Alamosa County
Coverage of Alamosa County in the Nexus archive.
- Climber rescued after falling 50 feet, breaking leg
A climber was rescued by helicopter after falling 50 feet and breaking a leg near Little Bear Peak and Blanca Peak in Alamosa County, Colorado. The incident occurred while traversing between the two peaks northeast of Alamosa.
- Mt. Carmel strengthens support for Westcliffe veterans
Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center is expanding its outreach in Westcliffe and Custer County by reestablishing a 'boots on the ground' presence. The organization has been providing services in El Paso, Teller, Pueblo, Las Animas, Alamosa, and Custer counties for years.
- Murder retrial set for next year, seven years after Suzanne Morphew vanished
Suzanne Morphew, a mother of two from Maysville, disappeared in 2020 and her remains were found in 2023. Her husband, Barry Morphew, faces a first-degree murder charge and is set for a retrial on July 19, 2027, after a judge granted a delay requested by defense attorneys. The case involves evidence of sedatives found in her system and a prior dismissal in 2022.
- Murder retrial set for next year, 7 years after Suzanne Morphew vanished
A Colorado man is set for a retrial in 2027 for the murder of his wife, Suzanne Morphew, who disappeared seven years ago. Her remains were found in a shallow grave in 2023, and her husband faces first-degree murder charges. The trial was delayed to allow defense attorneys more time to review case materials.