Alamosa Daily Digest Wednesday, June 03, 2026
Ty's Take
The valley's been through enough dry spells and hard news lately that seeing a missing woman found safe again feels like the kind of thing that actually matters—the kind that reminds you why small towns still work, why people show up when someone's gone. Meanwhile, the festivals are coming back around, the art's happening, and even when fire jumped the line out near Mosca, the crews knew what to do. That's Alamosa in May: the relief mixed with the celebrating, the work that doesn't make headlines but keeps this place from falling apart, and proof that after everything—the water fights, the winters, the uncertainty—we're still here and still looking after each other.
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Alamosa News
Something deliciously artistic, this way comes
Creede's 38th annual Taste of Creede festival comes to town May 23-24, featuring featured artist Jesse Crock, an elementary school art teacher known for Colorado landscape paintings. The weekend includes a children's creative painting class, plein air painting demonstrations, and the 25th National...
Alamosa police have located missing woman Tiffany Ortiz safe and sound. Authorities thanked the public and partner agencies for their help in the search effort.
Mosca fire had “big flames” but firefighters contained damage
Firefighters quickly contained a large structure fire Friday night in Mosca that destroyed an old storage shed at Fourth and Main, preventing flames from spreading to nearby homes and campers. The Mosca-Hooper Fire Department and Alamosa Fire Department responded within minutes, with 17 volunteers...
Sixth annual Cinco de Mayo festival returns to Monte Vista
Monte Vista will host its sixth annual Cinco de Mayo festival on Saturday, May 2, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The celebration features classic cars, food trucks, vendor booths, and live music from Colorado and New Mexico performers.
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