In this latest podcast with the LOR Foundation, we get together with Irene Arellano, Records and Evidence Manager for the Monte Vista Police Department. Listen as Monte Vista Community Officer Ivette Atencio and Irene discuss the four special events put on by the police department last year, to help connect with community, along with future plans, other project ideas, and a lot more. Enjoy...

In this latest podcast with the LOR Foundation, we get together with Monte Vista Youth Cheerleader Coaches Jessica Ornelas and Jenny Emmons. This group of young cheerleaders are wowing audiences at local ballgames, parades and various events across Monte Vista and beyond. Jessica & Jenny discuss their history, future plans and how the LOR Foundation helped them to thrive in this banner year of growth. Enjoy...

The Tiny Timbers Resort was developed to share the owners’ love of South Fork, and to provide guests with the opportunity to make cherished family memories in one of the most beautiful areas of Colorado. Expansion of their dreams has continued with The Spa at Tiny Timbers. SLVoices got together with Charity Legg, Tiny Timbers Spa Manager & Esthetician to find out more about this unique addition to their resort, what they offer, their mission & vision and a whole lot more. Enjoy...

In this latest podcast with the LOR Foundation, we get together with Kathryn Trujillo, an Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant with the Early Childhood Council of the San Luis Valley. Listen as Monte Vista Community Officer Ivette Atencio and Kathryn discuss the focus of the Early Childhood Council, a couple of the neat projects they collaborated on, future plans, other project ideas, and so much more. Enjoy...

This fifth podcast with the LOR Foundation features Dervin Taylor, Director of the Recreations Department for the City of Monte Vista. Listen as Monte Vista Community Officer Ivette Atencio and Dervin discuss the new projects the LOR Foundation has helped fund for outdoor recreation activities such as new soccer and baseball equipment. We also talk about the Monte Vista Youth Cheerleaders, the overall reaction to the new equipment, other projects on the horizon and so much more. Enjoy...

The Crestone Energy Fair is so much more than just sustainable energy practices. It’s evolved over the years to encompass health & wellness, alternative building practices, self sufficiency, workshops, demonstrations, speaker panels, great music and even guided home tours. This free to the public event is the longest running sustainable energy fair in the country and takes place on Saturday & Sunday, September 16th & 17th. In this podcast you’ll hear from event organizers Nick Nevares, Lydia Sprouts, Chris Manfield and Goldie Mariola, as they discuss how the Energy Fair has evolved, what’s planned for this year and so much more. Enjoy...

This fourth podcast with the LOR Foundation features Dr. Mikaila Pence, Pediatrician & Medical Director of the Children's Specialty Clinic of the San Luis Valley. Joining Dr. Pence is DJ Enderle, Board Member and City Planner for Monte Vista. Listen as Monte Vista Community Officer Ivette Atencio, DJ and Dr. Pence discuss this new children’s clinic serving neurodevelopmentally diverse children and their families. We also talk about the outdoor therapy space, slated to open this fall; how it came to be, the result of the LOR grant funding and so much more. Enjoy…

This third podcast with the LOR Foundation features Bill Metz Elementary School Principle Gabe Futrell. Listen as Monte Vista Community Officer Ivette Atencio and Gabe discuss some of the wonderful projects that are helping the school teachers, students and parents. These include a teacher revitalization space, family fun nights and of course the positive impact these projects have already had. Plus they both touch on some future solutions also funded by the LOR Foundation. Enjoy…

This second podcast with the LOR Foundation features Monte Vista City Manager Gigi Dennis. Listen as Gigi tells us of her own fascinating history as well as some of the history of the town of Monte Vista. Community Officer Ivette Atencio and Gigi Dennis discuss at length incredible projects that have had a direct impact on our community, along with others that are still in the works. Enjoy…

By now you’ve probably heard of the LOR Foundation but do you know that they’re working on multiple projects in Monte Vista? Well they are! SLVoices sat down for an intimate one on one interview with Community Officer Ivette Atencio to find out more about her background, how she became involved with LOR, what this private foundation is all about, some of innovative solutions they’ve helped with in other towns, and how you can get involved.