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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
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Local Government
Education
First Fridays
Social Services
Justice Center
Airport Operations
Alamosa County
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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 weeklyEpisodes10Founded5 years ago
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Latest Episodes

SLV emergency managers have been deployed to help fight wildfires across the state.

“What roots you here” is the prompt you’ll get when the We Are Alamosa project and Spadefoot Story Slam collaborate for an evening of storytelling on Saturday, Aug. 15. It’s part of the city of Alamosa’s 10-year comprehensive planning process. We get... more

We are told Mark McCarroll is a man of few words. Except when you get him talking about his roots and the old days of La Jara. Then you’ll hear all the stories. He is among the 150 Faces of the San Luis Valley, an Alamosa Citizen project to mark 150 ... more

Nancy Harris and farm park director Dan Perez were on The Valley Pod dishing out all the details of Senior Night at the Mercadillo on August 19 from 3-7 p.m.

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Recent Guests

Beata Ramza
City Planning Department, Planning Technician
City of Alamosa
Episode: episode 319: We Are Alamosa Project meets Spadefoot Story Slam
Rachel Woolworth
Project Manager, Community Builders
We Are Alamosa / Community Builders
Episode: episode 319: We Are Alamosa Project meets Spadefoot Story Slam
Elle Stone
Leads Story Slam
Narrow Gauge Book Cooperative
Episode: episode 319: We Are Alamosa Project meets Spadefoot Story Slam
Mark McCarroll
Resident of La Jara with deep family roots in the San Luis Valley
Local resident
Episode: episode 318: Mark McCarroll
Nancy Harris
Director of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
RSVP; Alamosa Senior Citizen Center
Episode: episode 317: Senior Night at the Mercadillo
Dan Perez
Director of the Rio Grande Farm Park
Rio Grande Farm Park
Episode: episode 317: Senior Night at the Mercadillo
Jake Burris
President of Subdistrict 1 in the Rio Grande Water Conservation District
Rio Grande Water Conservation District
Episode: episode 316: Jake Burris
Chris Mondragon
Undergraduate student producer and participant
Adams State University
Episode: episode 315: David Tandberg, Adams State University President
Mollie Wells
CSU Extension 4-H program representative
Colorado State University Extension / CSU 4-H
Episode: episode 314: Mollie Wells and Jessie Entz, SLV 4-H

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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    Emmy4747
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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 319: We Are Alamosa Project meets Spadefoot Story Slam
Q: Beata, in the time you've been paying attention to this process, what has struck you so far?
Beata notes strong alignment across diverse voices, with many comments converging on similar values and goals, suggesting broad support for a vibrant, walkable downtown and collaborative community planning.
episode 316: Jake Burris
Q: To give us your insights so far in the trial, where do you see things at this point, Jake?
Burris highlights the judge's measured handling of the proceedings, the trial's diverse witness testimonies, and the central role of the surface water credit market in achieving sustainability, while acknowledging ongoing debate and potential appeals.
episode 312: Erwin Young, Colorado Gators
Q: Tell me a little bit about the Gator Farm and how you got started there.
Erwin describes arriving in Colorado, expanding from tilapia to alligators as a way to manage waste and public interest grew, turning a private fish operation into a public attraction over time.
episode 313: Alamosa Police Chief George Dingfelder
Q: What is the current use and scope of the Axon contract in Alamosa PD?
The Axon contract covers body cameras, in-car cameras, interview room recording, and a digital evidence storage program; the program is largely consistent with the prior setup and is used to support reporting and evidence management, with checks and balances in place.
episode 315: David Tandberg, Adams State University President
Q: How committed are you to staying in the San Luis Valley and Alamosa?
The president expressed strong personal ties to Adams State and the Valley, describing it as home and expressing no plans to leave.

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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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Recent guests on The Valley Pod include:

1. Beata Ramza
2. Rachel Woolworth
3. Elle Stone
4. Mark McCarroll
5. Nancy Harris
6. Dan Perez
7. Jake Burris
8. Chris Mondragon

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