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A panoramic view of the Sangre de Cristo range to the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve.

A panoramic view of the Sangre de Cristo range to the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve.

SLVEC celebrates 25 years of advocacy under Canaly's guidance

In 2025, the San Luis Valley Ecosystem Council is celebrating three milestones, all of which mark 25 years of public lands advocacy.

Oct 2, 20253 min read

These photovoltaic panels are part of a 20-megawatt solar farm built by SunPower Corp. on 320 acres near Mosca in the San Luis Valley.

These photovoltaic panels are part of a 20-megawatt solar farm built by SunPower Corp. on 320 acres near Mosca in the San Luis Valley.

SLVEC hosts Energy Transition panel at 36th Annual Crestone Energy Fair

A summary of the Energy Transition panel, hosted by Christine Canaly, at the Crestone Energy Fair in 2025.

Renewable Energy

Sep 16, 20252 min read

Loretta Mitson, a local historian, stands outside the 'Private Property' gate to the King Turquoise Mine.

Loretta Mitson, a local historian, stands outside the 'Private Property' gate to the King Turquoise Mine.

SLVEC hosts public officials to explore heritage hotspots along Rio Grande corridor

Explore the rich heritage along the Rio Grande corridor in the southern San Luis Valley with a summary of SLVEC's guided trek.

Aug 14, 20253 min read

Colored map of Rio Grande Corridor Project

Colored map of Rio Grande Corridor Project

SLVEC achieves National Conservation Area outreach goals to public officials

This press release shares the outreach experience and National Conservation Area designation process over the last few years.

Jul 24, 20253 min read

A map of the northeast San Luis Valley that shows the various management agencies. The light green from Poncha Pass to Crestone will be the focus for the wilderness working group.

A map of the northeast San Luis Valley that shows the various management agencies. The light green from Poncha Pass to Crestone will be the focus for the wilderness working group.

Canaly creates Sangres Wilderness Group to extend public lands protections

SLVEC aims to extend wilderness protections into the Rio Grande National Forest lands on the Western Sangres.

Jul 2, 20252 min read

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