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Huerfano County and Area Community Resources 

Housing Resources

  • Colorado Emergency Rental Assistance (CARE)
    Daily random selection
    313 Sherman St., Denver, CO
    Phone: 303‑838‑1200
  • Walsenburg Housing Authority
    Income‑based housing; application and waitlist required
    220 Russell St., Walsenburg, CO 81089
    Phone: 719‑738‑2720
  • Aguilar Housing Authority
    Income‑based with waitlist
    301 W Main St., Aguilar, CO 81020
    Phone: 719‑941‑4357
  • Trinidad Housing Authority
    Application required; waitlist
    422 E 1st St., Trinidad, CO 81082
    Phone: 719‑846‑7204
  • Pleasant View Apartments (La Veta)
    Income‑based; 42 units; application and waitlist
    304 Pinkerton Rd., La Veta, CO 81055
    Phone: 719‑742‑3436
  • Sands Motel & Apartments (Walsenburg)
    1‑bedroom units; not income‑based
    533 W 7th St., Walsenburg, CO 81089
    Phone: 719‑738‑3827
    Contact: Chris – 719‑248‑1918
  • Spanish Peaks Apartments (Walsenburg)
    Income‑based; applications available onsite
    900 E Indiana Ave., Walsenburg, CO 81089
    Contact: Amanda – 719‑888‑5120

Shelters & Crisis Housing

  • Pueblo Rescue Mission
    Shelter & meals (dinner at 4:30 PM; opens 9 AM)
    728 W 4th St., Pueblo, CO 81003
    Phone: 719‑544‑4000 | 719‑924‑8413
  • Posada – Emergency Family Shelter
    501 Belmont Ave., Pueblo, CO
    Hours: Mon–Fri, 9 AM–1 PM
    Phone: 719‑545‑8776
  • YMCA Domestic Violence Shelter (Pueblo)
    801 N Santa Fe Ave., Pueblo, CO
    Phone: 719‑542‑6904
    24/7 Hotline: 719‑545‑8195
  • La Puente Home (Alamosa)
    Shelter, crisis prevention, food bank
    913 State Ave., Alamosa, CO 81101
    Phone: 719‑589‑5909
  • Advocates Against Domestic Assault
    24/7 emergency shelter and support (location confidential)
    Support classes are available weekly in Walsenburg
    Main office: Trinidad
    Phone: 719‑846‑6665

Care Services & County Support

  • 211 Colorado
    Non‑emergency health & human services
    Phone: 800‑762‑6169
    Text: 898211
    Email: 211@srda.org
  • Huerfano County Dept. of Human Services
    121 W 6th St., Walsenburg, CO 81089
    Phone: 719‑738‑2810
    Website: Human Services - Huerfano County Government
  • Las Animas County Dept. of Human Services
    201 S Walnut St., Trinidad, CO
    Phone: 719‑846‑2276
    Website: Department of Human Services | Las Animas County
  • South Central Council of Governments (SCCOG) – Care Services Program
    Non‑medical in‑home support for Huerfano, Las Animas, and parts of Pueblo County
    Phone: 719‑845‑1133
  • Area Agency on Aging
    Services for adults 60+: meals, transportation, short‑term home care
    Contact: Veronica – 719‑738‑2205 ext. 225
  • Las Animas & Huerfano Counties District Health Department
    Public health, behavioral health, WIC, early childhood, etc.
    Las Ánimas: 719‑846‑4472
    Huerfano: 719‑738‑2650
    Website: Home | Las Animas - ­Huerfano Counties District Health Department
  • Colorado Legal Services
    Free non‑criminal legal support
    1000 W 6th St. Suite I, Pueblo, CO 81003
    Phone: 719‑545‑6708
    Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30–12 & 1–5 PM
  • Sangre de Cristo Community Care
    Hospice, Home Health, Palliative Care
    Phone: 719‑542‑0032
  • La Veta Library – DME Equipment Rental
    Free with account; 2‑month renewable loan
    310 S Main St., La Veta, CO 81055
    Phone: 719‑742‑3572
  • Diabetes Education
    Email: mzanolini@la-h-health.org
    Phone: 719‑846‑2213 ext. 617

Employment Services

  • SE Workforce Center
    Job listings, computer access, training, referrals
    201 E 5th St., Suite 19, Walsenburg, CO 81089
    Phone: 719‑738‑2372
    Email: cdle_walsenburg_wfc@state.co.us

Energy Assistance

Food Assistance

  • WIC Services – Huerfano County
    Mon–Thu, 8 AM–4:30 PM
    119 E 5th St., Walsenburg, CO 81089
    Phone: 719‑738‑2650
  • WIC Services – Las Animas County
    Mon–Fri, 8 AM–4:30 PM
    412 Benedicta Ave., Trinidad, CO 81082
    Phone: 719‑846‑2213
  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
    Phone: 1‑800‑816‑4451
  • Commodities (Age 60+) – Huerfano Community Center
    2nd Wednesday monthly, 1–3 PM
    928 Russell St., Walsenburg, CO 81089
    Phone: 719‑738‑2810
  • Care & Share – La Veta Village Food Services
    Monthly food box pickup (first Saturday after first Thursday)
    Contact: Courtney Wise – 719‑989‑8113
  • Care & Share – Dorcas Circle Food Pantry (Walsenburg)
    911 S Main St., Walsenburg, CO 81089
    Hours: Tue & Fri, 10 AM–3 PM
    Phone: 719‑738‑2291