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New support above the balcony
September and October 2026 photos show new timber, scaffolding and careful structural work inside Fox Walsenburg. Read the story →
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Down to the Fox’s foundations
A look back at the November 2025 excavation beside Fox Walsenburg, where the work reached below the brick walls. October 21, 2026 - · revitalization
A whole lot of help for the Fox
A thank-you to the public partners, foundations and community donors helping bring Fox Walsenburg back. October 21, 2026 - · press-release
Halloween around Walsenburg and La Veta
Plan your Halloween: Halloweentown at Fiesta Park on October 30 at 6:30 PM, pumpkin carving, trick-or-treating, a haunted library, scary stories, and Día de Muertos storytime. October 12, 2026 - · press-release
Hombrecito de Fuego returns September 27 with art, music, and community traditions
Huajatolla Heritage Foundation and Warm Cookies of the Revolution present the free Hombrecito de Fuego community celebration Sunday, September 27, from 1 to 8 p.m., with Dynamix closing the event. September 21, 2026 - · announcement
County cultural organizations invited to share their experience
The Arts Advocacy & Civic Impact Survey will gather experience from rural arts and culture organizations and share the compiled findings with participants. September 4, 2026 - · announcement
Save the date: Huerfano Gives Legends Gala returns December 9
The 2026 Legends Gala will bring Huerfano County together at Gub Gub's on December 9 for an evening supporting local nonprofits. September 4, 2026 - · press-release
Phase 2 revitalization work advances at Fox Walsenburg
The next stage of Phase 2 is strengthening the structure at Fox Walsenburg, repairing the ceiling, improving basement drainage, and revitalizing exterior features through late 2026. August 27, 2026 - · press-release
Free outdoor screening of Coco set for Fiesta Park
Fox Walsenburg will screen Disney/Pixar's Coco on its outdoor movie screen at Fiesta Park on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at sunset, with free admission thanks to Bud Hut and a partnership with the Walsenburg Police Department. August 11, 2026 - · programming
Mariachi at the Fox: weekly lessons begin Fridays in Walsenburg
Mariachi Diamante of Pueblo leads weekly all-levels lessons for singers, instrumentalists, and students interested in mariachi tradition every Friday from noon to 2 p.m. at the Fox's Studio at 711 Main Street. July 13, 2026 - · music
Vegan Shark plays Gub Gub's on July 18
Vegan Shark plays Gub Gub's in Walsenburg on Saturday, July 18 at 6 PM. Join us for live music, beer, and pizza. July 13, 2026 - · programming
Movie on the Mountain 2026 — Brother Bear at Cuchara Mountain Park
Free outdoor movie at Cuchara Mountain Park in Spanish Peaks Country on July 17, 2026: Brother Bear on the Fox's giant inflatable screen, presented by Bachman & Associates, with donations collected for Panadero Ski Corp. July 5, 2026 - · programming
Porchfest 2026 returns Memorial Day weekend
Porchfest returns for a fourth year May 23 with Far Out Murals, live music across town, and yard sales throughout Walsenburg. May 7, 2026 - · fundraising
Gates Foundation and CRTC awards advance Fox Theatre renovation
The Gates Family Foundation granted $40,000 toward Phase II and Colorado Creative Industries selected the Fox for up to $333,750 in Community Revitalization Tax Credits. November 19, 2025 - · fundraising
Community Revitalization Tax Credit supports Fox Theatre Walsenburg
Governor Polis and OEDIT awarded the Spanish Peaks Community Foundation $333,750 in Community Revitalization Tax Credits toward Fox Theatre masonry, drainage, fire-escape, HVAC, and electrical work. June 26, 2025 - · programming
Fandango in the Park at Lathrop State Park
El Fandango folklórico dancers performed for more than 50 guests at the Lathrop State Park Amphitheatre despite the summer heat. June 17, 2025 - · programming
STEMHack: Summer Camp Powered by LEGO
SPCF launches a free eight-week STEM summer camp for youth ages 11–14, using LEGO Education SPIKE Prime kits to teach robotics and coding. May 21, 2025 - · programming
Porchfest 2025 returns Memorial Day weekend
Porchfest returns May 24 with Mariachi Diamante and El Fandango at Miners Plaza, live music across town, and FAR OUT Murals running concurrently. May 13, 2025 - · fundraising
Rawlings Foundation grants $25K for youth programming space
A $25,000 Robert Hoag Rawlings Foundation grant will fund a dedicated youth programming space at 711 Main Street as part of the Fox Theatre revitalization. May 6, 2025 - · programming
Libros y Gritos: collaboration on traditional arts in Walsenburg
More than 100 people joined Mariachi Diamante and Mrs. Flamingo's Book Club for an interactive storytime celebrating mariachi traditions at the Huerfano Community Center. April 18, 2025 - · fundraising
Colorado Health Foundation awards $90K for arts and community healing
SPCF received $90,000 from the Colorado Health Foundation to hire staff and expand arts, culture, and heritage programming that fosters community connection and healing. April 4, 2025 - · fundraising
Make It Rain, Walsenburg!
