Trinidad, CO

About Trinidad

• • Singer Judy Collins was born in Trinidad before her family relocated to Seattle.
• • Trinidad was home to one of Colorado's first legal recreational marijuana dispensaries.
• • Coal mining and its location along the Santa Fe Trail established Trinidad.
• • Rumors persist of secret tunnels beneath downtown, used in the Prohibition era.
• • The coal boom and bust cycles profoundly impacted Trinidad's growth and economy.
• • Named for the Holy Trinity, it was established in 1876.
• • Its population is around 8,300, similar to a small college's student body.
• • At 6,025 feet, the elevation offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
• • Healthcare, retail, and tourism drive Trinidad's economy today.
• • A palpable sense of history and artistic resurgence intertwine.
• • Denver Broncos games provide Colorado sports excitement, 1998 Super Bowl win.
• • Trinidad State Junior College's baseball team has won multiple regional championships.

Artists From Trinidad

Songs About Trinidad

Nearby Places