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Upcoming Events
Community events around San Luis Valley — mark your calendar.
Monte Vista High School After Prom Planning Meeting
Tuesday, Oct 20
12:00 AM
Annual Halloween Party at UFO Watchtower
Friday, Oct 23
12:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Cursed Corner Haunted House
Friday, Oct 23
1:30 AM - 4:30 AM
Let the Ghoul Times Roll
Friday, Oct 23
11:00 PM - 3:00 AM
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Read moreRed-Hot Wins, Spuds Boom, Skyline Changes: Monte Vista's Heated Triumphs & Debates!
Frank V FlohrRanch Hand wins big, potatoes thrive, and new apartments stir up buzz in Monte Vista!
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Recent posts & guides from around San Luis Valley.
Preparing for Winter in the San Luis Valley: What Residents Should Know
Frank V FlohrFrom frozen pipes and heating bills to icy roads and winter emergencies, a little preparation in October can make a big difference when cold weather settles over the Valley
Read moreFinding Work in the San Luis Valley: Employers, Resources and Opportunities
Frank V FlohrWhere to look for local jobs, training and help from the Alamosa and Monte Vista Workforce Centers
Read moreHousing in the Valley: What's Available and What's Being Built?
Frank V FlohrA six-county look at new apartments, proposed developments, affordability and housing resources across the San Luis Valley
Read moreHalloween Around the Valley 2026
Frank V FlohrHaunted houses, trick-or-treating, fall festivals and Halloween parties are filling the San Luis Valley calendar.
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