Alamosa
in Alamosa County of Colorado, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
37.469 and -105.870 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 37° 28' 10" and W -105° 52' 12"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 04:39 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: America/Denver
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:10 am and 7:50 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-37.797 and 77.565 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Martin-de-Vivies
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-04-27 08:23:39

Touring Alamosa

Alamosa in Alamosa County (Colorado) with it's 9,819 residents is a town located in United States about 1,562 mi (or 2,515 km) west of Washington DC, the country's capital place.

Time in Alamosa is now 04:39 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named America / Denver with an UTC offset of -6 hours. We know of 8 airports nearby Alamosa, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is San Luis Valley Regional Bergman Field in a distance of 2 mi (or 4 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United States is Mesa Verde National Park in a distance of 91 mi (or 147 km), West. Also, if you like the game of golf, there are several options within driving distance. Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Conejos, San Luis, Del Norte, Saguache and Westcliffe. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 48 °F

Morning Temperature 3°C / 37 °F
Evening Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Night Temperature 4°C / 40 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 33%
Air Pressure 998 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 17 km/h (10 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 99% of sky
General Conditions Rain and snow

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

13°C (55 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

12°C (54 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Sky is clear, fresh breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

16°C (60 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Few clouds, fresh breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

BEST WESTERN ALAMOSA INN

Address
0,8 mi
2005 MAIN STREET
81101 Alamosa
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hampton Inn Alamosa CO

Address
2,2 mi
710 Mariposa Street
81101 Alamosa
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Fairfield Inn & Suites Alamosa

Address
2,3 mi
721 Mariposa Street
81101 Alamosa
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Comfort Inn & Suites

Address
2,5 mi
6301 US HWY 160
81101 Alamosa
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Valley Motel

Address
0,9 mi
2051 Main Street
81101 Alamosa
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn Express & Suites ALAMOSA

Address
2,2 mi
3418 Mariposa
81101 ALAMOSA
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


DAYS INN ALAMOSA

Address
0,8 mi
223 SANTA FE AVENUE
81101 Alamosa
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Rodeway Inn Alamosa

Address
0,9 mi
333 Santa Fe Ave.
81101 Alamosa
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Inn of the Rio Grande Hotel and Conference Ctr

Address
0,9 mi
333 Santa Fe Ave
81101 ALAMOSA
United States

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


SUPER 8 ALAMOSA

Address
1,4 mi
2505 W MAIN
81101 Alamosa
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Alla en Alamosa

Published: December 24, 2009
Length: 40:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: jamesrossmorrison

Un viaje de visita a Alamosa, Colorado, por parte de una familia maya viviendo en Albuquerque, Nuevo Mexico. Ellos ha escuchado de una comunidad maya originalmente del mismo parte de las ...


Journey to Yesterday, June 1966, Part 3 of 5: Alamosa to Durango

Published: November 28, 2010
Length: 13:07 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: gothpapa

For several years during the 1960's, the Illini Railroad Club operated an annual week-long "Journey to Yesterday" from Chicago to Colorado. In May of 1966, my brother, sister and I rode what...


#169: The Locomotive of Alamosa, CO: July 2012 work sessions

Published: August 23, 2012
Length: 13:39 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: John Horvath

T-12 #169 is owned by the City of Alamosa, CO. She is a symbol of the city, found on stationary, city buildings, highway signs welcoming drivers to the city. She has a pavilion by US 160 and...


Rio Grande Scenic Steam, Alamosa,CO

Published: June 25, 2011
Length: 33:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ray Evans

San Luis & Rio Grande RR run steam trips from Alamosa to La Veta , Colorado using ex Grand Canyon RR 2-8-0 #18. It is seen pulling in to the "Depot" at Alamosa, 4 June 2011. A 120 mile round...


Alamosa - Day One

Published: November 24, 2007
Length: 01:58 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: jefftrike

Rick and I flew north, following every curve of the Rio Grande Gorge to Alamosa, Colorado. The canyon seemed to stretch on forever and I enjoyed every minute and every mile of the flight. In...


Fiestas de Santa Eulalia 2012, Alamosa

Published: January 10, 2013
Length: 47:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: jamesrossmorrison

La gente de la comunidad kanjobal maya explica a un estadaduñese de que consíste para ellos el fin del calendario maya en el año 2012. Tambien le explicaron la juventud como la comunidad...


Alamosa on a July Evening in 2009

Published: April 06, 2010
Length: 08:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: John Horvath

Diesel and steam working the yard of Alamosa, CO, on a summer evening. The steam engine, #18, is subject of a new DVD that I am editing. These are some clips from that movie in the making.


Alamosa Morning Aug 13 2010

Published: October 20, 2010
Length: 57:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: John Horvath

On a clear morning in Alamosa, CO, #18 takes the MOUNTAINEER to La Veta.


Great Sand Dunes National Park Wyoming20's photos around Alamosa, United States (zapata lake)

Published: November 10, 2010
Length: 35:07 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: TripAdvisorTRIPWOWu

Preview of Wyoming20's blog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/wyoming20/what-to-pack/1123440060/tpod.html This blog preview was made by...


Take off and landings in Alamosa

Published: July 24, 2009
Length: 19:13 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Frank Dzwielewski

A short video of a landing and take-off from Alamosa, Colorado airport. The airplane is a 1964 PA-30.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Alamosa, Colorado

The city of Alamosa is a Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and the most populous city of Alamosa County, Colorado, United States. The United States Census Bureau estimates that the city population was 8,682 in 2005. The city is the commercial center of the San Luis Valley in south-central Colorado.

Located at 37.4667, -105.867 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Populated places in Alamosa County, Colorado, Cities in Colorado, County seats in Colorado, Populated places established in 1878

Alamosa East, Colorado

Alamosa East is a census-designated place (CDP) in Alamosa County, Colorado, United States. The population was 1,458 at the 2010 census.

Located at 37.4756, -105.854 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Alamosa County, Colorado, Census-designated places in Colorado, Populated places in Colorado with Hispanic majority populations

KALQ-FM

KALQ-FM is a radio station broadcasting a country music music format. Licensed to Alamosa, Colorado, USA. The station is currently owned by Community Broadcasting Corporation and features programing from Citadel Broadcasting and Westwood One.

Located at 37.4722, -105.854 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Radio stations in Colorado, Radio stations established in 1985

KASF

KASF is a low transmission power, college level, educational radio station licensed in Alamosa, Colorado, USA, the station serves part of the San Luis Valley in Colorado. The station is owned by Adams State College.

Located at 37.4722, -105.878 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Radio stations in Colorado, Radio stations established in 1977, Populated places in Bardaskan County

KGIW

KGIW is a radio station licensed to Alamosa, Colorado, USA. The station is currently owned by Community Broadcasting Corporation.

Located at 37.4722, -105.854 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in Colorado, Adult contemporary radio stations in the United States

Alamosa High School

Alamosa High School (AHS) is the public senior high school of the city of Alamosa, Colorado. Its colors are Maroon, White and Black, and their mascot is a Mean Moose. The enrollment for the 2011–2012 school year was 576.

Located at 37.4836, -105.896 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Alamosa County, Colorado, Education in Alamosa County, Colorado, Educational institutions with year of establishment missing, Public high schools in Colorado

Popular in vicinity

These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Alamosa.


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
ألاموسا, Аламоза, آلاموسا، کلرادو, ALS, Аламоса, एलामोजा, الاموسا، کولوراڈو, 阿拉莫萨