Come learn about Colorado's historic and modern carousels and where you can go to ride a piece of history! Christa Penn will be sharing on the carousels of Colorado Saturday, July 2nd at 8:15 PM in the Lathrop State Park amphitheater. This program is free. Park passes are required on all vehicles in the park. […]

Annual JW Ranch Burger Cook-Off- located just south of La Veta on highway 12. Enjoy live music by Cappton Reid! BYOB

Come and spend your morning fully embraced in nature. Allow yourself to be nourished, supported, and restored. Learn to notice all that is going on around you, as we wander and sit observing ourselves in nature. $30 to reserve your spot! Please note that we will be walking 1-2 miles over moderate terrain.

Youth, come Grow a Caterpillar at Lathrop State Park this Sunday, July 9th at 10:00 a.m at Martin Lake Swim Beach. This Junior Rangers program will be led by La Veta Children's Librarian Stephanie Masinton. A butterfly activity and learning about insects and their habitats and what we can do to provide space for them […]

Join us at noon at the Martin Lake Swim Beach Parking Lot to adventure with State Trooper Martin Valdez. Trooper Valdez will be sharing about pedestrian and bicycle safety, as well as offering rides on the seat belt convincer, an experience that helps us naturally integrate why it is important to wear safety belts in […]

Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday, bring a team of 6ppl or less (or build a team with folks at the bar) and grab a table before Trivia starts at 6:30pm. We'll go through 7 rounds of trivia fun with questions ranging from music, sports, pop culture, geography, history and more! Winners will receive a gift […]

Walsenburg - Called the "City Built on Coal" during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Walsenburg had at one time over 40 active coal mines. Bob Butero, Regional Director of the United Mine Workers of America, will be sharing about coal mining and those who mined it as well as the Ludlow Massacre of […]

Join local naturalist and environmental interpreter, Bob Kennember, this Saturday, July 16th at 9a for a two-hour guided walk along Martin Lake to learn all about edible, medicinal, dangerous, and useful wild plants found in Lathrop State Park and the Southern Rockies. Park passes are required on all vehicles entering the park. For more information […]

Join local naturalist and environmental interpreter, Bob Kennemer, Saturday July 16th at 7:00PM in the Amphitheater to learn about edible, medicinal, dangerous, and useful wild plants found in Lathrop State Park and the Southern Rockies. Native people, the early Spanish and European settlers all relied on wild plants as part of their day-to-day survival. For […]

Summer Garden Party at Aly's Restaurant Join us for a fundraiser Summer Garden Party with the Friends of the La Veta Library! Tickets are $25 each, please purchase in advance at the Book Nook. Wear your favorite hat! If you have any questions please contact Kelly at (719) 964-1828.

Come join us upstairs at La Veta library! What a great way to enjoy a cool afternoon with hot popcorn! As part of our Art Humanities Programs, we are offering some favorite movies of community members. This month's movie is Cat Balou, a woman seeking revenge for her murdered father hires a famous gunman, but […]

Join us to explore the Life of a Mine: From Exploration and Active Mining to Reclamation with Jim Stark of the DNR's Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety. A mine site typically has these three major phases in its life cycle. This virtual adventure happens Friday at 8:30PM at the Lathrop State Park Amphitheater. For […]

  Description:(719) 738-2730 for questions. The movie is hosted by our historic Fox Theatre Walsenburg at the Walsenburg Golf Course. You access the golf course via Lathrop State Park entrance but no park pass is required. Stay to the right and follow the signs to the golf course. Or take Second Street out from Walsenburg […]

Visit the Fort to celebrate La Veta’s origins during Francisco Fort Days on July 3oth Saturday traditionally begins with a pancake breakfast fundraiser followed by a full day of music, performances, presentations, and family fun. There will also be food vendors and arts and crafts

Join us at the La Veta Library for pancakes, sausage, juice, milk and coffee on Saturday July 30th. Adults are $8, Children under 10 are $5, all proceeds go to the museum.

Do you love hiking or know of women who would like to hike more but want to prepare for safety? Come hike the Hogback trail with State Trooper Amber Garcia as she shares helpful tips. The hike is free and happens this Saturday, July 30th at 9 am starting from the Lathrop State Park amphitheater. […]

Local naturalist and environmental interpreter, Bob Kennemer, will focus on berries along with edible, medicinal, dangerous, and useful wild plants found in the Spanish Peaks region. Native people, the early Spanish and European settlers all relied on wild plants as part of their day-to-day survival. This area is home to some of the most widely […]