Alamosa Daily Digest Saturday, July 18, 2026
Ty's Take
When a U.S. Senator shows up in the valley to talk potatoes and water instead of just talking at you, it's worth noticing—especially one who actually knows the difference between barley and malting barley. Hickenlooper's got his own history in this country, and whether you voted for him or not, a politician who takes time to listen to growers instead of flying over us on the way to somewhere else deserves credit. The San Luis Valley's been fighting the same fights for decades—water rights, ag economics, staying alive while the world changes around us—and somewhere in that conversation between a senator and a farmer is where policy either starts making sense or stays broken. That's where it matters.
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Alamosa News
Sen. Hickenlooper listens, talks agriculture with local growers.
U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper met with San Luis Valley farmers and ranchers Thursday to discuss the mounting pressures facing agriculture, including water scarcity, inflation, drought, and tariffs. The senator emphasized that budget cuts are arriving at a critical time when the farming industry...
RGNF winter recreation plan workshop comes to Del Norte July 16
The Rio Grande National Forest is hosting a community workshop July 16 in Del Norte to gather public input on a new winter travel plan that will designate where snowmobiles and other winter recreation can occur across the forest. The plan also addresses wildlife protection for threatened species...
Manassa Pioneer Days returns with rodeo, family fun
Manassa Pioneer Days returns July 16-18 with rodeo competitions, parades, carnival rides, and live entertainment highlighting a brand-new event called Wild Cow Milking. The Manassa Saddle Club is offering custom saddles and championship buckles to Valley competitors across multiple rodeo events.
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Valley Courier
Judge asks to hear from engineer who approved the plan
A water court judge in Alamosa has indicated he needs testimony from former State Engineer Kevin Rein to help decide a major case involving a Fourth Amended Plan of Water Management for the Upper Rio Grande Basin. The trial, described as the most significant water case in 25 years for the region,...
Theresa Rudder receives national Women’s Clubs honor
Theresa Rudder of the San Luis Valley was honored in late June with the prestigious Jennie Award from the General Federation of Women's Clubs, recognizing her lifelong dedication to community service and family. She is among only eight women nationwide selected for this national recognition this...
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