Hooper, CO

united states

Hooper is a tiny farming town in Colorado's San Luis Valley, about 25 miles from Alamosa via US 160 and State Highway 15. The 7,500-foot elevation and mountain setting create dramatic temperature swings and over 300 sunny days yearly. Most visitors arrive from Denver on US 285 south (230 miles) or from regional centers via US 160. The area is known for potato farming using artesian well irrigation that taps the valley's massive underground aquifer.