I Love La Veta

07/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended the La Veta Independence Day Parade to make our 150th Year celebration so special! We wanted to say a BIG thank you to the Attack Company 1-38 Infantry Battalion 4th Infantry Division for taking the time to join us and leading the parade! If you have any photos from the parade we would love to see them in the comments below!

07/02/2026

We have received a few calls asking if the Independence Day Parade in La Veta is on July 4th, please know that the World Journal printed incorrect information. It is in fact on FRIDAY JULY 3RD at 10AM. We hope to see you there!

06/26/2026

Our La Veta Grand Marshal's this year, Maurice & Irene Heikes!

Both born and raised in La Veta going to La Veta High school together, they were married in 1972 and watched their children, Kevin Heikes (wife Danielle and 3 granddaughters ) from Olathe, KS and Kristal Heikes Fehring (husband Dave and a granddaughter and grandson ) from Colorado Springs, CO. grow up in a wonderful little community, taking advantage of all the opportunities that came their way!

Maurice retired from Colorado Dept. of Transportation after 32 years and Irene worked at La Veta Public Schools for over 16 years.

They enjoy being with their family, love traveling, and being at home on the ranch!

Please join us for the parade one week from today Friday, July 3rd at 10am and wave to two of these long time wonderful community members, our 2026 Grand Marshalls!

06/12/2026

The Independence Day banners are up along Main Street! Who’s ready to celebrate?!

05/29/2026

Join us for the La Veta Independence Day Parade, Friday July 3rd at 10:00AM. The Fort Carson Military will have a band, color guard, and tactical vehicle. Bryndle Gibson will be singing the National Anthem! The theme this year is "Celebrating 150 Years of La Veta" as the town was established in 1876 upon the arrival of the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad! Any and all are welcome to join the parade: patrons, floats, cars, animals, bikes, and more! We ask that you please do not dispense any confetti. Everyone will line up on Garland and Main Street between 9:00-9:45AM. If you have questions please contact Stephanie at 719-742-5551 or [email protected]. We hope to see you there!

03/17/2026

The Sangre de Cristo Vocal Arts Ensemble invites you to a poignant and profound musical Holy Week Remembrance!

03/02/2026

Check out this Fundraiser for Pediatric Cancer Research at the Mountain Merman Brewery on Saturday, March 14th!

Mark your calendar for the 1st Annual St. Baldricks Fundraiser for Pediatric Cancer Research event at the Mountain Merman Brewery on Saturday, March 14th! Beginning at 1:00PM, join in for an afternoon of head shaving and fund raising for pediatric cancer research. You can sign up to participate or make a donation at the link below. For more information contact Brad Atchison at 719-890-4504.

https://www.stbaldricks.org/events/mypage/14829/2026?fbclid=IwY2xjawQSoYZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJvVWZGN3FyelRRaUk0Mmtvc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkPP1NuCKON2tm8eC5lIt0OyV6ifjmcuHVS4MB-06GyJzvxuIWOgPic25mQz_aem_A2joAftsH59mCuTw6ghWgA