Chief Dingfelder from the Alamosa Police Department attended the January 14th Commissioner’s meeting to recognize two members of the Alamosa Sheriff’s Department. 
 
Chief Dingfelder read the following recognition of Lieutenant William Squires: On June 23, 2024 Sergeant William Squires supervised on duty officers from the Alamosa Police Department who responded to a shooting at the Sunset Motel. Upon arrival, officers discovered three shooting victims, two deceased and one in critical condition. Sergeant Squires promptly assumed command, coordinating the investigation, hospital security, and deployment of numerous officers from multiple agencies. Shortly after the initial call, an additional call reported a crash southwest of Alamosa, followed by an attempted carjacking. It was swiftly determined that the shooting suspect was also responsible for the attempted carjacking. After securing the hotel scene and implementing appropriate resources, Sergeant Squires now Lieutenant Squires, proceeded to the crash and attempted carjacking scene, assuming command of the search for the suspect on foot. Over the subsequent 14 hours, Sergeant Squires, with minimal rest, commanded and participated in an extensive manhunt for a dangerous fugitive in the San Luis Valley. Due to his persistence, dedication, coordination with multiple agencies and officers, the suspect was apprehended without further violence following the prolonged foot pursuit. Sergeant Squires is commended for his professionalism, dedication, and unwavering commitment to apprehending this dangerous fugitive and ensuring the community's safety. Because of the exceptional work of Sergeant Squires in the initial stages, the suspect was convicted in July of 2025 and sentenced to two consecutive life sentences in prison.
 
 Chief Dingfelder read the following recognition of Sheriff Robert Jackson: On May 7, 2025 the Alamosa Police Department was notified of a shooting that had occurred in 300 block of Eighth Street. Alamosa Police Sergeant Tate Kindschuh, and Alamosa County Sheriff Robert Jackson, were the first law enforcement officers to arrive on scene. Sheriff Jackson found a man in the parking lot with a gunshot wound to the chest, and immediately began administering first aid. This was done without cover or concealment while the shooter remained at large inside of a nearby apartment. Sergeant Tate Kindschuh arrived shortly after and positioned himself to shield Sheriff Jackson and the victim aware of the ongoing threat and exposure of the victim and Sheriff Jackson. Sergeant Kindschuh proceeded towards the apartment. Sergeant Kindschuh approached the upstairs apartment, where the shooter exited despite the shooters tactical advantage. Subsequently, the suspect came out and was apprehended by Sergeant Kindschuh and Sheriff Jackson without further incidence. Their actions demonstrated exceptional courage and the significant personal risk for the safety of the victim and the public. Sheriff Jackson is commended for initially stabilizing the incident and assisting the Alamosa Police Department with this critical incident. This suspect was also convicted in December, but is yet to be sentenced.