Keenesburg, Colorado

The Town of Keenesburg is a Statutory Town in Weld County, Colorado, United States. The population was 1,250 at the 2020 United States census. It is home to The Wild Animal Sanctuary.

WWW townofkeenesburg.com

History

Keenesburg was named for Les Keene, an early settler.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of, of which, of it is land and 1.75% is water.

Government

As of January 2023, the mayor of Keenesburg is Aron Lam.

Media

The Lost Creek Sentinel, formerly called the The Lost Creek Guide, is a local newspaper based in Keenesburg. The paper is published monthly and its coverage includes southeast Weld county, Morgan County and parts of rural Adams County.