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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

  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 […]

Star Gazing & Astronomy SlideShow at Lathrop State Park Star gazing in Huerfano County is glorious. If you love what lies above, join Walter Russell of the Southern Colorado Astronomical […]

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. […]

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. […]

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 […]

An exciting event will be on July 16th at the beautiful Lathrop State Park Conference room in Walsenburg from 10 am-4 pm. You have an opportunity to be guided by […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

  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 […]

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. […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Join us near the Playground at the Swim Beach at Lathrop State Park to learn about igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks with geologist/geophysicist Dr. Heloise Lynn. Then, decorate your own […]

Does the legend of Sasquatch intrigue you? Join Sasquatch Investigations of the Rockies founder Michael Johnson to learn more about these elusive creatures. This program is free and happens Saturday, […]

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 […]

You are invited to the Cuchara Mercantile Pop-Up Museum! What is a Pop Up Museum? It is a temporary event created by the people who show up to participate. It […]

You are invited to the Cuchara Art Show, an event you don't want to miss. Come join us for our summer art show, which is a great opportunity to purchase […]

The La Verta Creative District's First Friday Art Walk festivities begin at 5 p.m. on the first Friday of every month from June through September! Explore shops and galleries Meet […]

Bring your dog! Dress up like a dog! Wear a crazy hat! Anything goes! This street party and parade offer live music, a family parade, kids games, big dog and […]

La Veta Mercantile and Queen City Productions present a campy, classy tongue-in-chic burlesque revue

  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 […]

It's that time of the year when we get together eat watermelon, share our prized animals, and just have a good time. Mark your calendars and come join us at […]

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. […]

This is the last of CVA's three 3D archery shoots at the Cuchara Mountain Park this summer. We have added 5 more targets to the lineup for this shoot! Just […]

Come and enjoy some yummy BBQ and as smoke masters compete in this year's 2nd Annual BBQ Smoke Off Competition. Please stay tuned for more information to come!

Taking care of ourselves & others on hikes & in life can make all the difference AND be lots of fun. Come explore tips for staying hydrated; taking care of […]

Vultures are incredibly important as part of nature's clean-up crew. They are wondrously & uniquely designed for this job, ridding the landscape of deteriorating carcasses & helping curb the spread […]