
episode 281: Jason Duncan and Amy McKinley
Listen in as we talk about 2025 property taxes with Alamosa County Assessor Jason Duncan and Alamosa County Treasurer Amy McKinley.
episode 280: Cell phones on campus
Luis Murillo, assistant superintendent for Alamosa Schools, talks about the school district’s development of a student cell phone policy. Feedback from students: not having a phone brings “Fear Of Missing Out” or FOMO.
episode 279: Alamosa Police Chief George Dingfelder and Capt. Brandon Bertsch
A year-end look with Alamosa Police Chief George Dingfelder and Capt. Brandon Bertsch.
episode 278: Ronald W. Maestas, Ed.D
We talk with long-time educator and coach Ronald W. Maestas about his memoir, “Mi Buena Vida: Inspirational and Influential Family and Friends.”
episode 277: Opioid recovery
Alex McDonald, coordinator of the Region 18 Opioid Settlement Governance Council, and Alamosa County Commissioner Lori Laske talk about the heartfelt work to reduce deaths and bring about recovery.
episode 276: Heather Sanchez and Harry Reynolds
Alamosa City Manager Heather Sanchez and Public Works Director Harry Reynolds talk all things “City of Alamosa.”
episode 275: Barb Kirkmeyer
Barb Kirkmeyer, the leading Republican candidate for Colorado governor in 2026, made a weekend swing through Alamosa and spent time Saturday morning on The Valley Pod talking about her campaign.
episode 274: Adams State’s XC Champions
Kidus Begashaw and Tristian Spence join us in the studio on the south side of Alamosa to talk about their accomplishments as Adams State Cross Country athletes.
episode 273: DJ Salazar and Cody Smith
DJ Salazar of Valley Veterans Re-Creation and Cody Smith with All American Heroes Foundation are collaborating on outings for first responders and military veterans and the benefits of being in the great outdoors.
episode 272: ‘Rebuilding’ Director Max Walker-Silverman
After a special screening of the new movie ‘Rebuilding,’ Max Walker-Silverman joined the Citizen to talk about his roots and inspiration for the Valley-filmed production.







