Alamosa Daily Digest Tuesday, September 08, 2026

Ty's Take

Carbon monoxide doesn't announce itself, which is probably why Monte Vista had to remind folks this week about checking their detectors and keeping vents clear of snow and debris. You'd think after a few hard winters people would have this down, but cold months always bring the same calls, the same close calls. Up here at eight thousand feet where the heating season runs long and the air is thin anyway, you don't get second chances with that particular poison. Spend an afternoon checking your furnace and your detector batteries, especially now that the weather's starting to turn. It's one of those things that takes twenty minutes and might save your life.

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Valley Courier

Improving carbon monoxide safety in Monte Vista

Aneesa Flores is working to raise awareness about carbon monoxide safety in Monte Vista after her husband died from carbon monoxide poisoning at age 20. Driven by her personal loss, Flores has made it her mission to help prevent similar tragedies in her community.

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