San Luis Valley Health

06/04/2026

Please be aware when utilizing our Stuart Avenue Clinic beginning Monday, June 8, 2026.

For Immediate Release
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Victoria Avenue Safety Improvement Road Work Beginning Monday, June 8th

Alamosa, CO –Beginning Monday, June 8th, City crews will be working on Victoria Avenue at the intersection of Stuart Avenue and First Street to install safety improvements. This project was necessitated by a notable increase in vehicular crashes and near‐miss incidents involving eastbound traffic traveling from Stuart Avenue to First Street.

The planned safety improvements include installing a 3‐way stop and eliminating eastbound movements from Stuart Avenue to First Street and southbound movements turning east from Victoria Avenue onto First Street. These changes are aimed at reducing conflict points and improving overall traffic safety.

During construction, temporary closures will occur on Stuart Avenue and First Street. Please plan ahead and use alternate routes throughout the work period.

For questions, please contact the Public Works Department at 719-589-6631

06/03/2026

Nurses from across Colorado were honored for their exceptional dedication, compassion, and commitment to patient care during the 2026 Nursing Excellence Awards Dinner, held on May 16, 2026, at the Denver Museum of Art.

The 2026 San Luis Valley Nursing Excellence Awards Dinner was held on March 27, 2026, at the Rio Grande Hospital Wellness Center in Del Norte. Honorees were selected based on peer nominations that highlighted dedication, teamwork, professionalism, and positive influence in the workplace. This year’s San Luis Valley Health nominees included Sarah Alonzo, BSN, RN; Katherine Blount, MSN Ed, RN, NPD BC; Bethany Caton, ACNP C; Kimberly Chacon, MS, RN; Samantha Crawford, BSN, RN; Andrea Griego, BSN, RN, RNC OB; Jade (Steve) Haden, BSN, RN, CDCES; Wendi Harrison, BSN, RN, C EFM; Angela Hernandez, MSN Ed, RN; Monica Hinds, BSN, RN; Amy Lopez, BSN, RN; Sheridan Maestas, BSN, RN; Victor Njoga, BSN, RN; Arlyn Oakes, RN; Misty Palacios, RN; Kyle Schell, BSN, RN; Lisa M. Romero, LPN; Terisa Valdez, BSN, RNC LRN, C EFM; and Michael Welch Diaz, ADN.

The final winners for their category were Andrea Griego, BSN, RN;
Terisa Valdez, BSN, RN; Sarah Gilleland BSN, RN, CEN; Monica Hinds, BSN, RN;
and Angela Hernandez, MSN-Ed, RN, Kyle Schell, BSN, RN; and
Bethany Caton, MSN, AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC

06/02/2026

We’re so thankful for the generosity of the GFWC Woman’s Citizenship Club of Alamosa 💙 Their handmade fidget blankets, thoughtfully designed to provide comfort and reduce anxiety for individuals with dementia and other cognitive challenges, will make a meaningful impact on our patients’ experience. Thank you for your continued commitment to caring for our community!

05/28/2026

Come with us to surprise and honor the newest recipient of the Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses here at SLV Health, Shaalynn Sanchez, ADN, RN🥳🌼

05/27/2026

We're so proud to announce our newest recipient of the DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nurses🎉🌼 Congratulations to Shaalynn Sanchez, RN for exemplifying extraordinary care, compassion and excellence in what you do, we're so happy to have an amazing nurse like you here at SLV Health💙

05/20/2026

We're so proud of Cohort 22 of the Nurse Residency Program💙 Their graduation brings our total to 80 nurses who have graduated from the program, honoring the mission of supporting nurses and strengthening the future of patient care in the San Luis Valley!

https://www.sanluisvalleyhealth.org/news/2026/may/nurse-residency-program-marks-milestone-with-coh/

05/19/2026

We're hiring for a variety of roles, including looking for two Clinic Managers to join our team! We're looking for two amazing leaders to help guide our teams, support our providers, and ensure the very best experience for our patients across the Valley.

Apply at: sanluisvalleyhealth.org/careers

05/15/2026

Yesterday, we hosted our annual Community Health Needs Assessment meeting, where we shared updates on the progress made toward our CHNA goals and gathered valuable feedback from community members in attendance.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and shared your insights. Your input helps guide our efforts as we work together to care for our community💙

05/13/2026

We have some amazing artists on staff! Check out the SLV Health Employee Art Show, “Making Waves Together”🌊 You can find it in our Artrium on the second floor of the Regional Medical Center through the end of July💙
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