Alamosa Daily Digest Sunday, May 17, 2026
Ty's Take
There's a particular kind of Thursday afternoon energy in a town like this—when the weather breaks just enough that people start remembering there's life to be lived beyond keeping the heat on, and suddenly you've got a comedy playing at the theater, a local apothecary worth ducking into, and a track meet up in Del Norte worth the drive. Adams State's got kids competing at the state level, the radio station's gearing up its spring fundraiser, and somewhere in all this someone's getting recognized for doing what educators do every day without much fanfare. It's not much on paper, maybe, but it's everything—the small infrastructure of a valley town that knows how to live at 7,500 feet and actually enjoy it.
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Alamosa News
Airness- an energetic comedy with a feel good message
Adams State University's Theatre Department brings laughs and heart to "Airness," a comedy about young air guitarists competing for a national title. The energetic production, featuring standout performances like Javier Rodriguez's championship character D Vicious, balances humor with genuine...
SLV Apothecary, worth the time it takes to stop
SLV Apothecary on State Avenue offers Alamosa residents a one-of-a-kind shopping experience featuring locally sourced organic herbs, handcrafted skincare products, and farm-fresh dairy and meat from regional producers. The humble storefront stocks everything from floor-to-ceiling jars of natural...
The Steppers are hitting Del Norte April 11
The Steppers, an Oklahoma City-based jamgrass band, will perform at Trade & Post in Del Norte on April 11. The concert brings live music to the small San Luis Valley community.
Educator Highlight Award for March 2026:
Sanford Schools honored counselor Kristie Duran with the Adams State University Educator Highlight Award during a surprise school assembly, recognizing her 12 years of dedication to student wellbeing. Duran's emotional remarks to students highlighted the bittersweet nature of watching seniors she...
KRZA Spring Fund Drive starts April 1
Community radio station KRZA is launching its Spring Fund Drive April 1-10 after losing all federal funding in late 2025, threatening the historic station's survival. General Manager Gerald Rodriguez says local support has kept the station operating through year-end, but the fundraiser is critical...
Applications now open for Ent Credit Union’s 2026 YES Grants
Ent Credit Union is accepting applications through March 5 for its 2026 YES Grants, which will distribute $300,000 to Colorado nonprofits supporting children and youth. The program has awarded over $2.8 million to more than 300 organizations since 2000 through mentoring, mental health services, and...
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Valley Courier
Day 2 state track: State pole vault title for Ledford-Vigil
Del Norte High School senior Damon Ledford-Vigil won the Class 2A state pole vault championship at the Colorado State High School Track & Field Championships, clearing 13 feet, 6 inches. Several other local athletes from the region also medaled in Thursday and Friday competition at Jeffco Stadium.
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