New Department Address for all correspondence and packages
American Legion Department of Colorado
140 W 29th St.
#331
Pueblo, CO. 81008
the Department phone number remains the same at 303-366-5201
Please Note: As of tomorrow 5-15-2026 the email address jtalaska@legion.org will be no longer.  Please send all emails to adjutant@coloradolegion.org
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2026 Department Convention – Alamosa, Colorado                           

American Legion Post #113
Address: 514 Fourth St, Alamosa, CO 81101
Phone: (719) 589-4241
Alamosa, Colorado
Please Note that on June 18 is only a DEC meeting 
June 18–20, 2026
 
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
 
Comfort Inn & Suites – Booking Link:
http://www.choicehotels.com/ires/en-US/html/ArrivalInfo?hotel=CO020&srp=LALC26&pu=no
Rate is $174.00 per night
Deadline: June 11, 2026 | Phone: 719-966-1227
 
Fairfield Inn & Suites – Booking Link:
https://app.marriott.com/reslink?id=1772138714800&key=GRP&app=resvlink\
Rate is $219.00 per night
Deadline: June 11, 2026 | Phone: 719-587-4000
 
Hampton Inn – Booking Link:
https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=ALSCOHX&groupCode=CHHALC
Rate is $209.00 per night
Deadline: June 11, 2026 | Phone: 719-480-6023
 
CONVENTION VOTING
Each Post is entitled to two (2) votes. Delegate strength no longer applies. Please select 2 delegate and 2 alternates.  When selecting them please make sure they will be attending if at all possible.  Delegates and alternates selected need to be submitted to Department no later than 30 days prior to Department Convention.
 
All Posts are strongly encouraged to attend.
 
For God and Country,
James Talaska
Department Adjutant

National Legion Collage Application
​All, If you are planning to apply for the National American Legion College, please ensure that you carefully follow all instructions and adhere to all established timelines. This is a highly competitive and structured process, and no exceptions will be made for incomplete or late submissions. If you have any questions during the application process, please address them early to ensure compliance with all requirements. We encourage all interested Legionnaires to take advantage of this outstanding leadership opportunity. For God and Country,
James Talaska
Department Adjutant

New Department Constitution and By-Laws.  
Passed on January 25, 2025 - At Department Special Convention

Pictures from the Department Special Convention

REMEMBER YOU MUST DO A INVENTORY EVERY THREE YEARS.
IF YOU ARE NOT SURE YOU HAVE SENT
YOUR INVENTORY IN DO IT NOW!
See the form below.
You can also get the from online at
​usarmy.detroit.tacom.mbx.ilsc-donations@army.mil

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DEPARTMENT OF COLORADO AMERICAN LEGION

NEW 2025 ANNUAL DATA FORMS FILLABLE


Department Headquarters is located at
140 W 29th St.
#331
Pueblo, CO. 81008
Hours Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 P.M. 
We suggest you call before visiting to ensure staff is available
Headquarter maybe locked for lunch from
​Noon - 1:00 p.m. depending on staffing
303-366-5201
Department Adjutant Jim Talaska

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You will find all Department Social Media Site
​by scanner the above QR code 
Department of Colorado American Legion