
episode 271: artist Carlos Sandoval
We talked to renowned muralist and painter Carlos Sandoval about his long and many-faceted career.
episode 270: Eagle Scout Emily Cook
Emily Cook, one of the first young women to attain the rank of Eagle Scout, tells us about her journey in Scouting America.
episode 269: Holly Martinez
Alamosa Municipal Clerk Holly Martinez on the Nov. 4 election and life inside the city clerk’s office.
episode 268: CDOT’s Lisa Schwantes and Adair Christensen
CDOT regional communications managers Lisa Schwantes and Adair Christensen drop by to update us on the status of current projects, and tell us about plans for the near future on Valley highways.
episode 267: National 4-H Week
Cody Groff and Mollie Wells are 4-H Youth Development specialists with the San Luis Valley Area Extension program. They are on The Valley Pod talking National 4-H Week, which runs Oct. 5 through 11.
episode 266: Painting the town green
Adams State’s Jake Rissler and Beth Sumner from Visit Alamosa have the full rundown on Adams State Homecoming week.
episode 265: 2-3-2
Two states, three rivers, and two watersheds. 2-3-2 is a diverse partnership developed to help communities co-exist with fire and build resilient landscapes.
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.







