Como Civic Association

Como Civic Association Membership $20
Donations appreciated! Mail check to Como Civic Association, C.A.P.O. 402, Como 80432 Donations are always welcome! Thanks for your patronage!

The stated purpose of the Como Civic Association is the preservation of the two remaining school houses and associated property in Como. For those interested in membership there is a $20 annual fee. Please make checks payable to Como Civic Association or C.A.P.O. 402 Como, Colorado 80432

The Como Civic Association was established to serve the historic and social needs of the community. Fundraiser

s include Bingo on the third Saturday of each month April through November. The Civic Association was formed to preserve the Grade School and High School and to support the historic intergrity of Como, Colorado. Founded in 1879 A railroad town named after Como, Italy. Now a historic ghost town known for it's natural beauty and historic landmarks. Como was established during the mining boom of the late 1800's Named by miners from Como, Italy, who worked the coal fields of the area. The railroad arrived In 1879 and for a brief period Como became a tented city of 6000 people. It was the transfer station from Denver to Leadville. Como has many historic weathered structures, including the roundhouse, hotel, and depot and has the air of a ghost town that is still nevertheless populated, by twenty people. It has a small commercial district consisting of a post office, gallery, hotel, and general store.

09/05/2026
09/04/2026

๐ŸŽป Voices of the Bayou Salado is almost here.

Join us for an unforgettable evening that brings three remarkable women from South Park's past to life through music and storytelling.

Experience the stories of Chipeta, Marie Antoinette Guiraud, and China Mary in a unique performance conceived by cellist Elizabeth Byrd with vocalist Emma Kelleher. Blending live music, narration, and archival research, this immersive program offers a fresh perspective on the diverse people who helped shape our region's history.

The performance takes place on the top floor of the historic Fairplay Courthouse, making it a rare opportunity to step inside one of Park County's most iconic historic buildings while enjoying an evening unlike any other.

๐Ÿ“… Saturday, September 5
๐Ÿ•” 5:00โ€“7:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ Historic Fairplay Courthouse, Fairplay
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Free to attend (Registration via the QR code is available but not required.)

We hope you'll make plans to join us for this special celebration of South Park's rich and diverse history.

09/04/2026
Como made 9NEWS (KUSA) today, in honor the snow of September 3, 1961.If anyone out there can confirm in the photo Carl U...
09/04/2026

Como made 9NEWS (KUSA) today, in honor the snow of September 3, 1961.
If anyone out there can confirm in the photo Carl Uhlโ€™s home and vehicles? 9/3/1961 in Como, Colorado

09/02/2026

Halloween sunrise in Como
This stunning photo by Laddbush
Thanks so much for taking the time to share this with us!

Looking at the Como Schoolhouse and Como High School
The Como Civic Asscoation preserved and maintained both.
Also looking at the Como Catholic Church privately preserved and maintained

08/29/2026

โ–A Timeline of Park County Historyโ–โ €
โ€ข December 16, 1842 โ€” December 19, 1842 โ€ขโ €
โ—† Writer Rufus B. Sage Travels through South Park โ—†โ €
Trapper, trader, and adventurer Rufus B. Sage traveled the South Park region, recording his experiences. Identified as one of the first adventure travelers in Colorado, Sage described the rolling prairies and lofty mountains of South Park as well as the abundant game animals noting, "The valley is densely thronged with buffalo, while vast quantities of deer, elk, and antelope unite to increase the number of variety of its game." โ €
๐Ÿ“ธโ €โ €โ €โ €

08/29/2026
08/26/2026

We are thrilled to host historian and Pulitzer Prize finalist Megan Kate Nelson as part of our upcoming "We the People: Colorado at 150" Lecture Series.

Join us Saturday, August 29 from 2 - 3 p.m. for this special presentation on Dr. Nelson's new book "The Westerners: Mythmaking and Belonging on the American Frontier."

๐Ÿ•  Free admission | Registration required at https://secure.qgiv.com/for/coloradospringspioneersmuseum/event/2026lectureseries
๐Ÿ“ Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum
๐Ÿ“•Books Available for purchase after program

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165 Spruce Street Mailing Address: C. A. P. O. 402
Como, CO
80432

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