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2025

Revitalization of Walsenburg Segment - Fox 21 Business Insider

Making space: Rawlings Foundation grants $25k for youth programming - The World Journalby Josie Boynton HUERFANO — The Spanish Peaks Community Foundation is proud to announce it has received a generous $25,000 grant from the Robert Hoag Rawlings Foundation to support the development of a dedicated youth programming space as part of the ongoing restoration and revitalization of the historic Fox Theatre. The Fox Theatre, currently undergoing […]

Porchfest 2025 - The World Journal

Growing Colorado's Creative Community Revitalization

2024

Huerfano Gives closes out donations - The World Journalby Ruth Orr HUERFANO — Huerfano County’s annual holiday fundraising campaign, Huerfano Gives, has closed out this year’s round of donations having pulled together $17,685 in just twelve days. With over 30 organizations to donate to, folks across the county has plenty of options on where to spread some goodwill and cheer at the end […]

2023

Summer blockbusters are a bust for small town movie theaters - The World Journal

2022

Move over Tetris; the Fox Theatre is bringing eSports to Walsenburg - The World Journal

The Phoenix Thunderbolt booms in Huerfano - The World Journal

When life gives you lemons... - The World JournalWhen Walsenburg residents Lilly and Addi heard the FOX Theatre was broken into on Thursday morning, the two young ladies took it into their own hands to make a difference, and help the FOX recover from the robberies. After some discussion as to how best to help, including selling a set of foster kittens, the girls […]

Fox rocks the block - The World JournalHUERFANO- Free concerts at Miners Plaza and Heritage Park in Walsenburg every other Friday from June 3 to September 9. Arts & Craftivities for the kiddos, with limited vendors and food. We are producing the events in partnership with Walsenburg Downtown Revitalization Committee. Our goal is to increase activity in downtown Walsenburg after 5 PM […]

Two peaks, one community - The World Journalby Helena Cappon WALSENBURG — Earlier this week, the Fox Theatre in Walsenburg played host to an arts and culture night that showcased Huerfano County’s musicians, dancers, history, and poetry. Community advocate and overall dedicated resident Sandy Dolak worked with the Spanish Peaks Library District, Fox Theatre and Huajatolla Heritage Foundation to put on […]

Fox Theatre burglars victimized us all - The World Journalby WJ Staff Last week’s burglary at Walsenburg’s Fox Theatre was not just a crime against the town’s popular focal point of social activity. The moment brazen thieves hurled a rock through the theater’s glass door the night of July 6, making off with thousands of dollars of equipment, they literally burglarized and victimized every […]

Panadero Ski Corp fundraiser at the Fox - The World JournalPay tribute to veterans while supporting a worthy cause by Bob Kennemer CUCHARA — The Panadero Ski Corporation is a local non-profit that is working to bring lift assisted skiing back to Huerfano County at Cuchara Mountain Park. CMP is the 50-plus acre county park located at the base area of what had been Cuchara […]

FOX Theater suffers another burglary over $5,000 in equipment stolen - The World JournalEquipment for outdoor movies taken in July 6-7 theft by E.E.Mullens WALSENBURG — The Huerfano County Sheriff’s Office continues its investigation into a break-in and theft reported from Walsenburg’s Fox Theatre on the morning of July 7. Sometime overnight between Wednesday, July 6 and Thursday, July 7 brazen thieves smashed a Main Street glass door […]

2020

Fox Theatre water break - Volunteers kick in on Christmas to restore service - The World JournalThe Fox Theatre Walsenburg thrives because of a team of dedicated volunteers. 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. THANK YOU George Ksander (above), Evan Ksander, David Roesch, Chris […]

They’re hot stuff in the ‘Burg - The World Journal by Conor Orr WALSENBURG —Life in the Southwest Rockies is wonderful for many reasons. Perched at the intersection of tall mountains, mighty mesas, and rolling plains, this area has long been characterized by a rich blend of cultures and a rich blend of spices. Among the many reasons to make your home here, there […]

