Lobatos, Colorado Explained

Lobatos is an unincorporated community in Conejos County, in the U.S. state of Colorado.

History

A post office called Lobatos was established in 1902, and remained in operation until 1920.^[1] Lobatos is a name derived from Spanish meaning "wolf cubs".^[2]

References

37.0794°N -105.9489°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Post offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 29 June 2016.
2. Book: Dawson, John Frank. Place names in Colorado: why 700 communities were so named, 150 of Spanish or Indian origin. The J. Frank Dawson Publishing Co.. Denver, CO. 33.