EXHIBIT 24

                              CONFIRMING STATEMENT

         This Statement confirms that the undersigned, Stephen C. Roberts, has
authorized and designated Melinda J. Wheatley to execute and file on the
undersigned's behalf all Forms 3, 4 and 5 (including any amendments thereto)
that the undersigned may be required to file with the U. S. Securities and
Exchange Commission as a result of the undersigned's ownership of or
transactions in securities of Alamosa Holdings, Inc. The authority of Melinda J.
Wheatley under this Statement shall continue until the undersigned is no longer
required to file Forms 3, 4 and 5 with regard to his ownership of or
transactions in securities of Alamosa Holdings, Inc., unless earlier revoked in
writing. The undersigned acknowledges that Melinda J. Wheatley is not assuming
any of the undersigned's responsibilities to comply with Section 16 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934.


Date:  February 25, 2004                                  /s/ Stephen C. Roberts
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                                                          Stephen C. Roberts