Fox Theatre Walsenburg needs public input on final designs - The World Journalcourtesy Mike Peters, Executive director, Fox Theatre, Walsenburg WALSENBURG — The final design plans have arrived from the team at the CU Denver School of Architecture & Planning. While it is true, as the video narator points out, that movie going seems a long way off these days, with a little work now the […]

Spanish Peaks Business Alliance celebrates a successful holiday season - The World Journalcourtesy Sarah Jardis HUERFANO — The Spanish Peaks Business Alliance Holiday Giving Celebration started in 2018 to bring together community members, businesses, and nonprofits to celebrate the season and to partner our members’ generous giving with the fundraising needs of our nonprofits’ many valued programs. The 3rd Annual Celebration was held December 4-11 in a […]

2019

High spirited Halloweed fundraiser for the Fox - The World JournalWALSENBURG Getting into the spirit of the season, the Fox Theatre in Walsenburg hosted a fundraiser on October 19. Christened ‘Halloweed’, the event was sponsored by Medusaco Co Dispensary, located at 25462 US-160 just west of Walsenburg. Part of the event featured a pumpkin carving contest. Pictured above is the second place winner, carved by […]

Hundreds attend flood meeting in Walsenburg - The World JournalLocal officials and others present information to attentive audience by Eric Mullens WALSENBURG — In regards to presenting flood preparedness information to Walsenburg citizens, the mantra at last week’s meeting at the Fox Theatre remained as it has been for months, “It’s not a question of if, but one of when, how severe and how […]

Super chili bowl at the Fox - The World JournalWALSENBURG — The big game might not have lived up to expectations, but the “Super Chili Bowl” competition at Fox Theatre on Sunday evening, certainly did. About 80 patrons tasted chili from 15 competitors whose chili expertise was clearly evident. The Fox fundraiser was a success and many participants are eagerly anticipating next year’s competition. […]

Strung out on amazing music The Spanish Peaks Harp Retreat does it again - The World JournalWALSENBURG — Walsenburg once again played host to some marvelous, world-class music and musicians this last weekend. The Spanish Peaks Harp Retreat celebrated its 13th year with a week full of music and fun. Students from across the country came to town for five days to learn from instructors from around the globe, culminating in […]

Fox Theatre plans major renovations - Community input requested - The World Journalby Jeffrey Beall WALSENBURG — The Walsenburg Fox Theatre, with support from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) and the Colorado Center for Community Development, 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 […]

2018

Three funny guys at the FOX - The World JournalComedy night with Dan Raney, Nic Dean, and Allan Goodwin WALSENBURG — A good crowd and a great show featuring three funny guys entertained on Saturday night at the Fox Theatre. Dan Raney, Nic Dean and Allan Goodwin nailed their sets in the October 27 Fox Comedy Club and kept the material “rated PG-13”. Pictured above, […]

Outdoor harp concert - The World JournalHarpers from aroud the world converged on Walsenburg last week for a retreat involving long days, hard work, and the exchange of music and ideas. It culminated in a free afternoon concert (above) and an evening concert at the FOX with renowned harpers Áine Minogue and Sunita Staneslow. Photo by Brian Orr

Celebrating 50 years of the Libre Commune in southern Colorado: Films tonight at the FOX in Walsenburg - The World Journal

Oh, the horror! - The World JournalCult classic ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ rocks the house at Walsenburg’s Fox by Edie Flanagin WALSENBURG — What do you get when you mix cross-dressing, heavy makeup, and awesome music? The Rocky Horror Picture Show of course! The 43 year old cult classic film staring Tim Curry as the endearing “transsexual from Transylvania” was loads […]

The future of Walsenburg will be bright in the land of OZ - The World JournalInvestors in the newly established Walsenburg Opportunity Zone can earn upwards of 12 percent return on investments by Edie Flanagin WALSENBURG — The Future of Walsenburg Forum at the Fox Theater sponsored by the Spanish Peaks Business Alliance (SPBA) brought out county commissioners, city council members, several business owners, and local citizens to hear the […]

