV Ă&#x20AC;QH 7603. (7/21) ANTIQUE KITCHEN WOOD stove, $900. Burgundy love seat, $175. 2/ large area rugs, $150. Java glass/stone mosaic tile, $250. Call 719-588-8885.

(7/21)

VALLEY DOG TRAINING, Alamosa. Obedience, agility, rally classes. $40, 6/ weeks. Call 719-379-4157 for information. (7/17) 2 BEAGLE/BLUE HEELER females. 10/wks old.

German Shepherd/wolf mix, 9/mths old. Free to good home. Good with kids and other animals. 719-9921260. (7/14) T EA- CU P CH I H UAHUAS, FEMALES, $250.

2 9/mo males $50-$100. Call 849-9414. (7/14) FREE PUPPIES. READY 7/29. Best on farm. Lots of people time. Denise at 8498902. (7/17) FEMALE LAP CAT. Affectionate/loves to snuggle.

Black, long hair, spayed and vaccinated. Free to good home. 719-480-9384. (7/18) ADORABLE, TAME, â&#x20AC;&#x153;TORTOISE Shellâ&#x20AC;? kitten.

Litter box trained, female, $50 to good home. 937-1786.

(7/18) BA BY GI R L PA R AKEETS. Blue and white or turquoise and yellow. $18 each. 873-9847. (7/19)

345 WOOD F I R EWOOD FOR SALE. Good, solid, pinewood. Split or blocked.

Call 719-850-2632. Delivery available. (8/2-TFN)

351 LIVESTOCK LI MOUSI N BU LLS FOR sale - coming twoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, low birth-weights, Trich & fertility tested. Orth Limousin, 719-852-3069.

(7/26-TFN) 3 / Y R O L D AQ H A Gelding. Broke/excellent g round ma n ners. 15.5 hands. $2200. 580-4437.

(8/14) 1994 7X20 DIAMOND D gooseneck stock trailer ZLWK Ă RRU PDWV ([FHOOHQW condition. One owner. $3200/obo. Call 589-3332.

(7/18) PUREBRED MILK GOATS $175, doelings $40, bucklings $30, Boer buck $150. 719-588-8481.

(7/26)

415 - HOMES FOR SALE

Cielo Vista Apts.

166 S. Wills Center, Colo.

754-3664 TTY 1-800-659-2656 This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer

Newly Remodeled & Disabled Units Available!

A pplications for 2 & 3 bedroom fam ily units.

Valley Grande Apts 2256 E. Drive Monte Vista, CO 852-4302 TTY 1-800-659-2656

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer

420 - LOTS & ACREAGE

387 - WANTED TO BUY WANTED: A TRAMPOLINE DQG Âľ DQG XS Ă DW screen TV. 580-2870. (TFN) WE BUY DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. Must be sealed and unexpired. All brands considered. Fast, honest service. 719-5822690. (7/28)

S TAY C O O L I N t h e s u m m e r w it h fo r eve r mountain views and forest a c c ess ne a r Monte Vista, CO. 35/acres pa rcel. $59 0 0 0 owner f i na nc i ng at 5% wit h 10 % d ow n . 719 - 6 579114. (7/20)

388 WATER SHARES WATER RIGHTS FOR SALE: 125 Shares in the Sanchez Ditch and Reservoir Company contact Erich Schwiesow, attorney for Seller at (719)589-6626. (8/9)

409 FARM & RANCH LAND

WOU L D L I K E T O trade a quiet & beautiful 35/acre lot near South Fork for small home in Alamosa or Monte Vista. Call 719- 657-9114.

(7/20)

PASTURE FOR RENT. DFUHV LQ ULYHU Ă RRG SODQH with good mountain grass near Creede. 719-850-2173.

(7/14)

RIVERBEND ESTAT E S . 1 / BU I L D A BL E lo t l ef t , g r e a t location. Reduced price!

Call 588-6608. (8/2)

415 - HOMES FOR SALE

426 - MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE 2001 28X56, 4/BDRM, 2/bath. Laundry room, la rge kitchen, covered deck. Cannot be moved. $40 0 0 0.0 0, lot rent $240. 589-4242. (7/18)

507 - BOATS & MARINE EQUIP.

