Alamosa, Colorado

Set your course for Alamosa, Colorado , and gear up for the fun that awaits you in every direction. Whether you choose to scale the Great Sand Dunes, or bask in a soothing hot spring, you'll find year-round adventure under clear, sunny skies. Make Alamosa your base camp for exporing the San Luis Valley and its surrounding mountain ranges. The history of the city is rich and diverse;the wilderness, pristine; and the people, welcoming.

Alamosa County is located in South Central Colorado at an elevation of 7,544 feet. The County's high plains and flat valley expands 722 square miles, surrounded by the Sangre de Cristo mountain range to the east and the San Juan mountain range to the west. The famous Rio Grande River originates in the San Juan Mountains and flows through the San Luis Valley.

The climate of the San Luis Valley is marked by moderate summers and cold winters, light precipitation and much sunshine. Winter snow, which occurs mainly in frequent light falls, average less than 40 inches per year, with occasional falls as early as September or as late as May. A good snow cover will remain on the ground for several weeks during the coldest months. The growing season averages about 90 days in Alamosa, increasing to over 100 days in the areas north and west of the city. July and August are usually the only frost free months.