08/30/2026
The first week of September is upon us. Kiddos are headed back to school. The evenings are getting cooler. It's a perfect time to visit La Veta. The Spanish Peaks Wilderness area is greening up with the rains. The fires are being managed and roads have opened back up.
Bishops Castle is standing tall and open for visitors. Enter at your own risk. Most definitely a must-see in the area and a beautiful drive to get there. You can see areas where the recent Aspen Acres Fire did its damage, and the early restoration work already underway.
Today at 11-1pm you can enjoy Backyard Bass at the Martin Swim Beach at Lathrop park. It's a class to help the kids learns to cast and reel.
This afternoon at 4pm you can enjoy Lucas Work at the Yacht Club.
On Tuesday at 7pm special guest Darrell Scott will be at the La Veta Mercantile. He is a Grammy nominated songwriter and the 2025 Americana Music Association Lifetime Achievement Awared Recepient. TIckets are $25.
The Farmers Market continues. La Veta Market is next to the library on Thursdays 3-5pm. Cuchara Farmers Market is on Friday 4-6pm at the Cuchara Mountain Mercantile.
Make your reservations now to enjoy the offerings of the area while you can. Our season will be coming to an end the second weekend in October. Call 719-742-3252 today.