Summer Fiestas!

Summer Festivals in San Luis Valley land!

San Luis Valley communities host parades all throughout the month of July and August from San Luis to Monte Vista. For instance, San Luis hosts the Santiago and Santa Ana Fiesta from July 25th to July 27th and Manassa runs the Pioneer Days from July 25th through 26th. Monte Vista runs the SkiHi Stampede from July 24th to July 27th.

Parades are big in the summer and attracts tourists across from other states and also is an entertainment piece for many locals, reminding them the traditions that's been passed on through generations and the various celebrations about how each township was found. You can call these numbers for more information:

For more information about Manassa festivals: 719-843-5238.

For more information about San Luis festivals contact: 719-672-3611.

For more information about Monte Vista festivals: 719-852-2055.

Smith Reservoir in Costilla County

The Smith Reservoir in Costilla County is getting a recharge...of trout! This is great for folks that enjoy fishing in the San Luis Valley area. The water's been somewhat drained due to heavy irrigation in the area but is expected to go back up in the coming months.

The Smith Reservoir sits right under Mt. Blanca and is close by to San Luis Valley Ranches (SLVR) and San Luis North Estates (SLNE).