Alamosa literally grew up overnight. In June 1878, the City of Alamosa went from a tent City to a rail center for the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad. According to local legend, the rail crews were fed in Garland City in the morning then the building was placed on a flat car and the crews were fed dinner from the same building in Alamosa that night. Many of the City’s first buildings were brought in whole by the railroad from Garland City. Alamosa was incorporated on August 30, 1878. Alamosa, which means "cottonwood" in Spanish, is the hub of the San Luis Valley for retail and services with many nearby attractions including the Great Sand Dunes National Park. The park is located ½ hour from Alamosa.
Love the Outdoors?
If you love the outdoors, Alamosa is for you. Alamosa is surrounded by rugged mountain peaks and numerous recreation opportunities including the City owned Cattails Golf Course. The Rio Grande Scenic Railroad provides excursion trains from Alamosa to La Veta and a connection to the Cumbres and Toltec Railway. The train route takes you through breathtaking country you can’t see from the highway. Home to Adams State College and Trinidad State Junior College, higher education opportunities and cultural events abound. The Sand Dune National Park offers one of the most unique and diverse national parks. With soaring peaks, wetlands, tundra, and the tallest sand dunes in North America, there is much to do and see. With many hotels and restaurants the City of Alamosa is a wonderful place to stay as you enjoy the San Luis Valley.
Information regarding the Proposed City Hall/Library Police and Fire Complex
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Proposed Urban Renewal Area
The City of Alamosa funded this study to determine if its commercial core area could qualify as an Urban Renewal Area as defined under CRS 31-25-103(2), Click here for more information
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