San Luis Valley Voices

The Monte Vista Chamber of Commerce Business Spotlight for January 2020. Featured in this three-part podcast are Chamber Treasurer Maria Aguilar. Following that is the January Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month, The Bridge at Alamosa, featuring Senior Executive Director Carol Riggenbach. We wrap this podcast up by talking with President Gary Wilkinson and Vice President Danielle Anderson of the Monte Vista Education Foundation. Please listen as Maria, Carol, Gary & Danielle tell you about what they do, what they offer, why they love doing business in Monte Vista and how they all contribute to our community.

Monte Vista City Manager Forrest Neuerburg and Public Works Director Robert Vance discuss several items pertaining to our fair city. Included are opportunities to serve on the 1-cent tax initiative oversight committee, the new city website, snow removal, street & sidewalk maintenance, parks & grounds maintenance, water and more. Listen as Forrest and Robert discuss what goes into the Public Works Department and all there is to do.

Part One of a Four-Part podcast series with paranormal researcher Christopher O'Brien. This podcast sets the stage for the rest of the series and introduces Christopher to our listeners. In this podcast, we go back to the beginning and hear how Christopher got started, his early days researching in the San Luis Valley, writing for The Crestone Eagle and more. SLVoices thanks the Crestone Eagle for sponsoring this podcast.

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Monte Vista Chamber of Commerce at 719-852-2731. Listen as Expo Co-Chair Linda Burnett and Committee Member Wanda Hawman discuss all the exciting details and new ideas for this years Expo.

The Monte Vista Chamber of Commerce Business Spotlight for December 2019. Featured in this three-part podcast are Chamber Board Member Jim Clare, Business of the Month Valley Wide Health Systems Edward M. Kennedy Health Clinic featuring Grace Sandoval, EMK Clinic Manager, Evelyn Wiant, PR and Communications Specialist, Dan Samora, Behavioral Health Provider & Ashley Koppenhafer, Director of Physical Therapy. And we wrap up this podcast with Marie Pescatore, CFO of Ecodynamics. Please listen as Jim, Grace, Evelyn, Dan, Ashley & Marie tell you about what they do, what they offer, why they love doing business in Monte Vista and how they all contribute to our community.

The historic Manassa Opera House in conjunction with Theater Arts Academy presents a live murder mystery event on Friday, December 13th in Manassa, Colorado. Murder in Red and Green -A Mysteries by Moushey interactive show- will have you on the edge of your seat as you gather clues to determine who is the murderer and who was the intended victim. Interrogate suspects, solve clues, and enjoy a fantastic meal catered by Burned Out BBQ. The dinner is included in the pre-sale ticket price. There will be door prizes, and drawings for a grand prize after the show. Learn more about the Manassa Opera House and the Murder in Red and Green show from the head of Theater Arts Academy, Emily Barton.

The National Wild Turkey Federation's local Rocky Mountain Chapter, here in the San Luis Valley, is hosting their annual Hunting Heritage Banquet on Saturday, November 16th. All the fun starts at 5PM at Tequila Star Restaurant, located at 2830 West US Highway 160 in Monte Vista. Chapter Secretary/Treasurer Michelle Velasquez and NWTF Regional Director Crystal Farr have all the details on the event, what they do, the Del Norte Clay Club and more.

Two days of chocolate heaven, created by local individuals and business owners. What's not to love about it? Come on up, November 29th & 30th to sample these delicious creations, take advantage of Black Friday sales and enjoy yourself in the unique town of Creede. Kathleen Murphy, Executive Director of the Creede Chamber & Visitors Center is here with all the luscious details.

The Monte Vista Chamber of Commerce Business Spotlight for November 2019. Featured in this three-part podcast are Chamber Vice President Gary Wilkinson; Business of the Month Jack's Market Pharmacy Manager Bryan Salazar & Staff Pharmacist Dana Manriquez-Salazar; and Jim Bowsher of Southern Colorado Computer Services. Please listen as Gary, Bryan, Dana and Jim tell you about what they do, what they offer, why they love doing business in Monte Vista and how they all contribute to our community.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the San Luis Valley impacts thousands of youth and adults throughout this region. Their 21st Annual Gala Auction and Masquerade Ball is happening on October 26th at Adams State University. In this podcast you’ll hear from Executive Director Aaron Miltenberger, Board Member & Committee Chair Judy McNeil Smith, and VISTA Development Associate Lorena Jurado. They discuss the impact the BGCSLV has on youth, their outreach programs, networking with other after school programs and why this annual fundraiser event is so important to help them maintain their wonderful work throughout the San Luis Valley.