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Walsenburg, Colorado
Walsenburg is a city of 3,072 people in Huerfano County, Colorado, founded in 1873.
Why visit Walsenburg
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 11 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Fox Theatre, Walsenburg Mining Museum, Huerfano County High School and City Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; December lows average 20°F, and about 92 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Walsenburg
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Walsenburg
Walsenburg is the statutory city that is the county seat of and the most populous municipality in Huerfano County, Colorado, United States. The city population was 3,049 at the 2020 census, down from 3,068 in 2010.
From the Wikipedia article Walsenburg, Colorado (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks6
Walsenburg Mining Museum
Museum · 0.4 mi
112 West 5th Street, Walsenburg
May-Sep: Mo-Fr 10:00-16:00; May-Sep: Sa 11:00-14:00
Huerfano County High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
High school in Walsenburg, Huerfano County, Colorado
Huerfano County Courthouse and Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Huerfano Heritage Center
Museum · 0.5 mi
114 West 6th Street
We 14:00-17:00; Th 11:00-15:00; Fr 14:00-17:00
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes11
Crafty Canary Brewery
Brewery and winery · 0.4 mi
107 East 5th Street, Walsenburg
Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 11:00-17:00
History
Walsenburg was originally settled under the name of La Plaza de los Leones in 1859. The settlement was named after settler Don Miguel Antonio de Leon, who came along with others from New Mexico.
A post office called Walsenburg has been in operation since 1870. The community was named after Fred Walsen, an early settler. Robert Ford, the famous gunman, operated a combination saloon and gambling house in Walsenburg; his home at 320 West 7th Street still stands. The town is also remembered in sports history due to a famous newspaper gaffe ("Will Overhead") after the 1933 Indianapolis 500.
From the History section of Walsenburg, Colorado on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay7
Churches and places of worship4
New Hope Ministries of Walsenburg
Church · Nondenominational
108 Kansas Avenue, Walsenburg
Saint Mary Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.6 mi
121 East 7th Street, Walsenburg
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Map of Walsenburg
47 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 21°F | 0.8 in | 10.5 in |
| Feb | 49°F | 22°F | 0.8 in | 12.8 in |
| Mar | 57°F | 27°F | 1.7 in | 17.4 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 34°F | 2.3 in | 15.1 in |
| May | 72°F | 43°F | 1.8 in | 2.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 52°F | 1.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 58°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 56°F | 2.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 48°F | 0.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 37°F | 1.3 in | 7.2 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 28°F | 1.0 in | 12.7 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 20°F | 1.0 in | 13.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Walsenburg 1 Nw (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Huerfano County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2020-03-28: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-06-28: Spring Creek Fire (Fire)
- 2013-06-21: East Peak Fire (Fire)
- 2007-01-07: Snow (Snowstorm)
- 2006-01-08: Mauricio Canyon Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Perry Stokes Airport (TAD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 35 miles away.
- La Veta 15 mi southwest, about 24 min by car
- Aguilar 17 mi southeast, about 28 min by car
- Colorado City 22 mi north, about 35 min by car
- Beulah Valley 32 mi north, about 52 min by car
- Trinidad 35 mi southeast, about 57 min by car
- Fort Garland 38 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Salt Creek 43 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Pueblo 45 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Pueblo West 47 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Florence 55 mi north, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Huerfano County Courthouse and Jail, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Walsenburg Mercantile at night, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0
- Walsenburg Mercantile and The Stokehouse, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0
- Huerfano Heritage Center, Walsenburg, CO, Myotus, CC BY 4.0
- Walsenburg Banner, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0
- Walsenburg and the Spanish Peaks (cropped) (cropped), Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0
- Walsenburg and the Spanish Peaks (cropped), Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0
- Walsenburg and the Spanish Peaks, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0
- Holita Ditch east of Walsenburg, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0
- Huerfano County High School, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dwayne Romero, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0
- HuerfanoCoCourthLudlowMassacre day, MPSharwood, CC BY-SA 3.0
- HuerfanoCoCourthLudlowMassacre night, MPSharwood, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Huerfano County Judicial Center (50794338798), Jeffrey Beall from Colorado, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Holita Ditch at South Hendren Street, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0
- Hauling wind turbine towers by rail, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0
- Wind turbine tower sections being transported by rail, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0
- Dave Young (Colorado politician) 2022 (cropped), Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0
- Dave Young (Colorado politician) 2022, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0
- Greenhorn Mountain, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0
- A field of blooming Ericameria nauseosa, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0
- Team Rubicon volunteers, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0
- Beware, Scanners - Flickr - seanmasn, sean mason from Austin, Texas, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Bud Hut, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0
- Cucharas River, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0
- Cucharas River channel cleared, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0
- Holita Ditch, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0
- Huerfano County Correctional Center—1, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0
- Huerfano County Correctional Center—3, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0
- MEDUSACO display shelves, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0
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