The unofficial results from Conejos County, primary election 2026

An update released by Rio Grande National Forest as of Monday, July 20 stated that the Schrader Creek fire has been more successfully mapped and is at nine acres and showing minimal fire behavior.  

Residents and town officials from South Fork gathered last Wed., July 15 for the planning and zoning commission meeting to hear from Monroe Johnson the Chief Technology Officer for the San Luis Valley Rural Electric Cooperative (SLV REC).  

According to a press release issued by Alamosa County Sheriff’s Office, a 43-year-old Alamosa man wanted on multiple warrants was arrested Wednesday following a high-speed vehicle pursuit and a brief SWAT standoff at a home in Monte Vista, authorities said.

 As the crowd watched in silence, two small children led by their parents walked out into the Ski-Hi Stampede arena on Saturday night to be presented with belt buckles and cowboy hats, but it was their bravery and resilience that took center stage.  

At the conclusion of two separate board of county commissioner meetings held in Saguache and Costilla County on July 7, county commissioners across the San Luis Valley voted by an overwhelming majority to add a ballot measure to the November ballot asking voters if they want to remove term limits on the office of district attorney in the 12th Judicial District.  

A small yearling black bear has been making itself at home in Creede, prompting local officials to set a trap and urge residents to be proactive.  

Low flows and high water temperatures have led Colorado Parks and Wildlife to impose voluntary afternoon fishing closures on two stretches of the Rio Grande.

Local residents will have an opportunity to shape the future of winter recreation and wildlife conservation in the Rio Grande National Forest during an upcoming community workshop.   The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at Wildwood Sounds, 850 Grand Ave. in Del Norte, with parking available in the back.  

lferrell@alamosanews.com   SAN LUIS, Colo.  — According to news reports, the ongoing battle between local property owners and billionaire William Harrison has come to a halt after …

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rapid Response Team are spearheading a project that is scheduled to run through September 2026. The urgent construction is designed to prevent a collapse of the Commodore waste rock pile, protecting tourists and stabilizing the area for future Superfund cleanup operations slated for this fall.  

ALAMOSA — The Valley Courier office, located at 2205 State Ave., Alamosa, is temporarily closing its doors to the public to undergo necessary building renovations. At this time, an exact …

A missing prospector who vanished during what was supposed to be a short hike was found safe Tuesday afternoon after wandering the rugged Colorado wilderness for over two days.  

At the Adams State University Board of Trustees meeting on June 5, 2026, a three-year contract renewal for President David A. Tandberg, Ph.D., was unanimously approved.  

For Jarod Johnson, founder of Snakeman Reptiles and Arachnids, a lifelong fascination with misunderstood creatures has transformed into a community-wide educational mission.

Preliminary primary results in Alamosa County 2026.

2026 preliminary primary results from Costilla County.

The six boards of county commissioners that make up the SLV BOCC held a special meeting on Monday, June 29 to discuss putting a ballot measure before voters in November asking if term limits should be removed for the office of District Attorney (DA) for the 12th Judicial District. The meeting ended with four counties - Alamosa, Conejos, Rio Grande and Mineral - all being in favor of removing term limits with Saguache and Costilla undecided. 

Critically dry vegetation and prolonged drought conditions have forced local public safety officials to implement a series of strict fire bans across Rio Grande County and within the corporate limits of Monte Vista, as area authorities brace for a heightened risk of wildfires. 

At the request of his defense counsel, the trial of Barry Morphew has been postponed until sometime in 2027. Last Wednesday, June 26, defense counsel asked the court for additional time to prepare, saying they could not be ready for trial as it was currently scheduled because too much information had been provided by the prosecution for them to go through in time.