Alamosa Daily Digest Saturday, October 10, 2026
Ty's Take
The state's move on Cielo Vista Ranch probably isn't a surprise to anyone who's been watching the water fights around here for the last decade, but ten thousand acres is a serious play. Colorado's looking at land and what it means for the Rio Grande, and that's the kind of thing that ripples through every ranch conversation from Saguache to La Jara. Meanwhile, Ken Salazar's coming back to Adams State to sign books, which says something about how this valley keeps its people and its history close even when they've made it to bigger stages. Between the ballot dinner at Shooting Stars, the ADA transition meeting, and everything else quietly happening this week, feels like Alamosa's doing the work that doesn't make headlines but keeps a town honest. That's worth paying attention to.
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Valley Courier
State wants 10,000 acres of Cielo Vista Ranch
A new report on Cielo Vista Ranch recommends that Colorado acquire 10,000 acres from owner William Harrison for expanded use by the land grant heirs who have historic access to use the ranch for the reasons of timber gathering, firewood gathering and grazing. Issued this week by state special envoy...
Alamosa hosts ADA transition plan meeting
Residents can learn more about the city of Alamosa’s ADA transition plan at an online public meeting set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14. To get access to the online meeting, contact Deron Granville at dgranville@alamosa.gov . The meeting will provide an overview of the city government’s Americans...
Adams State will host a book signing by Ken Salazar
Adams State University will host “Borderlands: My Fight for an Inclusive America,” a book event by author Ken Salazar at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, in Leon Memorial Hall. Books will be available for purchase.
Learn about November ballot at dinner event at Shooting Stars & Cultural Center
Residents can learn more about state ballot initiatives they’ll vote on in the Nov. 3 midterm election at a community event set for 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, at the Shooting Stars & Cultural Center, 807 Ross Ave., Alamosa. The event is hosted by SPMDTU Concilio 19 of Alamosa.
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