San Luis Valley Voices

The longest running sustainable energy fair in the country is happening again this year. It’s the 32nd Annual Crestone Energy Fair, coming up on Saturday and Sunday, August 28 & 29, near Crestone Colorado. We have more of a round table discussion about micro grids, social permaculture, wood gasification, the expansion of this year’s fair, how you can attend in person or virtually, their need for volunteers and so much more with Director Lisa Bodey, onsite producer Nick Nevares and Advisor Donovan Spitzman.

The Monte Vista Chamber of Commerce Business Spotlight for July 2021. Featured in this podcast are three special interviews that all tie together in regards to the new Ski Hi Complex and Event Center in Monte Vista. The first is the July 2021 Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month, Alcon Construction, featuring President Brian Cook. Following that is the July Featured Businesses of the Month, Spencer Architecture Studio, with Partner and Principal Architect Don Spencer, Partner & Marketing Director Andrea Spencer and Associate Andrea Bachman. Wrapping up this podcast is the Featured Organization for July, The Ski Hi Stampede Committee, with President Greg Metz, Treasurer Eric Kimberling, and Historian Charlie Burd. Please listen as they discuss their unique missions and visions, working on the Ski Hi Complex, current challenges, dispelling preconceived notions, joining the Chamber of Commerce, and even more. Please enjoy this fun and informative podcast!

The Monte Vista Chamber of Commerce Business Spotlight for June 2021. Featured in this podcast are three special interviews. The first is the June 2021 Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month, White Glove Janitorial, featuring Owner, Operator Kalli Widger. Following that is June’s Featured Businesses, Jade Communications, featuring Director of Operations Josh Wehe and Marketing Director Jordan Wehe. Wrapping up this podcast is the Featured Organization for June, Brother’s Keeper’s Motorcycle Club, Chapter 19, featuring President Matthew Cordova, Secretary Jim Clare and member Scott Deacon. Please listen as they discuss their unique roles, their missions and visions, what drives them to do what they do, future plans, joining the Chamber of Commerce, and even more. Please enjoy this fun and informative podcast!

The Monte Vista Chamber of Commerce Business Spotlight for May 2021. Featured in this podcast are three special interviews. The first is the May 2021 Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month, The Monte Vista Athletic Club, featuring Owner Russell Brown. Following that is one of May’s Featured Businesses, Uniquely Delightful, featuring Owner Larry Foster. And wrapping up this podcast is the other Featured Business for May, Sunflour Café, with Owner Rhoda Koehn. Please listen as they discuss their unique roles, their missions and visions, what drives them to do what they do, future plans, joining the Chamber of Commerce, and even more. Don’t miss this informative podcast!

The Monte Vista Chamber of Commerce Business Spotlight for April 2021. Featured in this podcast are the the April 2021 Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month, Ciello, featuring Chief Executive Officer Loren Howard. Following that is one of April’s Featured Businesses, Colorado 4x4 featuring owner Neil Gatrel and co-owner Tammy Forsyth. And wrapping up this podcast is the other Featured Business for April, Ecodynamics, featuring CFO Marie Pescatore. Please listen as they discuss their unique roles, their missions and visions, what drives them to do what they do, future plans, joining your local Chamber of Commerce, outstanding accomplishments, and even more. Don’t miss this informative podcast!

The Monte Vista Chamber of Commerce Business Spotlight for March 2021. Featured in this podcast are the March 2021 Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month, Rain Brews, featuring General Manager Kyle Riggenbach, Barista Caily Malouff and Bartender/Barista Rhianna Bate-Fichter. Following that is one of the March Featured Businesses, Roberts Group Real Estate, featuring Owner/Broker Larry Roberts, and new agent Kristy Miller. And wrapping up this podcast is an extended interview with San Luis Valley Health, featuring Communications Director Donna Wehe and Audrey Reich Loy, Director of Primary Care Operations. Please listen as they discuss their unique roles, what drives them to do what they do, the challenges they faced during the pandemic, outstanding accomplishments, the COVID vaccine, joining your local Chamber of Commerce, where they would like to see themselves in the future, and even more. Don’t miss this informative podcast!

The Monte Vista Chamber of Commerce Business Spotlight for February 2021. Featured in this podcast is the newest member of the Monte Vista Chamber of Commerce, Assistant Chamber Manager Brenna Rivale. Then we have the February 2021 Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month, Pepper Equipment, featuring President Justin Pepper. And wrapping up this podcast is the February featured business of the month, the Monte Vista Medical Clinic of Rio Grande Hospital, featuring Development & Communications Officer Eva Timberlake. Please listen as they discuss their unique roles, what drives them to do what they do, how they’ve stayed relevant during the pandemic, outstanding accomplishments, employment challenges, supporting your local chamber of commerce, where they would like to see Monte Vista in the future, and a lot more. Don’t miss this informative podcast!

Pastor Shane Vaughn Preaches the weekly Sabbath Meeting on January 8, 2021. The Sermon Title - "Your Breaking Point."

Does Yahweh (God) forbid us from learning the customs and traditions of other religions and incorporating it into our worship of Him? If so, is that called idolatry? In this lesson, we unwrap the deceptive presents that have been handed down to all Christians as so-called Holidays of the church. We offer you a better way - God's Way, the Bible way, the straight way... the Only Way.

The Monte Vista Chamber of Commerce Business Spotlight for January 2021. Featured in this special extended version podcast is the January 2021 Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month, Weaver’s Level Best Septic and Excavation, also the home of San Luis Valley Precast. Then we have three featured businesses. The first is with San Luis Valley Federal Bank, featuring CEO Duane Bussey, Mortgage Loan Officer Andrea Archuleta-Cisneros, and Monte Vista Branch Manager Mindy Chavez. Following that is Jennifer Hanna, Victim Advocate and the Hotline Coordinator and Shelly Martinez, Forensic Interviewer and Family Advocate, both of the non-profit organization Tu Casa, Inc. And wrapping up this podcast is an extended interview with The Friends of Ski Hi, featuring Co-Chairs Karla Shriver and Kathy Woods, plus Mark Thompson, Alcon Construction Project Manager. Please listen as they discuss their unique roles, what makes them most happy about what they do, how they’ve dealt with COVID-19, supporting your local chamber of commerce, preconceived notions, and a lot more. Don’t miss this incredibly informative podcast!