Alamosa Daily Digest Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Ty's Take
When you're a newspaper editor in a valley this old, you learn that the hard news and the good news often come on the same day—a missing woman found safe, a fire that could've been worse but wasn't, the kind of luck that makes you grateful even when you're tired. But what stays with you are the things that say something about who we are: artists still showing up, neighbors still gathering around Cinco de Mayo like they have for six years running now, like their grandparents did before that. In the San Luis Valley, culture and survival are the same thing, and both are worth showing up for.
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Something deliciously artistic, this way comes
Creede will celebrate its 38th annual Taste of Creede on May 23-24, 2026, featuring Golden-based artist Jesse Crock as the event's headliner. Crock, an elementary art teacher, will lead painting classes and participate in plein air demonstrations, while the community also hosts its 25th National...
Alamosa police have successfully located missing woman Tiffany Ortiz in good condition. The department thanked the public and partner agencies for their swift assistance in the search.
Mosca fire had “big flames” but firefighters contained damage
Firefighters in Mosca quickly contained a Friday night structure fire at Fourth and Main that produced flames visible for miles, preventing spread to nearby trailer homes and campers. The Mosca-Hooper Fire Department and Alamosa Fire Department responded within minutes, with 17 volunteers and two...
Sixth annual Cinco de Mayo festival returns to Monte Vista
Monte Vista's sixth annual Cinco de Mayo festival returns Saturday, May 2, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with a classic car show, food trucks, vendors, and live music from regional artists. The San Luis Valley community celebration welcomes residents to enjoy the day-long festivities.
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