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with other fun activities. A highlight of the weekend is a 5k
walk/run on the frozen Rio Grande, conditions permitting.
18 FOURTH OF JULY — CANCELLED FOR 2020-
Celebrate the 4th of July in Alamosa beginning with the
Kiwanis pancake breakfast in the morning, 7-10 a.m.,
followed by a parade down Main Street at 10. Fireworks
are planned at dusk at the Alamosa Fairgrounds.
with live music, hop contest and food. The show will run
from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 719-580-3939, 719-274-5224
or 719-580-0541.
22 SACRED HEART CHURCH — The historic Catholic
church on Fourth Street in Alamosa was constructed
between 1922-1928, and is an interesting interpretation of
the Mission style designed by prominent architect Robert
Willison. Step inside to see outstanding murals painted in
the 1940s by German artist Josef Steinhage.
23 CAT’S CLASSIC MOTOCROSS — CANCELLED
FOR 2020- Experience AMA-Pro Am motocross action at the
Cat’s Classic Motocross scheduled for early July at the Sutak
Raceway, 8131 Road 11 South, Alamosa. Sutak Raceway
is a historic motocross track where racer/promoter Dwight
Catalano has hosted numerous events. Visit catsclassics.
com for the schedule and more information.
Farmers Market
Photo by Keith R. Cerny
19 FARMERS MARKET — The Alamosa Farmers’
Market runs Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. July to
October featuring local produce, food, crafts, cooking
demonstrations, educational activities for all ages, and live
music in the parking lot at State and Sixth Streets in downtown
Alamosa and in a second location, the farm park just north of
the Highway 160/17 intersection, Alamosa, on Wednesdays
TBA. See more details at alamosafarmersmarket.org, 719-
480-4365, or alamosafarmermarket@gmail.com.
20 CATTAILS GOLF COURSE — With a beautiful
clubhouse, pro shop and new restaurant TBA, under new
management, the Cattails Golf Course in Alamosa has
been praised throughout the Rocky Mountain Region for
its superb condition and challenging 18 holes. Call 589-
9515 to reserve tee times. Also, enjoy a disc golf course
adjacent to Cattails on the Alamosa Ranch.
21 ROLLIN’ DEEP CAR SHOW — Celebrate Father’s
Day with the entire family at Alamosa’s Cole Park with
the free 25th Annual Rollin’ Deep Car Show on Sunday,
July 26, featuring low rider custom cars and motorcycles,
all makes, models and years. Enjoy a pre-hop Saturday
24 RIO GRANDE SCENIC RAIL EXCURSIONS —
SUSPENDED DUE TO BANKRUPTCY- The Rio Grande
Scenic Railroad offers steam engine rides through breathtaking
mountain valleys and over legendary La Veta pass on hundreds
of miles of historic rail. Daily and weekend excursions offer
riders a trip back in time on restored passenger cars that stop at
historic towns and connect with the Cumbres & Toltec Railroad.
The Rio Grande Scenic Railroad also offers concerts in
a beautiful mountain setting during the summer months.
Reservations can be made by calling 877-726-RAIL or visiting
www.coloradotrain.com/
25 SPLASHLAND
— The Splashland
Hot Springs features
naturally artesian
warm water. The pool
is located just a mile
north of Alamosa
on Highway 17.
Splashland offers
water aerobics, deep
water cardio, water
yoga and parent-tot
classes. Check out
the updated building
and food court. Splashland Photo by Jennifer Alonzo
Contact: 589-6258
or splashlandllc@hotmail.com. Also check Splashland out
on Facebook and at www.splashlandllc.com/
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