Michelle Rubidoux-Wilson stops in to chat about how it feels to be what it feels like to be Colorado Elementary Distinguished Principal of the Year, what makes Alamosa Elementary 3-5 special, and how being focused and organized sets the tone for a whole school year.

Adams State University President David Tandberg and The Citizen talk Trump Administration and higher education. Tandberg dives into the 'mood' on Adams State's campus. So far, he said, Adams State has felt limited impact from presidential executive actions that have targeted higher education and the funding of HSI-designated universities.

Visit Alamosa's Beth Sumner and Luke Anders, the new operations supervisor and volunteer coordinator for the Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve, are our guests.

“Into Thin Air: Cranes in Flight” was commissioned by the Woman’s Citizenship Club of Alamosa and is a tribute both to the majestic Sandhill Cranes that frequent the Valley each year and to the sculptor and Valley native, Jocelyn Russell. We are joined by Mary Russell, sister-in-law to the artist, and one of the forces behind the Woman’s Citizenship Club’s effort to bring a Russell sculpture to Alamosa.

Melinda Hunzeker and Grace Young of San Luis Valley Aquatics discuss a proposal for an aquatics center to be built in Monte Vista and for the benefit of all Valley residents. They hope Rio Grande County Commissioners will place it on a ballot for a vote.

Coach Levi Gallas’ big wish? A new jumbotron to amp up the atmosphere in the old football stadium. Gallas (rhythms with Dallas) will take care of the rest in putting a competitive Adams State Grizzlies team on the football field.

Rachel James Director of Development Services and Harry Reynolds Director of Public Works Development for the City of Alamosa are the most recent guest on The Valley Pod. Reynolds dives into current and upcoming road projects, including a sinkhole that caused issue on Main st. James talks about the need for an increase in available housing and the plan to fulfill that need. Listen in as they discuss current projects, future projects, and dream projects for the City of Alamosa.

Who says there's nothing to do in Alamosa? Visit Alamosa’s Beth Sumner and Brandon Gallegos of the Alamosa Young Professionals Association have made it their mission to make sure local events get support. It's an Alamosa lovefest.

Skip Schoen, administrator for Rio Grande County, talks about the railroad’s plans to abandon tracks in favor of developing a recreational trail, a proposal by a group of residents to fund an aquatics center, and Rio Grande County's reliance on state grant funding.