Health officials warn of possible measles exposure in southern Colorado town

Katie Langford, The Denver Post on Oct 16, 2025

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An out-of-state visitor with a confirmed case of measles may have exposed people at a southern Colorado hotel and gas station earlier this week, according to state and Huerfano County health officials.

The person was in La Veta from Sunday through Wednesday, and people who were exposed will likely develop symptoms between Nov. 3 and 5.

People who were at the Ranch House Inn, 1012 Cherry St., between Sunday and Wednesday or the La Veta Country Store/Valero gas station, 200 N. Main St., between 8 and 11 a.m. Monday may have been exposed to measles, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

“People who have been exposed should monitor for symptoms for 21 days after exposure and consider avoiding public gatherings or high-risk settings,” state health officials said Thursday.

Anyone who was at an exposure location and develops symptoms — which include fever, rash, cough, runny nose and red, itchy eyes — should contact their health care provider by phone.

There have been 31 confirmed measles cases in Colorado residents so far this year, 23 of which were among people who did not get the vaccine or did not report vaccination information.

“Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself, your family, and your community. Measles is highly contagious and can sometimes lead to serious health problems, but it is a vaccine-preventable disease,” state officials said.