Alamosa Daily Digest Tuesday, October 06, 2026
Ty's Take
Most days the valley's news reads like a snapshot of who we are: somebody's making a case about water and growth, the Grizzlies are playing their hearts out on whatever field will have them, and somebody else is pulling off something creative that reminds you why people stick around a place this high and this far from anywhere. Today's no different. What strikes you, though, is that these aren't separate things. The person voting yes on Prop 137 is probably sitting in the bleachers at Adams State on Saturday. The artists putting on The Firebird are the same folks who care how this valley uses what little water it's got. In a town our size, everything connects, and most mornings you can see it if you're paying attention.
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Valley Courier
Why I’m voting yes on Prop 137
A Del Norte resident argues for Prop 137, a ballot measure that would dedicate Colorado sales tax revenue from sporting goods to wildfire prevention and water conservation across the state. The proposal would direct roughly $83 million annually to these efforts, addressing catastrophic fire risks...
Adams State Sports round-up for Oct. 2-4
Adams State football suffered a lopsided 72-7 loss to CSU Pueblo on Saturday, dropping the Grizzlies to 0-6 overall and 0-4 in conference play. In brighter news, the Adams State volleyball team rallied from a 2-0 deficit to beat Chadron State 3-2 on Friday before sweeping Regis 3-0 in Denver on...
‘The Firebird’ comes to life with The ReMemberers
The ReMemberers, a three-person ensemble blending storytelling, global music and percussion, will perform at Society Hall in Alamosa on Sunday, Oct. 11, bringing a 10-generation-old Russian folktale about the Firebird to life through voice, strings and world instruments. Tickets are $20 at the door...
MONDAY BRIEFING | Oct. 5, 2026
Early October weather across the region is bringing clear skies and pleasant daytime temperatures in the 70s at the start of the week, with nights remaining in the 40s and no early freeze expected. Conditions will trend toward more seasonal 60-degree days as the week progresses.
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