San Luis Valley Voices

This second podcast with the LOR Foundation features Monte Vista City Manager Gigi Dennis. Listen as Gigi tells us of her own fascinating history as well as some of the history of the town of Monte Vista. Community Officer Ivette Atencio and Gigi Dennis discuss at length incredible projects that have had a direct impact on our community, along with others that are still in the works. Enjoy…

By now you’ve probably heard of the LOR Foundation but do you know that they’re working on multiple projects in Monte Vista? Well they are! SLVoices sat down for an intimate one on one interview with Community Officer Ivette Atencio to find out more about her background, how she became involved with LOR, what this private foundation is all about, some of innovative solutions they’ve helped with in other towns, and how you can get involved.

Get ready!! Plan to join with the community and enjoy all the fun and excitement in beautiful downtown Monte Vista from 11:00AM until 8:00PM (or maybe even later). This downtown street party is hosted by the OptiMystics Citizens Action Network! Bring the children for bounce houses, Hall’s Way Escape room, games, face painting, and of course local business specials and deals and craft vendors. Treat yourself awesome food! DJ Pete “Big Sexy” will have you dancing in the streets. New this year! The Grande Musical Finale is in the evening with Moonshadow Marauders and Mariachi San Luis. Listen as event organizers discuss some of what's planned for this lively and vibrant one day event! In this podcast you’ll hear some behind the scenes discussions on who The OptiMystics are, what they’ve done, and of course even more about Cinco de Mayo. As well, how The OptiMystics Citizen Action Network is connecting people and creating community and how you can become a part of this grass roots non-profit celebrating and enhancing our vibrant and diverse City of Monte Vista! Come join us for all the fun and frivolity as we elevate Monte Vista and the entire San Luis Valley!

Sharing Jesus Through Song. That’s the vision of Lorraine and Amy Music Ministry, based in Del Norte, Colorado. They’re very excited to share the wonderful things that the Lord has been doing in their lives and pray that their songs will touch people's hearts in a special way. In this podcast, Lorraine and Amy talk about their past, discuss where their music ministry is today and even share a couple of special songs. Enjoy…

It's time for the 40th annual Monte Vista Crane Festival. SLVoices got together with Co-Coordinator Deb Callahan and Artist Amanda Charlton about this year's event. We talked about what's planned, the world premier of their new video, the craft fair, the Swoop of the Cranes, their special guest speakers, and of course, the Sandhill Cranes.

Carol Riggenbach is a 4th generation San Luis Valley native, born in Alamosa, and earning her degree from Adams State University. Her vast experience includes working in healthcare administration, farming & land development. Carol is a mother of 2 and a small business owner. She has also been affiliated with numerous boards & non-profit organizations. In this extended podcast, we hear from Carol Riggenbach about her run for the Colorado House of Representatives, District 62. Topics include her goals & objectives, term limits, redistricting, emergency powers, gun control, current & future district challenges, working together and much more.

Bustang’s daily outrider services can get you to and from the San Luis Valley to areas such as Durango, Pueblo, Lamar, Salida, Buena Vista, Telluride, Canon City, and Penrose. with connecting services to major cities like Denver, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins and Grand Junction. This comfortable, cutting-edge transportation alternative connects Colorado 7 days a week, 365 days per year. In this new podcast, learn all about this statewide service, from CDOT’s Bustang Outrider Project Manager, Jeff Prillwitz. You’ll hear about the resources available, standard accommodations, how to connect from the San Luis Valley to the rest of the state, the current special being offered, along with their special Pegasus, Snowstang, Estes Park and Denver Bronco buses; and how you easily & conveniently can get from the SLV to all of the major cities across our state.

The longest running sustainable energy fair in the country takes place on August 27-28, 2022. It’s the 33nd Annual Crestone Energy Fair, happening in the town of Crestone Colorado. Join Director Lisa Bodey, Producer Nick Nevares and Booking Agent Lydia Sprouts as we discuss this year's events. Topics include home tours, the Wellness Village, Rainbow Lightning Youth Village, education workshops, volunteer needs, discussion panels, fielding a few off the wall questions, and more.

The OptiMystics Citizens Action Network and The Poor Boy Car Club are hosting the second annual Beer Fest and Car Show on Saturday, August 20th. All the fun and excitement will take place at Chapman Park in Monte Vista, Colorado, from 10:00AM until 6:00PM. It’s so much more than beer and cars, as if that weren’t enough. There’s pugil stick competitions, corn hole games, and sword fighting to delight the whole family. Bring the children for bounce houses, an escape room, belly dancing, games galore, face painting, and of course the lovely Chapman Park playground. And did we mention awesome food? Of course the park will be filled with spectacular vendors. Exciting music and various give aways all day long! Listen as event organizers discuss some of what's planned for this exciting one day event; plus hear some behind the scenes discussions on who The OptiMystics are, what they’ve done, and some of their plans for the future. We are connecting people and creating community! Come join us for all the fun and frivolity as we elevate Monte Vista and the entire San Luis Valley!

Bring the whole family for games, free demonstrations, live music, a carnival, parades, a dance, rodeos, a demolition derby, local vendors, live music, magic shows, a duck race, RC car testing, fireworks, great food, free entertainment and the list goes on. That’s Manassa Pioneer Days 2022. All the fun happens July 13 to 16 this year in the wonderful town of Manassa, Colorado...Not Just Another Dot On The Map!