Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area

A nonprofit organization

The Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area was established to for the purpose of providing an "integrated and cooperative approach for the protection, enhancement, and interpretation of the natural, cultural, historical, scenic, and recreational resources of the Heritage Area."

Testimonials

The Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area, which includes more than 3,000 square miles of south-central Colorado, was dedicated August 29, 2009.

Mission

The Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area (“SdCNHA”) was designated to promote, rehabilitate, and interpret the unique historical, geographic, cultural, and natural resources. We endeavor to preserve and protect the integrity of our area, and encourage stewardship for all generations through community collaboration.

Background Statement

A heritage area is both a place and a concept. Physically, heritage areas are regions with concentrations of significant natural, scenic, cultural, historic and recreational resources. Most of the properties in a heritage area are in private ownership and will remain in private ownership. Heritage areas are places known for their unique culture and identity, as well as for being good places to live and visit.

With 11,000 years of documented human habitation, the Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area is a crossroads of the centuries. Here a unique blend of Native American, Hispano and Anglo settlement is reflected in the diversity of the people, art and traditions. The geographic isolation of our high desert valley and the peoples' enduring ties to the land have given rise to a rich cultural heritage and ensured its preservation. The area's fertile cultural landscape is complemented by remarkable natural resources, including the mighty Rio Grande, majestic Rocky Mountain peaks, Great Sand Dunes National Park, National Wildlife Refuges, and the high mountain desert, all of which lend the Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area an unparalleled beauty that offers a sense of retreat and a powerful source of inspiration for visitors.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area

other names

SdCNHA

Year Established

2009

Tax id (EIN)

80-0349819

Category

Arts, Culture & Humanities

Organization Size

Medium Organization

Address

231 State Ave
Alamosa, CO 81101

Headquarters

231 State Ave PO Box 844
Alamosa, CO 81101

Mailing

PO Box 844
Alamosa, CO 81101

Service areas

Alamosa County, CO, US

Conejos County, CO, US

Costilla County, CO, US

Phone

719-580-9057

Other

719-580-5016

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