Rio Grande Farm Park

Rio Grande Farm Park LEARN📚PLAY🛝GROW 🌱
Park, Farm, & Event Space por la comunidad in the ❤️ of the San Luis Valley

http://riograndefarmpark.org/

We are a growing network of people and organizations coming together to design, fund, develop and manage a community park that fosters local food production and sales, healthy living practices and local arts and culture. Nestled in Alamosa, Colorado, the Rio Grande Farm Park holds at its core Preservation and Creation: the preservation of the San Luis Valley’s agricu

ltural heritage, precious water resource, and open public spaces, the creation of economic development, healthy living practices, and educational opportunities. This ground-breaking project is being developed under the umbrella organization San Luis Valley Local Foods Coalition. Learn more about the SLV Local Foods Coalition at: www.slvlocalfoods.org

Visit us! We are located at the East entrance of Alamosa in South-Central Colorado on HWY 17 just north of HWY 160. We have monthly workdays at the Park the last Saturday of every month (weather permitting). The Farm Stand is open for business Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 4-7 pm from July 6 through September.

🌽❤️ WE’RE OPEN NOW! ❤️🌽It’s our FINAL MERCADILLO OF THE SEASON! 🎉Come out to Rio Grande Farm Park TODAY from 3–7 PM for ...
09/02/2026

🌽❤️ WE’RE OPEN NOW! ❤️🌽

It’s our FINAL MERCADILLO OF THE SEASON! 🎉

Come out to Rio Grande Farm Park TODAY from 3–7 PM for one last chance to shop with your local farmers, grab some delicious food, enjoy the community, and celebrate an amazing season together!

🎬 MOVIE NIGHT STARTS AT 6 PM!

⭐ And The Stars Are The Same — a showcase of one of our own
🌳 The People’s Park: The Fight to Keep Polston Public!

Bring a chair or blanket, grab some food, pick up some FREE SWAG, and stay for the films!

📍 Rio Grande Farm Park
6935 CO-17, Alamosa, CO 81101

Come say goodbye to the Mercadillo season with us! 🌽🎬❤️

WE’RE OPEN — SEE YOU THERE!

FINAL MERCADILLO OF THE SEASON!ONE MORE MOVIE NIGHT! Our farmers asked for it! And we're bringing movie night back for t...
08/28/2026

FINAL MERCADILLO OF THE SEASON!

ONE MORE MOVIE NIGHT!

Our farmers asked for it!
And we're bringing movie night back for the FINAL MERCADILLO OF THE SEASON!

Join us Wednesday, September 2 at Rio Grande Farm Park for an evening celebrating local food, community, and the stories that connect us to this place.

6 PM PREMIERE: And The Stars Are The Same
A showcase of one of our own

PLUS: The People’s Park: The Fight to Keep Polston Public! Mercadillo: 3–7 PM

Films begin at 6 PM

Come shop with your farmers, grab some dinner, get some free swag, bring a chair or blanket, and stay for the movies!Let's make our final Mercadillo of the season one to remember.

🌽🎉 MERCADILLO IS TODAY! — ASU DAY! 🎉🌽Join us TODAY, Wednesday, August 26, from 3–7 PM for another Mercadillo en el Rio! ...
08/26/2026

🌽🎉 MERCADILLO IS TODAY! — ASU DAY! 🎉🌽

Join us TODAY, Wednesday, August 26, from 3–7 PM for another Mercadillo en el Rio! 🥕🍅🥖

🎓 ASU DAY SPECIAL!
The first 100 ASU students to arrive receive $5 in Market Bucks to spend with our local vendors! 💵🛍️

Olathe Corn!

🚜 Farm Tour at 5 PM!
Come see where your food is grown and learn more about local agriculture right here in the San Luis Valley.

Fresh produce, local food, breads, community, and plenty of reasons to come hang out with us. ❤️

📍 6935 CO-17, Alamosa, CO 81101
Across from the Cumberland Farms gas station

Come shop local, support local farmers, and bring a friend! 🌱

🌱 CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS! 🌱Join us for our next Rio Grande Farm Park Workday on Saturday, August 29, from 8–11 AM!We’ll ...
08/25/2026

🌱 CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS! 🌱

Join us for our next Rio Grande Farm Park Workday on Saturday, August 29, from 8–11 AM!

We’ll be tackling a variety of projects around the park, including:
🌿 Mowing & trash pickup
💧 Rain barrel & gutter installation
🥾 Trail & parking sign installation
🔧 Light installations around the park

☕ Breakfast and coffee provided!

It’s going to be a hot one, so come prepared with water, sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of sun protection.

Come lend a hand, enjoy some breakfast, and help us keep the park beautiful! We hope to see you there! 💚

🎓 WELCOME, ADAMS STATE STUDENTS! 🌱Join us Wednesday, August 26, from 3–7 PM at Mercadillo en el Rio at Rio Grande Farm P...
08/21/2026

🎓 WELCOME, ADAMS STATE STUDENTS! 🌱

Join us Wednesday, August 26, from 3–7 PM at Mercadillo en el Rio at Rio Grande Farm Park! Farm tour at 5pm!

📍 Walking from Adams State:
Head toward First St. and walk east to Cole Park. From Cole Park, follow the path to the pedestrian bridge over the Rio Grande. Cross the bridge, and Rio Grande Farm Park is just ahead!

