Walsenburg 1883: Last Friday the thermometer dropped to 30 degrees below zero, the coldest any old settler can remember. 1890: The Capitol … Keep Reading
This week in History
Walsenburg 1891: The Rouse mine has had an average daily loading of 1,700 tons so far this winter, though currently the mine … Keep Reading
This Week in History – Jan 18, 2018
Walsenburg 1881: The county jail burned down last Wednesday but the three men confined within were saved. The iron cells may be … Keep Reading
History Detective
by Carolyn Newman PLAZA DE LOS LEONES (NOW WALSENBURG) — It was an adobe building and not particularly well stocked, but Fred … Keep Reading
This Week in History of January 11, 2017
by Nancy Christofferson Walsenburg 1877: For Sale – The Doyle ranch, including country store, hotel and post office, stock range, valuable farm … Keep Reading
This Week in History of January 4, 2018
by Nancy Christofferson 1882: The Denver and Rio Grande Railroad now employs constantly 1,200 men to operate and keep in repair their … Keep Reading
This Week in History of December 28, 2017
by Nancy Christofferson Walsenburg 1889: It is time to swear off. 1894: Two hundred and thirty-five people attended the Christmas entertainment in … Keep Reading
This Week in History of December 21, 2017
by Nancy Christofferson Walsenburg 1880: The election of Huerfano Lodge AF&AM resulted in the terms of new officers Fred Walsen, Benton Canon, … Keep Reading
This Week in History of December 14, 2017
by Nancy Christofferson Walsenburg 1892: Walter Houser gave a dance Friday night with 94 guests present to celebrate the completion of his … Keep Reading
This Week in History of December 7, 2017
by Nancy Christofferson Walsenburg 1881: Our new resident, George McLaren from Trinidad, is a contractor and builder. He this week is opening … Keep Reading