[1][2] The ranch house was built in or after 1867 with Spanish Colonial and territorial architectural elements.

At that time, there were many New Mexicans moving to Colorado, and many ranched and farmed in the Huerfano valley.

The Farises raised sheep, grew produce, and ran a general store and post office.

It reopened in 1923, and the name of the town was changed from Talpa to Farisita, a nickname of their daughter Jeanette.

In addition to being listed on the National Register, it is named as one of the Most Endangered Places by the Colorado Preservation Inc.[2]