Come explore the park, enjoy fresh local food, meet your community, and experience Mercadillo! 🌮🥖🍎

Rio Grande Farm Park | 6935 CO-17, Alamosa

🎉🌽 IT’S MERCADILLO WEDNESDAY — AND TODAY IS SENIOR DAY!— 👵🏽👴🏽❤️Come enjoy an afternoon of community, music, and good foo...
08/19/2026

🎉🌽 IT’S MERCADILLO WEDNESDAY — AND TODAY IS SENIOR DAY!— 👵🏽👴🏽❤️

Come enjoy an afternoon of community, music, and good food at Mercadillo en el Río!

🎶 Entertainment by DJ E
🌮 Delicious food
🍦 Ice cream
🥕 And always the freshest vegetables in the Valley!

Bring your friends, bring the family, and come spend some time with your community. We’re open today until 7 PM!

📍 6935 CO-17, Alamosa, CO 81101

Come shop local, eat well, dance a little, and enjoy your Wednesday with us! 🌶️🍅🎶

See you at the Mercadillo! ❤️

Hi everyone,We’re growing our team and excited to share three job openings with the San Luis Valley Local Foods Coalitio...
08/13/2026

Hi everyone,

We’re growing our team and excited to share three job openings with the San Luis Valley Local Foods Coalition and Valley Roots Food Hub.

If you’re passionate about local food, agriculture, community, and building a stronger food system in the San Luis Valley, we’d love to hear from you—or please share these opportunities with someone who might be a great fit.

Current Openings

More info and how to apply: https://slvlocalfoods.org/jobs/

Rio Grande Farm Park Director:
Oversee day-to-day park operations, programs, staff, volunteers, contractors, and infrastructure. We’re seeking a hands-on leader passionate about agriculture, land stewardship, community engagement, and program management.

Closing Date: Friday, August 28

Valley Roots Food Hub Markets Manager:
Lead marketplace operations, producer and customer relationships, aggregation coordination, and daily food hub activities across the San Luis Valley. This role requires strong organization, communication, independence, and problem-solving skills.

Closing Date: Tuesday, August 18

Driver / Aggregator:
Part-time, hourly position (25–35 hours/week) combining local food deliveries with warehouse aggregation support. This role is essential to efficient, safe food distribution across southern Colorado.

Closing Date: Thursday, September 12

Know someone who would be a great fit? Please share this opportunity with them!

Thank you for helping us spread the word.

🌮🥖📚 Mercadillo en el Río is OPEN today until 7 PM!Come spend your Wednesday evening with us at Rio Grande Farm Park. We’...
08/12/2026

🌮🥖📚 Mercadillo en el Río is OPEN today until 7 PM!

Come spend your Wednesday evening with us at Rio Grande Farm Park. We’ve got delicious tacos, fresh breads, books, unique knick-knacks, local vendors, and—most importantly—community. ❤️

Come grab some food, find a treasure, say hello to your neighbors, and support your local farmers and makers.

Open today until 7 PM. See you at the Mercadillo! 🌽🍅🌶️

📣 We’re Hiring! Markets ManagerValley Roots Food Hub is looking for a Markets Manager to help lead marketplace operation...
08/12/2026

📣 We’re Hiring! Markets Manager

Valley Roots Food Hub is looking for a Markets Manager to help lead marketplace operations, producer and customer relationships, sales, aggregation, and day-to-day food hub activities across the San Luis Valley.

This is a great opportunity for an organized, collaborative problem-solver who cares about local food, agriculture, and strengthening our regional food system. 🌱

💼 32–40 hours/week
💰 $21.63–$26.44/hour, depending on experience
📅 Applications close August 18, 2026

Interested? Send your resume and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line “Markets Manager Position.”

More info here
https://docs.google.com/document/d/16TCguQDxtnfCwYHJUi1m-49RyccTvY1Ve0GQF_tozKw/edit?usp=sharing

Help move local food from producers to communities across the Valley and southern Colorado! 🥕🚚

🎉 Senior Night at Mercadillo en el Río Wednesday August 19th! 🎉Join us Wednesday, August 19, from 3–7 PM at Rio Grande F...
08/10/2026

🎉 Senior Night at Mercadillo en el Río Wednesday August 19th! 🎉

Join us Wednesday, August 19, from 3–7 PM at Rio Grande Farm Park for a special evening celebrating our local seniors and the whole community! 🌱

🛍️ Local vendors & food trucks
🥕 Fresh produce & farm tours
🎨 Arts, crafts & education
🎶 DJ E spinning all the classics!
💚 Food, music, shopping, and community fun for everyone!

Senior Night is brought to you by Alamosa Senior Citizens, Inc., RSVP, Spark, and Rio Grande Farm Park, with support from our amazing Mercadillo sponsors: SLV Federal Bank, Adams State University, Rec Cielo, and Visit Alamosa.

Come support local, enjoy the music, grab some fresh food, and celebrate the incredible seniors who help make our community special! 💚

📍 Rio Grande Farm Park
6935 CO-17, Alamosa, CO 81101
🗓️ Wednesday, August 19
⏰ 3–7 PM

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6935 CO-17
Alamosa, CO
81101

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Monday 7am - 7pm
Tuesday 7am - 7pm
Wednesday 7am - 7pm
Thursday 7am - 7pm
Friday 7am - 7pm
Saturday 7am - 7pm
Sunday 7am - 7pm

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