Alamosa, County seat in San Luis Valley, Colorado, United States
The city of Alamosa sits at an elevation of 2,299 meters, positioned at the intersection of U.S. Routes 160 and 285 in Colorado's San Luis Valley.
The Denver and Rio Grande Railroad established Alamosa in 1878, creating a vital rail center that connected southwest Colorado with northern New Mexico routes.
Adams State University in Alamosa provides educational programs in teaching, art, and business while serving as an educational center for the San Luis Valley region.
The San Luis Valley Regional Airport connects Alamosa to Denver through regular commercial flights, offering transportation options for residents and visitors.
The surrounding landscape includes mountain peaks exceeding 14,000 feet in the Sangre de Cristo Range within 23 miles of the city center.
Location: Alamosa County
Inception: 1878
Elevation above the sea: 2,299 m
Website: http://www.cityofalamosa.org
Website: http://cityofalamosa.org
GPS coordinates: 37.46861,-105.87361
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:27
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Little Bear Peak
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Mount Lindsey
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D&RGW 169
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Husung Hardware
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