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Mosca, Colorado
Mosca and State Highway 17
Mosca and State Highway 17
Mosca, Colorado is located in Colorado
Mosca, Colorado
Mosca, Colorado
Location in Colorado
Mosca, Colorado is located in the United States
Mosca, Colorado
Mosca, Colorado
Location in the United States
Country  United States
State  Colorado
County Alamosa
Elevation
7,559 ft (2,304 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 1,072
Time zone UTC-7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
81146
GNIS feature ID 196391

Mosca (Spanish for fly) is an unincorporated community and a U.S. Post Office in Alamosa County, Colorado, United States. Mosca's population is 1,072 as of the 2020 census. It was named for the nearby Mosca Pass, which was named for the Spanish explorer, Luis de Moscoso Alvarado. The Mosca Post Office has the ZIP Code 81146. It is best known for its proximity to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by warm to hot, dry summers, and cold to freezing winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Mosca has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.

Nearby attractions

Power Plants

  • San Luis Valley Solar Ranch
  • Hooper Solar PV Power Plant
  • Greater Sandhill Solar Plant
  • Alamosa Solar Generating Project
  • Alamosa Photovoltaic Power Plant

Economy

Much of the local economy is based on tourism due to the town's proximity with Great Sand Dunes National Park. FairPoint Communications operated the Columbine Telecom Company in the community.

Education

Mosca is served by the Sangre de Cristo School District Re-22J. It is home to Sangre de Cristo Elementary School and Sangre de Cristo Undivided High School.

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