episode 264: ElisaMaria Heredia
Out of more than 50,000 public school teachers in the state, ElisaMaria Heredia, multi-language teacher at Alamosa Elementary 3-5, is one of eight finalists for Colorado Teacher of the Year 2026.
episode 263: Coach Damon Martin
Adams State has dedicated its cross country season to the late Joe I. Vigil, so reclaiming the men’s national title at season’s end would be more than amazing. Coach Damon Martin breaks down the men’s and women’s teams in this episode of The Valley Pod.
episode 262: Stephanie Miner 5K
Kelly Gurule, director of the San Luis Valley Health Foundation and organizer of the Stephanie Miner 5K, stops by the podcast studio to talk about the Sept. 20 event.
episode 261: Warrant Clearance Day
Jamie Keairns, Office Head for the Colorado State Public Defender, Judge John Stenger, and District Attorney Anne Kelly join The Valley Pod to talk about Warrant Clearance Day. This newly implemented program for the Valley aims to alleviate resource drain and clear up low-level, non-violent warrants. Keairns, Stenger, and Kelly discuss why this initiative is important for the Valley. Â
episode 260: Fall Prevention Month
Helen Ross and Julie Ramstetter from the San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center join The Valley Pod to talk about National Fall Prevention Month. Hear advice on how to prevent falls and the importance of fall awareness.
episode 259: Greg Higel
Greg Higel, a rancher and the chair of the Rio Grande Water Conservation District, is having a good year. He gives us his perspective on the cattle market. Â
episode 258: ALMA Roaming Rhythms
Sept. 5 is the second annual Roaming Rhythms takeover of Visit Alamosa’s First Fridays celebration.
episode 257: ‘Let’s talk trees’ w/ Andy Rice, Adam Moore, and Allison Steere
Listen in as Andy Rice, Adam Moore, and Allison Steere talk trees with The Valley Pod.
episode 256: Scott Graber, San Luis Valley Brewing Company
Scott Graber talks about the leap of faith that led him and his wife, Angie, to start San Luis Valley Brewing Company 20 years ago, as well as what he sees happening in a newly revitalized Downtown Alamosa.
episode 255: Jessie Danielson, candidate for Colorado Secretary of State
State Sen. Jessie Danielson, candidate for Colorado Secretary of State, joins us on the South Side of Alamosa. Danielson, who represents Jefferson County’s District 22, is touring the different counties of Colorado and the Valley.
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