Shelton, Colorado

Shelton: Situated in Otero County at an elevation of 4203 feet, this locale lies within the Arkansas River Valley of southeastern Colorado.

About

Shelton is a city located in the county of Otero in the U.S. state of Colorado.

Quick Facts about Shelton

State Colorado (United States)
County Otero County
Latitude & Longitude 38.0833,-103.6063
Time Zone America/Denver
Local time 04:01:19 (8th November 2026)
Weather 34℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather

Geography

Shelton is located at 38°5'0"N 103°36'23"W (38.0833400, -103.6063300).

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Weather

34°F
Mostly Clear
0 to 5 mph WSW Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 34. West southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Shelton, CO. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
127778 Otero Junior College La Junta (CO) 81050

Nearby Transit Stations (3)

Rail and bus stations connected to Shelton, CO. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
LAJ La Junta 1 West First St. RAIL
LMR Lamar station Main & Beach Streets RAIL
PUB Pueblo, Colorado 1080 Chinook Lane BUS

Closest post offices linked to Shelton.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Swink Post Office Swink (CO) 81077

Other cities in Otero County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Otero County , CO.

City Name Population Title
La Junta 6,854 City in Colorado
Rocky Ford 3,806 City in Colorado