Antonito Daily Digest Friday, May 08, 2026
Ty's Take
The missing woman found safe is the kind of story that moves through a town like this without needing much amplification—neighbors know neighbors, word travels the irrigation ditch, and by evening everybody breathes easier. But it's worth saying plain: in a county this size, when someone goes missing, it matters to all of us in ways bigger places don't quite understand. The fact that she's been found means the next few days will be about making sure she's got what she needs, and about remembering that sometimes the best work law enforcement does is the quiet kind that brings people home.
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Conejos County Citizen
Missing Alamosa woman Tiffany Ortiz has been found safe. Alamosa Police Department thanked the public and partner agencies for their assistance in locating her.
Crys Matthews, acclaimed singer for the times, at Society Hall
Singer-songwriter Crys Matthews, a Nashville-based artist known for blending country, folk, and blues with socially conscious lyrics, performs at Society Hall Thursday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m. Matthews' music draws comparisons to the protest songs of the 1960s, offering hope and healing for...
Airness- an energetic comedy with a feel good message
ASU's Main Stage Theatre presents "Airness," a high-energy comedy about young competitors preparing for a national air guitar championship. The production balances physical humor with genuine character moments, creating an entertaining show about finding safe spaces and meaningful connections.
Valley Courier, SLV Journal unite to form regional publication
The Valley Courier and San Luis Valley Journal announced a merger beginning April 29 to create a single regional publication serving all six counties across the valley. The combined newspaper will expand coverage, adopt a community-size format based on reader preferences, and increase staff and...
Xcel Energy is preparing for possible Public Safety Power Shutoffs in western Colorado and the San Luis Valley starting Wednesday to reduce wildfire risk. Customers in Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Rio Grande, and Saguache counties may experience outages beginning around 11 a.m.
Surface Transportation Board makes final decision on rail abandonment
The federal Surface Transportation Board denied a rail abandonment request for the Denver & Rio Grande line between Monte Vista and South Fork, allowing Colorado Pacific Rio Grande Railroad to preserve the 26.5-mile segment. The decision came after local property owners opposed converting the line...
Hurd meets with immigration advocates
Congressman Jeff Hurd met with immigration advocacy groups in the San Luis Valley to discuss conditions at ICE detention facilities operating in his district. Faith-based and community organizations pressed Hurd to address concerns about inhumane detention practices and substandard hold rooms.
Phil Weiser, a known fighter with a winning record
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, a gubernatorial candidate, visited Adams State University to connect with voters across the San Luis Valley. Weiser emphasized his track record of showing up and listening in rural communities as key qualifications for becoming governor.
Tierra Azul becoming a reality
The Tierra Azul housing development in Alamosa has moved from its groundbreaking phase into active construction of the first 137 units on its 43-acre site. The phased project will eventually deliver 412 residential units including apartments, townhomes, and single-family homes over the next decade.
Lisa Morales returns to Society Hall
Singer-songwriter Lisa Morales, cousin of Linda Ronstadt, returns to perform at Society Hall. The Tucson-native blends Spanish and English music traditions across folk, country, and Americana styles and has earned recognition from Rolling Stone as a multifaceted artist.
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