LAZY BOY COUCH with sleeper. $85. 719-992-8386.

(8/28) BROWN LOVESEAT WITH sleeper. $20. 719992-8386 SOFA TABLE, $20. Call 588-8885. (7/21) TWO LAMPS, $10. Call 588-8885. (7/21)

NICE 14â&#x20AC;&#x2122; BOAT for sale with tilt trailer. 45HP Joh nson motor. $8 0 0.

Call Al 843-0930. (7/17)

525 GUNS FOR SA LE: ONCE fired brass, for reloading. Different calibers.

Call for info 580-0398.

(TFN)

369 - PETS & SUPPLIES PR ICE R EDUCED! 2 03 4 /SQF T home for sa le in Monte Vist a.

New IKEA kitchen, many updates. $18 7, 0 0 0 . C a l l 8 5 2 4014. (7/21) L A J A R A 4 B D / 2 BA attached garage built in 2010. Landscaped yard, 10x14 metal shed. Call 719-274-3255 (7/19) LA RGE HOM E FOR SA L E I N L A JA R A .

Quiet neighborhood, big yard. Asking $117, 50 0. Ser ious I nq u i r i e s O N LY. C a l l 58 0 -779 0. L o cat e d at 25 Haven Lane. (7/20)

536 - SPORTS EQUIPMENT S E A E AG L E 3 8 5 F T (12â&#x20AC;?) inf latable Kayak.

2/seater, electric pump, storage bag, pada ls, jackets, 2/yrs old. Used once. New $1200, Now $600.719-376-2535(8/22)

705 - AUTO/TRUCK PARTS/REPAIR

3/BDRM, 1/BATH IN Alamosa. $650/mo. F+L+D. 672-3716 or 298-8737.

(TFN-8/10) MOSCA: SMALL 600SQFT house, 2/bdrm, 1/ba, $450/mo, $450/dep, 1/yr lease. Call 503-5683947. (7/24) 3+/BD, 1.75/BA. WOOD stove, some appliances, lge. yard, garage. No pets. $900 +deposit/util. Lease. 191 Sunnyside Ln., Alamosa.

Available July 1. 588-0548 after 6pm. (7/9) 4/BDRM, 5/ACRES, 1/ MILE west of Del Norte. $600/mo, $500/dep. Call 719-395-1793. (7/20) NEWLY REMODELED/ U PDAT E D 3BD/ 2 BA home in Manassa. Large fenced yard. No pets/smoking. $750/mo. Includes water/sewer. 719-580-6669.

(7/14) HOOPER: 2 1/2-BDRM, 1/ba country home. $500/ mo, $300/dep. 1/yr lease.

956-907-1544 or 956-9079957. (7/31) 3 BD, 1.75 BA. Sunroom, lg. fam. rm., wood stove, solar H2O, quiet Alamosa neighborhood. No pets. $900 + deposit and util.

Available now. 588-0548 after 6pm.(7/21) LA JARA: 2/BDRM, 1/ bth house. Spacious work room/garage. $500/mo, $500/dep. No smoking.

274-0808 or 588-8481.

(TFN-8/4) 3/BDRM, 1/BTH, FENCED yard, in Monte Vista. $600/mo, $500/dep.

Call 719-580-3738. (7/21)

HYDRALIC ENGINE HOIST. $150. 937-2717.

(7/19)

WANTED TO RENT: 1-2 bdrm. House in country/ out of town, Alamosa area, allows pets. Have references. Call after 5 or weekends 719-588-7915.(TFN)

MONTE VISTA - small st ud io a p a r t m ent , a l l utilities paid, no smoking, no pets, year lease $40 0/mo $40 0/deposit 719 - 8 5 0 -116 0 ( T F N 7/18) AVA I L A B L E N OW. LU XU RY Apa r tments i n Sout h Fork . 3/ Be d 1/ Bath. W/ D hookups.

SPECI A L SU M M ER MOVE IN OFFER. Call 719-873-9865. (7/31) 2 / BDR M A P T. $ 675/ MO, $600/dep. All utilities included. No pets.

