Alamosa Daily Digest Friday, June 26, 2026
Ty's Take
South Fork's got plenty of reasons to be grateful this week—two people walked away from a plane crash that could've ended a whole lot different, and that's the kind of luck you don't take for granted up here in the high country. Meanwhile, down in town, Society Hall's keeping the lights on with another lineup that's drawing folks in, and you've got to figure that's what keeps a place like Alamosa feeling alive between harvests and seasons. It's the kind of week where you're reminded that community isn't just about the big things—it's Walt Wilkins on a Tuesday night, a horse clinic for kids, and remembering the ones we've lost at Hospice del Valle's walk come June. Some weeks the valley gives you bad news and good news all mixed together, and you take what you can get.
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Alamosa News
The soulful songs of Walt Wilkins, Josh Rider and Marc Douglas
Three acclaimed singer-songwriters—Walt Wilkins and Josh Rider from the Red River Songwriters group, plus Marc Douglas Berardo—will perform at Society Hall on Saturday, June 13, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. The show promises an intimate evening of deeply personal songwriting from artists known...
Plane crashes in South Fork; two survive with minor injuries
A small plane lost engine power and crashed in a field east of South Fork on Wednesday morning, sparking a grass fire that firefighters quickly extinguished. Both occupants escaped with minor injuries, though the pilot had been attempting an emergency landing at Chapman Field when the aircraft went...
The winning streak continues with another must-see concert at Society Hall
The Flyin' A's, a Grammy-nominated Americana duo from Austin, will bring their high-energy Texas sound to Society Hall on Friday, June 5, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 and available at the Green Spot or online, with the show also streaming live on social media.
Hospice del Valle’s first-ever San Luis Valley Remembrance Walk is June 26
Hospice del Valle will host its inaugural San Luis Valley Remembrance Walk on Friday, June 26, at Blanca Vista Park, inviting the community to honor loved ones and celebrate lives that shaped the valley. The free, public event begins with check-in at 9:30 a.m. and the walk at 10 a.m.
CSU Extension joins partners for Youth Horse Clinic.
About a dozen young people learned horsemanship skills at a hands-on clinic at the Ski-Hi Stampede Grounds, hosted by CSU Extension and local partners on Saturday, June 13. For some youth, the experience marked their first encounter with horses, while others gained confidence through direct...
Centauri 1965-70 Class Reunion
Centauri High School alumni from classes 1965-70 and beyond are invited to a reunion on Thursday, July 16, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Cattails Golf Course in Alamosa, with tickets at $25 including appetizers and refreshments. RSVPs are due by June 15.
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Valley Courier
Irish singer-songwriter Pat Byrne returns to Society Hall on Thursday, July 2, for a pre-Fourth of July celebration, bringing his distinctive blend of Americana and alt-country music to Alamosa audiences. The performance kicks off a weekend of festivities across the San Luis Valley.
Morphew trial continued, pushed to 2027
A judge granted a continuance in the Barry Morphew murder trial, pushing the case into the first half of 2027 from its original October start date. Morphew, charged with first-degree murder in connection with his wife Suzanne's disappearance, has pleaded not guilty.
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