Just two years after colorado became a state, a narrowgauge train loaded with expectant settlers and their belongings stopped at a protected bend in the rio grande shaded by a grove of cottonwoods. Lot of 4 richard dorman narrow gauge collection alamosa chama. The first meeting on october 16 at narrow gauge book cooperative our first designated safe space. Chamacumbres with a little chili, 2nd edition, 1993 volume 4. Alamosa news the narrow gauge bookstore is back on track. Call 5896712 narrow gauge newsstand or 5877372 asc community partnerships for directions. The byways primary feature is the creation and development of the nations largest narrow gauge railroad system. Narrow gauge book cooperative alamosa county chamber of. In 1878 alamosaspanish for cottonwood grovewas founded. Alamosa chamber of commerce, welcome center, alamosa economic development. Alamosa was the headquarters for the rio grande narrow gauge, where it interchanged with the standard gauge and where the shops were located. Our next meeting at the narrow gauge book cooperative in alamosa will be held at 6. Businessfriendly amenities include phones along with free local calls restrictions may apply.
The october 2009 mrh had an article by byron henderson on modeling the spng in hon3 in a bedroomsized space. Rio grande river running throught alamosa city park. Rio grande narrow gauge final years alamosa to chama. Narrow gauge newsstand one of the few indie bookstores still alive and kicking. Narrow gauge newsstand in alamosa is located nearby and. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our. At one time it was also a division headquarters, but by 1960 the narrow gauge was run out of denver.
The narrow gauge bookstore is back on track alamosa news. Built in 1881, the renowned alamosa parlor car features table and chair lounge style. This is a photo caption on page 267 of the previously mentioned american narrow gauge railroads by george w. Just rights usborne books and more by babette, state ave. For more information about the city of alamosa, please visit. After a powerful and concerted effort by the community, the space was revived as the narrow gauge book co.
Always a railroad town, 2nd edition, 1996 volume 3. We host more than 200 events in the store and in the community every year. Alamosa the narrow gauge book cooperative coop is pleased to announce that sufficient funds were raised to reopen the bookstore. Let us guide you along trails less traveled in the san luis valley, show you where to get the best bowl of green chile, and even share our sacred fishing spots on the magnificent rio grande. Alamosa to chama sounds backwards, but this is the normal route for this part of the tour. At narrow gauge newsstand, you can park your car in seconds with the nearby street and lot parking options. The alamosadurango line or san juan extension was a railroad line built by the denver and rio grande western railroad, following the border between the u. Boulder book store has been named best of boulder by local papers every year since 1987. Narrow gauge newsstand 602 main st, alamosa, co 81101. Alamosa the narrow gauge book cooperative coop is pleased to announce that sufficient funds were raised to reopen the bookstore as a cooperative with many thanks to a cadre of dedicated and visionary volunteers, and to a community that clearly has a passion for books and reading, the coop now has 69 owners and 27 members.
Search for other magazines in alamosa on the real yellow pages. Crains railway pages colorado narrow gauge alamosa to. Oct 19, 2019 i went to the narrow gauge book coop in alamosa on wednesday to find out how the launch will work. There will be a separate table for the monitor and slide show, and room for refreshments. The chapters cover north from antonito to alamosa, the shops, passenger and. Loads were transloaded from standard gauge to narrow gauge cars or vice versa. Alamosa was established in may 1878 by the denver and rio grande railroad and quickly became an important rail center. Help us write a new chapter for the narrow gauge book coop. San luis valley pride initiative creates safe space program. Lot of 4 richard dorman narrow gauge collection alamosa. The official site for alamosa, colorado tourism information.
Rio grande narrow gauge the final years, alamosa to. I went to the narrow gauge book coop in alamosa on wednesday to find out how the launch will work. Save the narrow gauge bookstore in alamosa, co indiegogo. Boulder book store is boulders largest independent bookstore with 20,000 sq. I received the first 20 copies of the paperback version of bygone creede last week and except for two books in the narrow gauge book cooperative in alamosa, they are all gone. There will be a big table dedicated to baby duck in the front of the store. For more than 40 years, narrow gauge newsstand served the san luis valley from its historic brick building in downtown alamosa.
