Official Site of Alamosa, Colorado

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Our Rivers:
The Rio Grande and The Conejos River

Conejos River

The third-longest river in the United States, the Rio Grande snakes through the San Luis Valley, making a pass alongside Alamosa's Cole Park before wandering down to New Mexico on its way to serve as the Texas/Mexican border. Its cultural significance throughout history is unmatched by few other North American
Conejos River
bodies of water.

Tiny by comparison but not less bountiful, the Conejos River flows from the San Juans down through the southern part of the San Luis Valley, emptying into the great Rio not far from the New Mexico border. Both rivers offer outstanding opportunities for trout fishing and endless opportunities for natural discovery, reflection and recreation.

 

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