Walsh, CO is a tiny statutory town in Baca County, in southeastern Colorado, 123 miles from La Junta. Its population was 543 in the 2020 census. It’s a small rural community of ranchers and farmers, situated at an elevation of 3,953 feet.
The town got its first post office in 1926 and has a zip code of 81090. Walsh was incorporated two years later in July of 1928. A railroad leader by the name of Mr. Walsh gave the community its name.
Main Attractions
There are a few operating businesses in town including Walsh Baptist Church, an auto part store, the Walsh Piccadilly for food options, and a few grain and feed stores.
Walsh Community Grocery Store – In 2006 Walsh lost its grocery store, so the community banded together and the following year in June of 2007, they opened this market. A community-owned and operated store, where shares were sold (and still are). They’ve now been around for nearly 20 years.
Recreation
The nearby town just north of Walsh, Two Buttes, offers a local reservoir and a swimming hole (the Black Hole) on the other side of the dam.
Special Events
There are no special events in town.
Activities near Walsh
Federal Lands:
Towns:
- Campo (36mi)
- Lamar (67mi)
- Springfield (20mi)
- Two Buttes (18mi)