Alamosa Daily Digest Saturday, August 29, 2026
Ty's Take
Matt Abbey's got the job nobody envies, which might be exactly what Alamosa needs right now. The new economic development director inherits a town caught between its identity as a college anchor and its pull toward tourism dollars, all while sitting in a valley where water politics still trump just about everything else. Abbey's got to figure out how to grow without drowning the agricultural roots that built this place, keep Adams State humming, and maybe squeeze some life back into corners of downtown that have felt quiet for too long. It's not the kind of work that makes headlines, but it's the kind that decides whether your kids' kids stay put or head to Denver. Welcome to the grind, Matt.
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Valley Courier
Matt Abbey named economic development director for Alamosa
Matt Abbey, owner of HobbyTown and Altitude Appliances on Alamosa's Main Street, will become the city's new economic development director starting in October, replacing retiring Kathy Woods. Abbey brings experience as a small business owner and background in manufacturing and railroad...
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