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 […]

  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 […]

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 Society for an hour-long slideshow with telescope viewing to follow. If the sky is cloudy, come out for a slideshow and Q&A. This program is […]

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 […]

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 the expertise of two History Colorado staff, Mike Erickson and Cat Jensen, and their skill in guiding writing workshops. They will offer tools to assist […]

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. […]

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 pet rocks. This program is free! Meet at 1 pm near the swim beach playground at Lathrop State Park. Be sure to bring a parent […]

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, July 30th at 7pm in the Lathrop State Park Visitor Center Multipurpose Room. Because this program takes place in the visitor center, park passes are […]

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 […]

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 works by choosing a theme and venue and inviting people to bring an object on-topic to share, like a community show and tell. Join us […]

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 a hand-crafted piece of art from one of our local artists.

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 local, national, and international artists Dine at breweries and restaurants All activities associated with the First Friday Art Walk are free! This event is sponsored […]

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 little dog races, face painting, a photo booth, a dog jog, a corn hole tournament, a hat party, and fundraisers for the firefighters, and more! […]

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 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 […]

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 the Huerfano County Fair. More information to come.

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 by coming and shooting, you will be entered to win door prizes from companies like Black Rifle Coffee, Vapor Trail, MTN Ops, Peak Refuel, Badlands, […]

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 our feet (vital for happier hikes!); being cool enough on warm days & warm days & warm enough on cool days & more. We will […]

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 of dangerous diseases & bacteria. Hear Dianna Miller of the Raptor Center at the Nature & Wildlife Discovery Center & meet their delightful vulture Lurch. […]

Join us to hear favorite local musicians Carol Queener and Larry Berg playing ancient Celtic music and sharing its stories and history. This program is free and happens Friday, August 19th at 6:30pm in the Visitor Center Multipurpose Room at Lathrop State Park. Because this program takes place at the Visitor Center, park passes are […]

Queen Eleanor feels she deserves a better reckoning with history. And she wants our help in setting it aright. Come hear what this feisty woman has to say for herself about her fabulously colorful life and be the judge of her due acclaim. To her we owe much.

  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 […]