The Walsenburg Downtown Revitalization Committee is fundraising in April and May for Main Street hanging baskets, Walking Walsenburg planters, and downtown events including Porchfest. April 1, 2025 - · programming
Mo Alexander comedy night at Fox Theatre Walsenburg
Comedian Mo Alexander brings an evening of stand-up to the Fox Theatre on August 11, 2023 — doors at 7 PM, showtime at 7:30 PM. August 11, 2023 - · press-reprint
Museum of Friends to host traveling exhibit from the
communities to host a special exhibit, with Walsenburg being the first stop as the program moves through the state, between August of 2023 and its conclusion in Gunnison in December of 2024. August 10, 2023 - · programming
Miguel Espinoza Fusion at the Historic Fox Theatre Walsenburg
World music ensemble Miguel Espinoza Fusion performs at the Fox Theatre on July 14, 2023, featuring tracks from their album Gabriella. July 14, 2023 - · press-reprint
Summer blockbusters are a bust for small town
Theatre in Walsenburg has gone dark, and it isn’t because the lights are dimming ahead of a feature film. July 6, 2023 - · press-reprint
Huerfano County celebrates early families, regional history
Hundreds gathered in La Veta and Walsenburg over Memorial Day weekend for Puentes: Bridges from the Past to the Future, debuting a pictorial archive of 25 founding Hispano families. May 30, 2023 - · press-reprint
The Phoenix Thunderbolt booms in Huerfano
“Carvinator” is blessing Walsenburg with a one night performance at The Fox Theatre. August 11, 2022 - · press-reprint
Fox Theatre burglars victimized us all
Last week’s burglary at Walsenburg’s Fox Theatre was not just a crime against the town’s popular focal point of social activity. July 14, 2022 - · press-reprint
FOX Theater suffers another burglary over $5,000 in
Evan Ksander sweeps up shards of broken glass from the front door of 711 S. July 14, 2022 - · press-reprint
When life gives you lemons…
After the Fox Theatre was burglarized, young Walsenburg residents Lilly and Addi raised $827 at a lemonade stand in just three hours on July 9. July 9, 2022 - · programming
Fox rocks the block
Free summer concerts at Miners Plaza and Heritage Park plus outdoor movies at the golf course highlight the Fox mobile cinema package and downtown programming. May 27, 2022 - · press-reprint
Two peaks, one community
Tiana Camacho Mercier graces the stage with an El Fandango performance. May 5, 2022 - · press-reprint
Move over Tetris; the Fox Theatre is bringing eSports
Exciting things are underway at the Fox Theatre on Main Street in Walsenburg. January 20, 2022 - · press-reprint
New short film by local filmmaker Zane Barber wraps
“I’m a film student at CU Denver and I like to make films when I’m not making films. July 23, 2020 - · press-reprint
Fox Theatre Walsenburg needs public input on final
There are also two proposed garden theatre concepts for screening of family friendly movies outdoors in the warmer months. June 25, 2020 - · press-reprint
They’re hot stuff in the ‘Burg
The big winners in the Fox Theatre Walsenburg’s Second Annual Chili Cook-Off and Super Bowl Game Watch Party were, left to right: Erin McRad, Aaron Vasholz, and CJ Montoya. February 6, 2020 - · press-reprint
Fox Theatre water break – Volunteers kick in on Christmas to restore service
Thanks to their tireless work, over many cold and muddy days, including Christmas, these fine folks restored water to the historic Fox Theatre Walsenburg to ensure we would remain open for Frozen II. January 2, 2020 - · press-reprint
