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Walsenburg, Colorado
La Plaza De Los Leones (Plaza of the Lions)
Motto: A great place to live and work!
Location in Huerfano County and the state of Colorado
Coordinates: 37°37′36″N 104°47′2″W / 37.62667, -104.78389
Country United States
State Colorado
County Huerfano
Area
 - Town  2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²)
 - Land  2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²)
 - Water  0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²)
Elevation  6,171 ft (1,881 m)
Population (2000)
 - Town 4,182
 - Density 1,795.2/sq mi (693.1/km²)
Time zone Mountain (MST) (UTC-7)
 - Summer (DST) MDT (UTC-6)
ZIP code 81089
Area code(s) 719
FIPS code 08-82350
GNIS feature ID 0204806

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Robert Ford, the assassin of outlaw Jesse James, operated a saloon/gambling house in Walsenburg, and his home at 320 West 7th Street still stands.

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Geography

Walsenburg is located at 37°37′36″N, 104°47′2″W (37.626634, -104.783795)GR1.


Eric Vialpando, a native of Walsenburg, is 1 of the 27 Americans that contracted the SARS disease during the epidemic in 2004. He survived the disease and is living a healthy life.


According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.0 km² (2.3 mi²), all land. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...


The Spanish Peaks Medical Center is located two miles west of Walsenburg on US-160 opposite the entrance to Lathrop State Park. The Center offers "two hospitals in one:" a state-operated veterans retirement home and a community hospital that serves the area.


Walsenburg has transformed itself in recent years with the revitalization of its downtown area, led by the efforts of Richard McEntee and Marti Henderson and many other local businesses who have joined together to revitalize this historic and scenic community. The historic Fox Theater restored by George Bierrer offers first run movies and concerts and other events.


Local Attractions and Recreation

Lathrop State Park, located just 2 miles west of the city limits of Walsenburg, is the State of Colorado's first State Park and is over 1600 acres in size. Two lakes, Martin Lake and Horseshoe Lake offer gold medal fishing, stocked by the State of Colorado (Division of Wildlife of the Department of Natural Resources), water skiing, boating, jet skiing, hiking, camping and is the only State Park in Colorado with a golf course.


The natural beauty of the area begins with the majestic Spanish Peaks, a national landmark and named one of Colorado's Seven Wonders by the Denver Post. The Highway of The Legends, connecting Walsenburg with La Veta, other historic mining towns, and Trinidad, is a Colorado Scenic and Historic Byway (not Federally designated).


The Walsenburg Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in a spectacular setting that is open for play year round due to the mild "banana belt" weather that exists most of the year. The City recently opened (May 27, 2007) a two-million dollar water park, "Walsenburg Wild Waters" after efforts by former mayor Maurice Brau and the City Council.


Recent events

On July 20, 2007 the City of Walsenburg proclaimed the day: Don Ho/Waikiki Beachboy Day and welcomed 13 Hawaiians who traveled to Walsenburg from Hawaii as the guests of local citizen/developer Richard McEntee. The Don Ho/Waikiki Day proclamation was personally delivered to Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann in the Mayor's office in Honolulu, by Richard McEntee on July 11, 2007.


The Waikiki Beachboys led by Frank Manuma, Harry Makalena, Lionel Haile, George Aio, Sam Hono'kano, Bruce Sharsh, Peter Kama and others performed a concert at the new water park Walsenburg Wild Waters raising over $20,000.00 for the youth of Walsenburg. The State Flags of Colorado and Hawaii were exchanged and flown over the state capitols in Honolulu and Denver. Sponsored by Colorado Senator Ken Kester and Hawaii Hawaii Rep. Gene Ward. Hawaii Rep. Barbara Murumoto issued "Spirit of Aloha" proclamations to The City of Walsenburg, Colo. Sen. Kester and Richard McEntee that were signed by Hawaii Rep. Barbara Murumoto and Hawaii Speaker of the House Calvin Lay. Hawaii Gov. Linda Lingle also signed a proclamation validating the Hawaii State flag. It was a great cultural exchange between Walsenburg and Hawaii that will be treasured for many years to come. Plans call for another Hawaiian Don Ho/Waikiki Beachboy Day in 2008.


The Town Motto of Walsenburg is "If anybody is gonna have sex with my sister it's gonna be me!"


The area's first new subdivision in 25 years, Black Diamond Park, is attracting investors and future residents with its features which include an impressive gated entrance. Black Diamond Park is a master planned gated community that borders the Walsenburg Golf Course and Lathrop State Park. Intended for an affluent clientèle, the subdivision features all-underground utilities and ready-to-build "estate home sites" with views of the Spanish Peaks, the Sangre De Cristos, Mt. Mestas, Greenhorn Mountain, and the Walsen Ridge.


Over 3.6 miillion cars a year pass through this "Gateway to the Southwest" and travel and tourism are important to the local community.


History

The City of Walsenburg traces its history back about 150 years. The settlement was first established as La Plaza de los Leones on the north side of the Cuchara River by Don Miguel Antonio Leon and a family named Atencio. In 1870, Fred Walsen settled nearby and opened up his large mercantile, making the town an attractive location for German settlers. After Fred assisted in the incorporation of the town's 320-acre site, it was suggested that he be honored by formally naming the new town "Walsenburg". In 1876, Walsen also opened the area's first coal mine, and the development of the town was influenced for a century by coal mining in the region. An estimated 500 million tons of coal was mined until a combination of corporate mergers, environmental regulations, and enforcement of mine safety regulations led to the closure of virtually all mining in the area.


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 4,182 people, 1,497 households, and 881 families residing in the city. The population density was 693.0/km² (1,795.2/mi²). There were 1,723 housing units at an average density of 285.5/km² (739.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 74.99% White, 4.78% African American, 3.35% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 12.46% from other races, and 3.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 50.96% of the population. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There were 1,497 households out of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.1% were married couples living together, 13.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.1% were non-families. 37.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.95. Marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate and sexual, and often created as a contract, or through civil process. ...


In the city the population was spread out with 20.9% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 133.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 141.1 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $22,005, and the median income for a family was $26,218. Males had a median income of $20,347 versus $19,020 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,562. About 17.8% of families and 20.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.2% of those under age 18 and 13.9% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


External links

Coordinates: 37.626634° N 104.783795° W Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...


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