Alamosa Airport Aims to Become More Than Just a Transportation Hub

New airport manager Sirah Masters launches community events to build awareness and connection.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 10:53am

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Sirah Masters, the new manager of the San Luis Valley Regional Airport in Alamosa, Colorado, is initiating a series of community events to help residents feel more connected to the airport beyond its daily flights. The first event is a collaboration with the Adams State Visual Arts Department to display student artwork throughout the airport terminal. Masters has also arranged an Aviation Day on April 17 for local students to explore the world of aviation. The Alamosa County Board of Commissioners has approved Masters' initiative to work with a consulting firm to analyze the development potential around the airport and find ways to grow annual revenue and reduce operational costs.

Why it matters

The San Luis Valley Regional Airport serves as an important transportation hub for the local community, but Masters wants to make it more than just a place for flights. By hosting community events and exploring ways to develop the land around the airport, Masters hopes to build greater awareness and connection between the airport and the residents of the San Luis Valley.

The details

Masters took over as airport manager in September 2025 and has focused on community outreach to help build awareness of the airport. The first event is an art exhibition called 'Art at Altitude' that will feature works from students in the Adams State Visual Arts Department displayed throughout the airport terminal. Masters has also organized an Aviation Day on April 17 where local students from the Boys & Girls Clubs of the San Luis Valley will experience air flights and a storytelling event. The Alamosa County Board of Commissioners has approved Masters' initiative to work with a consulting firm to analyze the development potential around the airport and find ways to increase revenue and reduce costs.

  • Sirah Masters took over as airport manager in September 2025.
  • The 'Art at Altitude' exhibition will open with a public reception on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
  • The Aviation Day event is scheduled for April 17, 2026.

The players

Sirah Masters

The new airport manager of the San Luis Valley Regional Airport in Alamosa, Colorado, who is focused on community outreach and finding ways to make the airport more than just a transportation hub.

Annaliesa Connor-Meissner

The visual art department chair at Adams State University, which is collaborating with Masters on the 'Art at Altitude' exhibition.

Roni Wisdom

The Alamosa County Manager, who is supportive of Masters' initiatives to engage the community with the airport.

Boys & Girls Clubs of the San Luis Valley

The community partner for the Aviation Day event, where local students will experience air flights and a storytelling event.

Bolton & Menk

The consulting firm that will help Masters conduct an analysis of the development potential around the San Luis Valley Regional Airport.

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What they’re saying

“We are prioritizing bringing people from the community to the airport.”

— Sirah Masters, Airport Manager

“Our students pour their hearts into their work and bringing that work into the community is exactly what art should do. 'Art at Altitude' gives our students a real-world stage and invites the entire San Luis Valley to experience the creativity happening right here at Adams State. We couldn't be more proud of what they've created.”

— Annaliesa Connor-Meissner, Visual Art Department Chair, Adams State University

“Sirah is the mastermind at this and we are tickled to offer something like this.”

— Roni Wisdom, Alamosa County Manager

What’s next

The public reception for the 'Art at Altitude' exhibition opening will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

The takeaway

By hosting community events and exploring ways to develop the land around the airport, the new San Luis Valley Regional Airport manager is working to transform the airport from just a transportation hub into a gateway that reflects and celebrates the local community.