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Colorado Experience

The San Luis Valley

Rocky Mountain PBS’ flagship history series, explores the people, places, and events that have shaped Colorado’s rich heritage. Each episode aims to bring history to life, offering fresh perspectives that foster a deeper sense of connection and community among Coloradans.

The San Luis Valley

Season 3 Episode 307 | 26m 39s | CC

Nestled between the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the scenic San Luis Valley holds a rich history for South-Central Colorado. Travel to San Luis, founded in 1851. Step inside the Valley's beautifully preserved 19th Century churches. Explore the agricultural legacies from La Vega, an expansive communal pasture land, to The People's Ditch, a canal that holds the earliest water rights in the state.

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