This show is RATED PG-13 - The World JournalStand-up Comedy returns to historic Fox Theatre with Al Goodwin, David Rodriguez, Kelly McInerney hosted by Dan Ranley WALSENBURG — Allan Goodwin is one of the funniest and respected comics on the circuit today, who brings the laughter to any room, anywhere, anytime. He connects with his audiences with relevant material describing his observations and experiences. […]

2017

Brew Ha Ha helps the FOX raise money for projector - The World JournalStill time to help by bidding on silent auction trips The Fox Theatre Walsenburg foundation reports Saturday’s Brew Ha Ha beer and cider tasting and comedy night was a very successful event. Comedian headliner Mike Stanley received a standing ovation and later made a post about it on Facebook. The foundation raised just over $3,000 which […]

Chris Fonseca - The World JournalCome join him for a night of comedy at the FOX Walsenburg this Friday, Nov. 10, 7:30 pm by Chris “Crazy Legs” Fonseca WALSENBURG — When I told my first joke on stage at The Masarri Center on the TSJC campus, in 1984, I had no idea this would end up my livelihood. A few weeks […]

Huerfano Commissioners approve Fox Theatre lease - The World Journalby Eric Mullens WALSENBURG — With two of three members present this week, the Huerfano County Commissioners approved a long term lease agreement between the county and the Spanish Peaks Community Foundation regarding the Fox Theatre in downtown Walsenburg. The 40-year lease with the foundation will allow it to seek tax credits on the building […]

Calliope Musicals energize La Veta in fundraiser for the Fox Theatre - The World Journalby Edie Flanagin LA VETA — 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. They played Sarti’s bar in Walsenburg last winter, wowed the crowds in Gardner at Hippie Days, and last Wednesday awoke La Veta from […]

Fox Theater: full color movies coming soon - The World Journalby Edie Flanagin WALSENBURG — Huerfanos love the Fox Theatre and their weekend trip to see the latest Hollywood release (and the wonderful buttered popcorn!), but the last few months have been a bit frustrating to us since the red element of the three color digital projector has been missing. Mike Peters, director of the […]

Comedy Night at the Walsenburg Fox a good time for all - The World Journalby Bill Knowles WALSENBURG — Comedy night at the Fox Theatre in Walsenburg hosted several comedians that kept the house laughing the entire time. MC Adriana Holmes, a mother of four, resides in Pueblo and takes her act on tour through Colorado and New Mexico. She kept the show moving with pithy jokes about motherhood […]

Neon restoration begins at the Fox - The World JournalWALSENBURG — Gordon Sign of Denver removed all the neon Tuesday, October 31 from the marquee as the first step in our effort to revitalize the Fox Theatre Walsenburg marquee. Next step is cutting the brand new glass tubes based on the pattern created during the removal process. During this two-week build period, board members […]

Fox Theatre Walsenburg: upgrade update - The World JournalHelp it happen… bid on holiday getaways to Scotland, New England, Chicago, or Hawaii through online silent auction by David Wise President, Fox Theatre Walsenburg WALSENBURG — It might not look like a lot is happening at the Fox Theatre, however, looks are deceiving. The board has been doing a lot of organizational housekeeping. The board executed […]

Comedy Night at the Walsenburg Fox a good time for all - The World Journalby Bill Knowles WALSENBURG — Comedy night at the Fox Theatre in Walsenburg hosted several comedians that kept the house laughing the entire time. MC Adriana Holmes, a mother of four, resides in Pueblo and takes her act on tour through Colorado and New Mexico. She kept the show moving with pithy jokes about motherhood […]

Rising like a phoenix - The World Journal

The projector is on its way! Fox Theatre Walsenburg set to reopen November 24 - The World JournalPlanning a free classic holiday movie screening after the Parade of Lights WALSENBURG — The board of directors of Fox Theatre Walsenburg (FTW) is proud to announce the brand new Christie CP2208-LP laser phosphor cinema projector is on order with an install date of November 13th. A new control room is under construction which will […]

