Alamo

History

A post office has been in operation at Alamo since 1905. The community was named in commemoration of the Battle of the Alamo. 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 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 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 ranching. The closest attraction is the Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge. Between Alamo and the town of Rachel is the site of the Devonian Alamo Impact Breccia. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Alamo census-designated place has an area of , all of it land. |date=April 2013 }}

Race & ethnicity

Largest nearby schools

• Pahranagat Valley Elementary School
  Elementary · Alamo · 173 students · 21.6:1 ratio
• Pahranagat Valley High School
  High · Alamo · 98 students · 19.6:1 ratio
• Pahranagat Valley Middle School
  Middle · Alamo · 64 students · 32:1 ratio