Alamosa Daily Digest Saturday, June 27, 2026
Ty's Take
Water's been the conversation in this valley since before any of us were born, but Monday marks something different—a trial that'll shape how the Rio Grande gets split up for the next generation, maybe longer. You can't live here without understanding that every acre downstream depends on what happens in that courtroom, and every farmer, rancher, and town council that depends on that river has skin in the game. Meanwhile we're celebrating Alamosa's founding at First Fridays and Aaron LaCombe's coming to Society Hall, which is how a community keeps its balance—staying rooted in who we are while fighting like hell over who gets what we've got. The EPA's got answers to give about the Superfund work, CRHDC's pushing homeownership, and somebody got arrested in a shooting incident that'll work through the system. But that water trial is the one that'll echo longest around these parts.
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Alamosa News
Shooting incident leads to arrest in Alamosa County
A 24-year-old Alamosa resident was arrested Thursday after allegedly firing multiple shots at a convenience store on Broadway Avenue, prompting a police pursuit that ended near County Road 6 South. Terry Lawson faces two counts of criminal attempt to commit second-degree murder along with several...
CRHDC celebrates National Homeownership month
The Community Resources and Housing Development Corporation celebrated National Homeownership Month on Saturday in Monte Vista with its third annual free festival featuring live music, food vendors, and tours of newly completed homes. The event drew families and community members to explore...
Powerful Texas Troubadour Aaron LaCombe comes to Society Hall
Award-winning Texas singer-songwriter Aaron LaCombe will perform at Society Hall in Alamosa on Saturday, June 20th at 7:30 p.m., offering 90 minutes of emotionally resonant songs paired with the personal stories behind them. LaCombe, known for his deeply personal songwriting style reminiscent of...
EPA to answer questions about Superfund project
Federal and state environmental officials will host a public Q&A session on June 10 in Creede to discuss the upcoming Commodore Waste Rock Pile stabilization project planned for summer 2026. The repair work aims to protect travelers on Bachelor Loop and prepare the area for future cleanup efforts...
Saguache County Museum to launch 2026 Sunday program
The Saguache County Museum kicks off its 2026 Sunday Program series on June 28 with a free presentation on Colorado election history led by newly appointed director Nick DelDuca. The presentation will explore how voting laws and civic participation have evolved throughout the state's past, with...
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Valley Courier
Celebrate July 4, Valley-style
Towns throughout the San Luis Valley are planning Fourth of July celebrations for both July 3rd and 4th, though officials have cancelled all public fireworks displays due to hot and dry fire conditions affecting the region. Communities are arranging alternative holiday activities to mark the...
Colorado River: What if next year looks like this one?
Headwater states managing the Colorado River continue to stress their limited water storage compared to downstream states, emphasizing they must depend on natural precipitation rather than large reservoirs. The ongoing water shortage raises concerns about how the region will adapt if drought...
On a mission to support the Valley’s small businesses
The Colorado Small Business Development Center has begun touring San Luis Valley communities to connect local entrepreneurs with business support services under new executive director Bryan Lindert. Recent stops in Rio Grande County and Monte Vista aim to strengthen the organization's presence and...
Water trial of the century opens Monday
A pivotal water management trial opens Monday in Alamosa County Courtroom A to determine new groundwater pumping limits for Rio Grande Water Conservation District Subdistrict 1. The case centers on implementing new rules designed to balance groundwater extraction with natural water supplies...
Alamosa’s founding celebrated at First Fridays
Alamosa will celebrate its founding on July 3rd during the monthly First Fridays event, recreating moments from the town's 1878 establishment as the San Luis Valley's center. The celebration coincides with Fourth of July weekend festivities honoring 250 years of American history and 150 years of...
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