Rock the Fox #6-WOW! - The World Journalby Edie Flanagin WALSENBURG — Where else but Walsenburg could a person find virtuoso guitar players, a dazzling opera singer, and a Reggae band all on one stage? Dr. William Beverly brought together these highly talented musicians for a fundraiser for the Fox Theatre and Advocates Against Domestic Violence last Saturday evening. The lineup started […]

2016

September 14, 2016 by Bill Knowles WALSENBURG —Black Uruhu, the Grammy award winning reggae band shook the Fox Theater Sunday evening during a two hour show that prevented concert goers from sitting down and listening; they just had to get up and dance. Bud Hut Inc., presented Rock The Fox II, featuring Black Uhuru with support […]worldjournalnewspaper.com/13280-2/

Rock the Fox a rocking success - The World Journalby Edie Flanagin WALSENBURG — 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. The newly installed dance floor was officially christened as it filled with dancers throughout the evening. The special concert was the first held […]

Commemorative flags will be displayed at Fox - The World JournalNovember 10, 2016 by Eric Mullens WALSENBURG — A pair of flags flown over the Colorado Capitol building on November 1, 2016 honoring the citizens of Huerfano County will have a permanent home at the Fox Theatre in Walsenburg, the Huerfano County Commissioners announced Tuesday. The U.S. and Colorado State Flag were flown over the […]

History Detective: Hidden hide-away at the Fox - The World Journalby Carolyn Newman WALSENBURG — Stand in the balcony of Walsenburg’s Fox Theatre and look toward the stage. Lift your head and look up – and see a small square door that looks just big enough for a man to wiggle through. And that is exactly what a man (or two or three) did years […]

ROCK THE FOX #2 featuring BLACK UHURU supported by PLANET O, ONESTY - The World JournalSUNDAY SEPT 11 2016 / 7:00-11:00 PM presents ROCK THE FOX #2 featuring Genre: Roots, Reggae, Dub Reggae’s First Grammy Winning Band support from PLANET O BAND ONESTY TICKETS BLACK UHURU – Facebook Reggae’s First Grammy Winning Band BLACK UHURU’s long success has allowed them to become ambassadors of reggae while earning several achievements in […]

2015

Fox theatre passes the torch - The World JournalWALSENBURG— When George Birrer and John Luginbill went in together to purcase the decrepit Fox Theatre in 1991, they knew they were buying a fixer-upper, but didn’t know how much. The theatre had been closed for the previous ten years, and had been neglected the entire time. “There were holes in the roof, the ceiling […]

2013

Fundraising continues for Fox Theatre projector - The World JournalWALSENBURG — During the past year, the film industry has announced the pending conversion from 35 mm film to digital film distribution. In order to continue showing new movies at the Fox Theatre in Walsenburg, it will be necessary to purchase a digital project at an estimated cost of $70,000. 3-D capability would be an […]

Fox Theatre efforts go statewide - The World JournalWALSENBURG — On February 19, George Birrer, President of the Spanish Peaks Alliance for Arts and Education (SPAAE), attended a meeting in Denver concerning the future of 35mm film theaters in Colorado. The meeting was hosted by the Denver Film Society and included representatives from Berthoud Main Street; Boettcher Foundation; Brush Area Chamber; Denver Film […]

The Fox Theatre’s early years - The World Journalby Nancy Christofferson Around the end of January 1959, the Huerfano World announced the sale of the historic Fox Theater by Paul Krier to Frank Piazza. While the information was published previous to the actual sale, Piazza did indeed lease the theater at that time and eventually purchased it. Piazza had a long history with […]

Fox Theatre projects into future... Theatre out ‘Foxed’ - The World JournalTheatre out ‘Foxed’ by David Tesitor WALSENBURG — Three weeks ago there was reason to celebrate as the local Fox Theatre announced they had received the last of the 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 […]

2012

95th anniversary of the FOX Theatre - The World Journalby Nancy Christofferson WALSENBURG – A much anticipated grand opening occurred 95 years ago this month when the all new Star Theatre first drew its curtains at 715 Main Street in Walsenburg. This was the second Star Theatre. The first started at 701 Main in 1908. That year saw several moving picture theatres launched, including […]

