All About WRAP
Alamosa has long been a place people rely on – a center of connection, culture, and opportunity. Yet not everyone here experiences these benefits equally. Gaps in access to services, aging infrastructure, limited resources, and rising housing costs mean there is still work to do to create a better Alamosa for all. At the same time, the community has made meaningful progress in areas such as river access and trails, downtown revitalization, and affordable housing. To build on this momentum, the City of Alamosa is launching the We Are Alamosa Project (WRAP), an 18-month process to create its next comprehensive plan. A comprehensive plan is a long-term visionary document used to guide policies, programs, and public investments. Through WRAP, the community will guide the City in creating a roadmap for the next decade to maintain community character while better serving the people who live and work here. The We Are Alamosa Project will run from summer 2026 through fall 2027. WRAP is designed to be collaborative, inclusive, and engaging – built around the voices, experiences, and priorities of the people who live and work in Alamosa.
Upcoming Events
This city belongs to us all. We invite you to share your questions, hopes, and concerns throughout this project. In return, the City is committed to turning your input into lasting results grounded in what you tell us matters most. In June, over 750 community members shared what matters most to them about Alamosa. Now we want to hear from you: Do these values reflect our community? Join us July 27-30 to weigh in on the conversation:
- WRAP Community Meeting: Review Alamosa's draft values on July 28 from 6:30-8:15 pm at Knights of Columbus Hall! Food, childcare, and Spanish interpretation provided.
- Community Conversations: Participate in a small group discussion on the draft values at various locations around town.
- Pop-ups: Visit WRAP's tables at the Mercadillo, recycling center, Milagros and more!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a comprehensive plan?
A comprehensive plan is a long-term visionary document used to guide policies, programs, and public investments over a 10-year period. A comprehensive plan is not a regulatory tool; it is a roadmap for a community's future. State statute requires local governments to develop and maintain a comprehensive plan to ensure local planning efforts are consistent and coordinated. Such plans are used by local leaders, government staff, and community partners to guide decisions on key issues such as land use and development, housing, infrastructure, the economy, and the environment.
Who's guiding wrap?
You! The community is in the driver’s seat, shaping every step of this process. The project team is led by the City of Alamosa and Community Builders, a Colorado nonprofit specializing in community planning and engagement. The WRAP Steering Committee, 18 local leaders representing a cross-section of the community, provides strategic guidance and local insight to ensure the project effectively reflects the community’s diversity, priorities, and lived experience.
How will wrap help our community?
WRAP is about more than the final plan – it’s about the process of getting there. The project seeks to:
- Develop a clear vision for Alamosa’s future
- Bring people together through face-to-face conversations and shared learning
- Strengthen civic engagement and thoughtful dialogue
- Help make Alamosa a better place for all while preserving what makes it unique