Alamosa, CO
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About Alamosa
- • Actor and playwright Edward Albee, known for "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?," was born in Alamosa.
- • Alamosa is home to the Adams State University's rare book collection, including incunabula.
- • The Denver & Rio Grande Railroad established Alamosa in 1878, making it a vital rail hub.
- • A large, now-vanished, artesian well once flowed freely near Alamosa, attracting early settlers.
- • The 1921 flood devastated Alamosa, prompting major infrastructure changes.
- • "Alamosa," meaning "cottonwood grove," was founded in 1878 and incorporated in 1879.
- • With around 9,800 residents, it's a regional hub, smaller than Durango.
- • Sitting at 7,544 feet, the thin air makes for crisp, cool evenings.
- • Agriculture, education, and government services drive Alamosa's economy.
- • A quiet resilience permeates Alamosa, tinged with the vastness of the San Luis Valley.
- • The Denver Broncos, a few hours away, won Super Bowl 50 in 2016.
- • Adams State's track and field program boasts numerous NCAA Division II national championships.