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The Valley Pod

Alamosa Citizen
Adams State University
Alamosa
San Luis Valley
Visit Alamosa
Great Sand Dunes National Park
Rio Grande County
Alamosa, United States
Valentine's Day
Aquatic Center
Local Government
Education
First Fridays
Social Services
Justice Center
Airport Operations
Alamosa County
Alamosa Citizen
Federal Funding
Railroad Abandonment Proposal
Football

Alamosa Citizen co-founder Chris Lopez talks with interesting people around the Valley. Recorded at The Citizen's Worldwide Headquarters on Alamosa's south side, where Chris grew up.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes10Founded4 years ago
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Latest Episodes

The full story of how the Colorado Gators in Alamosa County came to be. It’s as unlikely a story as the alligators themselves delighting mass crowds just up the road near Mosca-Hooper.

Adams State University Football Coach Levi Gallas joins the Citizen to talk about the upcoming football season starting August 27 and fundraising events.

Julie Constan, the Region 5 director for the Colorado Department of Transportation, joins The Valley Pod for a drive through the streets of Alamosa.

Barb Kruse and Erin Minks of Alamosa Founders Day have partnered with Visit Alamosa to bring a fun and historic First Friday

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Recent Guests

Julie Constan
Region 5 Transportation Director for the Colorado Department of Transportation
Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) - Region 5
Episode: episode 310: Julie Constan, CDOT
Erin Minks
Co-organizer of Alamosa Founders Day / Alamosa 1878
Alamosa Founders Day committee
Episode: episode 309: Alamosa Founders Day
Barb Kruse
Co-organizer of Alamosa Founders Day / Alamosa 1878
Alamosa Founders Day committee / Alamosa Citizen
Episode: episode 309: Alamosa Founders Day
Alfonso Abeyta
Co-creator of El Santuario de Los Pobladoras
El Santuario de Los Pobladoras / Labyrinth project
Episode: episode 308: The miracle of El Santuario de Los Pobladoras
Martha Abeyta
Wife of Alfonso Abeyta, early participant and organizer
El Santuario de Los Pobladoras
Episode: episode 308: The miracle of El Santuario de Los Pobladoras
Armando Marquez
Community member and participant in the Santuario project
El Santuario de Los Pobladoras
Episode: episode 308: The miracle of El Santuario de Los Pobladoras
Tina Espinoza
Republican candidate for Alamosa County Clerk and Recorder
Republican Party
Episode: episode 307: Candidates for Alamosa County clerk and recorder
Jamie Greeman
Republican candidate for Alamosa County Clerk and Recorder
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Episode: episode 307: Candidates for Alamosa County clerk and recorder
Michael Bennet
U.S. Senator (Colorado)
U.S. Senate
Episode: episode 305: Weiser and Bennet

Host

Chris Lopez
Host of The Valley Pod

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • 5 stars!

    Chris Lopez is doing the Lord’s work for the good people of the San Luis Valley! This pod offers insightful local analysis you won’t hear anywhere else. 5 stars.

    Apple Podcasts
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Great asset for sponsors seeking local relevance and engaged audiences.
Strong mix of policy and community voices.
Gives a clear window into valley issues and real-world impact.
Insightful local analysis you won't hear elsewhere.

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episode 252: A Midsummer Murder Mystery
Q: How is the motive linked to the suspects and who are the literary inspirations behind the game?
Suspects are literary figures like Arthur Conan Doyle, Agatha Christie, Edgar Allan Poe, Emily Brontë, and HP Lovecraft, with the motive tied to the works of one of these authors.
episode 252: A Midsummer Murder Mystery
Q: Tell us about the murder mystery game and how people will participate on August 1st.
The event starts at the Narrow Gauge with clue cards, then participants move to seven locations to collect more clues, with a finale back at the store where revealed motives and prizes are awarded.
episode 307: Candidates for Alamosa County clerk and recorder
Q: Have you been a lifelong member of the Republican Party?
Jamie: Yes. Tina: Not a lifelong member.
episode 307: Candidates for Alamosa County clerk and recorder
Q: Do you live in Alamosa County?
Jamie: Yes. Tina: Yes.
episode 256: Scott Graber, San Luis Valley Brewing Company
Q: What compels you, though, to start at the very beginning?
Angie and I were volunteers who fell in love and decided to leave nonprofit work for entrepreneurship, bringing fellowship and community around a table, and viewing the business as a way to serve others and keep community at the center.

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A locally focused conversation series that centers on politics, public policy, community development, and regional affairs in the San Luis Valley and Colorado. Episodes frequently feature lawmakers, agency leaders, business and utility executives, law enforcement, educators, and local cultural voices, with discussions spanning data-center economics, wildfire preparedness, public lands management, downtown revitalization, airport operations, and regional infrastructure. The show often weaves in actionable takeaways for residents and businesses, while highlighting the interplay between government policy, local impact, and community resilience. A notable strength is its mix of policy analysis, on-the-ground perspectives, and visibility for div... more

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2. Erin Minks
3. Barb Kruse
4. Alfonso Abeyta
5. Martha Abeyta
6. Armando Marquez
7. Tina Espinoza
8. Jamie Greeman

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