Derek Barboza, of Susanville, graduated Magna Cum Laude from Adams State University, Alamosa, Colorado, during the Fall 2024 Commencement Ceremony on Dec. 14, 2024. Barboza received a bachelor of arts in sociology/social work.
Adams State awarded 111 undergraduate degrees including 28 associates; 45 bachelor of arts; 38 bachelor of science; and 29 post graduate degrees.
Colorado State Representative Shannon Bird was the commencement speaker. She represents House District 29. Originally elected in November 2018, she is now serving in her fourth term in the General Assembly.
Four firefighters, two helicopter pilots and a contractor bulldozing a fireline have died in Colorado, Utah and Oregon this year. Fast-moving fires have burned…
