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Antonito Daily Digest Thursday, June 11, 2026

Ty McDuffey

11 Jun 2026 — 2 min read

Ty's Take

A plane down east of South Fork, a local band coming home to Society Hall, and a couple of reminders that this valley's kids are dealing with things that don't show up on a weather report—that's the news moving through Conejos County this week. The crash could've been worse, and we're grateful South Fork Fire Rescue got there fast. But it's the other two stories that stick with you a little longer: the Stillhouse Junkies bringing back some life to the old gathering places, and folks finally saying out loud what parents have been quietly noticing for a while now—that when these kids hurt, they hurt deep. That's the real work, the kind that doesn't make headlines but keeps a small community holding together.

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South Fork Fire Rescue Responds to Small Plane Crash East of South Fork

South Fork Fire Rescue responded to a small plane crash near Shoshone Trail east of South Fork on Tuesday morning, June 10. The emergency call came in at 9:54 a.m., though details about injuries or the aircraft remain limited.

"Insanely talented" Stillhouse Junkies returns to Society Hall

The Durango-based bluegrass group Stillhouse Junkies will perform at Alamosa's Society Hall on Thursday, May 28, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. The three-piece band, known for blending roots, bluegrass, and blues, will also stream the show live on social media.

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

San Luis Valley Behavioral Health leaders say the region faces serious obstacles in treating young people's mental health, including state funding cuts and a shortage of qualified clinicians in the remote area. The organization's school-based program is losing staff members and struggling to find...

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

A statewide initiative called "Mind Our Future Colorado" is pushing 2026 gubernatorial candidates to tackle the state's youth mental health crisis, where Colorado ranks 31st nationally and suicide remains a leading cause of death for children under 18. Recent data shows emergency mental health...

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