THE Citizen is so grateful for you, our members and contributors, for helping make this daily website a reality. And we were overwhelmed with the beautiful photos submitted to our first “Thankful to live in the Valley” gallery. Take a look and see this wonderful place through the eyes of those who love it.
Bronco Sunset | Jessica Rodriguez
“Born and raised in the SLV
Where the sunsets and sunrises are beautiful
Where you know your neighbors and have friends 20 miles away
and thankful for them all
Aw just a great place to live
Sanford and La Jara”– Olivia Vigil
Mt. Blanca | Cindy Squires
“Never thought I would end up back in el valley! But so thankful I raised my kids there! I love that they come home and love where they were raised! I’m thankful for my husband for bringing us home.”
– Debbie Abeyta
“No longer live in The Valley. Born and lived there most of my life. I was always thankful for the mountains, the clear skies and fresh air!!! It will forever be home!”
– Lana Reed
Fall at Burro Creek trailhead Del Norte | Whitney DeWitt
Thankful for sunrises over the Sangre de Cristo Mountains | Carla Quintana
“The mountains and sky happily put on a show for us all nightly. It makes you feel connected to the Valley and Mother Earth.” – Debora Hankinson
Bunchgrass doughnuts on the road to Great Sand Dunes National Park | Chris Ray
“A bear across the pasture /
Horses nowhere /
September snow /
Thankful when wild is kept wild…” – Carmille Dudeck
Sacred Heart in Alamosa: “Thankful for my faith and God’s love” | Sylvia Arias
“I don’t live in Alamosa anymore but was born and raised there. I have good memories of living there. Nice people and schools. The Catholic church is very beautiful. I’m very thankful for Alamosa.”
– Elizabeth Masters
Mi familia | Chris Lopez
“The sunrises, sunsets, beautiful mountains, the openness, peacefulness, the closeness of the community when someone is in need.
It’s really difficult to leave!’”– Maria Quezada
“My children and grandchildren live here, the amazing beauty here in the sunrises and sunsets, the mountains are close, the farming is near and dear to my heart as that is how our family has been provided for, the friends I have here are great as well.” | Holly Nye
“My father grew up in Center and I’ve always wanted to live here. Finally got the chance in 2019, and loving it. I’m most thankful for the quieter pace of life, the beautiful landscapes everywhere you look, and the people. I also love when a flock of cranes flies overhead – love watching them and hearing the beautiful sound they make.”
– Evelyn M Wiant
Pronghorn in the SLV | Ryan Michelle Scavo
“The sunsets, the open spaces, the people, and so, so much more.” | Sara Siren
“Thankful have to been born and raised in the Valley (Antonito). I always loved going out on our porch at night. It was so quiet except for the crickets and so dark you could see the beauty of all the stars. I miss the peaceful quietness of home.”
– Antoinette Vega
Beautiful views | Michelle Gurule
Gary Padilla
“Thankful to live in Colorado at 8,074 feet…. Mogote, Conejos County….Good peoples!!!” | Robert J. Ruybalid
“I think the valley is the most beautiful place … so much beauty here …”
– Jane Beausoleil Simpson
“I love the clean air!!”
– Ubaldo Olivas
“Sunshine everyday, fresh air and the view of the Sangre’s plus some very nice, down-to-earth people.”
– Karl Keller
“The love and concern for others.”
– Lynette De Priest
“The wide open spaces, fresh air, sunshine, down to earth people and the best Mexican Food!”
– Leann Reynolds Huffaker
“The mostly laid-back feeling. Mountains and valley all have special places in my heart.”
– Betty Feldkamp
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