719 -379 -3436 or 719 580-6798. (TFN) A LA MOSA: COZY T WO b e d r o o m , t w o unit available. Call Tina, 719-480-5959 719-9372386. Clean. Hablo Espanol. (7/14) NICE , QUIET, CORN E R 2 / b d r m u n it i n M.V. utilities included, $625. 1/ bd r m i n D.N. $ 42 5. 52 0 - 8 2 5 -2 2 7 7.

(TFN-8/7) SM A L L , ON E -BE D RO OM DU PLEX , no pets/smoking, available i m m e d i a t e l y, $ 3 5 0 + ut i lt ies. $3 0 0/d a mage deposit. Call 480-3402 for application. (7/14)

606 - BUSINESS PROP. FOR RENT B E AU T I F U L A L A MOSA OFFICE spaces, l a r ge a n d sm a l l w it h c om mon b oa rd r o om , lobby and kitchen. 5872776. (7/24-TFN) PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACE for rent.

Beautifully remodeled la rge or sma l l of f ice, salon, or doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office available. Approximately 750sqft OR 150sqft with private rest room.

Must see: 237 Broadway, Alamosa or call 719-2373307. (7/27)

5 H P TOH AT SU 2 611 - HOMES stroke outboard motor, FOR RENT excellent $400. 719-5896813. (7/14) NORTH MONTE VISPORTA BOAT, 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122;8â&#x20AC;? TA - 3 bedroom, 2 baths. w i t h s e a t s a n d o a r s . One small pet ok! $525/ $ 4 0 0 , 719 -5 8 9 - 6 813. mo., call 719-850-1716.

(8/9-TFN) (7/14)

710 CLASSIC AUTOS

1965 CHEVELLE/ M A LI BU 2 / DR hdt p, show ready, award winner, 4/bolt SB, Camelback heads, dual quad carbs, summit ignition, 4/spd muncie, 10 bolt rear, 411 gears, to much list. Awesome ha rd to f i nd chev y $2 0, 50 0/ O B O . 719 - 8 52 - 8 8 21.

(7/31)

713 - PICK-UP TRUCKS

1995 KW K300 Tender Tr u ck . 539 C u m m i n s Diesel, Allison Trans, 2 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122; C l o s e d Va n , 35 0 Gal DOT Fuel Tank w/ Meter, 2000 Gal Water Tan k, 5.5 Honda w/2â&#x20AC;?

MP Pump, 65 Gal Cone Mix Tank & Chem Pump w/SEM 30/40 Flow Meter. $10,000 Firm. Call 719-589-5072 and leave message. (8/29)

715 - 4X4 VEHICLES

2003 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500 HD 4X4. Fully loaded, needs t r a n s m i s si o n . $39 0 0 / obo. Call 719-221-8350.

(7/31) 2003 FORD F250 4x4 6.8L V-10, 310HP, Autotran, 116,000/miles, ex614 - MOBILE cellent condition! NADA HOMES FOR RENT clean retail $12,425, sell for $9,9 0 0/OBO. 719 3 / B D R M , 3 / M I L E S 274 -5545 or 719 -588 WEST of Monte Vista. 5540. (8/11) $400/mo, $200/dep. Call 9 4 F O R D F 1 5 0 4x4 , 850-1264. (7/19) 190,0 0 0/miles. $220 0/ obo. Call 719-754-2381.

634 - ROOMMATE (8/24) WANTED 1 9 9 8 G M C J I M M Y, 4x4, runs great, 123,000 ROOM M AT E , NON- m i l e s , $ 3 0 0 0 O B O ; SMOKER, NONDRINKER private person. horse trailer $300. 719Utilities paid. Non-partier. 588-8481. (7/26) Nice home. $300 monthly.

719-480-2643. (7/24) 736 - ATVS &

640 - WANTED TO RENT

ZAPATA: NEAR SAND Dunes: three gorgeous buildable lots, 360-deg re e views, m i le -plus above gated entry. 3.5+ acres, electric, by creek, varied trees, ideal. Not using, reasonable. 8523735, l e ave m e s s a ge.

