Alamosa Daily Digest Tuesday, August 04, 2026
Ty's Take
Record heat in August isn't new for the San Luis Valley, but when you're sitting at 10,000 feet and the thermometer keeps climbing past what anybody can remember, it changes how you think about water and cattle and whether the wells are going to hold through September. The Bolos and Boots fundraiser pulling in more money than ever for SLV Health tells you something else important, though: people around here understand that when times get tight, you show up for your neighbors. That's the real story underneath both of these. We're in one of those summers where community isn't just a nice idea, it's what keeps things running.
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Valley Courier
Bolos and Boots raises record amount for SLV Health
The San Luis Valley Health Foundation collected over $210,000 at its annual Bolos and Boots fundraiser on July 17. The event, which featured a live auction and dinner, also marked 20 years of partnership between SLV Health and Eagle Air Med.
August opens with record temps
Alamosa sweltered through record-breaking heat to open August, with temperatures hitting 91 degrees on Sunday, August 2, and 90 degrees on Saturday, August 1. The region has endured nine days of 90-degree-plus heat since July 20, with no relief expected this week as forecasters predict similar...
The six-county San Luis Valley Fair got underway at the Ski Hi Complex in Monte Vista, showcasing top 4-H projects and livestock. Opening weekend activities included swine showmanship judging and the annual dog show competition.
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Alamosa opened August with dangerous heat records as temperatures climbed to 91 degrees on Sunday, August 2, and tied the previous record of 90 degrees on Saturday, August 1. Since July 20, the region has logged nine days with highs of 90 degrees or more, and forecasters warn that scorching daytime...
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