Alamosa County is one of six counties in south-central Colorado's San Luis Valley. Surrounded by stunning 14,000-foot peaks, more than 50,000 residents share the love of clear blue skies, outdoor recreation, and unparalleled vistas.

Just over a century ago, the railroad opened the San Luis Valley to the rest of the world by laying track across its borders. Today, the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad whisks passengers off to remote parts of the San Luis Valley, and those just beyond those borders, still wild and unspoiled by the last 100 years.

Taylor Park Marina is located about three and a half hours from Denver, Colorado, and sits on the southern edge of Taylor Park Reservoir. The light, crisp air and blue sky is rivaled in beauty only by the sight of the surrounding Sawatch mountain range. Fishing boats and pontoons are available to rent and fishing equipment is for sale, as are beverages and snacks.

Round Mountain Institute, Inc. was founded in 2002. A decade earlier the land at the base of Round Mountain began its transformation into an ecologically friendly farm. Through the years over a thousand people have toured the ever-changing landscape. It all began with a yurt, then the first straw bale house in Gunnison County and finally with a partially straw bale solar greenhouse. The past 12 years have seen the gardens grow to over two acres of ecologically cultivated vegetables, flowers and herbs. Without the overwhelming community support for Round Mountain Institute it never could have materialized into what was once just a vision. The vision was inspired by seeing the toxic agri-business of America polluting the environment and the simple non-toxic farming methods of Nepali villagers sustaining themselves in rhythm with the Earth.

Disney On Ice brings beloved Disney movies to life, creating a thrilling, entertaining live action world of colorful characters to the delight of children of all ages.

The Denver Mariachi Festival is an annual mariachi concert and series of workshops featuring world-class mariachi groups and ballet folkloricos.

Charles Ault started the Players Guild in 1936 as a means to put food on the table in the middle of the depression. A love for the theatre and a creative mind brought a group of talented community actors and actress together to provide the public with live entertainment. This concept was later passed on to his son Charley Ault, Jr. who now runs the Players Guild. By age 8 Charley was in his first play, and directing by age 26. He fully took over the business by age 29. The Players Guild performed there for 14 years after which they traveled around the city, performing in such places as Lorretto Heights and Houston Fine Arts Center for 8 years. In 1990 they found their new home at the Festival Playhouse in Old Town Arvada.

Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge's mission is to protect and enhance urban wildlife and habitat and to provide opportunities for environmental education. This urban Refuge is committed to providing a sanctuary of wildlife for all to enjoy.

Alchemical Eye Studio hosts art and other community events.

The Arvada Police Department sets the standard for excellence. With more than 250 employees, members of the Arvada Police Department are committed to providing quality service to the more than 100,000 citizens of Arvada. The Arvada Police Department is accredited through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), an international organization that sets the standards for excellent policing. In order to achieve accreditation, Arvada's department had to meet 459 standards developed by CALEA. Arvada achieved its 7th Accreditation in 2007 and has been accredited for the past 21 years. Arvada is now a CALEA Flagship agency, which means their department will be able to guide others through the accreditation process in the years to come.