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The San Luis Valley
Never Feels Crowded
With a population density of about six people per square mile, there is plenty of open space. Living in the Valley doesn’t require one to give up all the amenities of big city life.
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Main Street Alamosa
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Alamosa
45 minute drive -- is the largest city in the area. Alamosa is approximately 40 miles from your property (45 minute drive). With a population of approximately 14,000 people, Alamosa serves as the San Luis Valley’s regional hub.
(Alamosa is Spanish for cottonwood and named for the trees that grow along the Rio Grande River)
The country town of Alamosa may be small, but it has much to offer.
Blanca
Town of Blanca with Blanca Peak in the background
The small country town of Blanca, -- 20 minute drive -- population of approximately 400, is the second closest town to your property. In this small, country town you will find many services, including:
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Lu's Main Street Cafe -- very good country cafe restaurant with homemade food! Be sure to try their homemade green chili sauce and homemade pies.
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More Restaurant Options
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Several general and grocery stores
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RV Park with a convenience store and gas pumps
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Public Laundry
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Post Office
Town of Blanca Info
Blanca Neighborhood Profile
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Would you enjoy some history blended in with your experience? |
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This area is where people other than Native Americans first settled Colorado. |
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Oldest Fort
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Oldest Town
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Oldest Store
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First Water Rights
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San Luis
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San Luis Museum
& Cultural Center
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First settled in 1851, San Luis, -- about 20 minutes drive -- the oldest town in Colorado, is located about 20 miles south of your property.
The oldest church in Colorado, Our Lady of Guadalupe, is located in the town of Conejos in the southwestern part of the San Luis Valley. The oldest business in the state of Colorado, the R&R Market located in the town of San Luis, celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2007.
Coloradoans talk a lot about the state’s deep commitment to community. One place that demonstrates this well is Colorado’s oldest town, San Luis. Here, families measure their connection to the area not in years, but generations. Situated in a broad valley riddled with farms and surrounded by peaks, the town of San Luis has always been at a crossroads of cultures. As a result, it is rich with timeless customs and historic sites.
The small country town of San Luis has a population of approximately 800 people. San Luis is the county seat for Costilla County, where your property is located. Here you will find the county government offices for Costilla County.
Fort Garland
Fort Garland as seen from Highway 159 on the south side of town.
300+ Days of Sunshine
Fort Garland -- about 10 minutes drive. Fort Garland is the closest town to your property.
Established in 1858, Fort Garland, with a garrison of over 100 men, was established to protect the earliest settlers in the San Luis Valley. Fort Garland was one of a dozen forts built by the U.S. Army in the 1850s in the New Mexico Territory, acquired in 1848 as a result of the Mexican-American War. The fort played an important role in the country’s quest for Manifest Destiny and Westward Expansion by establishing a U.S. military presence on the frontier and providing security for settlers in the region - mostly Hispanic - from native tribes, particularly the Ute tribes.
This small historic town with a present day population of approximately 430 has:
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Motel
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Several Restaurants
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Grocery Store
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Post Office
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Museum
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Fort Garland Neighborhood Profile
The following links will provide additional San Luis Valley area information.
Smith Reservoir Offers Fishing and Boating
about 20-minute drive from your property
Additional Lake Info
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This Year-Round Destination Area Offers A Distinct Mixture of Recreation, Culture, Landscape, and Activity |
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Museums
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Snow ski at Wolf Creek Ski Area -- receives the most snow in Colorado
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Snowshoe
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Cross-country skiing
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Snowmobile on the thousands of miles of mountain roads and trails.
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Anglers will find many miles of rivers and numerous lakes.
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Outdoor enthusiasts -- there are 3 million acres of public land waiting your exploration
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Numerous Lakes and Rivers |
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7 Area Lakes
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3 Major Rivers
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Click on Photo for Larger Image
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Great Sand Dunes National Park Info
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