Walsenburg - Huerfano Co., CO 81089

Points of Interest: Devil's Stairstep, Huerfano Butte, Huerfano County Courthouse, Lathrop State Park, San Isabel National Forest, Walsenburg Mining Museum, Spanish Peaks, Railroad Depot

Annual Events: Will Overhead Day in May, 4th of July Celebration, Plaza de los Leones in Sept. Hotel & Motel Rooms: 400 units in 19 lodges

Visitors Information Chamber of Commerce 112 E. 4th St 738-1065
Hospitals Huerfano Co. Med. Ctr. 23500 U.S. Hwy 160 738-5100
Airport Walsenburg Airport North of city 742-9972
Post Office 204 E. 6th St 738-2100
Libraries Huerfano County Library 323 Main St 738-2774
Museums Walsenburg Mining Mus. 102 W. 5th St 738-5100
Public Golf Courses Walsenburg Golf Club Hwy 160 W 738-2730
Ski Areas Cuchara Valley Resort 7200 Panchero Ave 742-3163
Police Department 202 W. 6th St 738-1044
Fire Department 738-1180
Newspapers Huerfano World 111 W. 7th St 738-1720
Radio Stations KSPK-FM

Walsenburg, settled in 1859 by Don Miguel Antonio Leon, was originally named LaPlaza de los Leones. In 1870 Fred Walsen, a Prussian immigrant, established a trading post in the community. The town incorporated in 1873 and was named after Walsen, its first mayor.