Rio Grande County, Administrative county in Colorado, United States
Rio Grande County extends across 2,362 square kilometers in central Colorado, featuring Del Norte as its administrative center and Monte Vista as its largest city.
The establishment of Rio Grande County in 1874 marked the formation of a new administrative division within Colorado during the territorial expansion period.
The residents of Rio Grande County maintain strong connections to their agricultural heritage through seasonal celebrations and community gatherings in Del Norte and Monte Vista.
The county operates under Mountain Time Zone and contains essential services in Del Norte, including government offices, medical facilities, and educational institutions.
The Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge within Rio Grande County serves as a critical habitat for sandhill cranes during their annual migration patterns.
Location: Colorado
Inception: 1874
Capital city: Del Norte
Shares border with: Saguache County, Alamosa County, Conejos County, Archuleta County, Mineral County
Website: http://riograndecounty.org
GPS coordinates: 37.61000,-106.39000
Latest update: March 20, 2025 16:02
La Garita Caldera
50.6 km
Fish Canyon Tuff
50.6 km
Rio Grande Scenic Railroad
49 km
Wheeler Geologic Area
46.2 km
UFO Watchtower
48.6 km
Treasure Falls, Colorado
46.6 km
Baca National Wildlife Refuge
59.3 km
Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge
29.8 km
Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge
58.8 km
Conejos Peak
39.2 km
Bennett Peak
14.6 km
D&RGW 169
49.2 km
San Luis Valley Conservation Area
34.1 km
Terrace Reservoir
28.8 km
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
48.8 km
Trujillo Homestead
59.3 km
Capilla de San Juan Bautista
28.7 km
Sevenmile Bridge
55.9 km
First Baptist Church of Moffat
60.7 km
American National Bank Building
49 km
Carnegie Library
21.9 km
Alamosa County Courthouse
48.7 km
Monte Vista Downtown Historic District
21.6 km
Husung Hardware
48.9 km
La Jara Reservoir
38.3 km
Kid Gulch
57.1 km
Sutherland Bridge
10.2 km
Wheeler Bridge
10.4 kmReviews
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