Milky Way over Medano Creek and Dunes

The Great Sand Dunes is a certified International Dark Sky Park by the International Dark Sky Association. Photo Credit: NPS/Patrick Myers

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Welcome to Alamosa County!

Our thriving community is home to over 15,000 residents. Alamosa is the commercial hub of the San Luis Valley and the gateway to the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve.

Equipped with prime agricultural land, innovative businesses in energy, industry, cultural heritage, and transportation, Alamosa County residents and visitors also enjoy access to some of Colorado's best wilderness and outdoor recreation. Our climate is perfect for the agricultural production of barley, potatoes, alfalfa, and with 350+ days of sunshine a year, we are one of the most productive locations for solar power plants in the U.S.

 

 

Important News about 2024 Tax Payments

There are some major changes to your tax statement for 2023 property taxes payable in 2024:

Your tax statements will be mailed later than normal due to changes in State Law. The Colorado Legislature and Governor Polis recently enacted changes to laws to accommodate property tax relief, which will delay Colorado counties certifying their tax roll. The new tax roll deadline is January 24, 2024, which is two weeks later than previous years. This extra time will allow taxing authorities sufficient time to certify their mill levies and county assessors more time to compile newly required data. The changes do not alter the first-half payment due date for property taxes which is February 29, 2024, due to the 2024 Leap Year. We anticipate the tax notices will be mailed on approximately February 10, 2024; which is almost one month later than in previous years. We apologize but this is out of our control. 

Thank you,
Amy McKinley
Alamosa County Treasurer

Alamosa County Commissioners Recognize Employees of the Quarter

Commissioners Recognize Employees of the Quarter

Pictured left to right, Commissioner Van Ry, Jamie Greeman (Administration), Charity Geoffroy (Home Health), Dave Teem (Road & Bridge) and Kevin Ruiz (Road & Bridge) Commissioner Heersink, Commissioner Laske. Thank you all for everything you do! Congratulations! 

Alamosa County Community Clean Up Day

Alamosa County will be hosting a County Clean-up day. Alamosa County residents can bring most large items and debris for disposal. This event will be Saturday, May 11, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Items must be brought to the Alamosa County Road & Bridge Department, through the back entrance off of Independence Drive. Watch for signs. Items that are allowed include most large items, most metals including appliances, regular car and pickup truck tires, and electronics. Items not allowed are no concrete, tiles, or shingles, no large commercial, semi, or tractor tires, no paints or oils, and no hazardous materials. All loads are subject to inspection and all loads must be covered and secured for transport.  Please keep in mind this large item DROP-OFF is a separate event from the large item PICK-UP hosted by the City of Alamosa. For questions please call Alamosa County at 719-587-5161. 

NEWS

     Beginning Thursday April 25, Alamosa County will be hosting an online surplus auction for the sale of Alamosa County vehic
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held before the Alamosa Board of County Commissioners on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 9:00AM in the Alamosa County Administration Building, 8900 Independence Way, Alamosa, Colorado to receive public input regarding the adoption of t