Alamosa Daily Digest Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Ty's Take
There's something worth noticing in how this valley keeps showing up for itself on a Wednesday. Ecoflight's taking people up to see what their public lands actually look like from ten thousand feet—that's the kind of clarity we need when water wars and development decisions come knocking. Meanwhile Society Hall's booked solid with music that matters, the kind of performances that remind a town of its own heartbeat. Even the city council's wrestling with the harder questions, like what an AI contract really commits us to down the line. This is what a working community looks like: people paying attention to the land, to culture, to the small choices that add up.
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Alamosa News
Ecoflight and San Luis Valley Ecosystem Council go aerial for Public Lands Day
The San Luis Valley Ecosystem Council partnered with EcoFlight to give local leaders an aerial tour of public lands and conservation proposals across the region for Colorado Public Lands Day. The flights highlighted natural, historical, and cultural resources including the Rio Grande corridor and...
"Insanely talented" Stillhouse Junkies returns to Society Hall
The Stillhouse Junkies, a Durango-based acoustic band known for blending bluegrass, roots, and rock, will perform at Society Hall on Thursday, May 28. The three-piece ensemble, featuring guitar, fiddle, and bass, creates intricate original music that changes with each show.
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Valley Courier
City Council to take up Axon AI software contract
Alamosa City Council will vote Wednesday on a $2.1 million, 10-year contract to upgrade the police department's software system to Axon's AI-dependent platform. The negotiated deal locks in annual pricing after five years, with the discount offer expiring at the end of June.
Texas troubadour Aaron LaCombe: ‘The truth is the shortcut to everything’
Texas singer-songwriter Aaron LaCombe brings his emotionally direct style—rooted in the tradition of Guy Clark and Lyle Lovett—to upcoming performances with 90-minute shows mixing original songs and personal storytelling. LaCombe has recently opened for established acts like James McMurtry and...
Red River Songwriters return to Society Hall
Red River Songwriters Walt Wilkins and Josh Grider, accompanied by singer-songwriter Marc Douglas Berardo, will perform at Society Hall in Alamosa on Saturday, June 13. The concert brings acclaimed Texas songwriting talent to the local venue.
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