Alamosa Daily Digest Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Ty's Take
Water's always been the argument that matters most in this valley—older than statehood, older than the dams, older than most of us standing here—and it's good to see Adams State finally making conservation part of the conversation instead of an afterthought. Meanwhile, the county's wrestling with whether to let the DA stay put beyond term limits, immigration policy's getting aired out in town halls, and somebody's got to ask whether we're solving problems or just shuffling the chairs around. The band's playing this weekend, Cinco de Mayo's coming, and life goes on in Alamosa the way it always does: with water on everybody's mind and stronger opinions about it than most people have about anything else.
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Weather Alerts
Winter Storm Watch
Winter Storm Watch issued April 29 at 12:39AM MDT until May 1 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches are possible below 11000 feet and 10 to 20 inches possible above. * WHERE...Sangre de Cristo Mountains, and Wet Mountains. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult ...
Alamosa News
Hurd meets with immigration advocates
Congressman Jeff Hurd met with immigration advocates in the San Luis Valley last week to discuss concerns about ICE detention conditions in the region. Faith-based and community organizations requested the meeting to push for humane treatment of immigrants held in substandard "secret hold rooms"...
Phil Weiser, a known fighter with a winning record
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, a gubernatorial candidate, visited Adams State University for a town hall and emphasized his commitment to showing up and listening to voters across the state. Weiser pointed to his track record as evidence he will fight for Coloradans if elected governor.
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Valley Courier
Adams State to focus on water conservation
Adams State University has launched the President's Commission on Water Conservation to address growing water concerns in the San Luis Valley. The commission will conduct campus audits, explore drought-resistant landscaping, and develop both short-term and long-term strategies to reduce the...
The San Luis Valley will celebrate Cinco de Mayo with festivals in Alamosa on Friday, May 1, and Monte Vista on Saturday, May 2, featuring food vendors, live music, and local arts. Monte Vista's sixth annual celebration will also include a car show, with proceeds benefiting the Community Food...
Counties consider ballot measure to eliminate term limit for DA
San Luis Valley county commissioners are considering a ballot measure for November 2026 that would eliminate the two-term limit for the District Attorney, allowing unlimited consecutive terms. All six county boards must approve the question by July 24 for it to appear on voters' ballots.
SLV Community Band Spring Concert
The San Luis Valley Community Band will perform its spring concert on Thursday, May 7, at 7 p.m. at Adams State University under the direction of Kerry Hart.
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