Alamosa, Colorado CO Hotels/Motels/Lodging

This is the current conditions weather report for Alamosa. The report was made 57 minutes ago, at 05:52 UTC. The wind was blowing at a speed of 9 miles per hour / 14.8 kilometers per hour from the north northeast (020°). The temperature was 41°F / 5°C, with a dew-point at 41°F / 5°C. The temperature felt like 36°F / 2°C. The atmospheric pressure was 30.15 inHg / 1022 hPa. The relative humidity was 36%. The skies were clear.

Alamosa is a city in Alamosa County, Colorado, United States. According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 8,682. The city is the commercial center of the San Luis Valley in south-central Colorado. It is a notable tourist town with many nearby attractions including the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve. The San Luis Valley is the largest intermountain valley in the world and features a dry climate with long cold winters and short cool summers. The name "Alamosa" means "cottonwood" in Spanish. The city is on the Rio Grande which is crossed by two auto bridges and one rail bridge in town. Auto traffic is served by U.S. Highway 160 running east and west and U.S. Highway 285 and State Highway 17 running north and south. Alamosa is served by the San Luis and Rio Grande Railroad and is the county seat of Alamosa County, Colorado.

Adams State College is located in Alamosa. ASC is a four year, state supported college founded in 1921 and offering degrees in several fields including business and education. ASC's track team is internationally recognized. The town hosts a Sunshine Festival which occurs the first weekend in June. Alamosa was established in May, 1878 by the Denver and Rio Grande Railway and quickly became an important rail center. Alamosa is located in the highest general agricultural land in the United States and local farmers specialize in growing cool weather crops. Elevation is about 7500 feet in Alamosa with peaks over 14,000 feet within 23 miles of town in the Sangre de Cristo range.

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