Alamosa Daily Digest Friday, May 22, 2026
Ty's Take
Memorial Day weekend's going to pack the highways worse than usual, which means two things for folks around here: the Sand Dunes are about to get a lot busier, and anybody trying to get north toward Denver or south into New Mexico better plan their timing carefully. There's always that tension this time of year between wanting to see the valley come alive with visitors and frankly just wanting the roads back. The college will be quieter with students heading home, the restaurants will be slammed, and if you're trying to get anywhere on I-25, you might as well bring a book. It's the price we pay for living in a place people actually want to visit.
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Valley Courier
An evening of Appalachian folk with Redd and the Paper Flowers
Knoxville-based folk band Redd and the Paper Flowers will perform at Society Hall on Saturday, May 23, bringing their Appalachian-rooted sound to the San Luis Valley. Denver-Boulder singer-songwriter Megan Burtt opens the show, with tickets available for $20 at societyhall.org and The Green Spot in...
Alamosa High School Principal Amy Ortega is inviting prospective students and families to an open house on Tuesday, May 26, to learn about enrollment opportunities for the 2026-27 school year.
Heavy highway traffic expected Memorial Day Weekend
Colorado transportation officials expect record-breaking traffic over Memorial Day Weekend due to unusually dry conditions that have opened high-country roads earlier than typical. The Great Sand Dunes and Creede are bracing for their busiest weekends of the year, with state road construction...
Social for Adams State retirees
Adams State University is hosting a celebration on Tuesday, June 9, from 2-4 p.m. at the Marvel location to honor the university's retired employees and their years of service.
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