Monte Vista Police Department

08/31/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: August 27, 2026
Congratulations, Officer Jessica Moorman!
MONTE VISTA, Colo. - We are proud to announce that Officer Jessica Moorman has officially been accepted as a nominee for National Life Group's Do Good Heroes program, which recognizes first responders who go above and beyond their public safety duties through service to their communities.
Officer Moorman was nominated for her leadership and coordination of Monte Vista's 2026 First Responders
Night Out.
Officer Moorman spent weeks helping bring together first responders, City staff, community organizations, local businesses, volunteers, families, and residents for an evening focused on something incredibly important, building relationships between first responders and the community we serve.
While Officer Moorman led the effort, First Responders Night Out showed what can happen when an entire community comes together. It took many people working behind the scenes, donating resources, setting up, participating, and supporting one another to make the event successful. It takes all of us.
In a small community like Monte Vista, relationships matter. Community policing isn't only about responding when something goes wrong. It is also about being present when things are going right, getting to know our children and families, and building trust one interaction at a time.
Officer Moorman's leadership is a great example of the kind of service we want to represent at the Monte Vista Police Department.
Please join us in congratulating Officer Jessica Moorman on this well-deserved national nomination!
Learn more about Officer Moorman's nomination:
https://dogoodheroes.app/nomination_detail.cfm?nominationID=470

08/25/2026

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08/13/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: August 13, 2026
MONTE VISTA CELEBRATES A SUCCESSFUL FIRST RESPONDERS NIGHT OUT
The Monte Vista Police Department extends its sincere appreciation to everyone who participated in this year’s First Responders Night Out.

Community members, first responders, partnering agencies, and local organizations came together for an evening of fellowship, public safety education, and community engagement. The strong turnout and positive response demonstrated the meaning behind this year’s theme:

“It Takes All Kinds - One Team. One Community.”

The success of this event reflects the partnerships and shared commitment required to serve the City of Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, and the greater San Luis Valley. We are grateful to every agency, organization, volunteer, and community member who contributed their time, resources, and support.

The department also recognizes Officer Jessica Moorman for her dedication and commitment in organizing and coordinating this major community event. Her work, combined with the support of MVPD’s sworn officers and professional staff, helped bring our partners and community together for a memorable evening.

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make First Responders Night Out a success. We are proud to serve a community that supports its first responders and continues to demonstrate what we can accomplish when we work together.

One Team. One Community.

Monte Vista Police Department
The Standard is the Standard

08/13/2026

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT! Come on down to Ski Hi Complex and get a hot dog. Meet the people behind the badges.

08/11/2026

THE WAIT IS OVER! TOMORROW, COME MEET THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE BADGES, BOOTS & AMBULANCES!

Come Meet the First Responders!
Get ready for an evening of community, connection, and FUN! Come meet the people who answer the call, protect our community, and are always there when we need them most.

Meet them. Talk with them. See their vehicles and equipment. Make some memories!

Bring the whole family and come see why IT TAKES ALL KINDS to keep our community safe!

Tomorrow — Wednesday, August 12
5:00–8:00 PM
Outcalt Event Center at the Ski-Hi Complex

DON’T MISS IT — WE’LL SEE YOU THERE!

08/10/2026

08/10/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: August 10, 2026
BACK TO SCHOOL: DRIVE SAFELY MONTE VISTA!
This week, students across our community will begin heading back to school, and the Monte Vista Police Department is asking everyone to help us start the school year safely.

With students walking and biking through our neighborhoods, school buses making their routes, and increased traffic around our schools, we ask drivers to slow down, allow extra time, eliminate distractions, and pay close attention, especially in and around school zones and residential neighborhoods.

The Monte Vista Police Department will be out in our school areas and working closely with our local schools
to help keep students, families, and staff safe as the new school year begins.

Keeping our students safe is a community responsibility. We ask everyone to do their part:
• Slow down and obey school-zone speed limits.
• Watch carefully for children walking or biking.
• Stop for school buses when required.
• Put the phone down and stay focused on the road.
• Allow yourself a few extra minutes to get where you are going.

Our students are one of the most important parts of our community.

Take your time, pay attention, and help us make sure every student gets to school and back home safely.

From all of us at the Monte Vista Police Department, we wish our students, teachers, staff, and families a safe and successful 2026–2027 school year!

Monte Vista Police Department
The Standard is the Standard

08/06/2026

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT! AUGUST 12, 2026

08/01/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: July 31, 2026

Monte Vista Police Department Investigating Shooting Incident
On July 31, 2026, at approximately 10:19 a.m., officers with the Monte Vista Police Department and deputies with the Rio Grande County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of shots fired in the area of 6th Avenue and Washington Street in Monte Vista.
Responding officers quickly secured the scene, rendered aid to the victim, and detained several individuals during the initial stages of the investigation. Detectives with the Monte Vista Police Department assumed responsibility for the investigation. Due to the nature of the incident, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was requested to assist with crime scene processing and evidence collection.
The victim, a 32-year-old male, sustained a gunshot wound and was transported by the Monte Vista Community Ambulance Service to a local hospital before being airlifted to a regional medical facility. At this time, he remains in critical condition.
As a result of the investigation, Kyle Slingerland, 42 years of age, was arrested and booked into the Rio Grande County Detention Center on the following alleged charges:
Criminal Attempt to Commit Second Degree Murder
First Degree Assault (Deadly Weapon)
Illegal Discharge of a Firearm
Disorderly Conduct
Reckless Endangerment
Based on the investigation, this appears to have been an isolated incident, and there is no known ongoing threat to the public.
The investigation remains active. Additional information will be released as it becomes appropriate and in accordance with Colorado law.
The Monte Vista Police Department extends its sincere appreciation to the Rio Grande County Sheriff's Office, Center Police Department, Colorado State Patrol, Alamosa Police Department, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, and the Monte Vista Community Ambulance Service for their professionalism, rapid response, and assistance during this incident. The coordinated efforts of our local, county, state, and emergency medical partners were instrumental in helping secure the scene, preserve evidence, and ensure the continued safety of our community.
The Monte Vista Police Department remains committed to providing professional law enforcement services while working collaboratively with our partner agencies to protect the citizens of Monte Vista and the San Luis Valley.
All criminal charges are merely accusations. Every person accused of a crime is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.