Alamo is an

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in Lincoln County,

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, United States, about north of

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along

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. Its

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is . As of the 2010 census it had a population of 1,080.

History

A post office has been in operation at Alamo since 1905. The community was named in commemoration of the

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. A large share of the first settlers were Mormons. Alamo banned alcohol sales due to the religious roots and principles of the settlers. Many of the residents are members of

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, and their faith "preaches abstinence from alcohol". In 2022, the town board proposed allowing alcohol sales in gas stations and supermarkets but continue to restrict bars.

Geography

Alamo lies in the Pahranagat Valley. Its economy is dependent primarily upon

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ing. The closest attraction is the

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. Between Alamo and the town of

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is the site of the

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has an area of , all of it land. Shop with alien near Alamo Nevada 2013

Demographics

Tourism

Alamo attracts tourists and truckers traveling from Las Vegas to northern Nevada and Idaho. Attractions include the nearby warm springs, wildlife refuge, Extraterrestrial Highway and

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. Gas stations in Alamo cater to these tourists by offering

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memorabilia. There are two truck stops, the Alamo Sinclair, the Ash Springs Shell, that offer large diesel filling areas to attract passing truckers. There are also two open motels in Alamo, the Alamo Inn and Sunset View Inn.

Transportation

* Alamo Landing Field

Education

Public education is provided by the Lincoln County School District, with offices in

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. There are three schools in the valley.

Religion

There are three different

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s with churches in Alamo: * Christian Bible Fellowship Church *

, who were early settlers of this area * Trinity Assembly of God

Services

Alamo has a police force, a volunteer fire department, phone and internet services, a medical clinic, and a public library. Pahranagat Valley Federal Credit Union offers financial services to residents. Alamo's first radio station, KQLN 91.3 FM, went on the air on November 17, 2010, but the station's license was cancelled at licensee's request, effective on July 2, 2013.

Climate

References

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