Fox Theatre plans major renovations – Community
ent, a division of the University of Colorado Denver’s College of Architecture and Planning, has launched a project that aims to redesign and expand the existing theater building and provide new services to the community. August 1, 2019 - · press-reprint
Super chili bowl at the Fox
The big game might not have lived up to expectations, but the “Super Chili Bowl” competition at Fox Theatre on Sunday evening, certainly did. February 7, 2019 - · press-reprint
Three funny guys at the FOX
A good crowd and a great show featuring three funny guys entertained on Saturday night at the Fox Theatre. November 1, 2018 - · press-reprint
Celebrating 50 years of the Libre Commune in south
On Thursday, August 23 at 7 pm, the Fox Theatre Walsenburg, at 715 Main St. August 23, 2018 - · press-reprint
Commissioners make case for one cent sales tax at
’ needs assessment process in 2014 and worked on the Underfunded Courthouse legislation at the state level discussed the needs of a new judicial center for Huerfano courts at a public meeting at the Fox Theatre last week. June 7, 2018 - · press-reprint
Rising like a phoenix
The refurbished facade of the Fox Theatre in Walsenburg glows like a jewel in the twilight, with its new neon and marquee all lit up, thanks to Gordon Signs of Denver. December 21, 2017 - · press-reprint
Comedy Night at the Walsenburg Fox a good time for
Comedy night at the Fox Theatre in Walsenburg hosted several comedians that kept the house laughing the entire time. November 16, 2017 - · press-reprint
Chris Fonseca
Comedian Chris Fonseca (pictured above with comedian Gilbert Gottfried) is headlining a comedy night at the Fox Theatre Walsenburg on November 10, 7:30 pm. November 9, 2017 - · history
Neon restoration begins at the Fox
Gordon Sign removed the marquee neon on October 31, 2017 — the first step in revitalizing the Fox readerboard and east façade. November 2, 2017 - · press-reprint
Comedy returns to historic Fox Theatre Walsenburg
For over a decade, Chris has become a veteran performer tuning his physical disability into a positive visual image. October 26, 2017 - · community
Volunteer at the Fox Theatre in Walsenburg
SPCF invites community members to volunteer one weekend a month at the Fox — five to six volunteers are needed to host each movie screening. October 21, 2017 - · history
The projector is on its way! Fox Theatre Walsenburg set to reopen November 24
The board ordered a Christie CP2208-LP laser phosphor projector for install November 13, with a free holiday screening planned after the Parade of Lights. October 19, 2017 - · history
Brew Ha Ha helps the FOX raise money for projector
The September beer-and-comedy fundraiser raised just over $3,000; the City of Walsenburg added $2,500 toward the new projector. September 21, 2017 - · history
Fox Theatre Walsenburg: upgrade update
The board executed a 40-year county agreement, submitted historic tax-credit applications, and began marquee work with Gordon Sign Company. September 7, 2017 - · history
Fox Theatre sole focus for former Spanish Peaks Community Foundation
The foundation renamed itself Fox Theatre Walsenburg and set three priorities: a new projector (~$40,000), reopening, and marquee repair. August 24, 2017 - · press-reprint
Walsenburg’s Wiener Wednesday is wonderful
Pictured, Evan Ksander mans the wiener cart, doling out dogs left and right to hungry customers. June 29, 2017 - · press-reprint
Rock the Fox #6–WOW!
