Blogs
Now You See Us?
After over a year of being hidden behind a fence, the Rio Grande Farm Park sign is finally standing tall and proud—and visible from the highway! Thanks to persistent community advocacy and many me
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On Air with KRZA: Local Food, Local Voices
Last week, KRZA’s Gerald Rodriguez sat down with Jae Sanders, Local Food Local Places Director at the San Luis Valley Local Foods Coalition. The conversation covered local food access, upcoming comm
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Moose on the Loose | May 6, 2025
🌿🐾 We had a special visitor at the Rio Grande Farm Park — a young moose calf wandered through our fields! It’s a beautiful reminder that our natural, organic setting isn’t just good for growing food
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🌎 Celebrate Earth Day with Us! 🌱 | March 14, 2025
Join us for a Volunteer Workday at the Rio Grande Farm Park on Saturday, April 26th from 8:45 AM to Noon — 6935 CO-17 in Alamosa. 🍳 Breakfast by the Alamosa Women’s Club 🧤 Bring work gloves for
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Order Mama Daisy Tomatillo Salsa Today! | April 8, 2025
Locally Grown and Packed with FlavorExperience the unique taste of Mama Daisy Tomatillo Salsa, locally grown right here in the San Luis Valley at the Rio Grande Farm Park. This salsa is a perfect addi
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We Are Hiring! | March 31, 2025
-Rio Grande Farm Park Director- Job Overview - The Rio Grande Farm Park Director is responsible for the day-to-day management of programs, staff, and infrastructure at the Rio Grande Farm Park. Thi
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Why funding farmers matters|March 18, 2025
By NOURISH COLORADO SAN LUIS VALLEY — Each week, Nourish Colorado elevates the importance of agricultural programs and why investing in these matters. Max Gibson is the Executive Director of the S
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Local Food Local Places|Empowering Leaders Through Communication and Facilitation-Empoderando Líderes a Través de la Comunicación y Facilitación
The Empowering Leaders: Communication, Facilitation & Presenting seminar, presented by Lee Shainis and hosted by Local Foods Local Places, brought a full house to the Ski Hi Complex in Monte Vista! Pa
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Help Shape the Future of Alamosa County!|Ayuda a Dar Forma al Futuro del Condado de Alamosa!
Alamosa County is updating its Comprehensive Plan, a roadmap that will guide growth and development in unincorporated areas for the next 30 years. This plan will influence land use, housing, economic
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