(7/19)

362 - HOME FURNISHINGS

GOT PUPPIES? NEED help to find them good homes? If you can hold on to them from 10 days to two weeks, we can help. We offer free vaccinations, dog food, help with gas money 353 - FARM & if you need it, and we can LIVESTOCK SERVICES help pay for your mama GRJ WR EH Ă&#x20AC;[HG :KHQ VSDFH H O R S E S H O E I N G / allows, we also rescue adult F A R R I E R L E W I S dogs and the occasional HART (719) 850-0734 cat. Animals go to loving, responsible homes.

(TFN) We personally adopt out each animal. Please call 356 - MEAT us for details. Over 7,200 & PRODUCE animals have been rescued & adopted in 10 years! SLV F R E E E R R E A D Y Animal Welfare Society GRASS-FED Beef. Call - phone 719-587-WOOF Jones Farms Organics @ (9663), email: woof@slvaws.org, website: www.

719-588-4499. slvaws.org. (TFN)

Accepting applications for 1 bedroom apartments. Must be 62 or older or disabled.

611 - HOMES FOR RENT

702 - AUTOS FOR SALE

96 CHEVY ASTRO Van. New tires and new fuel pump. Good condition. $2400 or best offer. Call 719-274-0420 please leave message. (TFN) 84 PORSCHE 944, blk, runs good, needs brake work, $2800 firm. 6282374. (TFN) 1994 MAZDA PROTĂ&#x2030;GĂ&#x2030;. Runs good, new tires, new shocks, new exhaust, needs clutch, body is fair, make offer. 719-207-2355, Jeff. (TFN) 1 9 8 6 JAGUA R X J6 .

Black. After market rims.

Leather interior has been replaced. Body and some engine work needed. 1200/ OBO 719-221-3433. (TFN) 1999 SU BA RU OU TBACK Legacy. 2/yr old, rebuilt engine. Great shape. $3000. 719-580-7035. (8/1) SPORTY RED 1984 Corvette. Only 34000/mi, loaded, 5.7 litre/V-8, excellent mpg, A/C, new tires and battery. Needs clear coat. $9995.00. 873-0211/5884343. (8/8) 2005 FORD EXPEDITION. 70,000/mi. Excellent condition, new tires, very clean. Call to view, 719-588-2723. (8/16) 1990 JEEP WRANGLER. Runs great. $3500.

580-8280 or 580-3237.

(8/21) 20 07 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GT V6, 17k/ miles, fully loaded, auto/5speed. Excellent condition, leather, sunroof, sound system. $18900. Call 719376-2377 or 308-458-7420.

(8/25)

705 - AUTO/TRUCK PARTS/REPAIR LIKE NEW TONNEAU cover for Chevy/GMC 1500 4-door pickup. Undercover SE brand hard cover with auto lifters, interior light and lock. Black in color. $1,200 new, now $800. Call 580-0550. (TFN)

MOTORCYCLES

2 0 0 8 H O N DA C B R 1000RR special edition. $ 75 0 0 /o b o. 63 0 - 8 0 0 6140. (8/2) 2005 BURGMAN 400 super scooter. 85/mpg, no damage, auto shift/ clutch, internal baggage compartment. 719-8500928. (8/4) 20 07 YAMAHA 130 0 V-STAR Tour. Like new, little over 1500/mi. Must s e e . $ 75 0 0 /o b o. C a l l 480-9586. (8/11) SCOOTER WITH POWER! 2009 Sym-HD 20 0cc, m idnight blue, excellent condition. Only 350/miles, new battery, top case, secure lock, 3/helments (1-XL) full face, (1-L) 3/4, (1-s) 3/4. $ 48 0 0. Ca l l 303 -263 5656 or 303-946-5465.

(7/28)

737 RVS

ROAD TREK 190 self contained, solar panels, inverter, HD Batteries, a l w a y s g a r a g e d , l ow mileage. 719-850-0928.

(8/4) SNO-CAT 1979 TUCKER 318 Chrystal motor w/plow. $129 0 0. 970 903-2900. (8/10) 30FT 97 CLASS C motor home. Excellent condition, 35000/mi, air ride suspension, many extras. $19500. Call 303-9180642. (8/10)

742 - TRUCKS & TRAILERS

LIKE NEW TONNEAU cover for Chevy/GMC 1500 4-door pickup. Undercover SE brand hard cover with auto lifters, interior light and lock.

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