Alamosa Colorado is a wonderful place to live or vist. Alamosa was established in May 1878 by the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad. As of the 2000 census, there were 7,960 people, 2,974 households, and 1,769 families residing in the city. Alamosa is a wonderful place to raise a family and has affordable housing.
Alamosa is the shopping center for the San Luis Valley and boasts a WalMart Supercenter a Walgreens and two supermarkets, Safeway and City Market. There are many banks located in Alamosa including First Southwest Bank, Alamosa State Bank, San Luis Valley Federal Bank and other banks offering refinance rates and mortgage rates that are very competitive with national banks.
There are a number of fast food restaurants, two medical clinics, and a regional hospital, San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center. If you are thinking about living in Alamosa there are several real estate agencies including Colorado Realty and Land Co, Porter Realty Inc and many other agents that can help you find a home in Alamosa. You can also find Alamsoa real estate listings online at realtor.com and find today’s mortgage rates at ratesorama.com.
Find information on lodging, dining and shopping in Alamosa. Find information about the Great Sand Dunes National Park, Rio Grande Scenic Railroad, Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, Rio Grande National Forest, Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge, San Luis Lakes State Park and our famous hot springs.
Alamosa has two colleges, Adams State College which is located in Alamosa is a four year, state supported college founded in 1921 and offering degrees in several fields including business and education. Trinidad State Junior College Also has a campus located in Alamosa.
Other attrations include Cattails Golf course, an 18 hole championship course with a new clubhouse.
