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Antonito Daily Digest Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Ty McDuffey

27 May 2026 — 1 min read

Ty's Take

The Stillhouse Junkies coming back to Society Hall is the kind of thing that reminds you why people stick around the valley—live music in a room where everybody knows everybody, the kind of night that costs nothing but means everything. But what caught my eye this week was the mental health push for kids, paired right alongside a piece about how sick children get when they do get sick in a place like this. It's the two sides of the same coin out here: we've got community and we've got isolation, and both matter when you're raising kids in high country. The state's finally waking up to what parents in Conejos County already know—that a young person's mind needs tending just like their body does, and sometimes the closest help is still a long drive away.

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Conejos County Citizen

"Insanely talented" Stillhouse Junkies returns to Society Hall

The Durango-based Stillhouse Junkies, a three-piece acoustic band praised for their intricate original compositions blending bluegrass, blues, and rock, will perform at Society Hall in Alamosa on Thursday, May 28, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. The concert will stream live on Society Hall's...

“When a kiddo’s sick, they are very sick”

San Luis Valley Behavioral Health leaders say youth mental health services in the region face critical challenges including state-level funding cuts and a shortage of qualified clinicians in the remote area. The organization's core school-based program is losing a clinician and struggling to find...

“Mind Our Future Colorado” makes youth mental health a priority

Children's Hospital of Colorado and Healthier Colorado launched "Mind Our Future Colorado," urging the state's 2026 gubernatorial candidates to prioritize youth mental health as Colorado ranks 41st nationally in services for young people. A 26% spike in emergency room visits by children in crisis...

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