Alamosa Daily Digest Saturday, May 23, 2026
Ty's Take
The McClure case sitting at ten grand reward money tells you something about how deep this one cuts through the valley—that's serious money for a community that knows every name and face around the dinner table. Meanwhile, the two papers coming together down in the valley makes sense in ways that would've seemed unthinkable ten years ago, smaller operations finding strength in the merger rather than bleeding out separately. Adams State's still got the lights on Saturday nights, the library's still putting books in kids' hands come summer, and the political endorsements keep flowing like the Rio Grande. But it's the reward bump that stays with you—somebody in this town knows something, and somebody else is putting real money down saying that matters.
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Alamosa News
Live from Adams State! It’s Saturday night!!
Adams State University President David Tandberg will take the stage this Saturday with the school's Improv Troupe, trading prepared remarks for spontaneous comedy in front of a live audience. Despite his nervousness about the unscripted performance, Tandberg said his years of public speaking...
Valley Courier, SLV Journal unite to form regional publication
The Valley Courier and San Luis Valley Journal are merging operations to create a single regional newspaper covering all six San Luis Valley counties with expanded news coverage and community partnerships. The combined publication, launching April 29 in a community-size format, aims to strengthen...
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Valley Courier
Simpson throws his support behind Kirkmeyer
Colorado State Senate Minority Leader Cleave Simpson of Alamosa has endorsed fellow state senator Barb Kirkmeyer in the Republican primary for governor, calling her the only GOP candidate capable of defeating the Democratic nominees in November. Simpson criticized the other Republican candidates,...
Summer Reading program at Alamosa Library
The Alamosa Public Library is launching its summer reading program, offering participants the chance to earn prizes and enjoy free programming throughout the season. The annual initiative encourages community members of all ages to read and engage with library resources over the summer months.
Reward increased to $10,000 in McClure homicide investigation
Authorities have increased the reward to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest in the December 2025 homicide of Center resident Bill McClure, who was found dead from blunt force trauma in his home. Investigators are seeking details about any suspicious activity in the area between December...
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