Alamosa Daily Digest Thursday, June 18, 2026
Ty's Take
When a slow week hits Alamosa, you're looking at the kind of news that actually matters—kids learning to handle horses at the Extension clinic, old classmates from Centauri finding their way back, music pulling people into Society Hall like it always has. That's the connective tissue of a town. Meanwhile, out in the larger valley, the usual pressures are building: fire season coming, water and fencing disputes rolling forward, the kind of grinding administrative work that decides whether ranchers stay or leave. Both matter. One reminds you why you're here. The other reminds you why staying here takes work.
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Alamosa News
The winning streak continues with another must-see concert at Society Hall
Austin-based Americana duo The Flyin' A's will perform Friday, June 5th at 7:30 p.m. at Society Hall in Alamosa, bringing their Grammy-nominated Texas sound to the stage. Tickets are $20 and available at the Green Spot or online, with the show also streaming live on Society Hall's Facebook and...
CSU Extension joins partners for Youth Horse Clinic.
CSU Extension and local partners hosted a youth horse clinic on June 13 at the Ski-Hi Stampede Grounds, giving about a dozen young people hands-on experience with horsemanship and horse care. For several participants, it was their first encounter with horses, including one boy who overcame his...
Centauri 1965-70 Class Reunion
The Centauri High School class reunion for 1965-70 is set for Thursday, July 16 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Cattails Golf Course in Alamosa. Tickets are $25 per person including appetizers and refreshments, with RSVPs due by June 15.
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Valley Courier
RGNF under fire restrictions starting June 18
The Rio Grande National Forest is implementing Stage 1 fire restrictions effective June 18 due to dry conditions across the San Luis Valley and southwest Colorado. The restrictions largely prohibit campfires, explosives, and smoking in the forest.
Report recommends extensive Cielo Vista Ranch fence alterations
A wildlife assessment report has recommended significant changes to billionaire William Harrison's 8-foot fence at Cielo Vista Ranch in Costilla County, but negotiations between Harrison's team and county officials have stalled. The county attorney presented the findings at Tuesday's commissioners...
The Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad launched a Dark Sky Train experience last fall, capitalizing on the San Luis Valley's reputation as an excellent stargazing destination. The route departs from Antonito and climbs into the mountains, offering visitors a chance to experience the region's dark...
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