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Alamosa Daily Digest Thursday, May 21, 2026

Ty McDuffey

21 May 2026 — 1 min read

Ty's Take

High-altitude valleys don't get many second acts, but this week Alamosa's getting a couple worth watching. The rocket event brings eyes and dollars to a town that's always scrappy about economic development, and there's something fitting about a San Luis Valley that's old enough to have Spanish land grants hosting something that looks forward like that. But the same week we're watching fire creep through Conejos Canyon during drought conditions that haven't loosened their grip since last year—that's the real story underneath everything else. The railroad delay matters too, not just for the tourism season but because it reminds us how thin the margin is between a working valley and one that's just holding on. We can host rockets and survive droughts at the same time, but not if we're not paying attention to all three at once.

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Alamosa to host Large and Dangerous Rocket Ships 45

Alamosa will host the world's largest high-power model rocket launch event, LDRS 45, in June 2027, drawing an expected 450+ registered flyers to Capulin. Local hobbyist Matt Abbey and the SLV Rocketeers secured the event after successfully hosting three consecutive national competitions, taking...

Fire and drought meeting in Conejos Canyon

A community meeting addressing fire and drought concerns in the Conejos Canyon corridor is scheduled for Friday, May 29, at the San Juan Mountain Church in Horca. The gathering aims to bring together residents to discuss regional wildfire prevention and drought management strategies.

Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad delays season opening

The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad has postponed its 2026 season opening from May 23 to June 9 due to severe drought and wildfire danger across the region. The railroad will reassess conditions on June 2 and has offered affected passengers full refunds or rebooking options.

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