by Mary Howard Glover | May 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
Summer is back in full swing in Huerfano County, and the calendar is overflowing. Tucked at the foot of the Spanish Peaks along the Highway of Legends Scenic Byway, our four small towns of Walsenburg, La Veta, Cuchara, and Gardner are hosting some of the most...
by Mary Howard Glover | May 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
The landscape around Spanish Peaks Country didn’t happen by accident. Those dramatic dikes radiating outward from the Spanish Peaks. The volcanic buttes rising unexpectedly from the plains. The rugged rock formations shaped over millions of years. Every ridge, canyon,...
by Mary Howard Glover | Apr 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
Spring arrives with momentum in Spanish Peaks Country. Porchfest + Far Out Murals A day where Walsenburg becomes the stage On May 23, Walsenburg transforms into a living gallery and open-air concert. Music carries from porches and patios. Artists bring large-scale...
by Mary Howard Glover | Mar 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
Spring break doesn’t have to mean crowded beaches or long airport lines. Sometimes the best memories are made on a scenic byway, in a cozy music venue, or under a sky full of stars. This March, take the road less traveled. Follow the Highway of Legends. Find your...
by Mary Howard Glover | Feb 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
Winter in Spanish Peaks Country is quieter, slower, and beautifully immersive. Snow-covered forests, wide-open valleys, and dramatic mountain backdrops create the perfect setting for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, winter hiking, and snowmobiling, with trail...
by Mary Howard Glover | Jan 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
Ring in the New Year in Spanish Peaks Country There’s no better way to welcome the New Year than with wide-open landscapes, fresh mountain air, and the kind of winter experiences that feel authentically Colorado. If your resolution is to escape the crowds and...
by Mary Howard Glover | Nov 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
Your Guide to Holiday Festivities, Mountain Traditions, and Winter Fun The holidays are just around the corner, and Spanish Peaks Country is already sparkling with seasonal magic. From small-town celebrations to timeless mountain traditions, there’s no better place to...
by Mary Howard Glover | Oct 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
zAs the crisp mountain air rolls into Spanish Peaks Country, November invites you to slow down, sip something warm, and soak in the small-town magic that defines this corner of Colorado. From pumpkin-spiced brews to twinkling lights on Main Street, Huerfano County...
by Mary Howard Glover | Oct 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
Spanish Peaks Country is alive with the energy of new beginnings, timeless traditions, and mountain-town magic. From revived ski slopes to community festivals and hidden gems, here’s your guide to what’s happening this season. Cuchara Is Back Generations of families...
by Mary Howard Glover | Sep 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
September is one of the most magical times to experience Spanish Peaks Country. As the summer warmth lingers and crisp mountain air begins to arrive, the landscape transforms into a golden wonderland of aspen groves, wide-open skies, and vibrant wildlife. Whether...
