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Alamosa is a home rule municipality and the county seat of Alamosa County,Colorado,United States. The city population was 9,806 in the 2020 United States Census. The city is the commercial center of the San Luis Valley in south-central Colorado,and is the home of Adams State University.
Rio Grande County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2020 census,the population was 11,539. The county seat is Del Norte. The county is named for the Rio Grande,which flows through the county.
Conejos County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2020 census,the population was 7,461. The county seat is the unincorporated community of Conejos.
Founded in 1851,the Town of Manassa is a Statutory Town and is the most populous municipality in Conejos County,Colorado,United States. The town's population was 947 at the 2020 United States Census.
The Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge is an 11,169-acre (4,520 ha) United States National Wildlife Refuge located in southern Colorado. The site is located in the San Luis Valley along the east side of the Rio Grande approximately 8 miles (13 km) southeast of Alamosa primarily in southeastern Alamosa County,although very small parts extend into northeastern Conejos and western Costilla counties. It is managed by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service jointly with the Baca and Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuges. It was established in 1962 as a haven for migratory birds and other wildlife.
The 2006 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 7,2006. Incumbent Republican governor Bill Owens was unable to run due to term limits,and the election was won by Democratic nominee Bill Ritter.
The Colorado Pacific Rio Grande Railroad is a class III railroad operating in south-central Colorado. It runs on 154 miles (248 km) of former Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad tracks on three lines radiating from Alamosa and interchanges with the Union Pacific Railroad in Walsenburg. Much of the railroad is located in the San Luis Valley. In 2022,it was purchased by Stefan Soloviev.
Rio Grande National Forest is a 1.86 million-acre (7,530 km2) U.S. National Forest located in southwestern Colorado. The forest encompasses the San Luis Valley,which is the world's largest agricultural alpine valley,as well as one of the world's largest high deserts located around mountains. The Rio Grande rises in the forest,and the Continental Divide runs along most of its western border. The forest lies in parts of nine counties. In descending order of land area within the forest they are Saguache,Mineral,Conejos,Rio Grande,Hinsdale,San Juan,Alamosa,Archuleta,and Custer counties. Forest headquarters are currently located in Monte Vista,Colorado,but plan to move to Del Norte. There are local ranger district offices in Del Norte,La Jara,and Saguache.
South-Central Colorado is a region of the U.S. state of Colorado. It can be roughly defined by Chaffee County in the northwest,El Paso County in the northeast,Las Animas County in the southeast,and Conejos County in the southwest. Some notable towns and cities there include Colorado Springs,Pueblo,Cripple Creek,Cañon City,Salida,Buena Vista,Monte Vista,Alamosa,Walsenburg,and Trinidad. The landscapes of South-Central Colorado were made known to the Western world by the explorations of Zebulon Pike and Kit Carson,who were later followed by settlers,many of whom came by the Santa Fe Trail. The upper tributaries of the Arkansas River and South Platte River provide ample whitewater rafting and are famous for trout and bass fishing in scenic settings such as Royal Gorge. Much of the local economic system is dependent on mining,forestry,ranching,and tourism related to these endeavors. South-Central Colorado has so far largely escaped urbanization,allowing visitors to experience something of the American Old West.
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Larry Crowder is a former Republican legislator in the American State of Colorado. Elected to the Colorado Senate in 2012,he represented Senate District 35 which encompasses parts of Pueblo County,and all of Alamosa County,Baca County,Bent County,Conejos County,Costilla County,Crowley County,Custer County,Huerfano County,Kiowa County,Las Animas County,Mineral County,Otero County,Prowers County,Rio Grande County,and Saguache County.
Hispanic and Latino Coloradans are residents of the state of Colorado who are of Hispanic or Latino ancestry. As of 2020,Hispanics and Latinos of any race made up 21% of the state's population,or 1,269,520 of the state's 5,770,545 residents.
Donald Valdez is an American farmer and politician who served as a member of the Colorado House of Representatives. He represented District 62,which covered portions of Alamosa,Conejos,Costilla,Huerfano,Mineral,Pueblo,Rio Grande,and Saguache counties.
Shannon Kathleen Bird is an American politician who is a member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 29th district in Adams County.
Colorado's 35th Senate district is one of 35 districts in the Colorado Senate. It has been represented by Republican Rod Pelton since 2023. Prior to redistricting the district was represented by Republicans Cleave Simpson and Larry Crowder.
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- ↑ "Martinez announces candidacy for House District 62". Conejos County Citizen. October 19, 2020. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
- ↑ "Matthew Martinez". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
- ↑ "Martinez wins Colorado HD 62 race". Alamosa Citizen. November 9, 2022. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
- ↑ Waggoner, Priscilla (February 24, 2023). "Rep. Martinez appointed to joint select committee addressing high utility bills". Alamosa News. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
- ↑ "Martinez assigned to two committees in state legislature". Alamosa Citizen. December 13, 2022. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
- ↑ "Matthew Martinez | Colorado General Assembly". leg.colorado.gov. Retrieved 2023-04-20.
