February 2026

Mr. Anastacio S. Milan, a respected educator, beloved family man, and dedicated community member, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2026, at the age of 79 in San Antonio.

Leonor Galindo Valenzuela passed away on January 15, in San José, California. Leonor Galindo Valenzuela, “Nonie” was born on March 14, 1930, in Alpine.

Martin Estrada travelled the world in service to his country, yet he was most content to be quiet at home with his family, his horses, and amongst the beauty of nature. He was a soldier, a teacher, a family man, an artist, and a healer.

Editor’s Note: All responses are the sole opinions and positions of the candidates themselves and these were the only candidates that responded to the questions sent to them by the Avalanche.

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The Sul Ross Rodeo Team was back at it earlier this week as they competed in Fort Worth for the first rodeo of the spring season.

In an unusually short meeting, the Alpine City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, February 3, at 5:30 p.m. in the council chambers with all council members in attendance. The council heard no public comment nor any comments on the two items listed on the agenda for public hearing.

For years, our community has understood a simple reality: Alpine ISD has been asked to do more with less. At times, our funding per student need ranked in the bottom 2% in Texas. That’s not a complaint— it’s a reality we’ve had to face head-on.

There aren’t many places like Alpine. The remote location, the beautiful views, the great weather: We’ve got it all. There’s a reason some folks refer to this place as the Alpine Vortex. People move away, but many of them seem to find their way back to our small desert oasis.

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