Alamosa Daily Digest Friday, July 03, 2026
Ty's Take
Kathy Woods stepping down from city council and the county commissioners weighing term limits for the DA on the same week—that's the valley's way of reminding us that institutional memory matters in a place this size. You can count on your hands how many people have held these offices over the decades, and when one steps away, it leaves a hole that doesn't fill itself. The street tax question is really about whether this town wants to keep its roads from falling apart while the population stays steady, which most of us know the answer to already. What's harder is finding people willing to show up to meetings, take the heat, and do the work for the next ten or fifteen years. That's the real shortage in Alamosa right now.
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Alamosa News
Kathy Woods announces retirement
Kathy Woods, Alamosa's director of economic development and a lifelong San Luis Valley resident, is retiring at the end of September after decades of community service. Woods has held multiple leadership roles including city council member, mayor, and served on numerous state and local boards...
City council asks voters to extend half-cent street tax
Alamosa city council is placing a ballot measure before voters in November to extend a half-cent sales tax dedicated to street maintenance and improvement for another decade beyond its 2029 expiration date. The existing tax, approved in 2019, has generated over $19 million for street...
SLV Commissioners to decide on DA term limits in Monday meeting
San Luis Valley county commissioners are meeting Monday to decide whether to put a measure on the November ballot that would eliminate term limits for the district attorney position. The push to end the two-term limit appears driven by support for current DA Anne Kelley, who has been credited with...
Mari Felix pleads guilty to two charges in child abuse case
Mari Felix, Alamosa County Clerk and Recorder, pleaded guilty to being an accessory to child abuse and violating a protection order, both class 1 misdemeanors. Judge Krista Newmyer Olsen sentenced Felix to 18 months of supervised probation following the plea agreement reached with prosecutors.
Local youth makes birthday wish come true
Six-year-old Asher Carraher turned his birthday wish into reality by raising donations to build a wooden train structure in La Jara's park, with help from his contractor father Wes and community volunteers. The unique donation-instead-of-gifts approach yielded enough funds to complete the train...
Country superstars Chase Rice and Joe Nichols to rock Ski-Hi Stampede
Country music stars Chase Rice and Joe Nichols will perform at the Ski-Hi Stampede Grounds in Monte Vista on Thursday, July 9, at 7:30 p.m. in what organizers expect to be one of the summer's biggest crowds, with tickets available through the Ski-Hi Stampede website.
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 by new museum director Nick DelDuca. The event at 2 p.m. includes light refreshments and offers attendees a chance to explore how voting laws and civic participation...
Hospice del Valle’s first-ever San Luis Valley Remembrance Walk is June 26
Hospice del Valle is hosting its inaugural San Luis Valley Remembrance Walk on Friday, June 26, at Blanca Vista Park in Alamosa to honor loved ones and celebrate lives that shaped the community. The free public event begins at 10 a.m. following check-in at 9:30 a.m. and reflects the organization's...
CSU Extension joins partners for Youth Horse Clinic.
About a dozen youth participated in a hands-on horse clinic at the Ski-Hi Stampede Grounds on June 13, organized by Colorado State University Extension in partnership with La Pasadera and Gonzales Family Ranch. Participants learned horsemanship skills including grooming, handling, and hoof care...
Centauri 1965-70 Class Reunion
The Centauri High School class reunion for the 1965-70 graduating classes will be held July 16 from 2-6 p.m. at Cattails Golf Course in Alamosa. Tickets are $25 per person and include appetizers and refreshments, with RSVPs due by June 15.
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Valley Courier
Tandberg contract renewed for three years
Adams State University president David Tandberg has been rewarded with a new three-year contract following his successful stabilization and growth of the university over his first four years. Board Chair Thomas Kim highlighted Tandberg's role in strengthening community ties between the university...
South-Central Colorado Seniors and Alamosa Senior Center part ways
The Alamosa Senior Citizens Center and South-Central Colorado Seniors have parted ways effective July 1 after the center's board voted unanimously not to renew their contract. The regional agency on aging will relocate its meal distribution operations to a new location in Alamosa.
Stampede roars into Monte Vista
Monte Vista's Ski-Hi Stampede, home to Colorado's oldest professional rodeo dating back to 1919, returns July 8-12 with special significance as the events coincide with America's 250th anniversary. Most activities take place at the Ski-Hi Complex with tickets available online.
Conejos River anglers asked not to fish in the afternoon
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is asking anglers to voluntarily avoid fishing the Conejos River from noon to midnight each day starting July 2 to protect fish during summer heat stress. The closure applies to the river section from below Platoro Reservoir to Broyles Bridge as water temperatures can...
GOP primary for governor won’t be decided for days
The Colorado Republican gubernatorial primary race remains too close to call as of Wednesday with Victor Marx narrowing State Senator Barb Kirkmeyer's lead to less than 1,400 votes. Unofficial results aren't expected for several days as counties continue counting mail ballots returned before the...
The Alamosa Farmers' Market opens downtown on Saturday, July 11, while the Monte Vista Farmers Market launches Friday, July 17, beginning the seasonal sales of fresh local produce and goods. Both markets return following the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Del Norte Rotary Golf Tournament
The Del Norte Rotary Club is hosting its annual golf tournament July 17 at Rio Grande Club & Resort with a four-person scramble format starting at 9 a.m. Entry is $135 per person and includes lunch, with registration available through Mike Hurst.
UPDATE: Cooler weather aids in fire fight
Cooler weather aided firefighting efforts across the desert southwest as more than 100,000 combined acres burned in Colorado, prompting evacuations for thousands of residents. Poor air quality from heavy smoke is spreading across the state with officials urging residents to monitor air quality...
Democratic Attorney General Phil Weiser won his primary race for Colorado governor, positioning him as the likely favorite for the November election given Democrats' strength in the state. In the Republican gubernatorial primary, Victor Marx has moved ahead of State Senator Barb Kirkmeyer in the...
Espinoza wins Alamosa County clerk race
Tina Espinoza unofficially won the Republican primary for Alamosa County Clerk and Recorder by 20 votes over Jamie Greeman and will run unopposed in November. Espinoza will transition from her role as deputy county clerk to the elected position in January, succeeding Mari Felix.
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