Rock the Fox # 6 "Super Band" jam included (l to r): Jake Cortez, Mario Aleman, Jason (Jug) White, Bo Seawell, Jac Mihanovic, Paula Compton, Danielle Seawell, Chris Wojtecki, and Bob Rheam. May 1, 2017 - · history
Fox Theater: full color movies coming soon
The Fox's three-color digital projector lost its red channel; repair was quoted at $22,000 versus ~$37,000 for a replacement. April 20, 2017 - · press-reprint
Calliope Musicals energize La Veta in fundraiser for
Calliope Musicals lit up the Parkside in La Veta with their unique, energetic music and light show last Wednesday in their third trip to Huerfano County. January 19, 2017 - · press-reprint
Walsenburg’s Fox Theatre rocking into the future
The last Friday Art Walk of the season took place on August 26 in La Veta. September 1, 2016 - · press-reprint
Rock the Fox a rocking success
Bo Seawell, Jason White, Traemon McCabe, Geno and the rest of the crew of Planet O threw an amazing concert to benefit Fox Theatre improvements Sunday night. June 2, 2016 - · press-reprint
Blues, Rock, Flamenco The Fox
The Fox Theatre in Walsenburg is poised to usher in an exciting chapter in its long history. May 26, 2016 - · programming
Fox Theatre to test Monday matinee and earlier evening screenings
Starting June 1, 2016 the Fox tests a Monday 12 PM matinee and moves evening screenings from 7:30 PM to 7 PM. May 23, 2016 - · press-reprint
Pulling things up at the Fox
Improvements continue at Walsenburg’s Fox Theatre. May 19, 2016 - · programming
Fox Theatre Walsenburg signs Warner Bros. film contract
Volunteer theatre manager Debi Patch secured a Warner Bros. contract, clearing the way to screen Batman v Superman and other Warner titles. March 1, 2016 - · community
Fox Theatre Walsenburg seeks volunteer movie projectionist
The Fox Theatre is recruiting a volunteer projectionist to load and configure weekly digital screenings — roughly 2–4 hours per week. December 15, 2015 - · programming
Free holiday concert featuring the Wonderful Walsenburg Wurlitzer
SPCF and Fox Theatre Walsenburg host a free holiday music concert November 27, 2015 at 4:30 PM featuring Bob Flinn on the 90-year-old Wurlitzer pipe organ. November 27, 2015 - · history
Fox theatre passes the torch
After 24 years, George Birrer and John Luginbill transferred the Fox to Huerfano County; SPAAE's 2014 digital projector purchase kept first-run movies on screen. April 9, 2015 - · programming
Colorado You Got Talent Southern Regional Finals in Walsenburg
SPCF hosts the Colorado You Got Talent Southern Regional Finals August 16–17, 2014 at Washington School Auditorium — youth day Saturday, adults Sunday. August 1, 2014 - · fundraising
Second annual SPCF charity golf tournament
SPCF hosts its second annual four-man scramble charity golf tournament July 26, 2014 at Walsenburg Golf Course — $70 per person includes green fees, cart, and lunch. July 26, 2014 - · press-reprint
Fox Theatre projects into future…Theatre out ‘Foxed’
e grant money needed to go ahead and purchase the new $80,000 digital projector which was necessary to keep the movie house open and able to bring in first run movies, sporting events and speakers from across the country. October 17, 2013 - · history
Fox Theatre efforts go statewide
SPAAE reported $17,000 raised from about 200 donors as the digital-projector campaign expanded beyond Huerfano County. March 7, 2013 - · history
Fundraising continues for Fox Theatre projector
SPAAE raised $16,000 from nearly 200 donors toward a ~$70,000 digital projector — the industry's shift away from 35mm made the upgrade urgent. February 21, 2013 - · history
The Fox Theatre's early years
From the Star Theatre on Seventh and Main to Frank Piazza's Trail Drive-in — Nancy Christofferson on Paul Krier, the 1941 FOX sign, and the Optimists' 1992 rescue. January 31, 2013 - · history
95th anniversary of the FOX Theatre
The Star Theatre opened at 715 Main on July 1, 1917 — from Valencia and the 1941 Art Deco FOX sign to the Optimists' 1992 rescue and placement on the State Register in 1994. July 26, 2012 - · history
The original Wurlitzer pipe organ has returned to the Fox
After decades at St. Mary Catholic Church, the Fox's 1923 Wurlitzer was rediscovered in 2005, restored by the Pikes Peak Area Theatre Organ Society, and is back home at 715 Main Street. January 15, 2012 - · history
Wurlitzer Hope-Jones: treasure at the Fox
A rare 1923 Wurlitzer Hope-Jones pipe organ — with both piano and organ keyboards — accompanied silent films at the Star Theatre and is being restored for the Fox again. August 1, 2011 - · press-reprint
Secret Places of Walsenburg revealed
WALSENBURGBits and pieces of the fascinating history of Walsenburg were revealed to 32 history buffs at the Saturday morning “Secret Places of Walsenburg” tour hosted by the Huerfano County Historical Society. September 16, 2010 - · press-reprint
Fox Theatre is a county gem!
WALSENBURG– The Fox Youth Center Theatre’s goal when it was first restored in the early 1990s was to operate as a performing arts and arts education center for adults and youth throughout Huerfano County. May 1, 2009