2011

Wurlitzer Hope-Jones: treasure at the Fox - The World Journalby Brian Manning WALSENBURG- Our own Fox Theatre in Walsenburg is a historic treasure and a valuable venue that serves Huerfano County even today. Built in 1917 as the Star Theatre, it staged vaudeville, play productions and silent pictures until talkies were introduced in 1929. A rare Wurlitzer Hope-Jones organ was installed in 1923. In […]

Wurlitzer nearly ready for return to the Fox Theatre - The World JournalWALSENBURG- The newly restored Wurlitzer organ is almost ready to be returned to the Fox Theatre in Walsenburg. Many Huerfano residents may remember good times at the movies when the organ with all its different instrumental sounds delighted them. The Fox used it until the late 1950’s, when it was moved and became a choir […]

Countywide free holiday concert for kids a way cool rock-n-soul fest - The World Journalby William T. Beverly, Ph.D. LA VETA- Last Tuesday, over 70 kids and adults gathered for a free holiday concert at the Fox Theatre in Walsenburg. How wonderful to see both La Veta and Walsenburg kids mingling in the same room. The bands included “Blueberry Jam” (shades of the “La Veta Vibes”) with Devon […]

2009

Fox Theatre is a county gem! - The World Journalby Barbara Yule 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. The Spanish Peaks Celtic Music Festival under the 501 (c)3 umbrella of the Spanish Peaks Alliance for Arts […]

Alliance for the Fox off to a great start - The World Journalby Gary Rollins HUERFANO- Mapquest says 1,867 miles, but Walsenburg is truly a lot closer to Manhattan than it was a week ago! How can that be? Well, the 80-or-so people who gathered at the Plaza de Las Leones last Saturday evening were excited to learn the forecast for the total renovation of Walsenburg’s […]

Rockin the Fox - The World JournalBravo! Bravo! Bravo! Three Cheers for the three from Tennessee! Last Saturday night was a big night in Walsenburg at the Fox Theater. It was the Spanish Peaks Alliance for Arts and Education’s first event at the Fox – now coming to be known as the Fox on the Rocks. An enthusiastic crowd of […]

Celtic Music Festival schedule - The World JournalHUERFANO- The fifth annual Spanish Peaks International Celtic Music Festival kicks off this week with an absolutely tremendous lineup of talent. It all begins at 7:30 on Thursday evening at the Gardner Community Center, with ‘A Taste of Things to Come’, where all the festival’s performers take a turn to showcase their particular talents. […]

Tommy Tutone coming in concert - The World JournalWALSENBURG- On December 5, southern Colorado is in for a wintertime treat with a rare acoustic performance by legendary Rock & Roll singer-songwriter Tommy Tutone. Tommy burst on to the world stage in 1982 with the multi million selling hit “867-5309/Jenny”, after having several smaller hit records in the early 1980s. He continued as a […]

2008

Hack Andrews to perform two holiday concerts - The World JournalWALSENBURG- Award-winning Nashville songwriter and Classical/Flamenco guitarist Hack Andrews has local roots and two upcoming appearances in the area: The first show is at the Fox Theatre in Walsenburg-Thursday, Dec 18 at 7 pm. Doors open at 6:30. Admission is $5, Kids 12 and under FREE. The second performance is at the Francisco Center […]

El Fandango’s 2008 annual Cinco de Mayo celebration - The World JournalHUERFANO- From its earliest days, El Fandango has showcased the talents of the youth of Huefano County while emphasizing the rich Mexican culture prevalent in southern Colorado. As the membership of the group has ebbed and flowed, the constants of culture and youth have always remained. From 1938 to the present day, students come to […]

2007

Crazy like the Fox! - The World Journalby William J. Bechaver This year, the FOX Theater in Walsenburg is celebrating its 90th year! Built in 1917 as the Star Theater, it was intended for the presentation of motion pictures and live performances, as evidenced by ample fly-space and rigging above the stage and dressing rooms under the stage. Back […]

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