The first Valley Pod episode of the new year touches on news still relevant from 2023. The question is- who is to be the new Alamosa Police Chief? Sanchez and acting chief Spangler dive into what characteristics the new chief should have, how they are searching for the new chief, and crime in Alamosa. The drug addiction issue is no stranger to the residents of Alamosa, Sanchez and Spangler touch on this and what their strategies are.