Artists and master crafts people visit our shop to sell their wares. The scans of the original photographs are approximately 4800 by 6000 pixels. Alamosa news closing the book on narrow gauge newsstand. For all the best reads or course necessities, narrow gauge newsstands superior bookstore has a varied selection of books in alamosa. There was a legendary array of magazines, wellcurated bookshelves, and the welcoming smell of freshly popped popcorn. We are a communityrun book cooperative, growing a culture of literacy by offering a diverse selection of new and. I did a new book release at the narrow gauge and bundled my three san luis valley books together and sold them all. Alamosasalida and the valley line, 1st edition, 1991 volume 5. Narrow gauge railroad inn offers 33 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Check out save the narrow gauge bookstore in alamosa, co on indiegogo. Here is a typical clearance for a westbound freight from alamosa to chama. Before you make your next purchase, be sure to see which small businesses are newest in alamosa, co. The line was originally built as a 3 ft 914 mm narrowgauge line between alamosa, colorado, and durango, colorado.
We are a communityrun book cooperative, growing a culture of literacy by. We will be open for customers instore wednesday saturday, from 10 am to 6 pm. Historic railroads of the san juan updated pagosa springs. Narrow gauge newsstand 602 main st alamosa co 81101. A narrow gauge line built by otto mears and investors in denver, the rio grande southern railroad served the western area of the san juans, with its circuitous route passing through telluride, ophir, lizard head pass, rico, dolores, and hesperus. Alamosa salida and the valley line, 1st edition, 1991 volume 5.
Rio grande narrow gauge the final years, alamosa to chama. Your exclusive slv source for usborne childrens books. A narrowgauge line built by otto mears and investors in denver, the rio grande southern railroad served the western area of the san juans, with its circuitous route passing through telluride, ophir, lizard head pass, rico, dolores, and hesperus. Narrow gauge newsstand 602 main st alamosa, co book stores. Play on the beach at great sand dunes national park, hike to zapata falls, or spend a relaxing day aboard the rio grande. Electronic or paper reproductions of the original photographs may be purchased from the friends. Soon, mile around the circle trips from denver, with a stage ride between ouray and silverton, were being advertised by the railroad. The railroad had an extensive construction, repair and shipping facility in alamosa for many years and headquartered its remaining narrow gauge service here with trackage reaching many points throughout southwest colorado and northern new mexico.
The drgw narrow gauge operated by timetable and trainorder, with all trains except the silverton trains in the summer operating as extras. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless internet access. Book the narrow gauge railroad inn stay at this motel in antonito. Narrow gauge railroad inn places you within a leisurely stroll of cumbres and toltec scenic railroad and manassa town hall. This motel has 33 rooms and welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, free inroom wifi, and free self parking. We are a communityrun book cooperative, growing a culture of literacy by offering a diverse. According to manager christie lindsay, the store is closing because their magazine distributor is going in a different business direction. A vibrant young hispano woman, shonnie medina, inherits a breastcancer mutation known as brca1. Alamosa chamber of commerce member directory alamosa. The main street bookstore will be closing its doors friday, march 2. Personally, i would opt to do less in the space i think squeezing that amount of mainline run into that small an area detracts from the overall impression, especially because one of the spngs defining characteristics is the lonely emptiness of much of the. Alamosa chamber of commerce member directory alamosa county. Alamosa county chamber of commerce alamosa, colorado.
Closing the book on narrow gauge newsstand alamosa news. Then in 1891 the 171 mile rio grande southern rr was completed connecting with the two rio grande lines at durango and ridgway 11 miles north of ouray. Narrow gauge newsstand alamosa, co book store in alamosa. Narrow gauge interchange model railroad hobbyist magazine. Lindsay said that the pair had stores throughout the state and als newsstand in fort collins will be their last once narrow gauge.
Gunnison, marshall pass, lake city, crested butte thru to ourry, 1st edition, 1993 r. Popular attractions cumbres and toltec scenic railroad and manassa town hall are located nearby. Narrow gaugestandard gauge switchovers trains magazine. Includes alamosa, antonito, chama, cumbres and osier. Independent bookstore narrow gauge book coop alamosa. Will include dust jacket if it originally came with one. Narrow gauge book coop is an independent, communityowned bookstore in the heart of downtown alamosa. Narrow gauge book cooperative is a communityowned indie bookstore.
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