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Antonito Daily Digest Thursday, May 28, 2026

Ty McDuffey

28 May 2026 — 1 min read

Ty's Take

Watching the Class of 2026 walk across that stage at Conejos High is watching the valley decide who stays and who goes—and that math never gets easier. Some of these kids will come back to ranching or farming or running a business on Main Street, and some won't, and both paths matter more than we usually admit. Meanwhile, up in the sky on Public Lands Day, Ecoflight and the San Luis Valley Ecosystem Council are doing what needs doing: showing folks from the ground what their country actually looks like from above, the water patterns and the land use and the pieces that fit together whether we're paying attention or not. It's the kind of day that reminds you this valley's future isn't just about the kids leaving or staying—it's about everybody understanding what we're actually managing while we're here.

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CHS Class of 2026 celebrates graduation

Centauri High School celebrated its Class of 2026 on Saturday with 85 graduates walking across the stage, highlighted by 16 students earning 4.0+ GPAs and one student heading to Notre Dame for the first time in over a decade. The graduating class secured a combined $2.498 million in scholarships...

Ecoflight and San Luis Valley Ecosystem Council go aerial for Public Lands Day

The San Luis Valley Ecosystem Council partnered with EcoFlight to take local officials and community groups on aerial tours of public lands and conservation projects throughout the region for Colorado Public Lands Day. The flights showcased key natural areas including the Rio Grande corridor and...

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