Antonito Daily Digest Wednesday, July 08, 2026
Ty's Take
Slow week in print, but the kind that reminds you why small towns matter—a missing hiker walks out alive after two days in country that doesn't forgive mistakes, the Valley Courier rolls up its sleeves to come back better, and David Tandberg keeps his hand on the wheel at Adams State, which matters more to this valley than most outsiders understand. That herpetologist piece about replacing fear with knowledge? That's the real story in any community, whether you're talking about snakes or anything else that spooks people into bad decisions. This is what happens when a place takes care of its own.
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Valley Courier office temporarily closed for renovations
The Valley Courier's Alamosa office at 2205 State Ave. is temporarily closing for building renovations with no reopening date set. Staff remain available to help subscribers remotely during the closure through phone and other contact channels.
Missing hiker found safe after two days in wilderness
A prospector missing for over two days near Fox Mountain Road in Mineral County was found safe Tuesday after a coordinated search involving multiple rescue teams, drones, and tracking dogs. The man had intended only a half-mile walk before becoming lost in the rugged Colorado wilderness.
Adams State University's Board of Trustees unanimously renewed President David A. Tandberg's contract for three more years in June. Under Tandberg's leadership, the university has reversed enrollment decline, strengthened community partnerships, and launched major capital initiatives.
Local herpetologist aims to replace fear with knowledge
Jarod Johnson, founder of Snakeman Reptiles and Arachnids, is working to dispel community fears about snakes and exotic animals through education and hands-on outreach. Operating in the San Luis Valley for two years, Johnson also provides rattlesnake relocation services and hosts presentations at...
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